It was a great 3 day event despite the weather on Sunday. A day spent shootin' in the rain beats a sunny day mowin' the lawn anytime. I'm happy to report that all my hours of practicing really paid off...in the random prize drawing.
Here's the set of magna-tip screwdrivers I won that were made by BRR member John Butcher:
I will refrain from mentioning that I also won the really spiffy bedroll which was also put together by Mr Butcher. An authentic Woolrich Civil War Cavalry blanket & a beautiful handmade quilt all wrapped in a canvas groundcloth. I'd post a picture of it too but I don't want to cause any undo suffering to anyone who didn't win this great prize.
Speaking of Jack Bursovsky
here's a few more things he deserves thanks for. I heard he was responsible for the new shower stall. Anyone who's camped in a tent for three days in August understands the value of a place to dump a little water over your head at the end of the day. He also got up every morning to build the fire, make the coffee and, with help from Troy Lytle & John Butcher, cooked us all breakfast Saturday & Sunday. Oh, and he made and cooked all the hamburgers Friday & Saturday nights...and fetched fresh water every day...and on, and on, and on.
With the exception of the weather, I think this was the first shoot anywhere for a long time that I didn't hear anybody complain about anything. Dave Filbert & Troy Lytle did a great job writing the stages. No one said the targets were too small, too far away or too big & close. No one said there was too much reloading, no one said there was too little. No one complained that the stages were too complicated and no one claimed they were boring. All in all a very well thought out and executed match that was enjoyed by everyone with the good sense to attend.