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    Didn’t anyone have fun at EOT this year?

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    On 3/15/2025 at 9:35 AM, Texas Maverick said:

    I have debated on whether to reply to this post. This was my second EOT since I started in 2018. I went to EOT in 2019 and was signed up to return in 2020 when Covid hit and it was cancelled. It was a lot of fun and I enjoyed meeting a lot of people that are still friends today. I enjoyed all aspects of the match. I have been to 4 LandRun matches, some even before they became the Nationals and have enjoyed all of them. Plus many State, Regionals and Annuals.

     

    Now on to 2025 EOT. I was disappointed in a number of things. This is only my opinion but has been confirmed by a number of other shooters that felt the same but don't want to make waves. I guess I have always been a straight shooter and have always said my peace. I enjoyed the match overall but would say I do not plan on returning. I didn't feel a lot of giving back to the shooter was one of the items at this match. The only thing the shooter got was a match pin and a Ruger donated ammo box. The other matches I have attended gave out match pins, t-shirts, mugs, gun cases, brass and ammo bags, etc. Since EOT 2025 was the most expensive match I have attended I guess I expected more from them in shooter prizes.

     

    I also feel the scenarios were lacking. I didn't find them hard but more confusing where it looked like it was written to trip up the shooter. This I believe was confirmed by the number of procedures that some of the stages received. I heard one posse make the statement they had over 10 procedures on just one stage. This can also be confirmed by the number of clean shooters. 35 out of 720 shooters is around 5%. I would also like to know how many of the 720 ended up with all 999's on their scores from either not showing up or MDQ's. They did not include them in the final score sheet. I saw around 30 to 40 just after the first day on the posted score sheets. 

     

    Another issue was the Friday night dinner. I have never paid for a dinner that didn't have something to drink even if it was just water or tea. This dinner didn't provide anything. If you wanted a drink the cash bar was open. Sadly to say I didn't see this as the World Class match as it should be.

     

    I don't want to take away from the Rangers because I did see where they all worked hard to get everything setup and to make sure it ran smoothly. Just some aspects of the match were lacking.  

     

    I did not intend to ruffle any feathers but the question was asked. Yes, I did fill out all the surveys but they didn't ask about all the issues that I felt needed to be addressed. They need to keep in mind us shooters that are not going to be at the top of our category a reason to come back and spend our money. We have to have fun doing this or we won't be returning. There are way too many other matches out there to attend.

     

    TM

    I will speak on a few things...

     

    Showing those who MDQ or didn't show are no longer 'posted' on scores...

    Not showing, they did not shoot

    MDQ, disquallified, so no score

    This was changed a few years ago, I believe per SASS

     

    There were dispencers of tea, as well as water on the first table by the desserts at the banquet dinner, sorry you did not see that.

     

    On the shooter gift, I like the Ruger ammo box, and a happy to recieve it.

    Many collect their match pins.

    As for mugs, T shirts, ect...grear for matches that do...

    WR/EOT has great expence as the club putting on the match does not own the range.

    Tent rental, paying for each shooter/vendor per day to the owner of the range is a big chunk of change.

     

    I am a very average, if not common competitor. I do it for the fun, commeradery and to do something with my husband.

    I came in 589, I believe...so I was in the bottom 90!

    I enjoyed the match, and when stages were described, they were not difficult to follow.

     

    As for the low clean shooters, I do believe the wind and it's issues may have been a big part of it.

     

    Yes, matches are expensive...and there are many to choose from.

     

    I hope this allows a little more input.

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    Lost at EOT - Help

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    On 3/2/2025 at 1:30 PM, Marshal Jack Murphy SASS #32018 said:

    The stool has been found. Thanks everyone.

    It showed up at registration the morning of awards! Got it to Sweet Lil!

    Glad it found you!!!

    Didn’t anyone have fun at EOT this year?

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    As a Ranger, and being plum wore out, I had a great time!

    I enjoyed the stages, and hugged so many folks! Some more than once!

    We had 10 (maybe more) countries there, including Mexico for the first time.

    We had a great posse, quick to work which made the stage move smooth.

     The weather is beyond anyone's control...and after the 80mph gust sunk the paddle boat, every ranger jumped in to dismantle, clear and set up tables with carpet to continue the morning. An hour delay, but all caught up...

    It is an experience putting this match together...and I invite any and all that come to pitch in and help in build/tear down days!!!

    Our German ,Tom, helped 3 days during build...and had a husband and wife stick around both days of tear down!

     

     

     

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    Didn’t anyone have fun at EOT this year?

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    16 hours ago, Wildcat O'Shea SASS#47844 said:

    It was my first EOT and I had a blast.  Got lucky on Thursday and shot on the last relay. Less wind. Got my clean match pin.  Found a couple of cool things at the swap meet.  And we had a fantastic posse. Everyone worked and our posse marshal was great.  Sixgun Seamus.  My 2 cents

     

    You EARNED that clean match!!!

    It was a match befitting a World Championship, for sure.

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    Dripping faucets when it's cold?

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    On 2/10/2025 at 9:14 PM, Trailrider #896 said:

    When we first moved into our house, 36 years ago, it was brand new. Designed and built by a California outfit that had no clue about cold weather! Christmas Eve night the outside temp went down to -24F. The pipes to the master bath ran under the floor, which is the roof of the garage. They claimed they insulated around the pipes, but did not have any heat duct runs nearby. They didn't understand that given enough time, the temp over insultation will reach a steady state so there might as well not be any insulation at all.  Pipes froze and burst and when it warmed up, flooded the garage! Couldn't get a plumber, and there was only one master shutoff valve for the whole house! Turned it off, had some copper pipe caps of the same diameter as the burst pipe. Cut off behind the break and soldered them in place.  There were eight houses in the new development of the same design. Same thing happened to all eight!  Under warranty, they came in and fixed up most of the heat runs.  But there is still one shower pipe set that is in an exterior wall. Hasn't been that cold since, but almost. Solution is, as everyone has recommended. When it is forecast cold, let the hot and cold water drip and open the shower and cabinet doors so heat can get to the pipes! Wind chill along the Front Range in Colorado can get well below zero.

    Yup. Been there.

    Froze under the road...guess the warm weather melted the 'blanket' of snow that was insulating.

    We now have a cap we can remove, and jump the metal pipe to thaw if it happens again!

    5 hours ago, Michigan Slim said:

    Yes, a fast drip on the cold line at a minimum. A new service line starts at about $3000.00 around here. Most of our meters are in a pit in the ROW. Everything after the meter belongs to the customer. If the meter is in the house, everything after the curb stop is the customers. Contractors here are making bank.

     

    I run utilities for a living. A little bit on your water bill is nothing compared to the possible cost of a freeze up. 

    We always trickled cold water...always worked

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    Dripping faucets when it's cold?

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    9 minutes ago, Doc Shapiro said:

    The place is well insulated. and the water comes in under the house in the crawl space (really a crawl space), which has a skirting.  We're on well water and the pipe is below the frost line.  But still wondering if it's necessary.

    In our double wide...same as you described...YES. in extreme cold temps you should drip your faucet.

    We now live in a much smaller home, so it isn't as necesary...no crawl space.

    It is better to let it run...than fix a busted pipe or be without untill it thaws.

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    For EOT bound folks...

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    Well...I was wrong.

    South bound this Monday through Wednesday!

     

    PHOENIX — The southbound Interstate 17 will be closed at Bumble Beed Road overnight from Monday to Wednesday due to scheduled reconstruction of the Bumble Bee bridge, a part of an ongoing highway improvement project.

    Beginning at milepost 252 near Sunset Point, the southbound lanes of I-17 will be reduced to one over a four-mile stretch until reaching the old bridge removal site at Bumble Bee Road (milepost 248).

    Overnight closures will last 7 p.m.-7 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday, as well as 9 p.m.-5 a.m. on Wednesday night into Thursday morning, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

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    The southbound I-17 will be closed overnight at Bumble Bee Road from Monday to Wednesday for ongoing removal of the old Bumble Bee Road bridge, which is located about 25 miles north of Anthem. The closure and construction is part of work on the I-17 from Anthem Way to Sunset Point. (Photo courtesy of ADOT)

    A detour route on Bumble Bee Road will guide traffic back to the southbound I-17 about three-quarters of a mile from the normal Bumble Bee exit.

    Drivers in the construction area or utilizing the detour route must adhere to a strict 25 mph speed limit.

    The Bumble Bee bridge is located about 25 miles north of Anthem.

    Why is the Bumble Bee bridge being removed?

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    The Bumble Bee bridge is being completely uprooted as ADOT prepares to add “flex lanes” on the I-17, which are two-lane roadways that will ease northbound or southbound traffic during peak times.

    A new bridge just north of the old one has been under construction since last year.

    Other upcoming Bumble Bee-related closures

    Beginning Feb. 21, the northbound I-17 off-ramp at Bumble Bee Road will be closed. The road itself will also be closed to traffic on the same date.

    Both closures will last until March 21.

    When will the I-17 Improvement Project be finished?

    The 23-mile highway improvement project between Anthem Way and Sunset Point is scheduled to be completed in late 2025.

    ADOT said 15 miles, from Anthem Way to Black Canyon City, are supposed to be fully operational this spring.

    A 65 mph speed limit is being enforced throughout the entire I-17 construction zone.

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    For EOT bound folks...

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    There are going to be FULL N bound I-17 road closures.

    This past weekend, and the following 2 weekends.

    This causes a bit of a wiggle for those trying to get to the range.

    It is only N bound...not effecting S bound.

     

    I believe next weekend, Friday pm at 10 to Monday morning at 5... is Happy Valley to 303?

     

    The weekend of the 28th is back up towards the range, I believe.

     

    Soooo...check ADOT for closures.

    East bound 60 has been closed often as well....

     

    Prayers for safe travels for all coming our way.

    Of Viands and Victuals

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    Soups

    Green Veggie Soup!

     

    Used a variety of veggies...the darker green, the better.

     

    Brussell Sprouts

    Mustard Greens

    Leek

    Onion

    Green onion

    Turnip

    Shataki Mushroom

    Celery

    Carrots

     

     

    Pressure cook for about 5 minutes after 'rockin' starts.

     

    In 6 cups of water, 2 Tbs of BETTER THAN BULLION :Rosted Onion

    Garlic, salt and pepper to taste!

     

    Enjoy

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