Author Topic: 2019 GTA Gene Curtis Memorial Fun Shoot/Airgun Show (Read 267411 times - 1 votes)
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mobilemail · « **Reply #180 on:** April 30, 2019, 01:27:51 PM »

I will have a pop up canopy (aka wind sail) this year

uglymike · « **Reply #181 on:** April 30, 2019, 05:45:02 PM »

Quote from: Hsbgshop on April 30, 2019, 10:23:33 AM

The time is getting closer. I’m needing some info from you fellas and gals.

How many are planning on being on the main firing line as a shooter? I’m needing to know so we can prepare the tents. The tents are large to work with so knowing how many shooters there might be would help. If I only needed one big tent and a couple of smaller 20 footers or if I need all of them.

Give me a shout out if you are planning on being a shooter on the main line.

I'll bring my portable LITTLE "bench" (2 folding saw horses/plywood) but no cover. I plan on plinking early A.M, then use the table I rented to try and sell some extra stuff I have.

ShawninIL · « **Reply #182 on:** May 01, 2019, 06:41:36 AM »

I have a table and a canopy I am bringing.

Rocker1 · « **Reply #183 on:** May 01, 2019, 07:24:00 AM »

I will have a 10x10 canopy and a table or 2. David

elguapo99 · « **Reply #184 on:** May 01, 2019, 11:37:59 AM »

Eric,
The two Bob's (Springrrrr and Elguapo99) will be shooting on the main line. We have a small pop-up canopy but would rather be under a larger tent like last year as the small canopy doesn't really provide enough shade. We'll be bringing a 6 foot table and lots of targets (steel and paintball). Thanks.

Hsbgshop · « **Reply #185 on:** May 01, 2019, 12:49:15 PM »

This tent situation is my dilemma. The big tents I have are 20x40. If I would know how many shooters are on the line, I would know how many tents and what sizes are needed. It’s helpful that personal pop ups are considered....but this time, I dont need them unless all the tents are used up.

What I would like to plan on is putting up one 20x40 then a 10x20 and then connect the other 20x40. So at minimum we would have 100 feet of tent all in a row clear of cables, wires, and such on the inside. I still have 2 10x20 footers to spare if needed.

One side of these tents “the east side” would be “big bore” the middle I planned for the competitions area and the kids section. Then the other side “west side” for the small bore/shorter range guys.

I guess when the early bird helpers show up they will have more of a vision of what I’m thinking right now.

This event is set up radically different than last years event.....by far.

elguapo99 · « **Reply #186 on:** May 01, 2019, 10:00:10 PM »

We plan to be there Thursday afternoon to help out and setup.

marty2 · « **Reply #187 on:** May 02, 2019, 07:59:10 PM »

Lloyd and I plan on being on the main line but I'm sure Lloyd will be sneaking over to the big bore line when he shoots his big gun

We will be arriving Thursday afternoon.

Hsbgshop · « **Reply #188 on:** May 03, 2019, 12:08:39 PM »

I’m thankful there is an army of helpers stepping up this time around. I will need it for sure if the rainy weather doesn’t break here.

The field where the main line is located needs a crop of hay cut, raked, and round baled before the shoot. The the areas where the tents will be placed and areas out to the targets will get cut short with the mower.

We have been swamped with rain almost every day and no break in site for a while.......

Another issue is my drone guy lost battery power and drowned his drone in a lake 2 weeks ago. Could not find it. So he’s building a new one and we hope to have it programmed and flight tested before the show.

The bright side is.....
The walking trail looks awesome. It is beyond what I felt it would look like. 6 lanes for the <20fpe side (targets supplied by the gracious NASA group) and 13 lanes for the >20fpe side. For those who don’t wish to walk an entire run, they can just shoot the short side comp. Paper target holders are made and targets with a quick change out feature is finished too....should run very smooth.

Anyway, the lake is full, campsite ready to go, fire pit ready to accept a pile of firewood for after hours.

Oh, one more thing.....the LED flood lights came in and preliminary testing looks very good for lighting up the field of fire for the night shoot Friday and Saturday. Hopefully I’ll get to set up and test it all between rain clouds on the actual firing line.

Should be a great show and shoot fellas.....sorry that some couldn’t make it this year.

More later....

ezman604 · « **Reply #189 on:** May 03, 2019, 12:18:42 PM »

Teresa and I, along with Rocker1 (David & Diane) will be in sometime Tuesday to help get started as usual. Rich (amb5500c) and a few others have said they will arrive Thursday to help set up. I'm looking forward to this years event, as I always do. I will say last year was absolutely one of the very best for me and Teresa. And mainly because of the host and hostess, the venue and most definitely to the amount of volunteer help we had. THAT took a huge load off of me and gave me more time to enjoy mingling and getting reacquainted with our friends. And meeting new ones. I hope to have the same or even better time this year. MANY thanks to all that come early and volunteer to help out. It is appreciated more than you will ever know.
And ahead of time, MANY thanks to Eric and Michelle for being such outstanding hosts!!!!
I have a new drone that has yet to be out of the box for it's maiden flight. I will bring it but no guarantee on the quality of video. LOL
It's not my first drone but this is my first professional model.
See ya'll there in a few days!!!

Sfttailrdr46 · « **Reply #190 on:** May 03, 2019, 12:28:01 PM »

Unless my life develops unforeseen obligations my plan is to be there for the 2020 fun shoot I already told the wife that I am planning an entire week for the fun shoot next year. If all goes well I plan on dragging a well equipped pop up camper with the Mustang or maybe a new SUV . Not sure about the SUV yet still trying to decide on make and model.

Bottom line is I plan on being there for 2020 !

young_skywalker · « **Reply #191 on:** May 05, 2019, 10:34:41 AM »

Quote from: Hsbgshop on April 30, 2019, 10:23:33 AM

How many are planning on being on the main firing line as a shooter?

The NASA group promoted the event to anyone that would listen this weekend at the Arkansas show. While our members aren't as active on GTA, we're expecting 5 shooters confirmed, and possibly as many tentative. I'll bring an extra pop-up and table, just in case. Looking forward to the event!

Hsbgshop · « **Reply #192 on:** May 06, 2019, 10:09:58 AM »

Thank you for the promotion at Malvern. I wanted to skip out and check it out but too much work needs to get done yet.

It looks like we will have 100 feet of covered firing line at this point. Enough shooters have come forward to use that length of spread. It also is looking good for me to get that one crop of hay off of the field before the shoot. The weather has appeared to break for a three day stretch....enough time to roll some hay and get it hauled off.

Still plenty to get ready yet.

I’m getting that butterfly feeling already.....whoooohoooo!!

SilentMatt · « **Reply #193 on:** May 06, 2019, 10:18:03 PM »

Travis and I will be flying in Thursday at midnight.

ezman604 · « **Reply #194 on:** May 09, 2019, 11:53:01 AM »

Excellent Matt, see you guys Friday morning.
Almost time for rubber to hit the road. I'm busy this week sorting and loading the trailer. Definitely a labor of love. I'm looking forward to the event as I do every year. We will once again have JR cater the event. This is a BIG load off of Teresa and I and besides it is REALLY excellent food. Always plenty to eat.
I can't thank Eric and Michelle enough for hosting this bunch and all of their effort shows. It's a fantastic venue.
While sorting and packing, I want to thank our vendors and members that stepped up to make this event even possible. There are some others and I'll have a more complete list I'll post afterwards.
But ahead of time a very special thanks to:
Eric & Michelle Graetz
Kristen, Paul & crew @ Pyramyd Air
David & Diane (Rocker1)
My wife Teresa
Vincent @ Airgun Exporters
Cathy @ CharlieDaTuna
Davio @ Alchemy Airwerks
Tom @ American Air Arms
The crew @ JSAR
Nick @ Nielsen Specialty Ammo
Jody @ Olivent.org
Jeff @ Trenier Outdoors
Steve @ Woods and Water
Zeddymon
Air Tanks Plus

These folks have donated either items for raffle or door prizes, and/or cash, and/or their time to help with the event. MANY thanks to everyone that helps out, you make it the event of the year!!!
Be sure to bring a little cash with you. We will have GTA merchandise like caps and T-shirts. Have a selection of ladies shirts this year. Also have some fantastic raffle items, so bring money to buy tickets. Every nickel collected goes toward supporting this event as well as the forum.
See ya'll there next week.

Rocker1 · « **Reply #195 on:** May 10, 2019, 07:03:20 AM »

Will be leaving out tomorrow going to the old coots house eat all his food shoot all his guns and spin the tires on his old rocket car if it will start, almost 16 hour trip one way close to a 1000 miles. will be good to meet some of you old and young coots. David

mobilemail · « **Reply #196 on:** May 10, 2019, 09:32:46 AM »

Quote from: Rocker1 on May 10, 2019, 07:03:20 AM

Will be leaving out tomorrow going to the old coots house eat all his food shoot all his guns and spin the tires on his old rocket car if it will start, almost 16 hour trip one way close to a 1000 miles. will be good to meet some of you old and young coots. David

Wait!! Back up the truck a second!! Did you just call someone else an old coot???

See ya next week!

Geoff · « **Reply #197 on:** May 10, 2019, 01:12:29 PM »

I will be on the main line and i have a canopy i plan to bring.

Rocker1 · « **Reply #198 on:** May 11, 2019, 07:24:22 AM »

Quote from: mobilemail on May 10, 2019, 09:32:46 AM

Quote from: Rocker1 on May 10, 2019, 07:03:20 AM
Will be leaving out tomorrow going to the old coots house eat all his food shoot all his guns and spin the tires on his old rocket car if it will start, almost 16 hour trip one way close to a 1000 miles. will be good to meet some of you old and young coots. David

Wait!! Back up the truck a second!! Did you just call someone else an old coot???

See ya next week!

I feel you are about to have a change lol!!!! David
Leaving out today. David

triggertreat · « **Reply #199 on:** May 11, 2019, 10:01:00 AM »

Quote from: Rocker1 on May 11, 2019, 07:24:22 AM

Quote from: mobilemail on May 10, 2019, 09:32:46 AM
Quote from: Rocker1 on May 10, 2019, 07:03:20 AM
Will be leaving out tomorrow going to the old coots house eat all his food shoot all his guns and spin the tires on his old rocket car if it will start, almost 16 hour trip one way close to a 1000 miles. will be good to meet some of you old and young coots. David

Wait!! Back up the truck a second!! Did you just call someone else an old coot???

See ya next week!
I feel you are about to have a change lol!!!! David
Leaving out today. David

LOL, He sleeps in a tent over in the corner.

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