Yesterday I learned that I will not be able to attend the Grand Muster this year.
As most of you know, I'm an enthusiastic and staunch supporter of the Grand Musters. They have been the highllight of my shooting year - and one of the major selling points for the GAF. I was looking forward to this year not only to see friends from previous Musters but also because we had a new location and to see the Battle Rifle trials. And, as usual, it would have given me the opportunity to meet yet more GAF members.
I will be having surgery a few days after the Muster and my doctor recommends that I not take any trips just before then. I was hoping to do it in September but the doctor rescheduled me for October. I had to take the date available or wait for several months. After a short stay in the hospital, I'll be "sick in quarters" for a couple of weeks while on pain meds. I'm not exactly looking forward to the experience!
I hope that everyone attending the Grand Muster has a great time. Our new Chief of Staff, Brevet Colonel and Major Matt Lewis, I'm sure will be fully capable of representing GAF HQ on my behalf.
US Scout
GAF, Commanding