Smithy Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Howdy folks: As I do with anything, I jumped into SASS head first a number of years ago and have been shooting single action ever since then. I then received some bad news that took me out of the game. My diabetes (now of 37 years) had started taking its toll. Working its way from my feet up, more and more nerves started dying and making things rough for me. At first it was just leg pain but as it moved its way up my bladder and kidney's next took a hit and then my stomach started to not work. That cost me my job and I'm now on Long Term Disability. I use a cane at best, but usually a walker. I lost a nerve in my eyelid and now sleep with one eye open, Literally. I have three machines total (one external and two implants) that keep me alive. A diabetic condition called frozen shoulder (where the ball joints of the body do not receive enough blood flow that it is extremely painful to move that joint) this one caught me in my left shoulder making it extremely hard to shoulder a long arm. So I gracefully removed myself from the game. I then moved to 3 miles from my folks. Nearest relative besides me is a brother who lives in Texas. I figured I'd do the rest of my rotting here close to my parents. On SSI and extremely limited in movement, I still enjoy working on guns and collecting. My first run in SASS I was shooting Frontier Cartridge with black powder 45LC for both revolvers and rifle and black powder brass 12 gauge. After selling all my gear I thought to take on 44 magnum and got a couple of nice hunting rigs in the Bisley Hunter SBH and a 7.5" SRH all topped with Leupold scopes with the hope that I'd get just one more trip with my son to a stand only Pig hunt. That never materialized and as with the long arm, a long barreled handgun was just as bad if not worse. My collection now consists of short barreled revolvers with a 5.5" Bisley being the longest barreled gun I have. Well I noticed the other day (now 38 exclusively save one 44 mag Alaskan) I'd been starting to pick up guns that would work in SASS. A bisley 5.5" in 357/38 and now a Davidson's Ruger Montado 3.75" Vaquero. I'd always shot a Rossi 92 in SASS and was working on getting one in 410. So I'm just shy the Rossi 92 in 38. Leather would not need to be the fancy Kirkpatrick as I had before, but could be the simple (read inexpensive) triple K. I pretty much wear cowboy duds anyway so I'm pretty set in that department. So what do you all think? I live on the 99 in 95301 zip code. Would it be worth getting another gun and seeing if the closest club to me (a bit of a ride no matter which direction I head) woulds mind a slow going cowboy in a walker? My stage times were never sub minute anyway, so I might run double that, but I only shot for fun anyway and I did not have the skills to win any class or purse in the first place. I'd just like to get a few stages in before the diabetes takes me all the way out and God calls me home. Your thoughts on this and maybe a club close to my area? Smithy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Smithy, I sure hate to hear of your health situation. I've never been aware of ANY club that would ban anyone under those conditions. Actually, I've shot in a few matches, local and state, where there was atleast one shooter who used a walker and chair during their match. No one complained and actually, I think everyone was always glad to see this person come to the matches. And before you spend much money, the club(s) which you participate may be able to assist you with some appropriate firearms, especially considering you might not be a 'regular' attendee. Best Wishes ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchy Cannuck Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I garantee you, that if you are near here, you are welcome to shoot with the BeauBassin Range Riders. If you are get in touch Frenchy_Cannuck@rogers.com. I imagine that will be how you are received averywhere else! Good luck and god bless! Frenchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pit Bull Tex Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 May God Bless you and hold you.I know you would be welcome to shoot and the clubs I shoot at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appalachian Alan Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 As long as you can safely shoot, I can not imagine a club that would not allow you to use whatever neccessary to participate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 If you feel you can do this safely, I will gladly be your caddy for the day. Paradise Pass welcomes all. Except Korrupt Karl........ but he comes back like a bad penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Most Wanted Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Sounds like you have the courage to do it. I'm sure they will give you all the help you need. Stage times mean nothing , your a winner just showing up in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pit Bull Tex Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Smithy,Don't know where you are but if your around me and you like the shoot a 92,I have one you can shoot all you want if you come to Orange,Texas.It is brass 357/38. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Try it! The clubs I shoot at, have a "Busted-Cowboy" category. LG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Hay Smithy . I have not run in to your post in a wile . I Hope you are doing OK. I know you cant shoot and compete in the sport any more. You are always welcome On the wire to BS with your friends and share your knowledge . I am sure you would be a welcome site at your local cowboy shoots ( And you would love just being there ) When the time comes that I can no longer compete or shoot. I will still always be a gun guy. God bless you and yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fillmore Coffins, SASS #7884 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Make sure wherever you go that you don't berate the club here on the Wire like you have in the past. Fillmore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Fillmore...couldn't have said it any better...sometimes folks fergit that one's "online persona" is a far cry from reality. Cheers! Phantom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Mushman Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Welcome back Smithy. Life is short. We live it, and learn from it - none of us is without fault - and we make corrections given the hand we are dealt. We do the best we are able, for as long as we are able. I'd be proud to shoot with you. Cheers, Harvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parson John Tourmann, #67768 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 We have a shooter that rides his electric horse up to the loading table,loads,shoots-SLOW-and is helped all we can,just so he can shoot.As long as yer safe,GO FOR IT!! Too bad you don't live in the 96097 part of 99,we would love to love you to shoot with us. Parson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Six Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 This game has always been about the good people involved. I've seen too many of my pardners cross the Divide or be unable to participate due to serious heath reasons. I'm sure most would welcome you at which ever club you decide to visit. If you can't shoot the entire match, so what? Just go and enjoy yourself. One of the best experiences I've had at Cowboy matches was a couple of years ago. I was recovering from knee surgery and could only walk with the use of a cane. It was driving me crazy--i had to throw on some cowboy clothing, so I went to matches at my club(Jackson Hole Gang of NJ--great bunch of people) and helped run a posse. Glad I did. A lot of us are getting a bit older and getting through a match is not quite as easy as it used to be. But I hope one of the last things I do is send a Black Powder round down range at a Cowboy match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Fillmore...couldn't have said it any better...sometimes folks fergit that one's "online persona" is a far cry from reality. Cheers! Phantom get the feeling there is a back story here cr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 What Fillmore said. Burnt a lot of bridges last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 · Hidden by Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217, January 25, 2014 - Insulting Hidden by Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217, January 25, 2014 - Insulting Yes...there is a history...a "Story". Said a lot of negative things about a club without knowing...frankly...what he was talking about. Maybe he has changed...hope so...but... I would probably avoid shooting if I were him. If the physical side is going down hill, I'm not so sure the rest of him will be able to make up for that deficiency. Phantom Link to comment
Harvey Mushman Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 · Hidden by Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217, January 20, 2014 - No reason given Hidden by Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217, January 20, 2014 - No reason given Phantom, take a long look in the mirror. Sleep well. Link to comment
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 · Hidden by Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217, January 20, 2014 - Non-productive... Hidden by Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217, January 20, 2014 - Non-productive... Well Mr...whatever yer name is. Be more specific...or can all you do is make silly empty statements? Phantom Link to comment
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Asked and answered. Heading in a nonproductive direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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