Madd Mike #8595 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I should have gone to EOT sooner than I did, as it was still real close to home in Norco why did I shy away and not attend my first few years in SASS ?.?.? well because,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I listened to what folks told me, and what they said bout EOT ..............."awh----you dont want to go because !.!. and they went on and on"................... and that was before the wire, and founders ranch just think how many folks dont go NOW due to the increased huge numbers of folks, seeing the internet chatter, and all the dont go: and i dont go-because stuff all in the name of, we are just making "constructive comments" it appears though things have changed, almost gone are one on one / person to person conversations with limited outside exposure, that has now grown too: world wide instant electronic conversations (an instant and worldly change) a kin too, 24 / 7 news casting / ratings these days, run a story to death what appears to have NOT changed, is folks telling others all the reasons to NOT GO I have been to 11 EOT's and it should have been more, because I liked em all, and none of em were perfect or even close had I not listened to some of the wrong folks, it wood be bout 14 of em My Point is Try EOT for your own self some day, but dont wait forever as we all can wake up dead some day, and we just dont know when that will be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 ............. amen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost, SASS #50125 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I should have gone to EOT sooner than I did, as it was still real close to home in Norco why did I shy away and not attend my first few years in SASS ?.?.? well because,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I listened to what folks told me, and what they said bout EOT ..............."awh----you dont want to go because !.!. and they went on and on"................... and that was before the wire, and founders ranch just think how many folks dont go NOW due to the increased huge numbers of folks, seeing the internet chatter, and all the dont go: and i dont go-because stuff all in the name of, we are just making "constructive comments" it appears though things have changed, almost gone are one on one / person to person conversations with limited outside exposure, that has now grown too: world wide instant electronic conversations (an instant and worldly change) a kin too, 24 / 7 news casting / ratings these days, run a story to death what appears to have NOT changed, is folks telling others all the reasons to NOT GO I have been to 11 EOT's and it should have been more, because I liked em all, and none of em were perfect or even close had I not listened to some of the wrong folks, it wood be bout 14 of em My Point is Try EOT for your own self some day, but dont wait forever as we all can wake up dead some day, and we just dont know when that will be Good post MM. Too much like real life. Ghost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 oh brother - now it's the Wire's fault for folks not going....please. It seems that EoT had alot of folks shooting this year.,,,with many seeing the improvements starting to happen from past FR experiences. Also, I have read all the posts of folks that had a good experience and those that had a not-so-good experience. I am very glad folks wrote about it on the Wire. How else would I have heard so many POV's on it....Plus, I also talked with a top shooter here that went and he shared his experience... and ya know what - I want to go to EoT - and when I can get the time off work and the funds available I will. SO - The Wire was beneficial in my FINAL decision to wanting to go more than it was a deterent to not go... GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost, SASS #50125 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 oh brother - now it's the Wire's fault for folks not going....please. It seems that EoT had alot of folks shooting this year.,,,with many seeing the improvements starting to happen from past FR experiences. Also, I have read all the posts of folks that had a good experience and those that had a not-so-good experience. I am very glad folks wrote about it on the Wire. How else would I have heard so many POV's on it....Plus, I also talked with a top shooter here that went and he shared his experience... and ya know what - I want to go to EoT - and when I can get the time off work and the funds available I will. SO - The Wire was beneficial in my FINAL decision to wanting to go more than it was a deterent to not go... GG ~ Gunner Gatlin, You made the right chose. EoT is the World Championship of Cowboy Action Shooting. Ghost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Gunner Gatlin, You made the right chose. EoT is the World Championship of Cowboy Action Shooting. Ghost It's going to happen - now I'm accountable When it does - look forward to meeting ya... GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex M Rugers #6621 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I have read a lot of these various posts about EOT , and have been to one , in 2007 if I remember right. But , I also went to the first event held at Founder's Ranch , "Smoke In The Valley" in 2004 , in October , I think. To the folks that think it is under-developed now should have been there then. Still had fun , though. Course , I'm pretty easily amused. Keep 'em smokin' , Rex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madd Mike #8595 Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 oh brother - now it's the Wire's fault for folks not going....please. It seems that EoT had alot of folks shooting this year.,,,with many seeing the improvements starting to happen from past FR experiences. Also, I have read all the posts of folks that had a good experience and those that had a not-so-good experience. I am very glad folks wrote about it on the Wire. How else would I have heard so many POV's on it....Plus, I also talked with a top shooter here that went and he shared his experience... and ya know what - I want to go to EoT - and when I can get the time off work and the funds available I will. SO - The Wire was beneficial in my FINAL decision to wanting to go more than it was a deterent to not go... GG ~ so it looks like yer the winner you red the wire and went to EOT many years ago I listened to folks and did NOT go to EOT at Norco this post was ment for the ones that might not go to EOT I say try EOT sounds like you say the same thing maybe----but then agian-----maybe not I think we agree, that folks might ought ta go once anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 This was my first EOT. My Fiance and I loved it. Being almost 2,000 miles away (and driving there) presented some challenges, both physically and financially. The 10 day trip took us through a dozen States and several points of interest (like Mt. Rushmore for instance). I think between hotels and food, we spent about $1,500 or so. Had a great time, but we'll be in the poor house for a bit. Pic of trip/odometer Made a quick video of me shooting the 45-70 Gatling there. I had actually paid for 15, but the first 5 rounds only fed. I had thought that maybe I was turning the handle too fast, but I can see from the uncut video that the final ten were hung up before I ever fired. Couldn't see that from my position. Still was fun though. Original footage: Edited footage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shoer 27979 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Gosh Madd Mike some of us don't have the time or money to attend EOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madd Mike #8595 Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 Gosh Madd Mike some of us don't have the time or money to attend EOT I guess you missed my point I say> go iffen ya can dont stay home> just cus others say to huge difference maybe things will change for ya some day it really is a hoot, if you go for the whole experience, more than just the shoot going west in a covered wagon was never a cake walk EOT weather can be the same, not always a cake walk thanks for the response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 so it looks like yer the winner you red the wire and went to EOT many years ago I listened to folks and did NOT go to EOT at Norco this post was ment for the ones that might not go to EOT I say try EOT sounds like you say the same thing maybe----but then agian-----maybe not I think we agree, that folks might ought ta go once anyways You misread my post MM. I am saying as I have in other posts that I WANT to go to EoT after reading about it and hearing the good and not-so good about it....so I guess I am not a winner yet GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winchester Jack, SASS #70195 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Gosh Madd Mike some of us don't have the time or money to attend EOT Exactly. If I have a choice of attending 2 or 3 local annuals in a year or 1 EOT the local venues will win out. Its a 1000 mile trip one way plus motel costs and match costs. Maybe some day when I am wealthy (yeah, sure) or retired, or both but right now its not doable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp SASS#1628L Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Jeez Mike, You shoulda talked to me all those years ago. I would have highly recommended you go to EOT in Norco. Like I said in my other post, Norco was a GREAT venue for EOT. What I found presently at Founders Ranch, not so much. Wyatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madd Mike #8595 Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 Exactly. If I have a choice of attending 2 or 3 local annuals in a year or 1 EOT the local venues will win out. Its a 1000 mile trip one way plus motel costs and match costs. Maybe some day when I am wealthy (yeah, sure) or retired, or both but right now its not doable. once again I aint tellin folks to sell the farm in order to attend just pointin out, that if its in the cards, give it a try dont stay home just cus so-&-so said @#$%^&* geeeese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winchester Jack, SASS #70195 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 once again I aint tellin folks to sell the farm in order to attend just pointin out, that if its in the cards, give it a try dont stay home just cus so-&-so said @#$%^&* geeeese well I wouldnt let the naysayers stop me. I mean I have shot at Norco so hot weather, gusty winds and dust is nothing new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeker, SASS #43022 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Count me among the folks that have never attended EOT and some of that has been based on other shooters input. Right or wrong, I have a style of shoot that I prefer and from what I have heard from others - EOT has traditionally not been that type of shoot. EOT is an expensive proposition and I would be silly to attend an expensive match that I would not enjoy. For my competition fix and to see where I stack up against the best (and to shoot a match that I enjoy) - I will continue shooting Winter Range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madd Mike #8595 Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 Count me among the folks that have never attended EOT and some of that has been based on other shooters input. Right or wrong, I have a style of shoot that I prefer and from what I have heard from others - EOT has traditionally not been that type of shoot. EOT is an expensive proposition and I would be silly to attend an expensive match that I would not enjoy. For my competition fix and to see where I stack up against the best (and to shoot a match that I enjoy) - I will continue shooting Winter Range. EOT stages this year well the targets were just as close as Winter Ranges' if not closer than I have attended and the stages were just as simple but that is just my personal experince of attending this years EOT and I will admit I did not attend WR saving my bucks to see how I can place in the world championship (once again folks, my decisions, not tellin folks they should agree) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 This was my first EOT. My Fiance and I loved it. Being almost 2,000 miles away (and driving there) presented some challenges, both physically and financially. The 10 day trip took us through a dozen States and several points of interest (like Mt. Rushmore for instance). I think between hotels and food, we spent about $1,500 or so. Had a great time, but we'll be in the poor house for a bit. Pic of trip/odometer Made a quick video of me shooting the 45-70 Gatling there. I had actually paid for 15, but the first 5 rounds only fed. I had thought that maybe I was turning the handle too fast, but I can see from the uncut video that the final ten were hung up before I ever fired. Couldn't see that from my position. Still was fun though. Original footage: Edited footage: Far out - but yeah, it went to fast - that happens when your havin' a good time GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Meadows,SASS#28485L Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I've attended every EOT since 2002, except when I had shoulder surgery. I didn't agree wilth everything that they did, but still enjoyed every match. There have been very few annual matches held at Founders Ranch that I haven't been to. It a very good experiance and worth the effort. Johnny Meadows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellie Blue #54399 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Personally, I'm kicking myself in the behind for not making the 1st EOT at the Ranch...I haven't missed any since then and I don't plan on missing any in the future...I have enjoyed every one that I have attended and as someone said...It IS the World Championship and ya can't win it if you don't go! Not that I can win it anyway...it's just great seeing my friends from all over the world! Creeker....when the pocket books says you can...YOU NEED TO GO!!! You will enjoy it!!! TRUST ME!!! :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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