Safn49's Eclipse Shoot 2017

slavicshooter · August 22, 2017, 10:48

Many thanks to Safn49 and Mrs. Safn49 for hosting the 2017 Eclipse Shoot. I don't think we could have spent the day with a nicer bunch of folks. It was a healthy dose of down to earth Americana. Abundant conversation about our lives, hope's, and dreams, mixed with shooting filled the day. Our position for the eclipse was perfect. Looking through our cheap protective glasses at this natural marvel was really quite extraordinary.

Of special note, one of the participants was a middle-aged couple and their 3 kids. The father, was a level headed police officer. His spouse, was obviously a devoted wife and mother. Surprise!!!!!!!Their kids were as polite and decent as one could hope for. It's amazing how that works, isn't it??

Here's a couple of pictures. From left to right: Safn49, Invictus77, and myself.
(Faces obscured for opsec)

And another, with me flippin' the bird to the photographer, Mrs.ss.

These 2 guys and their wives are as easy to be around as apple pie.
Thanks again for an absolutely wonderful day. ~ss&Mrs.ss

TenTea · August 22, 2017, 11:16

coolness

Eyeguy · August 22, 2017, 12:34

I see Mikey came in his sandles again....

Question... When the sh_t gets deep, as is the potential at any gathering of members from this group, does it ever get stuck between your toes?

Like they said in the Budweiser commercials...."Love ya' man!

Invictus77 · August 22, 2017, 18:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by slavicshooter

Many thanks to Safn49 and Mrs. Safn49 for hosting the 2017 Eclipse Shoot. I don't think we could have spent the day with a nicer bunch of folks.

These 2 guys and their wives are as easy to be around as apple pie.
Thanks again for an absolutely wonderful day.

^^^THIS^^^

....and check out http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=418345

Invictus77 · August 22, 2017, 18:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eyeguy

I see Mikey came in his sandles again....

Question... When the sh_t gets deep, as is the potential at any gathering of members from this group, does it ever get stuck between your toes?

Like they said in the Budweiser commercials...."Love ya' man!

Heck yeah, it always gets deep in a files crowd, but SAFN let me use his garden hose to wash up before me and Blondzilla got back in the truck

PS - Sunday after Labor Day at Antelope again??? I luvs U 2 bro

Invictus77 · August 22, 2017, 18:45

Invictus' "pit crew"

The falfiles crowd on-site. The LW "G" is schweeeeeet !!!!

Lastly, the spare bed at the Warrenton Holiday Inn last night

meltblown · August 22, 2017, 21:09

Surprised one of you dumbasses weren't blinded.

. Looks like a hoot

Invictus77 · August 22, 2017, 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by meltblown

Surprised one of you dumbasses weren't blinded.

. Looks like a hoot

It will be your turn to host next time. Start making plans now amigo

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/loc...s-11734339.php

meltblown · August 22, 2017, 21:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Invictus77

It will be your turn to host next time. Start making plans now amigo

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/loc...s-11734339.php

You guys are welcome anytime. Shit 2024. I'll be dead by then. Said the same thing about being 30

Invictus77 · August 22, 2017, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by meltblown

You guys are welcome anytime. Shit 2024. I'll be dead by then. Said the same thing about being 30

Well, just work on staying alive until I get down there in November and we can discuss it in more detail

Eyeguy · August 22, 2017, 22:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Invictus77

Heck yeah, it always gets deep in a files crowd, but SAFN let me use his garden hose to wash up before me and Blondzilla got back in the truck

PS - Sunday after Labor Day at Antelope again??? I luvs U 2 bro

Glad you kept that shite outta your truck...

Antelope in September it is!

**SAFN49** · August 23, 2017, 00:38

The highlight of the shoot was Mike getting a 14/15 yo kid hooked on shooting. He had never shot a shotgun before and was busting clays in short order. Then Mike let him use the 15/22. I'll just say "Fish on! He was hooked." (I'll have to explain to his mom how much his new hobby is going to cost her.) She came in to work today and asked what she owed for the shells. I said nothing.
It was good to induct another generation into the sport.

Mike I'll ship some shells and rounds your way my friend.

slavicshooter · August 23, 2017, 07:37

[QUOTE=SAFN49;4468097]The highlight of the shoot was Mike getting a 14/15 yo kid hooked on shooting. He had never shot a shotgun before and was busting clays in short order. Then Mike let him use the 15/22. I'll just say "Fish on! He was hooked." (I'll have to explain to his mom how much his new hobby is going to cost her.) She came in to work today and asked what she owed for the shells. I said nothing.
It was good to induct another generation into the sport.

Yeah, that was a hoot to watch. I'd say in under 10 minutes he got the hang of it.

The boy was under pressure too and handled it like a champion. "Keep that muzzle pointed down range and down"!!!

Man, Safn49, it really was a fine day. ~ss

**Bug Tussell** · August 23, 2017, 10:46

That looks like some fun right there. Three amigos.

**fmj_shooter** · August 24, 2017, 10:11

Very cool, gentlemen. Looks like it was a blast.

**SAFN49** · August 25, 2017, 22:52

Follow up report on IV77's mild home canned salsa he brought as gifts for all attending.

Dug into it tonight.

A little sweet with a good kick and nice finish!

slavicshooter · August 26, 2017, 12:15

"A little sweet with a good kick and nice finish!".~Safn49

A perfect description. Thanks again I77.~ss

**Texgunner** · August 26, 2017, 15:47

ZZ Top at the shoot?

Invictus77 · August 27, 2017, 06:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by slavicshooter

"A little sweet with a good kick and nice finish!".~Safn49

A perfect description. Thanks again I77.~ss

I disced up the garden in the spring.
I set the tomato cages when needed.
Outside of that, it was totally a Blondzilla endeavor.
I will pass on the kind words brothers

August 22, 2017, 10:48	#1
slavicshooter Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 74022 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hannibal, Mo. Posts: 3,428	Safn49's Eclipse Shoot 2017 Many thanks to Safn49 and Mrs. Safn49 for hosting the 2017 Eclipse Shoot. I don't think we could have spent the day with a nicer bunch of folks. It was a healthy dose of down to earth Americana. Abundant conversation about our lives, hope's, and dreams, mixed with shooting filled the day. Our position for the eclipse was perfect. Looking through our cheap protective glasses at this natural marvel was really quite extraordinary. Of special note, one of the participants was a middle-aged couple and their 3 kids. The father, was a level headed police officer. His spouse, was obviously a devoted wife and mother. Surprise!!!!!!!Their kids were as polite and decent as one could hope for. It's amazing how that works, isn't it?? Here's a couple of pictures. From left to right: Safn49, Invictus77, and myself. (Faces obscured for opsec) And another, with me flippin' the bird to the photographer, Mrs.ss. These 2 guys and their wives are as easy to be around as apple pie. Thanks again for an absolutely wonderful day. ~ss&Mrs.ss __________________ " In truth there is only one freedom - the holy freedom of Christ, whereby He freed us from sin, from evil, from the devil. It binds us to God. All other freedoms are illusory, false, that is to say, they are all, in fact, slavery."~St. Justin Popovitch " Slavs are fueled by booze. I thought this was common knowledge."~lew юродивый

August 22, 2017, 11:16	#2
TenTea Registered Contributor FALaholic #: 72247 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Wisco Posts: 4,513	coolness __________________ Wears a backpack. Rounder upper at MidwayUSA. Favorite color: ham Wife's favorite color: glitter

August 22, 2017, 21:09	#7
meltblown Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 34604 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SA Tx Posts: 13,363	Surprised one of you dumbasses weren't blinded. . Looks like a hoot __________________ Giving people the benefit of the means it’s ok to screw you over. Expect the worst, and you'll never be disappointed. Before trying to beat the odds, make sure you can survive the odds beating you.

August 23, 2017, 07:37	#13
slavicshooter Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 74022 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hannibal, Mo. Posts: 3,428	[QUOTE=SAFN49;4468097]The highlight of the shoot was Mike getting a 14/15 yo kid hooked on shooting. He had never shot a shotgun before and was busting clays in short order. Then Mike let him use the 15/22. I'll just say "Fish on! He was hooked." (I'll have to explain to his mom how much his new hobby is going to cost her.) She came in to work today and asked what she owed for the shells. I said nothing. It was good to induct another generation into the sport. Yeah, that was a hoot to watch. I'd say in under 10 minutes he got the hang of it. The boy was under pressure too and handled it like a champion. "Keep that muzzle pointed down range and down"!!!Man, Safn49, it really was a fine day. ~ss __________________ " In truth there is only one freedom - the holy freedom of Christ, whereby He freed us from sin, from evil, from the devil. It binds us to God. All other freedoms are illusory, false, that is to say, they are all, in fact, slavery."~St. Justin Popovitch " Slavs are fueled by booze. I thought this was common knowledge."~lew юродивый

August 23, 2017, 10:46	#14
Bug Tussell ..... Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 2872 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bug Tussell Farm in New Mexico Posts: 5,626	That looks like some fun right there. Three amigos. __________________ Make your time

August 22, 2017, 12:34	#3
Eyeguy Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 73288 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,238	I see Mikey came in his sandles again.... Question... When the sh_t gets deep, as is the potential at any gathering of members from this group, does it ever get stuck between your toes? Like they said in the Budweiser commercials...."Love ya' man!

August 23, 2017, 00:38	#12
SAFN49 None Platinum Contributor FALaholic #: 73015 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: No Where Posts: 8,758	The highlight of the shoot was Mike getting a 14/15 yo kid hooked on shooting. He had never shot a shotgun before and was busting clays in short order. Then Mike let him use the 15/22. I'll just say "Fish on! He was hooked." (I'll have to explain to his mom how much his new hobby is going to cost her.) She came in to work today and asked what she owed for the shells. I said nothing. It was good to induct another generation into the sport. Mike I'll ship some shells and rounds your way my friend.

August 24, 2017, 10:11	#15
fmj_shooter Senior Member Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 75785 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NM Posts: 785	Very cool, gentlemen. Looks like it was a blast.

August 25, 2017, 22:52	#16
SAFN49 None Platinum Contributor FALaholic #: 73015 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: No Where Posts: 8,758	Follow up report on IV77's mild home canned salsa he brought as gifts for all attending. Dug into it tonight. A little sweet with a good kick and nice finish!

August 26, 2017, 12:15	#17
slavicshooter Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 74022 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hannibal, Mo. Posts: 3,428	"A little sweet with a good kick and nice finish!".~Safn49 A perfect description. Thanks again I77.~ss __________________ " In truth there is only one freedom - the holy freedom of Christ, whereby He freed us from sin, from evil, from the devil. It binds us to God. All other freedoms are illusory, false, that is to say, they are all, in fact, slavery."~St. Justin Popovitch " Slavs are fueled by booze. I thought this was common knowledge."~lew юродивый

August 26, 2017, 15:47	#18
Texgunner long-time Texas taxpayer Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 4653 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Brokenoak in central Texas-Milam county Posts: 7,682	ZZ Top at the shoot? __________________ "The rock of democracy will founder when people think of people unlike themselves as the "other"-Teddy Roosevelt My daddy was a cowboy in his younger days, wild as the west Texas wind. He once told me, "Son, death is a horse you got to ride. So you better get your saddle ready." heavily armed, easily pissed.

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