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Here are a few photos from our EOT work party today, nice turn out. & new cargos boxes built thanks to the detailed engineering plans by RR Wrangler. New stands for the water jugs on the stages completed. Four new horses added to the stable for the Pony Express to use. This was actually the 4th work party held so far in prep. for 2025 EOT. Lead by Rattlesnake Slim.

Thanks to Larsen P. for creating this thread on the wire in the past.

TB

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Thanks Turquoise Bill. Our volunteers are the greatest. Today was the best turnout of the year, and we got tons of work done. And thanks to Captain Dan Blodgett for the fantastic coffee, donuts, and hot lunch.

 

Next work party is Saturday January 4th.

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Many thanks to you all. You all are very special and really appreciated pilgrims.

 

God bless you all and thanks for posting.

 

JRJ

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I'm sure Shirttail Bess will want copies of her picture to hand out to friends. :P It's good to see familiar faces. Thanks for the photos and updates. Wish we could be there to help. See ya in February.

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Ya know...every time I see pics posted...Bess is working her tail off...and Kid Rich is just standing around??

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What is that tool in the he eighth picture? Not the sledge hammer adjusting tool!

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6 minutes ago, Eyesa Horg said:

What is that tool in the he eighth picture? Not the sledge hammer adjusting tool!

Stanley Fatmax Functional Utility Wrecking Bar Nail Puller Pry bar 55-099

Stanley 55-099 FatMax Extreme Fubar - Amazon.com

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1 minute ago, Dr. Zook said:

Stanley Fatmax Functional Utility Wrecking Bar Nail Puller Pry bar 55-119

Thanks makes sense now after looking one up! First look in the picture, I thought it looked battery operated. Now I can see it's his gloved hand between the jaws!:P

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Almost looks like a crossbreed between a Halligan tool and a hose connection wrench for fire hoses

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Pictures also show Legendary Lawman and Marshal Kane painting, Rustler guarding the ice chest, Fox McGlue and Sly Puppy painting the new horses, Reverend Leadslinga' and Renegade Roper painting cargo box trim. Then there's Marshal W Hill, Joe McGlue, and Buckshot Sheridan assembling the new cargo boxes, some bum named Rattlesnake Slim walking around looking important, and the cargo box crew again. We have the best, most giving volunteers I've ever met, and they do it all in the hope that you get here some day to enjoy it.

 

And Sixgun, we have plenty saved up for you when you get here!

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23 hours ago, Old Man Graybeard said:

Ya know...every time I see pics posted...Bess is working her tail off...and Kid Rich is just standing around??

 

Ok, here is a picture of Kid Rich... um... working.

 

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1 minute ago, Rattlesnake Slim said:

 

Ok, here is a picture of Kid Rich... um... working.

 

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Someone needs to supervise!:P

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He must be holding the trailer so it doesn’t fall down 

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43 minutes ago, Old Man Graybeard said:

He must be holding the trailer so it doesn’t fall down 

 

It's an OSHA required position, look at all the guys standing on the other end.

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Is that the biggest trailer…the one I hooked onto five years ago? I will be at Ben Avery the first of February 

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On 12/17/2024 at 12:26 PM, Rattlesnake Slim said:

 

Ok, here is a picture of Kid Rich... um... working.

 

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Hey, he's holding the trailer down while the other guys are standing on the end. Safety first, don't ya know. ;)

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Very special people there.  Many thanks to those that put in time.

 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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It was an absolutely beautiful day for a work party, and close to 25 of our closest friends came out to give of their time. Some have been working since the first work party in November, others filter in with the great southern migration.

 

Many thanks to Legendary Lawman for taking the pictures, they are much better than I usually do.

 

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Last year's Mining Office becomes this year's Wells Fargo Pony Express Office with a coat of fresh paint. Turquoise Bill, Rustler, Roscoe Clyde, Marshal Kane, and Marshal W Hill laying it on. Sly Puppy, Serenity, Mrs. McGlue, and Marshal W Hill apply the trim color.

 

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Renegade Roper painting one of the new stage boxes to match the stage.

 

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Range Master Buckshot Sheridan touching up the detail work on the River Boat.

 

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We use about 25 stage boxes as shooting positions. This year we replaced six, that means that the other 18 have to be inspected and repaired. Joe McGlue leads the crew.

 

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Joe McGlue in the straw hat, assisted by St Helena Slinger, Turquoise Bill, Rustler, Roscoe Clyde, and Marshal Kane.

 

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Ok, for those of you who asked for a picture of Kid Rich working, here it is. Yes, that is a paint brush in his hand, and he is under the close supervision of Shirttail Bess. They are going to make that River Boat look incredible when they are done.

 

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The real reason our volunteers keep coming back has nothing to do with helping me out. It's Captain Dan Blodgett's good cookin'. Today was a delicious pozole (some of you northerners may have to look that one up). During setup and the match he will cook for 50-60 people every day!

 

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The line looks like this every lunchtime. Most will come back for seconds, I know I did.

 

We can't wait for you to see all of this in person the end of February. 45 days to go!!!!!!!

 

 

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Here are a few more photos from the work party on Saturday Jan 4th. Lots of painting and refurbishing, Swiss Kid leading the way on the River Boat.

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Kid Rich and Scholar Kid discussing the paddle wheel!

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Shirt Tail Bess painting the paddle wheel for the river boat

 

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Renegade Roper painting the new cargo boxes

 

 

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Bonnie painting the new cargo boxes

 

 

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Marshal Kane with his brush.

 

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Swiss Kid getting to put some final touches on the rive boat!

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Roscoe Clyde, Rusler, Marshal Hill, Legendary Lawman repainting a stage front.

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I missed EOT last year and will miss it again this year but I still want to say "Thank You!" to everyone involved in putting on the match! It's amazing how much work goes into preparation, set up and tear down for this match. If you've never been it's hard to understand what it takes. Hopefully I'll make it back someday.

 

Thanks again for all the hard work!!

 

Randy

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Bill,

Thanks for all the photos of the hard working volunteers. Most of the time they are in the background not getting enough recognition. Thanks to all their hard work.

 

Chelsea Kid

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At first glance I thought the paddle wheel was a target! :lol:

Kid Rich has been known to shoot Outlaw so you gotta lower your expectations on the amount of w*rk you're gonna get out of him.

Outlaws are not known for their ambition. :lol:

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On 1/7/2025 at 4:55 AM, Waimea said:

At first glance I thought the paddle wheel was a target! :lol:

Kid Rich has been known to shoot Outlaw so you gotta lower your expectations on the amount of w*rk you're gonna get out of him.

Outlaws are not known for their ambition. :lol:

Right, I like to stick to the easy work like puttin down the boardwalk. Makin sure its level, straight and has no screws stickin up to trip Cowboys.

kR

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13 hours ago, Kid Rich said:

Right, I like to stick to the easy work like puttin down the boardwalk. Makin sure its level, straight and has no screws stickin up to trip Cowboys.

kR

 

You're an ambitious Outlaw.

That actually sounds like w*rk.

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This year Kid Rich will be offering free lessons in boardwalk assembly. Stop by the Ben Avery Shooting Facility February 19-22 and take advantage of this incredible offer.

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From delivering pizza in Bisbee to master carpenter in a couple of years. Kid Rich is unstoppable!

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The last work party of the year was Saturday. We had an exceptional turnout, and finished everything on the task list.

 

Thanks to Sixgun Seamus for taking the pictures!

 

Here's the gang gathering first thing in the morning over coffee and snacks.

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That's Rustler putting paint on a new facade.

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Wooden Nichols and Hopalong Harry on the left, both are Ranger Captains. Deputy Range Master Matador and Range Master Buckshot Sheridan on the right.

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Match Director Red River Wrangler begins sorting through almost 175 plate targets and over 175 shotgun targets getting ready to fill 12 World Championship stages.

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Sly Puppy, Champ, Sweet Shot Sue, and Sweet Lil paint tops for the loading and unloading tables.

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Well, I had to sneak in Cayenne Kay painting one of the new cargo boxes since Seamus took the pictures for me.0F156117-F710-431B-A6A2-8676F415F51E.thumb.jpeg.53882aee290a4e02b3712717c34dade9.jpeg

 

 

Captain Dan Blodgett serving up his signature Chili Dogs.

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Roscoe Clyde, Rustler, and St. Helena Slinger puttin' on the feedbag.

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And finally, Red River Wrangler and Buckshot Sheridan making tall targets shorter... or the other way around. Lead Bender and Wooden Nichols in the background.

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Well, that's all for this year. If you want to see more you'll have to head this way. Setup starts in 16 days 😱.

 

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