PhilR Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 i feel groomed already! Nah, you're safe enough none of the Herts Boys are going, yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 i am.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 and so is twitchy, you know what they say about the quiet ones.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Well at the minute its 34 which is roughly half of what we normally get yet as mentioned 50 people voted for the destination? a lot of the original clay shooters don't come on the site now even the banter seems to have stopped + the recession is biting hard at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 a lot of the original clay shooters don't come on the site now even the banter seems to have stopped + the recession is biting hard at the moment it's a treat for me but I am just doing extra extra overtime to cover it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 it's a treat for me but I am just doing extra extra overtime to cover it some folks are self employed and very quiet, any work would be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 it's a treat for me but I am just doing extra extra overtime to cover it Plus you normally manage to get a "sponsor" :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 a lot of the original clay shooters don't come on the site now even the banter seems to have stopped + the recession is biting hard at the moment I know, and some of them are a miss.... but you would think if 50 people voted for a venue then at least 50 would turn up Of course some of them voted for the other venue/date as they couldnt make the winning one I will shut up now as I am answering my own question..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Plus you normally manage to get a "sponsor" :lol: not this year as not my birthday till the Sunday but technically it's my birthday weekend then again sharing the room with canis so can see a few bottles of home brew in the car there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 a lot of the original clay shooters don't come on the site now even the banter seems to have stopped + the recession is biting hard at the moment For every person that doesn't visit the site , at least ten new members join, so there is no shortage of registered members. I agree that people are watching their expenditure and with the travelling involved its not a cheap day out. We just hope that people see it as a once a year event, a chance to have some good shooting and fun with friends, all in aid of a good charity, plus the chance to win some excellent raffle prizes. It would be a shame if we have to drop these events for lack of interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 I know, and some of them are a miss.... but you would think if 50 people voted for a venue then at least 50 would turn up Of course some of them voted for the other venue/date as they couldnt make the winning one I will shut up now as I am answering my own question..... I will be honest here i voted for the venue but works not the best at the minute , for me and the 15year old lad to shoot (i never shoot without him) would cost me after entrance fees ,shells ,diesel , food and raffle tickets a grand total of approx £230.00 I usually donate a days pheasant shooting to the raffle but with work how it is this year im not sure if i will be joining again this year and don't like to give a prize away i cannot be sure of ! On a side note you would think the ground would offer a discount for juniors ? Regards Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 For every person that doesn't visit the site , at least ten new members join, so there is no shortage of registered members. I agree that people are watching their expenditure and with the travelling involved its not a cheap day out. We just hope that people see it as a once a year event, a chance to have some good shooting and fun with friends, all in aid of a good charity, plus the chance to win some excellent raffle prizes. It would be a shame if we have to drop these events for lack of interest. I agree so you going this year then as if im right you haven't made a shoot to date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 he is funnily enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 he is funnily enough Good man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) I will be honest here i voted for the venue but works not the best at the minute , for me and the 15year old lad to shoot (i never shoot without him) would cost me after entrance fees ,shells ,diesel , food and raffle tickets a grand total of approx £230.00 I usually donate a days pheasant shooting to the raffle but with work how it is this year im not sure if i will be joining again this year and don't like to give a prize away i cannot be sure of ! On a side note you would think the ground would offer a discount for juniors ? Regards Rob Stick your gammy hand in your deep pockets and join in you can always send Jay up the chimneys we will be passing within a few miles of you if you want a lift Jay can run behind, might give me a slight chance of beating him :lol: Edited May 15, 2013 by shoot and be safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 I agree so you going this year then as if im right you haven't made a shoot to date You are quite right, I am not a clay shooter, so haven't been before, just been happy to give raffle prizes and donate to the Charity. This year I am just making the 7 hour round trip to boost the numbers and make myself available for disparaging comments on my ability to hit loopers and batteau's (or should that be batteaux ?). Shame I won't see you there . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Here we go , all the excuses are starting now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Potter Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Lets have one last big push to get people (especially Northern people) to sign up for this years' N v S shoot. I have to admit I'm at a loss as to why the numbers are down so much this year, well so far this year anyway! I realise that times are tough but I don't think that is the only reason tbh. The clay shooting section is not as popular as it was a couple of years ago, a couple of more clay specific forums have sprung up and I think that has taken a few away. PW has returned to it's roots so to speak, it's primarily a pigeon and rough shooters forum again. The thing now though is that the "occasional" clay shooter should feel more at home on the 1st June, no great pressure, a time for a chat and a brew, plenty of the b word especially if you stay over on the Friday night!!! What we must never forget is that this is a CHARITY shoot, not only do you get to enjoy yourself you are making a lot of money for a very very worthwhile cause. So come on sign up, you will have a brilliant day, you might well go home with a great raffle prize and in this peculiar world of ours you'll almost certainly go home smiling. Mr Potter PS. I've got the trophy back from Chard, polished like a lighthouse beacon I might add. Lets make sure it stays this side of the Watford Gap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Don't matter if never shoot clays before it's a good day and all will be made welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Will be nice if we can get a few more people signed up but I'm sure those that do attend will have a great time and raise some much needed cash for a very worthwhile cause Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 We've had a bit of an idea to increase uptake to the North v South Charity Shoot. All sign-ups to the Shoot will get £15 worth of Raffle Tickets included with their registration (ie one raffle ticket for each of the £15 of the entry fee which goes to Orchid Cancer). There are some fantastic prizes on offer, including a Remington Shotgun, Holiday in Cornwall, Walked-up Grouse Shooting, Pigeon Rotary, Guided Pigeon Shooting, Numerous Beverages, Slabs of Cartridges a Lee Loadall and many many more see the full list so far here: http://wherestheclayground.at/pwcharityshoot/raffle.html . Extra tickets will of course be available as per usual, but this means that everyone shooting has a chance at winning some excellent prizes Just been speaking with Grange Farm and they are looking forward to the day and everything is in place for a brilliant day -so get signed up PM me or email admin@pigeonwatch.co.uk for details of cheque / bank transfer - or see the PayPal button in the first post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian28 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 To bump the numbers up for the north ' could get the wife to shoot but she is worried she might end up in a different squad. Any chance she could be in the same squad as me ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 I will be willing to look after her for you Brian. Are you taking your go pro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian28 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 she's old enough to be your granny mother! Not taking go pro concentrating on beating those southern softies . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 To bump the numbers up for the north ' could get the wife to shoot but she is worried she might end up in a different squad. Any chance she could be in the same squad as me ? I am sure that wouldn't be a problem Brian - drop Teal a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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