wgnoyes Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 For that matter, skip the Gator and go to the GA match! We've got a moonshine festival nearby! (Seriously!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy_fuentes Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Big Easy has Burbon St. and the Quarter......just a hop and a skip from the match site. Buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgnoyes Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Um... yep, it does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGentry Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share Posted September 23, 2008 Um... yep, it does! Stick to your own thread devil water pusher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double_pedro Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Here's a brief lodging update for the Gator Classic. Lodging in the area is still uncertain, but some places are starting to have rooms available. I just spoke with Hampton Inn (1728 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houma, LA - (985) 873-3140) and they have 8 doubles and 8 king study rooms (suites with extra pullout bed, I believe) available for 10/24 and 10/25/08. The match motel (Days Inn, Thibodaux) is still putting people on a call-back list waiting for rooms to open up. I also called Fairfield Inn (Houma) and they did not have any rooms. There are other motels in Houma that I did not call, but may have rooms. Here is a link for anyone who is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooter dude Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 (edited) Doc here!! The LA GATOR CLASSIC 2008 is on, as most of you already know. Though some of the man-made structures at the range did sustain some damage, the Gator Classic will not be hindered in any way. Hotel rooms are available and there will likely be more leading up to match time. Worst case scenario is having to utilize hotels in New Orleans, Laplace, Gonzales or Baton Rouge. Things are pretty much back to normal and FEMA people are leaving everyday. As previously mentioned, Day Inn in Thibodaux has set aside 30 rooms that they have guaranteed will remain available for the Gator Classic. Those rooms are filling up and you must mention "Gator Classic." It is not the only hotel in the area. Hotels in Houma should have rooms available in the coming weeks, as well. The match will be the usual 12 stages and over 325 rounds of "run & gun" fun. We do have the couple of obligatory "speed" shoots. But the remaining 10 will prove to be as fun and challenging as ever. Please feel free to direct any questions regarding this match to me. If I don't have the answer, I will find it. You can count on it being the "official word." You may also email me: drjkev@msn.com ONLINE SQUADDING IS NOW AVAILABLE. Edited September 24, 2008 by shooter dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgnoyes Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Stick to your own thread devil water pusher Hey, a couple of us went on a business to New Orleans once in the mid-80's during the world's fair and stayed in Pat O'Brian's for some 7 or 8 hours arguing about what color the commemorative Fair drink was (it's blue, it's green, better order another round to make sure). We got out around 4 a.m. and found to our shock that Bourbon Street does in fact close down SOMETIME! The intelligent thing to do would have been turn around and go back Pat O'Brians. But no, we made away through the darkened and deserted streets back to the Hilton! Scary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooter dude Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Stick to your own thread devil water pusher Hey, a couple of us went on a business to New Orleans once in the mid-80's during the world's fair and stayed in Pat O'Brian's for some 7 or 8 hours arguing about what color the commemorative Fair drink was (it's blue, it's green, better order another round to make sure). We got out around 4 a.m. and found to our shock that Bourbon Street does in fact close down SOMETIME! The intelligent thing to do would have been turn around and go back Pat O'Brians. But no, we made away through the darkened and deserted streets back to the Hilton! Scary! Hmmm. Sounds like a typical night for tourists in the Quarter. ;-) Musta been a good time. Have had similar debates myself in Pat O's and other local dives. There's always someplace open in the Quarter, ya' just have to know where to look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouSlide Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 ONLINE SQUADDING IS NOW AVAILABLE. Doc, I must be missing something. It only allows me to select the "unsquadded" squad, saying I'm already squadded in squad O. Is it not fully operational at this point or am I just dumb...on second thought, please don't answer the latter question Curtis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFromHouston Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 I used to live/work about 1 1/2 miles ftom the range... Now I'm living/working in Maysville, Ga.... With gas cost, you can guess where I will be that weekend... Y'all have fun down there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooter dude Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE USPSA WEBMASTER'S RUDENESS AND LACK OF PEOPLE-SKILLS, SELF-SQUADDING HAS BEEN SCRAPPED. ALL COMPETITORS WILL BE SQUADDED THE OLD FASHIONED WAY. ALL SQUAD REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. THANKS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooter dude Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 ONLINE SQUADDING IS NOW AVAILABLE. Doc, I must be missing something. It only allows me to select the "unsquadded" squad, saying I'm already squadded in squad O. Is it not fully operational at this point or am I just dumb...on second thought, please don't answer the latter question Curtis Sorry Curtis, online squadding has been scrapped due to circumstances beyond our control. The old fashioned way of squadding will still work. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Thanks. doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopalong Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Unfortunately, The Hillbilly Classic in Nashville has dropped on-line squadding too. For the same reason. Hop Have fun down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouSlide Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Not a problem, Doc...just thought I was missing something. Actually, I usually enjoy the surprise of waiting to see who I end up squadded with. Got to shoot with a few forum folks from outside our area in the past. And between the Gator and the Mississippi Classic, I think there was only one occasion where my squad mates weren't pleasant company and failed to pull their weight on the taping and reset front. No complaints here...couldn't pick better for myself. Keep up the good work Curtis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nm3gnr Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Self squadding seems to be working. Stages look fun ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double_pedro Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Self squadding seems to be working.Stages look fun ! The times on the squading all say 8:00 AM Friday. http://www.uspsa.org/squadding/index.php?a...ist&indx=86 I'm pretty sure that should be Saturday. Maybe Doc can clarify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGentry Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 Hey guys the online squadding seems to be working now - can you send out the info so we can start getting on squads? The old way is ok but this is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Ellis Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Hoping to squad with Hank Ellis so we can continue the "Battle of Mid-C Production Shooters" from where we left off last year Curtis I'll be there. Dug out the ammo from the rubble of my home and it's good to go. Gun and gear are fine so I'm ready for a rematch of the "Battle of Mid-C Production Shooters".Live 1.25 hours from the range so I'll commute from the house. If I can get my password I'll squad up with BayouSlide. Any other middle C Production shooters want in on the fun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooter dude Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 WORKING OR NOT, ONLINE SQUADDING IS NOT THE OFFICIAL SQUADDING FOR THE MATCH. THE INFORMATION IS WRONG ON THE SITE. PLEASE DISREGARD THAT MESS. THAT SQUAD LISTING WILL NOT BE HONORED BY THE MATCH. SQUADDING REQUESTS THAT HAVE BEEN MAILED IN WILL BE HONORED. THIS IS THE OFFICIAL WORD, STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSES MOUTH: UNLESS YOU HEAR SOMETHING DIFFERENT FROM GARY THIBODEAUX OR MYSELF, DOC, THERE WILL BE NO ONLINE SQUADDING FOR THE GATOR CLASSIC 2008. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK HERE OR VIA DIRECT EMAIL: drjkev@msn.com Thanks. doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouSlide Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Hoping to squad with Hank Ellis so we can continue the "Battle of Mid-C Production Shooters" from where we left off last year Curtis I'll be there. Dug out the ammo from the rubble of my home and it's good to go. Gun and gear are fine so I'm ready for a rematch of the "Battle of Mid-C Production Shooters".Live 1.25 hours from the range so I'll commute from the house. If I can get my password I'll squad up with BayouSlide. Any other middle C Production shooters want in on the fun? Hank, I'll drop an e-mail to Doc and request that he squad us together if possible. Curtis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwana Six-Gun Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Just got a look at the stages for the Gator. They are butt-kicking! Not very wheel gun friendy, but who cares, we all shoot it the same. This will be a hell of a match. Looking forward to this. These may be more of a nightmare than the nationals were See you in about three weeks and a couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooter dude Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 (edited) Actually, the stages are more revolver friendly than they appear on paper. We knew we would have quite a few wheel gunners, around a dozen, so far. The stages are mostly "run & gun" and will require a lot of reloads for wheel guns, but there are only a few spots that require more than six rounds from any single spot. They always look different on paper. Once they are constructed, the round distribution will become clearer. Edited October 3, 2008 by shooter dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrClean Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Only two weeks away!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Ellis Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Where did you find that photo of my early days? And my grip is still wierd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGentry Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 I cannot wait to get down to match - this is one I look forward to all year!! I had such a great time last year and folks down there are so friendly!! Great stages, Great Food, Great People and a great Prize Table - what more can you ask for? Ok - no Hooter girls tapping targets but hey!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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