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Grand Junction Pix

Here are some photos from the 2007 ISSA Regional Match in Grand Junction. For those of you who haven't been to one, the picture of the gentleman donning a furry cap is not about keeping his head warm. It was a hundred degrees every day. The cap is made from the pelt of a skunk and is a particular honor bestowed on just one individual for especially distinguishing himself at the match. There were other good prizes donated including half a gain-twist barrel, an aluminum gun case, and an honor target from last year's winner. The match was well run and the weather was perfect. There was no need for bulky outer garments to interfere with one's shooting and the blue Colorado sky could inspire a poet. It is a pity that the photographs cannot adequately portray the gentle Spring breezes that bless this lucky valley. You really have to be there.

Grand Junction Scores

Here we are, covered with glory.

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Pictures

I am going to try to link pictures from last year's Zimmerstutzen match and the Rocky Mountain Schuetzenfest this Spring. Let me know how it turns out.

ISSA Rocky Mountain Regional

The ISSA Rocky Mountain Regional was last weekend in Grand Junction. Pat Weber sent the results but I couldn't format them for the blog. I would suppose that they will soon be on the ISSA website. The Utah Schuetzen Society was poorly represented but I did what I could. It was hot and windy, that is to say that the weather was fine for June in GJ. The Webers did a great job with the match and deserve a big waytogo. I have some pictures that I will post later. This photo is from last year.

Our New Weblog

The purpose of this new blog is to improve communications between the members of our little club. Since this is my first attempt at this sort of thing, don't be surprised if something doesn't work like you think it should. If you bookmark this site, I hope that with some diligence on my part, you can easily inform yourself about our matches and other events. Also, there is the possibility of some interchange either through emailing your thoughts, charts, pictures, spreadsheets, etc. to the email address (utss96@gmail.com) or by responding to the blog posts through the comments. One of my hopes is that with improved communications, there will be better planning and fewer conflicts resulting in greater participation at our matches. Gone are the days, alas, when an absent Schuetze could be fined a quarter barrel of beer for missing practice as it would lessen our pain at your absence.

In the next few days, we will post the plans for the July match. Tentatively, we are planning a hundred yard match at the PMAA range up Parley's Canyon. with the possibility of a side match and some other fun. It should be much cooler than at the Lee Kay Center and I think that you will enjoy its rustic alpine charm. Gaylord Smith, President-for-Life emeritus and now our Treasurer is spearheading this event. Watch this space.

Please send on to me any email addresses of persons who might be interested in this blog and, if you are experienced with Blogger, a phone number where you can be reached night or day.

Jon