My take on the rain situation was a little different from Walters', I guess. I arrived there at about 9 a.m. and it was raining. It rained for about two hours and quit before noon. these were not hard rains at all, but enough to get you wet through your everyday clothing. I shot the .410 and the 20 gauge in that mess before lunch. Then it stopped for about 2-3 hours. After lunch I shot the hammergun main event (Saturday's 75 targets) in no rain, then as I began shooting the hammerless main event the rain returned and kept up most of the rest of the day. Eightbore and his lovely Miss Linda, and I, watched the L.C. Smith/Parker challenge final event from shelter, while the teams shot it out in the rain. I agree with Walter that it was a shame so many stayed away because of the weather. I didn't hear a soul say that they were sorry they came!
Today was much nicer, windy, but no rain at all and very pleasant temps. It was another fine event. Vendors were somewhat less than last year, but those that attended had some fine guns and other wares to sell. One vendor, new to the event, was there in "full force", Kevin's, of Thomasville, GA. They brought a huge selection of guns and other items. Steve Barnett was certainly missed.
Targets were great. Rick never fails in that department, nor in the total hospitality package. His trappers are among the best in the business, many I remembered from previous years. I overheard him and Bill Kempffer making plans for future events. Good news indeed!
So good to see old friends, and to have made new ones. All my best to those who traveled down from the northeast and are now returning to what may be a bad scenario from the impact of Sandy. My prayers and best wishes are with you.
SRH
