Carmoney Posted February 27, 2006 Posted February 27, 2006 OK fellas, I just signed up for the Summer Blast, and hoping I can convince some of you dedicated wheelgunners to shoot it with me! I have heard tons of great things about this match, and really like the looks of last year's stages. Check it out here: http://lchico.5u.com/blast.html One interesting thing--this is a major match (246 rounds in 10 stages) but it's shot in a half-day format in squads of 7 shooters. This eliminates a lot of standing around--it's a great idea, and more matches should consider doing it this way, I think. Anyway, I'm flying in Saturday afternoon and shooting the match on Sunday morning. If anybody wants to join me, feel free to jot a squad request down on the application form. It should be a Blast!
Ted Murphy Posted February 27, 2006 Posted February 27, 2006 I hope to shoot it, but have to wait to see if I get weekends off at my new job. Ted
R112mercer Posted February 27, 2006 Posted February 27, 2006 Mike; I'll be there. I'm shooting SAT afternoon. I'm going to drive out SAT morning, shoot, and then drive back that night (I have to shoot the PPC NY State Championship the next day, and work a 4x12 shift). If you swing by the range to check out stages maybe we'll meet up. It'll be nice to have some competition!
Carmoney Posted February 27, 2006 Author Posted February 27, 2006 Sounds like this match tends to fill up pretty fast, so get those apps in ASAP! I found a good deal on a plane ticket through American Airlines, better than anything I could find on the discount travel sites, in fact. I'm really looking forward to it! Hopefully see a bunch of you roundgunners at the range on Sat. and Sun.
cliffwalsh Posted February 27, 2006 Posted February 27, 2006 Sweeeeeeet, I was planning on going. July was my only open month. I will have to shoot Sat though. I need to fly back Sunday. How about it Mike, go for Sat afternoon. Luke is trying to go also and Bob Perdue is going. I don't remember when he is shooting. Bob????? Hop , where are you?????? Was planning on flying into Allentown from Tampa. What other airports will work. Wondering if I can find better flight options Hooters air goes direct
Ted Murphy Posted February 27, 2006 Posted February 27, 2006 Allentown (LVIA) is typically the best price over phila or pittsburgh. Ted
Carmoney Posted February 27, 2006 Author Posted February 27, 2006 How about it Mike, go for Sat afternoon. Sorry man, it's now a non-refundable done deal. Sunday AM for me. I'll let you buy me a beer on Saturday night, though.
slflr Posted February 27, 2006 Posted February 27, 2006 I asked for the Sunday slot with the revolver squad. I will be up saturday, and spend the night. BWI is 1.5 hrs to the range. Anybody up for dinner sat night? Carlos, are you gonna shoot revolver with us? Bob
Barrettone Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 I'm all-in on this one guys...in fact, I'm WORKING it!!! I'll be shooting on Friday am, but will see all my fellow wheelies comin' through. I'll be working on stage 8...come by and say hi to me and the Mrs.!!! Cheers, Jeff
cliffwalsh Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 OK Mike, you drive a hard bargain. Luke and I will be there Sun AM. I expect plenty of beer in well marked unopened bottles Sorry Rob, Luke is a firefighter and is on shift Friday and Monday so it is up Sat and back Sun. We will catch you Sat night though. You can get us all drunk so we can't shoot straight Sun morning. Cliff
Carmoney Posted March 1, 2006 Author Posted March 1, 2006 Excellent, El Conquistador! With none of that hilljack sippin' whiskey anywhere in sight, I'm sure everything will be just keen.
lefty45 Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 I'm in. See you Sat. night. Where are you guys staying?
cliffwalsh Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 Wow, what a crew. I asked Linda and she is waiting on Larry to get a hotel for the match. She will let us know. How deep is the snow in Ohio???
lefty45 Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 Cliff it made it to 60 today , What a heat wave! I agree, a great crew and a great time . I'll bring some Ohio "home brew" for you!! perhaps 20 wheelguns in PA?
cliffwalsh Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 I don't know. Just looked and there were 5 last year with Bob (The Crusher) Perdue taking home the cash. Mike, you, Luke, Rob, and I make 5 new shooters so we should have at least 10. Mike, is Sam coming or is he too big a star to show up at a 'other match'. Luke and I will hit BWI at 2:05pm so we should be at the range and or hotel by 4:30 on Sat.
Carmoney Posted March 2, 2006 Author Posted March 2, 2006 Sam's not going to this one....a little too much $$ to bring my sponsored shooter.....I almost didn't sign up myself as I'm trying to stay closer to home this year, but then my wife asked what I wanted for my birthday next week, and Summer Blast visions began dancing in my head.... I'm arriving early afternoon into PHL (not the closest airport but pretty cheap tix from DSM), may or may not make it to the range while the shooting is still going on. I booked a room at the Super 8 ($51.99) but will certainly be available to join up with all you guys for steaks and barley pops on Sat. evening! This is shaping up to be a great match for roundgunners!
slflr Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 Larry promised us a round gun squad for Sunday. How many of us are shooting Sunday, how many Saturday? Got a phone number for the Super 8?
lefty45 Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 Larry promised us a round gun squad for Sunday. How many of us are shooting Sunday, how many Saturday? Got a phone number for the Super 8? Sunday for me.
Carmoney Posted March 3, 2006 Author Posted March 3, 2006 Bob, I booked my room through Travelocity.com. The number I have for the Super 8 is 717-852-8686, it's on Arsenal Road in York, PA. I figure, how can you go wrong with "Arsenal" Road? I'm shooting Sunday.
dgsmith Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 I will be there I have to still sign up. The range is around 8 miles from my house. I look foward to shooting with you again Mike. I shot it last year and it is a great match. Dennis
Carmoney Posted March 3, 2006 Author Posted March 3, 2006 Ah-riiiiiiiiight!!!! Y'hear that boys?? Party at the Smith compound!! Dennis, I knew you shot the Blast last year, and was hoping to bump into you this time. If you can shoot Sunday, have them put you on the revo squad! This is gonna be great....! Now we just need a few more of our Southern and Western and "end of the earth" brethren to join us!
10mmdave Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 Might have 2 or more additions Mike........stay tuned.
cliffwalsh Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 Cool Mike, I guess we can all stay there and cancel to Super 8. Dennis, I like my sheets turned down and a moonclip on my pillow
hdgun Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 Looks like I will be in attendance for this one. I am pretty sure 10mmDave will be with.
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