Grizzly Dave Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 Hey Brim - take good care of Gateway, he's a pard to ride the river with.
BrimstoneJerome Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 Hey Brim - take good care of Gateway, he's a pard to ride the river with. Not a prob, I'll make sure none of those man eatin jackrabbits get a hold of em in AZ.
Kiowa Kid, SASS #69870L Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 What? You didn't know about those critters they come out about dusk, so they are hard to see, thats why no guns in town after five, because WR has to have a few sacrifices to the rabbits so the Wx stays nice. KK
BrimstoneJerome Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 What? At night you have to be very very quiet.
Slick Derringer Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 I'm headed back for more. What time do they start working? I'm going to try and find my way over there tomorrow. ~~ Better yet, what time do they start eating donuts? I'm sure I can help with that.
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted February 17, 2012 Author Posted February 17, 2012 The match starts two days earlier than normal this year to make sure the Wild Bunch shooters can shoot the WB match and then the Wednesday side matches and warm up matches to get ready for the cowboy action shoot. As a result, set-up also had to start earlier than normal. The people that have shown up this week to volunteer to help with set-up are unbelievable. Many are new and although the work is hard, everyone seems to be having a good time and the stages are already nearing completion. Vendors are starting to arrive and setting up and shooters are arriving and looking over the stages. With lots of radio ads and good press in the local newspaper in addition to a record number of shooters, it also looks like there will be a record number of visitors to watch the match, view the entertainment and to shop at the 100 vendors in vendor row. Don't forget, the Registration tent will be open starting at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 19, for shooter check-in and packet pick-up.
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 LEP, Thanks for all the updates, adds even more anticipation and excitement to the wait. Wife and I pull out in the morning. Motorhome and Chevy Colorado toad are loaded. Hope we make it so Nuttn and Bone can shoot. ha. Look forward to my #13 WR. See ya soon I hope. bb
GW Ryder, SASS #50690 Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 Man eating rabbits? I gotta get a bigger gun! GW
Brother King, SASS #69031 Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 Marble Falls, TX to Denver, CO to Reno, NV to Denver, CO to Harrisburg, PA to Denver, CO to Phoenix AZ.... Google says it's 7,098 miles. Show season this year has been a mix of long hours; sore feet; and a big smile. And now it's time for WINTER RANGE the SASS National Championships of Cowboy Action shooting. YEEEE HAAAAWWWW... Bet if I had a new GPS it would have been a shorter way to get here but I made it. The place looks fantastic! The weather is warm and forecast to stay that way! CHECK IT OUT! WINTER RANGE WEATHER
Shotglass 17153 Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 OMG, we leave on Sunday and I'm not through packing, off the computer for me. Shotglass who is really excited about her first WR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Snakebite Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 BK... I packed my rubber boots and slicker.... of course the WX will be great! Snakebite
Ambush Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 It's been perfect the last month and a half.
Turquoise Bill, SASS #39118 Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 Well boys & girls the weather forecast is looking good, here is the latest: Hope I don't jinx us. Weather forecast TB
Lou Graham, # 26112 Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 I was over at Ben Avery today in the afternoon at the regular range to shoot. In a T-Shirt and jeans. No jacket, overcoat, long underwear, none of that! YEE HAW.
Guest Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 Thanks Lou. Really, I mean it. (You know how hard it's gonna be to get through the next 3 days of high 30's now that you said that?) Only good part is that in 3 days I'll be in sunny Arizona with ya!
Snakebite Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 I was over at Ben Avery today in the afternoon at the regular range to shoot. In a T-Shirt and jeans. No jacket, overcoat, long underwear, none of that! YEE HAW. Hummm? are you saying that you aren't wearing any underware! Snakebite
Guest Cactus Cris SASS#2790 Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 Snakebite- that conjers up a vision!! Was out there today to set up camper-WOW the bar has been set way high. Not only are the stages well designed the props are beyond belief!! If the shooter don't get the feeling of actually being back in the "old west" while he/she is shooting, they have something wrong with their heads. Can you say "above and beyond" Zak and crew--beyond belief!!!!
Wolf Wind-Walker #36748 Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 Oh boy...........................here we go.................. :FlagAm: We got into Phoenix last night................up this morning and headed over to Cowtown...........met some old friends and some new ones too........watched them shoot Wild Bunch for awhile................then headed over to see what WR was looking like...... WOW - kewl and great as usual.............. same as above.....saw some old friends and met some new ones..........((((( great sport we have here)))).......RANGE IS LOOKING GREAT.............some stages have extra SG on them......... and there is a Bowling Ball Stage.......................oh boy.....gonna be a interesting shoot fer sure............... more to come....................regards........Wolf
GW Ryder, SASS #50690 Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 Well boys & girls the weather forecast is looking good, here is the latest: Hope I don't jinx us. Weather forecast TB 22 degrees and light snow while I was packing the truck tonight. Those 70-80 degree days sound more like it. Looking forward to hitting the road in the morning. GW
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted February 19, 2012 Author Posted February 19, 2012 Very busy day today but I'll try to get a few pics added, especially for those that can't make it this year. Shooters and vendors are pouring in and the weather looks like it should be perfect. Sunny and 70. Photobucket got these out of the order I wanted, so I'll just add a little text on the fly. Entry to the Registration Tent http://i228.photobuc...r1/P1040640.jpg Testing the Bowling Ball Can Launcher http://i228.photobuc...r1/P1040632.jpg The Riverboat http://i228.photobuc...r1/P1040624.jpg The Train (Evil Roy Shooting School in the Background) http://i228.photobuc...r1/P1040621.jpg The Depot http://i228.photobuc...r1/P1040619.jpg Part of the Army Camp http://i228.photobuc...r1/P1040618.jpg The New Barber Shop, Telegraph Office and Post Office http://i228.photobuc...r1/P1040612.jpg Antique Wagon that is Part of Stage 1 http://i228.photobuc...r1/P1040608.jpg The New Livery http://i228.photobuc...r1/P1040607.jpg A Member of the Beautification Committee http://i228.photobuc...r1/P1040604.jpg The Beautification Committee at Work (Facades are repainted each year. Among lots of other items, the Committee touches up any damage incurred during set-up.) http://i228.photobuc...r1/P1040605.jpg Touching Up the Saloon http://i228.photobuc...r1/P1040600.jpg The Saloon http://i228.photobuc...r1/P1040614.jpg There are Hundreds of Decortative Items all over Winter Range. Even the Trees have Decorations in Them. http://i228.photobuc...r1/P1040599.jpg http://i228.photobuc...r1/P1040597.jpg http://i228.photobuc...r1/P1040595.jpg
Red River Ray SASS#33254 Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 My God I can't wait. Pictures are awesome. RRR
Painted Filly Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 Red River Ray I am with you. This is Going to be soooooo much fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Painted Filly
Grizzly Dave Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 Larsen, thanks for the pics, the place is looking awesome. Just wish I was going to be there to enjoy it in person. But since I ain't, keep the pics coming! Grizz
Gold Canyon Kid #43974 Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 Based on latest forecast, bring your sunscreen lotion. Highs about 80 degrees.
Palo Verde, SASS # 56522 Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 more pics available here: http://www.winterrange.com/page55.html click on pic to see stage description
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