Chuck Anderson Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 That was actually what I saw for most of the stages. Mud depth wise at least. It was muddy everywhere but I didn't see the holes that would suck up your leg to the knee (okay a bit of an exageration) from 2007. I don't think the mud was every up over the top of my shoe in the shooting area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysued Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 That was actually what I saw for most of the stages. Mud depth wise at least. It was muddy everywhere but I didn't see the holes that would suck up your leg to the knee (okay a bit of an exageration) from 2007. I don't think the mud was every up over the top of my shoe in the shooting area. That was the deepest I saw too!! And I went to every stage except the Standards!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerba Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 (edited) That was actually what I saw for most of the stages. Mud depth wise at least. It was muddy everywhere but I didn't see the holes that would suck up your leg to the knee (okay a bit of an exageration) from 2007. I don't think the mud was every up over the top of my shoe in the shooting area. That was the deepest I saw too!! And I went to every stage except the Standards!! Stage 14's start position had you standing in a ditch with mud over my ankles. However, it was great to shoot with all the people in my squad in both matches. The ROs all did a great job. Edited September 17, 2008 by racerba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysued Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 That was actually what I saw for most of the stages. Mud depth wise at least. It was muddy everywhere but I didn't see the holes that would suck up your leg to the knee (okay a bit of an exageration) from 2007. I don't think the mud was every up over the top of my shoe in the shooting area. That was the deepest I saw too!! And I went to every stage except the Standards!! Stage 14's start position had you standing in a ditch with mud over my ankles. Missed that one Bob!! Did you process the Pics I gave you??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerba Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Did you process the Pics I gave you??? Yes, I did. Thanks again. Great pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Stevens Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I believe Andy Hollar told me that he (USPSA??) donated $1500 toward the forms that PASA used to build the concrete walls. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINMAN44 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I just want to congratulate my good friend and mentor Brad Balsley. After four years off action shooting he comes back and makes one hell of a show. I think that he is all pro material. Congrats bro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Brad was on my squad (6), he kicked our butts all over the range. Even when he wasn't feeling well he still shot like a champ. He should do well at the World Shoot... Of course his target bagging abilities leave something to be desired.... Sorry Brad, couldn't resist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINMAN44 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Yeah he told me he wasn't on his game. The man placed 5th after four years off! What a stud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysued Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimel Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 The mud around the shooting area on 10 was deeper but mostly that was because of the build-up of junk we were pulling out of the shooting area to try and keep it reasonably stable/safe. So my viewpoint on mud depth is skewed. Thank goodness your photos don't have smell-a-vision! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry cazes Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Thank goodness your photos don't have smell-a-vision! :D Grass fertilized with manure ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactiger Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 PASA in late September. No worries. Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysued Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 PASA in late September. No worries.Troy LOL!! PASA in September can fluctuate from the upper 90's to the low 40's!! You never know what you are going to get!! Remember the 1995 Limited Nationals?? the had to cancel the shooting for the PM on Day one!! I know, I was on the PM Squads, we had to make them up on day two!! Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimel Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 PASA in late September. No worries. Wishful thinking or inside scoop Troy? I wouldn't mind a trip to PASA actually. Never been there and wife's family is in St. Louis so can get double duty out of the trip. She has been wanting to show me around St. Louis for a long time but never managed to make it back there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysued Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 PASA in late September. No worries. Wishful thinking or inside scoop Troy? I wouldn't mind a trip to PASA actually. Never been there and wife's family is in St. Louis so can get double duty out of the trip. She has been wanting to show me around St. Louis for a long time but never managed to make it back there. And you can stop at the White Castle on Exit 225 off I-70 in St. Charles!! YUMMY!! That used to be my normal pit stop on my trips from Columbia to the St Louis Airport!! Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Di Vita Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 After four years off action shooting It definitely has not been even close to 4 years bro. I'm pretty sure he just joined the Army last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kend Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 (edited) After four years off action shooting It definitely has not been even close to 4 years bro. I'm pretty sure he just joined the Army last year. He also shot the '06 A-7 match, Nov./Dec. Front Sight p. 52. Edited September 18, 2008 by kend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINMAN44 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Ah sorry about the confusion guys. I spoke with the "MACHINE GUN" aka Brad today he said it has been about two which makes sense because he is my age duhhhhhhhhh! Still extremely impressive, he told me he puked at the match. Kind of to the extent of Jake's profile picture hahaha. His great way of adapting to situations like that are another reason why I feel he is pro material... Brad has a great head on his shoulders and is extremely positive in everything he does. I just know his potential is limitless and he will only continue to excel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Anderson Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 PASA in late September. No worries.Troy That's what I love about you Troy, that wonderful sense of humor. Although I guess 2001 was really more mid-September rather than late September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactiger Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 PASA in late September. No worries.Troy LOL!! PASA in September can fluctuate from the upper 90's to the low 40's!! You never know what you are going to get!! Remember the 1995 Limited Nationals?? the had to cancel the shooting for the PM on Day one!! I know, I was on the PM Squads, we had to make them up on day two!! Y Laugh all you want: they may have to cancel due to heavy weather, but there is little risk of losing stages or a match due to foot-deep water, inadequate props, and poor drainage, plus even with a little rain, it drains off and you can continue to shoot with only minor interruption. I was there in 93, too--it rained so hard we had to quit, but we still made it up. Temperature is temperature--it won't be much different in Tulsa than at PASA, so pack your jacket and sunscreen and don't worry about it. USSA is a good range, but it needs fixing. The range, steel, and props at PASA don't. I'm just sayin'... Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactiger Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 PASA in late September. No worries. Wishful thinking or inside scoop Troy? I wouldn't mind a trip to PASA actually. Never been there and wife's family is in St. Louis so can get double duty out of the trip. She has been wanting to show me around St. Louis for a long time but never managed to make it back there. Wishful thinking, but I wouldn't mind a trip to PASA either. Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakal Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 but I wouldn't mind a trip to PASA either. PASA...no thanks. I don't like visiting foreign countries. America does just fine for me, thanks, mud and all The range also needs more parking...especially if they want to host the WS. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysued Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 PASA in late September. No worries.Troy LOL!! PASA in September can fluctuate from the upper 90's to the low 40's!! You never know what you are going to get!! Remember the 1995 Limited Nationals?? the had to cancel the shooting for the PM on Day one!! I know, I was on the PM Squads, we had to make them up on day two!! Y Laugh all you want: they may have to cancel due to heavy weather, but there is little risk of losing stages or a match due to foot-deep water, inadequate props, and poor drainage, plus even with a little rain, it drains off and you can continue to shoot with only minor interruption. I was there in 93, too--it rained so hard we had to quit, but we still made it up. Temperature is temperature--it won't be much different in Tulsa than at PASA, so pack your jacket and sunscreen and don't worry about it. USSA is a good range, but it needs fixing. The range, steel, and props at PASA don't. I'm just sayin'... Troy I know!! I did several Nationals there!! PASA is not a bad range, it does drain pretty good too. Didn't we cram 30+ stages there in 98 for the North American?? The only negatives I see with PASA are..... the hotels are 30+ miles from the range and the nearest Airport (real Airport, where Real planes fly to, not the Buddy Holly Specials) is over one hour away!! Other than that PASA is a really good range. It all depends on ow USSA deals with the Drainage issues and if shooters want to go back to PASA. It might be a great place to hold a match, but if the Participants don't want to go there..... The 08 Nationals were full!! You know it, you had to deal with it!! You did a superb job with them too!! You guys did a marvelous job!! Now time to plan for 09 Nationals!! Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 The range also needs more parking...especially if they want to host the WS. For World Shoots the hosting country has to provide bus transport for competitors/RO's. There is no range anywhere in the world that I am aware of that could cope with 1200 shooters + RO's vendors etc arriving by cars. USSA may want to check access roads to the range to make sure that a flow of buses could arrive, drop off and drive off (via another exit) from the range, to keep the flow moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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