I had a GREAT TIME at the 2011 NCOWS Nationals

bowiemaker · June 12, 2011, 01:58:39 AM

I just wanted to say I had a fantastic weekend at the Nationals and thank you to everyone who made it such a fun event. Our hosts were fantastic, the facilities were top notch and all of the participants were like old friends to this newcomer. I am already looking forward to next year!

Tjackstephens · June 12, 2011, 10:00:09 AM

bowiemaker, Was good to meet you. Glad you had a good time. I have to say all those that worked and shot through on Monday and Tuesday liked to have melted down. The cooler weather Saturday was sure a welcome. It did turn out to be a very good event and folks like you make it a worth while event. THANKS TO ALL THAT CAME. Tj

Cash Creek · June 12, 2011, 11:42:05 AM

Good food, GREAT people, great facilities, did I say GREAT people..I made a lot of new friends..hope to see a lot of you again soon..please post pictures..
Long week but worth every minute of it..Cash Creek

John William McCandles · June 12, 2011, 02:49:42 PM

Just wanted to say what a great time I had at the nationals Friday and Saturday, met a number of great people.
This was the first time I had shot the nationals and want to thank all the members of posse 1 whom made it a pleasant experience and hope to see you all next year if not before.
Also thanks for making Sierra Sue feel welcome during Saturday's events even though she wasn't shooting.

Regards
JW

Cliff Fendley · June 12, 2011, 07:06:30 PM

It was my first Nationals too and had a great time meeting a bunch of folks and finally put some faces with the names.

Raton Rick · June 12, 2011, 08:34:46 PM

I too had a great time at the NCOWS Nationals. This was my third Nationals, and I always like to meet new new people as well as seeing old friends. Thanks again to Duke Henry, the WSSC,everyone on posse 1, and to all who helped make this match so much fun.

Pancho Peacemaker · June 12, 2011, 09:14:31 PM

Thank you all for putting up with this bandito and my fellow Texicans.

Most of all, thank you for not hanging any of us.

Pancho (saddle sore from 700 mile wagon ride today)

P.S. Big thanks to Duke and the WSSC. Another stellar experience there. I look forward to returning.

I should have some pictures uploaded to our web site later tonight. It will mostly be posse 2, but I tried to get lots of everyone. Our group took loads of pictures. I'll be adding pictures throughout the week.

www.bergersharpshooters.com

Cash Creek · June 13, 2011, 08:21:24 AM

Enjoy the slideshow..great pictures..hope to see you all next year at the National..CC

Tjackstephens · June 13, 2011, 08:36:36 AM

Pancho. Cash Creek is correct. We really enjoyed True Grit. Thanks again for bring it. Tj

jefff · June 13, 2011, 11:56:04 AM

thanks to all for putting up with me.duke henry,rob and heather, wssc,and all the members that made this a wonderful event.jeff farmer

Mansfield Slim · June 13, 2011, 12:50:45 PM

I had a great time and I am still amazed at how the last two years faded away when I saw all the familiar faces wandering around the range and camp. Thanks to all for the hospitality and great memories. How much longer until the 2012 Nationals?

Cole Bluesteele · June 13, 2011, 03:37:51 PM

I agree the shoot was fun, WSSC is a fabulous venue, and their members go all out to make the National shoot a spectacular SPECTACULAR! Hats off to Duke Hnery and his crew for a job well done. And a tip of the hat also to all the NCOWS members who stepped up and donated a wagon load of door prizes. Looking back, I have to say the best thing about this wonderful event is the NCOWS members. The National shoot is more like a big family reunion. Looking forward to next year already.

Ted

Pancho, thanks for the pictures.

jefff · June 13, 2011, 04:43:11 PM

great pics pancho,nice to see other nationalitys represented,all cowboys look the same to me.jeff

Cash Creek · June 13, 2011, 04:59:58 PM

Poncho who the guy in the brown karate gi with the Wok on his head???

Pancho Peacemaker · June 13, 2011, 07:40:47 PM

I just posted another 45 pictures sent to my by Mansfield:

http://www.bergersharpshooters.com

Click on the "Photos & Video" link

The National Match picture role is at the bottom of the screen. If you click on the picture, it will enlarge to fill the screen. The pictures can be downloaded by right clicking on them. They are .jpg format and should be good enough to make small prints.

I'm working on getting some video posted to youtube also.

Pancho

Pancho Peacemaker · June 13, 2011, 09:09:36 PM

Johnson Barr riding the mine car:

Tascosa Joe on Stage 1:

My now infamous "draw the empty pistol" stage

bowiemaker · June 14, 2011, 03:16:25 AM

jefff · June 14, 2011, 09:11:29 AM

nice work bowiemaker,it was all most like i was there,but i was.jeff

River City John · June 17, 2011, 06:40:38 PM

Quote from: Cliff Fendley on June 12, 2011, 07:06:30 PM
It was my first Nationals too and had a great time meeting a bunch of folks and finally put some faces with the names.

Cliff,
I was proud that you took the time to stop by and jaw a bit in camp. Yes, you're right as rain, it means something to put flesh and blood to Cas City folks I meet in here. Enjoyed your conversation.

RCJ