February 27, 2011 Clays Match Report

6 Guns Entered.

 

     1 Lady - Carrie Morton

 

     2 Open - Class won by Chuck Treat with a score of 40

        2nd Open - Jeff Morton with a score of 31

 

     4 Limited - Class won by Thor Palm with a score of 33

        2nd Limited - Dan with a score of 24

        3rd Limited - Carrie Morton with a score of 20

        4th limited - Jay Schoonmaker with a broken gun

 

     It was a dark and stormy day, and only 6 Clays shooters turned out for the Clays Match, one of whom was not this reporter, at home in hibernation.  The pouring rain was melting the snow on the ground, and all the shooters shot every relay, so only one heater was necessary. 

     Thanks as always to the Match Staff for bringing a somewhat abbreviated match under unfavorable conditions, I know our regular Match Director, Chuck Nicodemus was home with his wife Carolyne, both recovering from the ailments of February.  Not having heard any differently, thanks to Doug McLean for braving the wilds of February and running the scoresheet and calling the firing line to order.

     Our Arrays Impressario, Chuck Treat brought us Helter Skelter today, which typified the entire match.  The Helter Skelter Format will be repeated next week, when March roars in like a Lion.  We all hope that the lion is busy lapping up some milk, stetching and taking a nap next Sunday, leaving our clays match to enjoy some decent weather.

     In the Open Class, our Arrays Impressario, Chuck Treat won it with a score of 40.  2nd Open fell to Jeff Morton with a score of

31.

     In the Limited Class, Thor Palm made his debut into the Winner's Circle.  2nd Limited was claimed by a new Clays shooter,

Dan who apparently struggles through life without a last name.  Welcome Dan, and we hope to see you again next week when you will be presented with a last name to use for future events.  3rd Limited was taken by our one lady, Carrie Morton, who shot a score of 20.  Our 4th Place Finisher, Jay Schoonmaker, in addition to having to suffer through the February weather, also had to endure the fact of his handgun Tanking.  The front sight separated itself from his firearm, going it's own way and leaving Jay to guess where he was aiming.  In firearms competition, guessing isn't usually as effective as aiming, and Jay's score of 19 proves it.  Well Jay,  as we all say from time to time: "There's always next week." 

     OK Folks, that's it for today.  We'll see you all back here next Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 4PM.  We hope the Lion is basking in the sun and we can enjoy better weather for the Clays Match.  Until then, practice when you can, and do it well.  Always remember:

 

"SHOOT FAST!  SHOOT ACCURATELY!! BUT MOST OF ALL, SHOOT SAFELY!!!"

 

Hal