BayouSlide Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Lee, I'm assuming the uspsa.org squadding list that shows Squad 32 (RO) shooting Sunday rather than Thursday is a typo. Curtis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lneel Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Lee, I'm assuming the uspsa.org squadding list that shows Squad 32 (RO) shooting Sunday rather than Thursday is a typo.Curtis Yep...corrected to Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
short_round Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I'll be driving up from Plano on Friday morning. Any idea how long it will take to get to the range? I'd like to get there between 7:00 and 7:30am. What time do the locals leave to make it? Any secrets on getting there or are Google directions accurate? Sounds like it will be an adventure ... I can't wait Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lneel Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I'll be driving up from Plano on Friday morning. Any idea how long it will take to get to the range? I'd like to get there between 7:00 and 7:30am. What time do the locals leave to make it? Any secrets on getting there or are Google directions accurate? Sounds like it will be an adventure ... I can't wait Thanks in advance. It takes about 2 1/2 hours to get there from my house in Plano. Google is accurate....though they have opened Hwy 82 in Wichita Falls be aware of the 45 MPH speed limit about 2 miles onto the new section of road. Ask Cobb how he knows about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I'll be driving up from Plano on Friday morning. Any idea how long it will take to get to the range? I'd like to get there between 7:00 and 7:30am. What time do the locals leave to make it? Any secrets on getting there or are Google directions accurate? Sounds like it will be an adventure ... I can't wait Thanks in advance. It takes about 2 1/2 hours to get there from my house in Plano. Google is accurate....though they have opened Hwy 82 in Wichita Falls be aware of the 45 MPH speed limit about 2 miles onto the new section of road. Ask Cobb how he knows about that 2.5 hours from Plano That is what we're planning from Athens Just kidding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfwally Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Friday's weather looks worse every time I look... Good thing that they don't really have any idea..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingchef Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 it's still too early to tell what will happen, be hopefully prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob_texas Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 What'd I say about being negative? Just don't look surprised when there's a snow tornado with rabid feral hogs flying out of it. It's Texas, where we have 2 seasons: Summer and Not Summer. Dress and pack accordingly. jr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markcic Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 The weather changes every time I look it up. I think the Double Tap is the only range where you have an equal chance of dying from heat stroke or hypothermia all in the same weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGExplosive Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 The weather changes every time I look it up. I think the Double Tap is the only range where you have an equal chance of dying from heat stroke or hypothermia all in the same weekend. Actually not just in the same weekend but also that chance is there for the same day...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegirl Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 The weather changes every time I look it up. I think the Double Tap is the only range where you have an equal chance of dying from heat stroke or hypothermia all in the same weekend. Actually not just in the same weekend but also that chance is there for the same day...... Ahhh, so you've been to Wichita Falls before, huh? I'm a little worried that the FroggToggs I bought say to keep away from open flame - no standing next to the bum fires for me! Rolling out of Dallas before the crack of dawn in the morning, see y'all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 (edited) I'm bringing rain gear, rubber boots, and a roll of contractor trash bags to keep my gear dry because I know if I pack for bad weather the sun is sure to be shining:) Just checked again for Friday and weather.com is showing AM clouds and PM sun and a high of 59°. Looks like good shooting weather! Edited October 7, 2009 by jtischauser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
short_round Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Ahhh, so you've been to Wichita Falls before, huh? I actually grew up there ... graduated high school from there and everything. Kind of strange going back to shoot there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markcic Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Any one else staying at the Homewood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrpd Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Stopped by the range today, its a mud pit. Glad i'm shooting Sat/Sun and not tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markcic Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I registered today but forgot my eye protection so I had to run back to the hotel. On the way back to the range the sky opened up. I passed three storm chasers pulled off to the side of the road. If I wear ruby red cleats to get back from Oz is that an unfair advantage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murkish Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 2009 Double Tap Championship = sleet, snow and ice 2009 Space City Challenge = a foot of rain in two hours 2009 Area 4 Championship = sigh.... We need to design a patch for the survivors. See ya in the mud tomorrow, Jack Sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markcic Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 The weather changes every time I look it up. I think the Double Tap is the only range where you have an equal chance of dying from heat stroke or hypothermia all in the same weekend. As the rain continues to fall this weekend adds drowning to the list of hazards. Luckily I should be able to get to the range because I'm driving the vehicle that Peterson's Off Road rated as the number one off road vehicle for 2009. A rental car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Knight Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Funny thing about TX. 2009 DTC Friday was a nasty muddy crappy day. Sat/Sun the mud was dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Funny thing about TX. 2009 DTC Friday was a nasty muddy crappy day. Sat/Sun the mud was dry. Friday shoot a DTC That was fun .....?Rite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanky Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 here are some pics from today. range is a sloppy mess. hope it drys up by tomorrow. http://blog.spankdu.com/?p=18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markcic Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 It was miserable out there today. I DQ'd on my second stage because I'm a dumbmass. Too add insult to injurt my car got stuck. If you have a car be careful of where you park if it still wet. I parked along the side of the range and got stuck. My car was so bad when I left after I got it pulled out I actually spent money to wash a rental car. I headed out after lunch because I was soaked to the knees and I couldn't feel my toes anymore. I'm still not warm yet back at the hotel. I do have to say the heated pressure wash water at the car wash feels really good on your frozen feet when you are hosing of the 7 pounds of mud stuck on each cleat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrflyer Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 (edited) Those pics just dont portray how sticky and sucky some of that mud was in the deeper stages. My shoes were nearly getting pulled off just walking around the safe area! I heard more than one person say they just weren't gonna shoot in the muck. Stages and setup looked great. The MD's and RO's all put a lot of effort into this but Mother Nature can be a heinous B$$%@#. Just hope the weather cooperates the rest of the weekend! Good luck to all those who shootin this weekend. Heres my cleats after one stage. Already stripped a bunch of mud of off them at the range before these pics were taken. Edited October 9, 2009 by rrflyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 The match staff did a great job today and it was A LOT of fun. I can't imagine how much fun it would have been with good range conditions. Murkish, I'm with ya, when will we get some relief from Mother Nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Does anyone know if the Friday scores are available to be viewed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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