Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 It is October and the temperatures are finally down below 100. The Winter Range board meets and plans year round, but once the temps get below 100 it is time to start turning plans into props. Winter Range (WR) tries to build two or three new fronts each year and retiring the old ones. This year the first order of business after opening the five containers of props used at WR was to haul some over to Cow Town to help with the rebuilding. Had to get up on top of one of the containers to fix a wind turbine that got chopped off by a flying piece of steel that got loose during the storm that flattened Cowtown. Nice birds eye view of part of the storage yard from the top of the container. The offending sheet of steel is on the ground. One of the two planned new fronts will be a mining tipple. Last year we created a mining camp with an animated sluice box. Tipples were used to drag the ore out of mines. This one is the same general shape as the one planned for WR. I will try to post pictures as the work parties progress and post notices about the non-shooting activity schedule as it is firmed up. The most notable additions to the schedule thus far are that the Swap Meet will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. That should let everyone finish the side matches and warm-ups and still be able to go to the Swap Meet. From 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm there will be a shooter appreciation dinner with free food and drinks. A very abbreviated opening ceremony will take place after (during) the Swap Meet at 7:00 pm. The Doily Gang will be putting on the Ladies Shooter's Clinic again this year. The guys kind of felt left out so Deuce Stevens will be presenting a shooter's clinic for the guys. Details to follow. Several of the WR board are going to Bordertown and I am planning on going to Comin at Cha so it may be a few days before more updates are posted. It takes over 100 volunteers to run WR on side match day so I am looking for volunteers. If you are going to Bordertown or Comin at Cha let me know if you are interested and I'll take down your name and contact information. I'll also post a request for help on the wire when I get back. WR 2015 is shaping up to be the biggest and best yet. 2016 is WR's twenty fifth anniversary. The planning for 2016 has already begun and it will be an event to remember. Thanks to everyone that supports WR and I will be seeing many of you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunger Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Sign me up! Definitely want on that clinic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_of_Hearts Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I'm already on the who's coming list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I'm already on the who's coming list. Howdy Ace..Is there a 'who's coming list already up or do you mean in the future ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_of_Hearts Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Howdy Ace..Is there a 'who's coming list already up or do you mean in the future ? In the future...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Bull Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I'm already on the who's coming list. I'll be on that list very soon. One of the very few lists I actually look forward to being on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Culpepper 32827 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 sent my app out yesturdey!! Larsen, thanks ahead of time for all the hard work!!!!! looking forwert tu et agin!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Hill Dave #59561 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Working on the app now. Plan to help with sidematches. Got a nice WR pin for that last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GW Ryder, SASS #50690 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 App is in the mail. I've had my room for two months, figured I better get on the stick and get the important part done. GW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I maybe have cyphered a way to make it work for me after all... sure hope so, someone has to keep GW on his toes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dapper Dynamite Dick Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I'm not only registered but I also got my BATF Form 6NIA back yesterday authorizing me to bring my guns into the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I'll be on that list very soon. One of the very few lists I actually look forward to being on. Your on many 'lists'------ I understand that WR will be install'n crosswalks just for YOU. LG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Key Hay Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 If we can get the house sold I might be able to make it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Culpepper 32827 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Your on many 'lists'------ I understand that WR will be install'n crosswalks just for YOU. LG and a backhoe on standby!!!! har!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawd Awful Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 and a backhoe on standby!!!! har!!!! crane. And a flatbed to haul him back to the hospital Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Yep can't wait..everything that's got to be done, has been done. Now less than 100 days, looking forward to what most are saying is a great shoot..bring it on !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 Winter Range is coming fast and the work pace is picking up. Time to post a few updates. Putting on Winter Range takes a lot of people and a lot of planning so everything can come together for the four to five days available for setup. The sun takes a heavy toll on props and our cattle herd was getting pretty thin. So time to increase the herd. One group cuts the 3/4" plywood. Another group assembles the pieces and the painters bring the critters to life. In another part of the yard a full size operational chuck wagon is being built. The wagon box, chuckbox and some of the hardware were installed over the weekend. The rest of the hardware and wheels will be attached soon. Another group finishes the painting on the addition to the Registration Booth (the old one was getting crowded trying to process almost 800 shooters) and primes panels for another front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 Wood is cut to precise measurements and angles and then moves over to the group assembling the pieces. The first section of the new tipple stage is partially assembled to test fit. When finished there will be a big, heavy solid cast iron wheel sitting on top and other sections added to either side to finish it. Meanwhile a group was sanding, power washing and applying a new layer of skid resistant paint in the saloon, fort and store. It took seven guys three days to apply the paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 Lots of things are going on and I'll try to provide more frequent updates now that the match is getting closer. The slots for the Doily Gang and Deuce Stevens shooting schools are limited so visit the Winter Range website and click on "Information" to find out the details on how to enroll. http://www.winterrange.com The deadline for closing out categories is January 1, 2015. As of right now there are sufficient people signed up for all the categories except one. Ladies Frontier Cartridge Duelist. So far there is only one shooter in the category. In order to have the category there has to be at least three ladies in a category (seven for the men). So ladies, if you want to walk on the dark side make sure to get your applications in before January 1. Registration has picked up dramatically the past two weeks so make sure to get your applications in as soon as possible to make sure you get a confirmation number for the match. Once confirmation numbers hit 792 we start a waiting list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Looking great, can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBFields Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Looking forward to working with all of you again. Feel bad that will not be there till jan but better late than never? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 This is going to be my first one. As a shooter and a vendor. Looking forward to it and I am getting excited. If vendor sales are good. Maybe I can make it a every year thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Most Wanted Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 You guys are doing a great job. Thanks for all your hard work. Really looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 The registrations are showing the trend in SASS. We are getting older. The biggest category use to be Senior. Then it was Silver Senior. This year the biggest category is Elder Statesman. Nothing else is even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus Goodnight Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 I received my confirmation yesterday. #592. That means there's just 200 slots open before they start the waiting list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palo Verde, SASS # 56522 Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Holy sheep squat! There ain't nothin' else like this in the world. Sure hope someone signs up the Blue Ridge Ranger for Deuce's shootin' clinic -- the Blue Ridge needs all the help he can get. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawd Awful Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Filled my app out tonight. Will get it mailed off to the lovey Mrs Sunshine Kay tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_of_Hearts Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 I heard....... That they are going to try out a new target and sweep this year. The targets are painted up to look like timers. When you get ready to shoot at them they all fall down! It is called a Philly Slim Sweep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 I heard....... That they are going to try out a new target and sweep this year. The targets are painted up to look like timers. When you get ready to shoot at them they all fall down! It is called a Philly Slim Sweep! We tried it, but no go. They go down easy but are harder than heck to set back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gran'pa Jef Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 What a work ! I'm look'n forward to being there! Jef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Dot, 14911 Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Couldn't afford the cranes to reset them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Bull Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Really feeling loved here. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Really feeling loved here. :-) I understand, that they now give guided tours to your crash-sight. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Culpepper 32827 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I heard they stocked it with trout and we can fly fish it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Canyon Kid #43974 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I heard the county plans a manned dedicated ambulance to follow his posse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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