turbo33 Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 (edited) Myself and Bluebarrels were invited to shoot as guests of Old Farrier yesterday, on a mega clay busting session on the Isle of Wight, Bluebarrels met me at 06.00 for a for the hours drive down to the ferry at Southampton. A fifty minute crossing and hefty Red Funnel breakfast later, we pulled off to wait for Old Farrier to meet with us. Now you never know what to expect when using the internet dating site called Pigeon Watch Our concerns were soon quashed as a Mitsubishi truck pulled up with a beaming smile from Old Farrier After a bit of an introduction, we drove past some glorious countryside to the clay shoot. Paul, a good friend of Old Farriers turned up to shoot with us. After a coffee, and a bit of banter, it was clear this was going to be a good day in great company We had the luxury of the shoot to ourselves and after a chat with the shoot owner, more banter, we started on the sporting layout. By stand two, the ribbing and jibes were in full flow BB and I using the 12g's, OF using a12g and at times a 410, and Paul using his 20g. The layout was superb and really gave us some thrilling shooting. Clearly the shoot owner had worked incredibly hard to provide us with such a great day. 100 clays later, we stopped for lunch. Down to the local pub for some good food and refreshing cold drinks. More stories, banter and even more ribbing later, we headed back to the shoot for the finale. 3 separate flushes had been arranged for us, which was truly the icing on the cake In all, we shot something in the order of 350-400 clays We finished around five pm and after a bit of a natter BB and I headed back to the ferry for the drive home. Now, its very rare these days to have a day like this and BB and I agreed it was truly a one off, The reasons I could list would go on and on, and in writing this I could not convey the spirit and atmosphere of the day. To you, Old Farrier, It was truly a wonderful day out. Your generosity, humour and company made the day something never to be repeated. Neither Bluebarrels or I would be able to adequately express our gratitude for the invitation and all the effort and generosity you put into this, but thank you. Edited July 12, 2014 by turbo33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Well done to you guys, definately a brilliant day out! Had the pleasure to meet Old Farrier, he is a top bloke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireland71 Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Great write up guys,these days true gentlemen are had to meet and I have to say o/f is one true gentleman have had the pleasure to meet him at the charity shoot and like you said,the banter and beer was flowing,O/F think you need to get ready for fame and fortune mate,I think P/W would not be the same with out the old farrier have a goodin mate hope we can catch up again cheers vince, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 (edited) Good write up turbo33 I'll probably see Old Farrier again at next years charity shoot Edited July 12, 2014 by Willpoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Hi Nice write up And glad you enjoyed the day It's certainly one I will remember good shooting a bit of banter and good company what more could you want on a day out Thanks again for making the effort to do the journey All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 BB and Turbo glad you enjoy what's sounds like a great day out. Nice to see a change with you boys being taken out instead of hosting like normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Yep a big thankyou to Old farrier a most enjoyable day ,good company,good location and some good shooting Nice to meet yourself and Paul mate you looked after myself and Mark 1st class,a most enjoyable day/experience,its good to know some of the genuine good chaps are still around,even if you gave me a ribbing everytime I took to the cage to pop a few clays,it all added to the overall enjoyment of the day Once again a big thankyou to a top class gent BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Hi Nice write up And glad you enjoyed the day It's certainly one I will remember good shooting a bit of banter and good company what more could you want on a day out Thanks again for making the effort to do the journey All the best Of OK which one can shoot , bet he's a northern lad Only joking i had the pleasure of meeting OF at the charity shoot nice guy he was to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 A true gent that old ******, I mean farrier Well done sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Hi magman To be honest they all shot better than me and worse there all from the south All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 A real Character, Cannot wait to meet up with OF again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Hi This is where you get my side of the story As you know I haven't been on PW that long and have tried to share a bit and help a few along the way Anyway I read the posts and try not to judge and at Xmas I won a corporate day for 4 that's when I decided to pick from the forum 2 totall strangers for a day out BB and turbo33 as you now know were the victims Anyway it was all arranged by pm and a bit nerve wracking we met up on saterday What a pair of top blokes absolute pleasure to be with And they lived up to the posts they have put on here I don't know if it was luck or if I chose wisely but they are truley genuine blokes Anyway the shooting was good boy can that BB shoot 80 out of 100 on a strange ground with a SS So from Paul and myself lads a big thank you for giving me a truley memorable day A few pictures of the view from the clay ground for the rest of you All the best Of Up to the ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Stand one Looking north Fair backdrop and view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 And a look to the south east Think I gott a pretty sheep for some of you northern lads to drool over Anyway the thing is how many of you that haven't done it have the bottle to invite a stranger into your life and share a moment with them I await your story All the best Of Oh and thanks for not mentioning chicken they'd only laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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