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General Discussion / Hello Jackalope
« on: May 20, 2016, 05:29:51 PM »
Sent you a PM. Thought it might be important to you, (or not.)
See you soon.
Harley.
See you soon.
Harley.
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General Discussion / SMSS Reunion Prieview
« on: April 03, 2016, 06:48:07 PM »
Well, here ya go.....
Set up went great, today. Thanks, everyone!
The match itself is intended as a tribute to a few of our early members, and founders. There used to be
a lot of us and I couldn't put in everybody. If you didn't get named it was NOT intentional. I included
those that seemed to fit the story.
Mostly BIG & CLOSE targets but not all. Three of five stages with reasonable movement.
SMSS Reunion 2016:
Stage 1 - The trouble started when the morning coffee was interrupted. FAIR WARNING: Some rifle or
pistol knockdowns.
Stage 2 - A tribute to Devil Dog, who recently passed.
Stage 3- When Tom B. Stone doesn't like being called that.
Stage 4- Thanks to something that Clancy 0 Conall said, the best line I think I ever put in a match.
Stage 5- The man. The legend. Curly Bill. A SLIGHTLY Old School stage. FAIR WARNING: A few rifle
knockdowns done the Old Fashioned way. (This in tribute to Jackalopes' Old School match, 5th Sat.)
Food, drink, and fellowship on the range afterwards. (Don't know all the details since I didn't get an
invite.)
Harley.
Set up went great, today. Thanks, everyone!
The match itself is intended as a tribute to a few of our early members, and founders. There used to be
a lot of us and I couldn't put in everybody. If you didn't get named it was NOT intentional. I included
those that seemed to fit the story.
Mostly BIG & CLOSE targets but not all. Three of five stages with reasonable movement.
SMSS Reunion 2016:
Stage 1 - The trouble started when the morning coffee was interrupted. FAIR WARNING: Some rifle or
pistol knockdowns.
Stage 2 - A tribute to Devil Dog, who recently passed.
Stage 3- When Tom B. Stone doesn't like being called that.
Stage 4- Thanks to something that Clancy 0 Conall said, the best line I think I ever put in a match.
Stage 5- The man. The legend. Curly Bill. A SLIGHTLY Old School stage. FAIR WARNING: A few rifle
knockdowns done the Old Fashioned way. (This in tribute to Jackalopes' Old School match, 5th Sat.)
Food, drink, and fellowship on the range afterwards. (Don't know all the details since I didn't get an
invite.)
Harley.
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General Discussion / SMSS Reunion
« on: March 30, 2016, 08:15:10 PM »
I'm a bit out of the loop. Any mailers sent this time? If so, or if not, any SMSS originals saying they're coming?
The early members of the original club gave us a lot. More than they imagined at the time, I bet.
Harley.
The early members of the original club gave us a lot. More than they imagined at the time, I bet.
Harley.
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General Discussion / Harley's Birthday Match at the Rangers
« on: March 13, 2016, 05:57:56 PM »
The Ocoee Rangers have been generous enough to allow me to write the match for March.
Having written matches all the way back to '05, I have never written a match for the Rangers.
Being well covered mainly by T- Bone, and occasionally several others, plus my being a range
officer for Oak Ridge for many years, it's just never come up. I've need to slack off as a stage
writer, but I can't just quit. Think about stages all the time.
So here's a sneak preview:
Stage 1- Yes! They're back! You know you missed them. Clay birds! Two of them.
Stage 2- Yep, split pistol. (Gunfighters may move over with hammers down.)
Stage 3- A real Old West Superhero.
Stage 4- You have to have rules.
Stage 5- A tribute to my lovely bride. Fair Warning: Rifle knockdowns.
Harley. (No gifts, please.
)
Also, Jackalope has invited me to write this year's SMSS Reunion Match. Let's get the word out
for a big turnout and lunch on the range!
Having written matches all the way back to '05, I have never written a match for the Rangers.
Being well covered mainly by T- Bone, and occasionally several others, plus my being a range
officer for Oak Ridge for many years, it's just never come up. I've need to slack off as a stage
writer, but I can't just quit. Think about stages all the time.
So here's a sneak preview:
Stage 1- Yes! They're back! You know you missed them. Clay birds! Two of them.
Stage 2- Yep, split pistol. (Gunfighters may move over with hammers down.)
Stage 3- A real Old West Superhero.
Stage 4- You have to have rules.
Stage 5- A tribute to my lovely bride. Fair Warning: Rifle knockdowns.
Harley. (No gifts, please.
)Also, Jackalope has invited me to write this year's SMSS Reunion Match. Let's get the word out
for a big turnout and lunch on the range!
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General Discussion / Start time?
« on: March 09, 2016, 09:52:58 AM »
Are we staying with the winter schedule on Saturday or are we starting spring early?
Just want to be sure.
Harley.
Just want to be sure.
Harley.
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General Discussion / SMSS Reunion
« on: March 04, 2016, 07:13:34 PM »
For a few years now we have done the SMSS Reunion match in April. I have been asked to write this one
which I am happy to do. I am mentioning it now because it's not too soon to start trying to get the word
out, and the fact that thanks to something that Clancy O' Conall had said, I believe I may have just written
the funniest line I ever did. You'll have to come see what it is.
Harley.
which I am happy to do. I am mentioning it now because it's not too soon to start trying to get the word
out, and the fact that thanks to something that Clancy O' Conall had said, I believe I may have just written
the funniest line I ever did. You'll have to come see what it is.
Harley.
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General Discussion / Outlaws February Match
« on: February 13, 2016, 06:14:54 PM »
In thinking about today's match I , and others like me who have been in the game a long while, may
be reminded of many past winter matches.
I well remember "The We Didn't Drown Match." Best thing we could say at the time. There was one
that was called something like, "the Great White North Match. " Also seems like there was a "Snowbird
Match," most probably a "Hardcore," and a "Die Hard."
I would name today's entry, "The It Really Wasn't That Bad Match.....No, Really!" Seriously, it wasn't
that cold at all. A nice day for February. If you missed it you missed out.
Great job Jackalope/Anita and El Paso. Fun fast stages we should see again.
The Valentines Day theme was good, but celebrating Skunk Mating Month might be a bit much. Skunks
out number us around here.
Harley.
be reminded of many past winter matches.
I well remember "The We Didn't Drown Match." Best thing we could say at the time. There was one
that was called something like, "the Great White North Match. " Also seems like there was a "Snowbird
Match," most probably a "Hardcore," and a "Die Hard."
I would name today's entry, "The It Really Wasn't That Bad Match.....No, Really!" Seriously, it wasn't
that cold at all. A nice day for February. If you missed it you missed out.
Great job Jackalope/Anita and El Paso. Fun fast stages we should see again.
The Valentines Day theme was good, but celebrating Skunk Mating Month might be a bit much. Skunks
out number us around here.
Harley.
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General Discussion / How much did you get?
« on: January 23, 2016, 08:46:29 AM »
There's no shooting today so how much snow/ice did you get?
Here at the Harley House there's an inch and a half of very wet snow with yesterday's rain
frozen underneath.
Harley.
Here at the Harley House there's an inch and a half of very wet snow with yesterday's rain
frozen underneath.
Harley.
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General Discussion / Today's Match
« on: January 09, 2016, 05:57:36 PM »
A great day to be a cowboy, today. It's January! No snow, no wind, no rain, no frigid temps!
No "Harley" weather!
A match well done, thanks!
Harley.
No "Harley" weather!
A match well done, thanks!
Harley.
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General Discussion / A Poem
« on: January 01, 2016, 09:00:45 PM »
With the intention of shooting "Ultimate Outlaw" tomorrow,(all guns from the hip,)
I had posted this on the Rangers Forum.
The Ghost of Lucas McCain
Lucas McCain has gone to his final rest
But once with a carbine he was the best
To work the land and raise a son was his aim
But bad men came to test his fame
He had a reputation and that was the flaw
Hard to avoid those fast on the draw
He taught us all to never want to do harm
But to defend friends, family, and farm
Always from the hip his aim was true
He'll never die while remembered by me, and by you.
Harley.
I had posted this on the Rangers Forum.
The Ghost of Lucas McCain
Lucas McCain has gone to his final rest
But once with a carbine he was the best
To work the land and raise a son was his aim
But bad men came to test his fame
He had a reputation and that was the flaw
Hard to avoid those fast on the draw
He taught us all to never want to do harm
But to defend friends, family, and farm
Always from the hip his aim was true
He'll never die while remembered by me, and by you.
Harley.
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General Discussion / Various Thoughts and Cogitations
« on: November 11, 2015, 08:53:03 PM »
Today I was blessed and honored to be able to shake my father's hand, (at nearly ninety years old,)
and wish him a happy Veterans Day. (WWII.)
Harley.
and wish him a happy Veterans Day. (WWII.)
Harley.
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General Discussion / Oak Ridge Outlaws November Preview
« on: November 04, 2015, 06:32:54 PM »
Well here it is, the grand finale. I have been proud to serve SMSS, ORSA Cowboys, and OR Outlaws for eight
years in charge of range affairs, and one year as assistant to El Carerra, (who taught me much about distance
and angle, why layout matters.)
All this is nothing compared to the years T- Bone Angus, and Horseshoe John (with set up) have given, but I
digress. Due to family issues, and other factors I must back off for a while, at least. I will still write occasionally,
I couldn't quit altogether.
Here is a preview of November's match. Stories and lines by Trapper John. Target orders by myself, and two
suggested by Whiskey Hayes from the State match. Hope to see a good turnout.
Stage 1- Make Mine a Double
Shotgun at average distance but more precise than usual. FAIR WARNING! One long range rifle shot, (It's a
turkey shoot.)
Stage 2- Bad Blood
FAIR WARNING! Four rifle Knockdowns.
Stage 3- There's Norway to Tell
Target order suggested by Whiskey Hayes.
Stage 4- A Whole Bunch of Trouble
Also suggested by Whiskey Hayes, but the five Shotgun targets was my idea.
Stage 5- Suicide Blonde
We'll just call it the "egg."
Down range movement, making long guns safe.
Time will be recorded, THEN the shooter has the option to reload one round in a pistol, (off the clock,) at the
direction of the T.O. for a possible, but not guaranteed bonus.
I wanted to do things a little bit different for this one, but nothing too overboard. This match is for ME!
Harley.
years in charge of range affairs, and one year as assistant to El Carerra, (who taught me much about distance
and angle, why layout matters.)
All this is nothing compared to the years T- Bone Angus, and Horseshoe John (with set up) have given, but I
digress. Due to family issues, and other factors I must back off for a while, at least. I will still write occasionally,
I couldn't quit altogether.
Here is a preview of November's match. Stories and lines by Trapper John. Target orders by myself, and two
suggested by Whiskey Hayes from the State match. Hope to see a good turnout.
Stage 1- Make Mine a Double
Shotgun at average distance but more precise than usual. FAIR WARNING! One long range rifle shot, (It's a
turkey shoot.)
Stage 2- Bad Blood
FAIR WARNING! Four rifle Knockdowns.
Stage 3- There's Norway to Tell
Target order suggested by Whiskey Hayes.
Stage 4- A Whole Bunch of Trouble
Also suggested by Whiskey Hayes, but the five Shotgun targets was my idea.
Stage 5- Suicide Blonde
We'll just call it the "egg."
Down range movement, making long guns safe.
Time will be recorded, THEN the shooter has the option to reload one round in a pistol, (off the clock,) at the
direction of the T.O. for a possible, but not guaranteed bonus.
I wanted to do things a little bit different for this one, but nothing too overboard. This match is for ME!
Harley.
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General Discussion / Set Up for November
« on: October 28, 2015, 10:37:44 AM »
Set up for the November Match will be on Sunday Nov. 8th at around 1:30 PM.
Thanks in advance and thanks to all who have helped with set up over the years.
Harley.
Thanks in advance and thanks to all who have helped with set up over the years.
Harley.
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General Discussion / BORDERTOWN 2015
« on: October 15, 2015, 12:46:24 PM »
Many of our pards are heading to the big one, Bordertown, soon.
Many more are planning on going, next year.
So, how about lots of reports from Tombstone, AZ.?
Safe travels. Wish I could be there with you.
Harley.
Many more are planning on going, next year.
So, how about lots of reports from Tombstone, AZ.?
Safe travels. Wish I could be there with you.
Harley.
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General Discussion / Tenn. State Report
« on: October 11, 2015, 03:57:27 PM »
The Wartrace Regulators put on another well written, interesting, and well organized State Match.
The key to their success is hospitality. They are a friendly group. Thanks to all who had a hand in
this year's event.
Many of our locals stayed in various campgrounds, (heard that some had damage from Friday night's
storms.) Don't know any details.
Several of us stayed in a nice hotel in Manchester and had a good time, there.
Many trips to Bell Buckle Café, as usual, and they also have a new banquet facility which was used for
awards dinner. Seating was adequate and food was really good.
No rain on the match, weather near perfect. Some of our shooters did well, others like myself, not so
much. The stages were quite good so no fault there.
Some folks just seemed to be under a hoodoo, somehow. (Weird mechanical failures, and lots of brain
fades, etc.)
Looking forward to lots of Wartrace matches in the future.
Harley.
PS -Lots of us "cut the rope" with rifles on Thursday. Last Kiss was the only one to do it with the first shot
with a pistol!
The key to their success is hospitality. They are a friendly group. Thanks to all who had a hand in
this year's event.
Many of our locals stayed in various campgrounds, (heard that some had damage from Friday night's
storms.) Don't know any details.
Several of us stayed in a nice hotel in Manchester and had a good time, there.
Many trips to Bell Buckle Café, as usual, and they also have a new banquet facility which was used for
awards dinner. Seating was adequate and food was really good.
No rain on the match, weather near perfect. Some of our shooters did well, others like myself, not so
much. The stages were quite good so no fault there.
Some folks just seemed to be under a hoodoo, somehow. (Weird mechanical failures, and lots of brain
fades, etc.)
Looking forward to lots of Wartrace matches in the future.
Harley.
PS -Lots of us "cut the rope" with rifles on Thursday. Last Kiss was the only one to do it with the first shot
with a pistol!