Tex Jones, SASS 2263 171 Posted November 29, 2015 We finally have all of the Winter Range shooter's handbooks. We got this by email, not real clear but pretty good. Shooter Handbook number 1! We don't have all the pages yet, but here are the first two stages. One rifle, one pistol, no shotgun. Read um and weap. A blast from the past. Probably took 30-35 seconds for each scenario. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt Westyn 16 Posted November 30, 2015 This going to be my first WR. I'm no speed shooter, but I'm going to have a lot of fun. Looking forward to meeting new people. I got number 225. I also check the to help out with side matches box on the app. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L 93 Posted November 30, 2015 Just got my confirmation I'm number 567! Scout Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Judge Harshly, SASS 45531L 0 Posted November 30, 2015 Sunshine Kay has been very busy today, #538 for the Judge. It's going to be a great time.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GW Ryder, SASS #50690 14 Posted November 30, 2015 #558 for me. Don't procrastinate any longer folks or you'll be too late! GW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoot Hamilton 17 Posted November 30, 2015 Just got my confirmation, I'm shooter #569 lOOkin forward to my second Winter Range hOOt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nasty Nels 39 Posted November 30, 2015 I'm in! 594. Filling up. I have my space at the Range, so it is good thing that I got my registration in on time. Kay appears to be working over time to get everything caught up. See you in February! NN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe LaFives #5481 203 Posted November 30, 2015 Check out who's coming on the Website. First page under "updates" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jackaroo, # 29989 173 Posted November 30, 2015 Oh dear, hope the other stages are not like that??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Most Wanted 2 Posted November 30, 2015 We're at 617 & 618. Don't know exactly where the cut off is but I believe we're getting close. Missed it last year due to a schedule conflict. Really looking forward to it this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palo Verde, SASS # 56522 42 Posted November 30, 2015 Oh dear, hope the other stages are not like that??? Note the date on the front cover Good laugh, Larsen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 772 Posted November 30, 2015 Help! The Silver Jubilee is well on its way to being filled to its max capacity of 792. The rate of registrations is up by almost 30% from the same time last year. However, the number of volunteers for the Wednesday side matches is down. If you would like to spend a couple of hours on Wednesday working with your fellow shooters let me know or make sure to check the volunteer box on the application form. It literally takes 100 volunteers to run the side matches. Thanks cowboys and cowgirls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Beard 152 Posted December 1, 2015 Yeahaw Granny One Shot and I got our confirmation numbers. I'm 601 and she is 602. When my application got returned saying there was no such address I was afraid we might not get back in in time. A great big thanks to Sunshine Kay for helping us out. She's one awesome lady. Grey Beard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackjack Zak 12 Posted December 1, 2015 Help! The Silver Jubilee is well on its way to being filled to its max capacity of 792. The rate of registrations is up by almost 30% from the same time last year. However, the number of volunteers for the Wednesday side matches is down. If you would like to spend a couple of hours on Wednesday working with your fellow shooters let me know or make sure to check the volunteer box on the application form. It literally takes 100 volunteers to run the side matches. Thanks cowboys and cowgirls. Hey Folks..... The HELP cry from Larsen is timely! We depend on our Wednesday volunteers to run some of the side matches. We could really use your help for just a couple hours on the Wednesday before the Cowboy match. Please give us a hand by indicating on your app that you can help out on Wed, or by email us directly....we will forward it on to the Volunteer Coordinator. I thank you all in advance!! Looking forward to seeing you all there..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackjack Zak 12 Posted December 1, 2015 Everyone don't panic! Those stages are from 1992!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gold Canyon Kid #43974 105 Posted December 1, 2015 Wow, after seeing the Dec 2015 Cowboy Chronicle, I expect the remaining slots in Winter Range to fill very fast. Better get those applications in the mail quickly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 772 Posted December 3, 2015 I'm going to be out of pocket until mid-December and a bunch of the Winter Range board is going to the SASS convention so there may not be any updates until I can get access to my computer the 15th or 16th of December. We still need volunteers so PM me with your information and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Winter Range has filled a couple of times by mid-December. We are ahead on the number of registrations from this time last year. So, hopefully, by the time I get back I will be able to report the match is full. The number of vendors is up from last year so everything is shaping up to be the biggest and best CAS shoot in the world. When I get back I'll post some updates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou Graham, # 26112 71 Posted December 5, 2015 The "blast from the past" stages are real interesting. Some bemoan the crawling under a wagon and lack of rounds/firearms per stage but what I noticed is that right from the start, we were making accommodation for people with mobility issues so everybody that wanted to could play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shamrock Sadie 78 Posted December 5, 2015 Ladies....Be sure to sign up for the Ladies Clinic. http://www.winterrange.com/DoilyGangClinic-WinterRange.pdf Instructors: Belinda Belle Crazy Little Woman Dixie Bell Half-Hand-Henry Honey B Quick SASS Kicker Shamrock Sadie Whirlwind Wendy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slick Derringer 6 Posted December 13, 2015 Shooter #653. I'm going to be unsupervised this year...Look out! Larsen, please put me down for my usual speed shotgun mid day shift please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheyenne Culpepper 32827 737 Posted December 13, 2015 my app goes out tomorrow!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palo Verde, SASS # 56522 42 Posted December 13, 2015 A blast from the past. Probably took 30-35 seconds for each scenario. Note the last Line of the Stage two scenario : "But now the horses are stirred up and you have to move about to get one shot off at each of the 5 desparados, who are lurking about between the horses." Hmmm, would like to have seen that, sure sounds like run and gun to me -- but wife says I'm sometimes wrong. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scarlett 260 Posted December 13, 2015 Sending mine in this week. Still room for Vendors? Looking forward to my first swinger Range!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MBFields 25 Posted December 14, 2015 If you are dragging your feet about wr or not sure if should go, go.I think this is the one to be at. WR is a great time in itself but think this year is going to be even better and special. The crew is awesome to work with, Blackjak, Larsen, Ninetoe, Hopalong Harry to name a few make this something to remember. This will be my third year as a ranger and look forward to it every year. If you can volunteer for wed it is awesome, if would like to be a ranger get ahold of larsen or ninetoe or blackjak. Do not kow how may needed still but you wil not regret it. My only regret is that cannot be there to help until in Jan. Do not miss this if at all possible! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 772 Posted December 18, 2015 Just got back from a little trip so I will start posting updates and photos again. As of today the shooter confirmation numbers are in the 750's and should reach 792 by Christmas. So, there is still room. Get those applications in. It also appears, if trends continue, that there will be even more vendors than last year. Another bit of good news. For the first time ever all the ladies BP categories have enough shooters to honor those categories!!! Finally, we still need volunteers to help with the Wednesday side matches. Send me a PM or mark it on your application forms if you would like to spend two or three hours helping with a side match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou Graham, # 26112 71 Posted December 24, 2015 For the first time ever all the ladies BP categories have enough shooters to honor those categories!!! This is SO cool - I'm thrilled to have so many Soot Sisters! I'll have purple feathers for all that need them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 772 Posted December 25, 2015 Hope everyone is having a Merry Christmas. The match is full at 792. HOWEVER, keep those applications coming in. We want to try and actually shoot 792 people so as we get cancellations we will move people from the waiting list into the match. We still NEED (please, please, please) volunteers for the Wednesday side matches. If you would like to donate a couple hours of your time to help keeping the side-matches moving smoothly and efficiently shoot me a PM. THANKS in advance. Larsen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shooting Bull 1,215 Posted December 26, 2015 Hope everyone is having a Merry Christmas. The match is full at 792? Larsen Did I make it in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 772 Posted December 26, 2015 Did I make it in? Yep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shooting Bull 1,215 Posted December 27, 2015 Yeeeeeeeeeee HAW,!! Shooter #787 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 772 Posted December 27, 2015 Yeeeeeeeee Haw indeed. With today's mail we are over 800 registrations. There will be some cancellations as the match approaches and we are hoping to have 792 actual shooters. Which means we will continue to accept some additional registrations and will move people from the waiting list to the match rolls as we receive cancellations. FYI, there are still TWO slots open for the Wild Bunch championship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slick McClade 251 Posted December 27, 2015 You should have gotten three WB apps from us !!!! Slick Jubal Early Beaver John It will be our first time to shoot WB at WR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 772 Posted December 30, 2015 Now that Christmas is over it is time to clear away the funiture in The Blue Ridge Rangers house and start filling it with awards. The first box to be unpacked is the pallet of first place bronze trophies. The 35+ trophies weigh over 500 pounds and still need to have their walnut bases custom made and attached. Gonna be a busy next few weeks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 772 Posted January 3, 2016 The first place bronze trophies were tripple wrapped in bubble wrap and thoroughly wrapped in tape. They looked like turkeys! Each one had to be carefully unpacked to make sure they weren't scratched and to try and salvage as much bubble wrap as possible. After the trophies are unwrapped the walnut bases have to be attached as well as the name of the category and "First Place." Then they have to be rewrapped (without so much tape!!!) for their trip to the range. This year's First Place is "The Outlaw." Next up unboxing all the 2nd through 5th place trophies. These were individually boxed but those styroform pellets get a static charge in the dry Arizona air and go all over the place. They have to be put in large sacks and saved as the process for the 2nd through 5th place trophies is the same. They have to have their walnut bases attached and the category and place noted on each trophy and then reboxed. Big work party this weeknd to start finalizing the props and cataloging what props go on each stage. The match is coming FAST!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grizzly Dave 509 Posted January 3, 2016 Awesome looking trophies! Thanks to all the volunteers who work so hard so that we can come out and play cowboy and have a great time! Grizz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
