dirtypool40 Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 (edited) Just opening a thread. REALLY looking forward to this one, had a blast last year, STILL trying to figure out how to get there. Edited August 10, 2007 by dirtypool40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waxman Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I am looking forward to it too, But I am also kinda nervous.I shoot at Holmen once a month, but it is my first "real" match. Hope I Make pf, hope I dont DQ, hope I dont fall down!!! Sorry, couldnt help that. Well, either way, it is going to be a learning experience. I will be the bewildered looking guy with the xd 9 shooting production. My wife will be in tow, as my caddy/camera girl/ magloader/rule reminder. Hope to see you there. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 para's Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Just opening a thread. REALLY looking forward to this one, had a blast last year, STILL trying to figure out how to get there. Put your gun,ammo and jump in a box and Fed-Ex yourself up here............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHall Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Should be a great match, cant wait to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfish Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 DP, I'd bet you can find a discount flight somewhere to get you there el-cheap O... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Stoeger Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Just opening a thread. REALLY looking forward to this one, had a blast last year, STILL trying to figure out how to get there. Ronnie and his crew have amped up the difficulty of the shots a few notches. He is started to turn into an accuracy hound. The one thing I can say about his matches, is that the Stage Diagrams that are online are always VERY accurate. You can get a real good idea of what to expect from them. I am squadded with the AMU boys, so I hope to get some free tips out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastshooter03 Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I am looking forward to it too, But I am also kinda nervous.I shoot at Holmen once a month, but it is my first "real" match. Hope I Make pf, hope I dont DQ, hope I dont fall down!!! Sorry, couldnt help that. Well, either way, it is going to be a learning experience. I will be the bewildered looking guy with the xd 9 shooting production. My wife will be in tow, as my caddy/camera girl/ magloader/rule reminder. Hope to see you there. Dave You must really trust your Wife! I don't even trust Myself loading mags! Fastshooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waxman Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Yeah, thanks for giving me something else to worry about Nick! I remember the time that my son loaded a few for me for a practice session. 1 round was loaded Backward in the mag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Knight Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I am going to be there too! I can't wait! This will be my first major match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moneypenny Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 you drive... it's less hastle than flying and you get to look at the scenery in wisconsin. Don't miss the giant CHEESE sandwich sign. Se y'all there i'll be working a stage, don't know which one yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 you drive... it's less hastle than flying and you get to look at the scenery in wisconsin. Don't miss the giant CHEESE sandwich sign. Se y'all there i'll be working a stage, don't know which one yet. Well if your working when a certain shooter from your state (L.H.) show up remember to mention "that's not how Brent would shoot it...." and enjoy I wish I could be there for this match but we have a 82nd birthday Saturday and if I missed it I don't think I'd have another one if you catch my drift...... Good luck Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I must admit that I am a bit bummed that Matt Cheely and the AMU boys aren't going to be there. I was squadded with them, but things have come up beyond their control and had to back out. I was looking forward to learning from them- but I guess Ben will have to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truegent2004 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Jay Don't worry about settling for Ben. I shot with him at IA and you can learn plenty by watching him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerwas Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I must admit that I am a bit bummed that Matt Cheely and the AMU boys aren't going to be there. I was squadded with them, but things have come up beyond their control and had to back out. I was looking forward to learning from them- but I guess Ben will have to do! Not to drift too much,,,,,what happened to those guys? I had my best Jeff Galulli costume on and I was ready to trip somebody.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 JayDon't worry about settling for Ben. I shot with him at IA and you can learn plenty by watching him. I have learned plenty from Ben the many times I have shot with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpthole Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 For those that haven't left yet - be sure to bring your cleets! It's been raining/thunderstorming every night for the last 4 nights. One of the new bays is pretty slick and mucky, but will hopefully dry out a little by Sat & Sun. The other two new ones actually have some grass in them this year - no more sand. Ronnie & Lori have outdone themselves once again. Some great stages with good variety between close in hoser-stages and longer, more difficult shots. Probaby best of all - no low ports! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 (edited) For those interested there will be plenty of pictures and videos here after the match: 2007 Area 5 Footage While your there, take a look around- they run as fine a website as they do matches. Edited August 16, 2007 by Rocket35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Stoeger Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I checked out the stages last night. This match is a bit of a ballet, with you constantly looking for the sweet spot on the stages. In terms of shot difficulty, I would say it is about twice as tough as last year was. There are LOTS of ways to shoot some of the stages as well. Sounds good to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Moore Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 so far the weather looks like crap for saturday and sunday, better bring the wet suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Knight Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Hmmmm..... Rain... Mud... Shoulda got some cleats..... Oh well! I guess it will just be another chalenge to overcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 You could pick up a pair in La Crosse. Walmart carries some el-cheapos if I remember correctly. I am sure there are plenty of sports stores if you wanna nice pair. Here is Play It Again Sports in La Crosse..... Play It Again Sports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Knight Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 You could pick up a pair in La Crosse. Walmart carries some el-cheapos if I remember correctly. I am sure there are plenty of sports stores if you wanna nice pair. Here is Play It Again Sports in La Crosse.....Play It Again Sports Thanks for the info! I just might get some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerwas Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 According to the weather forecast, its gunna be a wet affair this weekend. Those that shoot on Thurs and Friday are going to catch a break. I'd invest in something that will keep you dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypool40 Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Driving up from Chi-town tomorrow, totally stoked!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerwas Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 I just finished up shooting for the day. It was wet. Very wet. Extremely wet. But at least it was a dry wet.... The stages were fun, RO's were great. I hope the berms don't erode away with the rainfall. Bay 2 was an interesting affair. The whole day was a lesson in mental toughness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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