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Tales, Anecdotes and Tales Ghost Writers of the Purple Sage Press Of the Indian River Regulators January 2003 *************************************************************************************************************** REVENGE
OF THE RED SASH GANG
The
day may have started out chilly but that did not deter the nefarious Red Sash
Gang from raising a ruckus out on the range.
The Hell of the West mine payroll was robbed – again. They shot up the
saloon. They tried to hide out in the Great Malabar Swamp.
They tried every new trick in the book but they were no match for the
Regulators. Yep, the Gang has been
run off – until the next time! The
Indian River Regulators would like to say howdy to new shooters Clay Dog, Bird
Dancing, Broken Barrel, Lumberman, and Spike Wooden Dollar. Welcome to our
pistol packin’ friends from across the state-you folks came a far piece to try
your hand at this gunfight-hope y’all come back soon! It was nice to see all the spectators-hope we have some
future cowboys out there! Bon
Voyage to Captain Wild Beard and the lovely Miss Kristen.
Happy trails and fair winds. As
always, thanks to Quicksdraw Connie for her brownies. They started the New Year off right. A big muchas gracias to posse marshals Bad Hombre,
Quicksdraw Connie, Buffalo Brady and Colonel Dan.
Tip of the Stetson goes to Burt Blade, Utah, and Lawdog for setting up
and tearing down. REGULATOR RANGE
RIDERS
COWBOY BIRTHDAYS
Yuletide Cowboys:
Colorado, Coyote, Dakota Lil, Feathers, Gun George, Gutted, Keystone
Bill, Redback Bob New Year’s Cowboys:
Albert Johnson, Buffalo Brady, Black Hills Blacky, Georgie J, Jeremiah Longknife,
Lawdog, Manzanita, Maverick’s Rose, Oakley Mouse, Palm Bay Kid, Quicksdraw
Connie, Trusty Rusty Gun COWBOY CLASS &
R/O CLASS
We
have resumed the monthly cowboy classes on the first Saturday of the month.
Please contact Utah at (321)951-1223 or Burt Blade at (321)242-8163.
Kid
Hawkins and Turkey Creek Red will have a Level II class March 1, 2003 at 9:00am
in Okeechobee. Cost is $25 and you
must pre-register. Please call
Turkey Creek Red at (321) 728-7928 for details.
There will be a Level I class at Malabar on March 23, 2003 at 9:00.
Cost is $10. Call Turkey Creek Red for details. FROM THE PONY
EXPRESS
Safety
is always first and foremost. Please
remember Port Malabar Rifle and Pistol Club is a private range, and we have a
lot of people shooting in areas you can’t always see. Please do not handle your guns unnecessarily at your vehicle
when transferring them to gun carts. Be
mindful of your muzzle direction. Resist
the urge to show off that new fancy rig until you are inside the action area in
a designated safe area. Observe the
10mph speed limit. Please park in
the open lot across from the registration area and NOT
along the bullseye line. Additional
parking is available in the pistol practice area just south of Bay 1.
Parking inside the action area is limited to handicapped vehicles without
trailers and Indian River Regulator Cowboy Council members.
Your support and consideration in these areas will make us better
neighbors with out other shooting disciplines. You
know, it takes a lot of work for a fun, safe shooting day.
Everyone has something they can contribute.
Don’t let your posse marshal be the only one running the timer all day. They are out here to have fun, too. If you don’t know how to run a timer, we’d be happy to
show you how they work. The loading
and unloading tables need attendance, times and scores need to be recorded,
there is always brass to pick up, and there needs to be at least three spotters
for each shooter. Pitch in! It’s
the cowboy way! Visit
us at our website at http://www.indianriverregulators.com.
You’ll find scores, directions to the club, the monthly newsletter and
exciting pictures to entertain you between matches.
Web Master Burt Blade has been instrumental in ramroding this enterprise
and we hope it has made things a little more convenient for you. LOST
AND FOUND:
After the Janurary match, the following were found. If they belong to you, see Night Train Kate at the February
match. Orange plastic ammo box with 38’s and a PMC box with 45’s. Remember,
at the Port Malabar Rifle and Pistol Club, all juniors shoot free of charge.
This is an excellent way to get more young people involved in our
wonderful sport. If you know someone who might be interested in cowboy action
shooting, please encourage them to attend the cowboy class and come join the
fun! Need
cowboy stuff? Bullets, clothes, hats, reloading equipment?
John’s Precision Bullets and Byrd's Western Wear have the solution to
your problem! By supporting them
and other cowboy vendors, you support cowboy action shooting locally. Got
comments? Suggestions? Criticisms? Got an idea for a stage?
WE WANT YOUR INPUT! This is
YOUR shoot and we feel this truly is an interactive sport!
You can write us, call us at (321)242-8163, or e-mail us at burtblade@earthlink.net
even if you want to remain a “Ghost Writer”.
We members of the press know how to protect our sources. And now you can visit us on the web at http://www.indianriverregulators.com. GOD BLESS AMERICA
& HAPPY TRAILS
Next
Shoot: February
22, 2003 – Queen of Hearts
March
22, 2003 – March Madness
April
26, 2003 – April Fools
May
24, 2003 – Alligator Camp Registration
opens at 9:00am, mandatory shooter’s meeting at 9:30am, shooting starts at
10:00am. Cost is $10.00 per person.
All first time shooters with the Indian River Regulators must check in
with safety officers prior to the shooter’s meeting (please register early so
you can join your posse on time).
Visit our website at http://www.indianriverregulators.com Ghost
Writers of the Purple Sage P
O Box 100861 Palm
Bay FL
32910
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