huffhuff Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 (edited) Hi guys, After such a cracking evening at the last flush event (thanks major disorder - top quality. Read about it here), Herts have decided to 'host' the next round! But, we thought we might put a little spin on it. This is really just a heads up to gauge interest. It is likely to take place next month as it's a busy time for Mr Farmer with the Harvest (possibly 27th August). Same situation as last time, i'll put up some dates and people can choose their preferred choice. Payment to me via paypal to get the all important level of commitment. Unfortunately, unlike Northampton Shooting Ground we don't get such a desirable price on clays. This will mean the cost may go up a couple of quid, but literally only that. General theme for the morning (all approximate); Same amount of birds per team, but presented in more of a 'simulated game' type affair. This is based on a Saturday, but could possibly be an evening (although we were pushing it a bit last time and it's getting darker sooner already); 10am: Muster at Farm. Load up the 'game bus' and on to the first drive. 1030am: Drive 1; Each team presented with a good 75-bird flush. Birds being driven through the woods and up a bank where the guns will be waiting at their peg! Bang bang. Each team will shoot two times (150 birds per team in total). Sometime after 1030am: Back into the 'gun bus' and onto the second drive. Pork pie and a wee nip of something (non-alcoholic) en-route. Drive 2; Pegs now at the bottom of a valley for some testing high birds being driven over a bank. Watch out for that springing teal! Another 150 birds per team (x2 75 flushes). Back into the gun bus and ending up in the 'shoot barn' for a bacon sarnie (from my own pigs) and some tea and coffee... and awards ceremony (where the Herts Junior team will win the cup)! Then for those that don't need to get away, there is a pub 2 minutes down the road (rather conveniently called 'The Rusty Gun'). Like I said, this is really only to gauge interest. We need similar amount of teams as before (5+) to make it viable. Let me know with a yay or nay to start, I'll chuck your names down and then work out the finer details with the rest of the crew when it looks a go-go. Thanks guys... Ben THE LIST huffhuff twitchynik bakerboy super sharp shooter garyb he who cannot be named Gnome of the Woods majordisorder nimms nickbeardo Axor justjon Edited August 2, 2011 by huffhuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 (edited) Go on then as it's local Do we need to dress appropriately ? Edited July 29, 2011 by garyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Hee hee, by all means - tweed it up garyb (no poor quality dubary's allowed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 nice one huffhuff i see im on the list your pigs taste great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 nice one huffhuff i see im on the list your pigs taste great Is that a euphemism? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 ive seen you running to the sty trying to get you belt off can you put the man with the blacked out face on the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Hi guys, After such a cracking evening at the last flush event (thanks major disorder - top quality. Read about it here), Herts have decided to 'host' the next round! But, we thought we might put a little spin on it. This is really just a heads up to gauge interest. It is likely to take place next month as it's a busy time for Mr Farmer with the Harvest (possibly 27th August). Same situation as last time, i'll put up some dates and people can choose their preferred choice. Payment to me via paypal to get the all important level of commitment. Unfortunately, unlike Northampton Shooting Ground we don't get such a desirable price on clays. This will mean the cost may go up a couple of quid, but literally only that. General theme for the morning (all approximate); Same amount of birds per team, but presented in more of a 'simulated game' type affair. This is based on a Saturday, but could possibly be an evening (although we were pushing it a bit last time and it's getting darker sooner already); 10am: Muster at Farm. Load up the 'game bus' and on to the first drive. 1030am: Drive 1; Each team presented with a good 75-bird flush. Birds being driven through the woods and up a bank where the guns will be waiting at their peg! Bang bang. Each team will shoot two times (150 birds per team in total). Sometime after 1030am: Back into the 'gun bus' and onto the second drive. Pork pie and a wee nip of something (non-alcoholic) en-route. Drive 2; Pegs now at the bottom of a valley for some testing high birds being driven over a bank. Watch out for that springing teal! Another 150 birds per team (x2 75 flushes). Back into the gun bus and ending up in the 'shoot barn' for a bacon sarnie (from my own pigs) and some tea and coffee... and awards ceremony (where the Herts Junior team will win the cup)! Then for those that don't need to get away, there is a pub 2 minutes down the road (rather conveniently called 'The Rusty Gun'). Like I said, this is really only to gauge interest. We need similar amount of teams as before (5+) to make it viable. Let me know with a yay or nay to start, I'll chuck your names down and then work out the finer details with the rest of the crew when it looks a go-go. Thanks guys... Ben THE LIST huffhuff twitchynik bakerboy super sharp shooter garyb he who cannot be named Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome of the Woods Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Depending on dates I would be up for that. Put me down for the duffers team ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Sadly I can't make a Saturday from now until 24 September. I'm very disappointed not to be able to assist my team mates retain our title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majordisorder Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Oh go on then as long as the dates work (weekdays are better) I'll be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Sounds fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimms Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 After a great night at Northampton I will be up for it depending on the date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 If I can make the date I'm up for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 I cannot do the bank holiday weekend 27/28/29 August, and I am on holiday 12/23rd September, But keen to be part of the day if at all possible, lets hope the dates are good. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axor Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Date dependant I would love to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJon Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Not sure I can so that weekend, but once dates are confirmed I'll see what I can do! Still gutted i missed the last one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 What date is it going to be let's get the poll up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Alright lads and lasses, i'll get some dates up today. The farmer has gone AWOL so will take a trip up the farm later! Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 He'll be propping up the bar of the Rusty as per usual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 It's a farmers life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 He'll be propping up the bar of the Rusty as per usual No doubt Although I was putting up some pens with him at the weekend, so he could in fairness be 'working' (I use that word in the loosest of senses). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome of the Woods Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 He'll be propping up the bar of the Rusty as per usual That or a tractor museum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 have you found him yet huffhuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMC Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Hi Ben Hope your well. I have not been shooting much lately as been busy working/ playing lots of football/ and generally being married. Anyway if there's room I would love to tag along. Thanks Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Hi Ben Hope your well. I have not been shooting much lately as been busy working/ playing lots of football/ and generally being married. Anyway if there's room I would love to tag along. Thanks Ryan Hello Ryan, nice to hear from you again, there will be a place for you. Cheers Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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