All systems are go. The road is repaired, but parking is a bit trickey, do not park in the grass if at all possible, it is still very soft. If we run out of space at the range, we can park up by the trap house and walk in.
Bring bug spray, those little flying things are very hungry.
See you in the am.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
Status 9/9/11
A lot has been done and we're starting to look pretty good. I'm counting on a big turnout tomorrow for set up (10:00am)and if that happens and we don't get anymore rain I expect the match to be go for launch Sunday morning.
It will probably be muddy in spots, the road from the trap building to the ranges is still 4 wheel drive only. Parking is going to be a mess. We lost the berms to pit 8, so we're down a pistol stage. but I'll be surprised if we can't pull off having both the pistol and shotgun matches.
We never quit. We are York Pistol.
It will probably be muddy in spots, the road from the trap building to the ranges is still 4 wheel drive only. Parking is going to be a mess. We lost the berms to pit 8, so we're down a pistol stage. but I'll be surprised if we can't pull off having both the pistol and shotgun matches.
We never quit. We are York Pistol.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Situation report
The situation at York Izaak Walton is bad, but we are working on it.
The storm and subsequent flooding is unlike anything I have ever seen. There is an incredible amount of damage to the ranges, and a lot of stuff is missing. Part of the rifle range was destroyed. I mean concrete slabs ripped out and overturned. Water was at least 5 feet deep inside the stat shack. The refrigerator was turned upside down. Water was so deep it got inside the trailer, and filled every shed. Watermarks at different places show at least 6 feet. All of the props in the back pits were contained by the fences and gates, but is in a big pile in pit 4. The driveway was blocked by a tree in one place and washed out in three with gullies up to 3 feet deep.
Several of us spent most of the day cleaning out the stat shack. We had to shovel mud out, wash everything that can be saved, and throw away or burn a lot of stuff. The road is passable to 4 wheel drives now. I think. Tomorrow we will tackle the trailer, and maybe get to some of the sheds.
Saturday is our scheduled match set-up, and it is now at least part recovery effort. If recovery goes well, we will set up the match. We've got our fingers crossed.
I don't like cancelling matches, and we'll make every effort to host the September USPSA match, and shotgun side match. The decision on the match will be made by 5:00pm Saturday and I will post it here.
Wish us luck.
The storm and subsequent flooding is unlike anything I have ever seen. There is an incredible amount of damage to the ranges, and a lot of stuff is missing. Part of the rifle range was destroyed. I mean concrete slabs ripped out and overturned. Water was at least 5 feet deep inside the stat shack. The refrigerator was turned upside down. Water was so deep it got inside the trailer, and filled every shed. Watermarks at different places show at least 6 feet. All of the props in the back pits were contained by the fences and gates, but is in a big pile in pit 4. The driveway was blocked by a tree in one place and washed out in three with gullies up to 3 feet deep.
Several of us spent most of the day cleaning out the stat shack. We had to shovel mud out, wash everything that can be saved, and throw away or burn a lot of stuff. The road is passable to 4 wheel drives now. I think. Tomorrow we will tackle the trailer, and maybe get to some of the sheds.
Saturday is our scheduled match set-up, and it is now at least part recovery effort. If recovery goes well, we will set up the match. We've got our fingers crossed.
I don't like cancelling matches, and we'll make every effort to host the September USPSA match, and shotgun side match. The decision on the match will be made by 5:00pm Saturday and I will post it here.
Wish us luck.
Stay tuned
We are monitoring the flooding at the ranges closely, yesterday afternoon the water level was to the top of the dumpster up front by the clubhouse, and the porta potties were headed for the lake. I'm thinking start position "first, don the scuba gear....".
12:30 pm update
This was yesterday afternoon, our scouts are on site as we speak gathering intel....
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12:30 pm update
This was yesterday afternoon, our scouts are on site as we speak gathering intel....
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Sunday, September 4, 2011
September USPSA matches
Sign up has begun for next weekend's matches. There will be a 5 stage 110 round pistol in the back pits, and a 4 stage 60 shot, 4 slug, shotgun match in the front pits. Both will cost $20 and you may shoot either or both.
To sign up email Tom at yorksignup@gmail.com and let him know if you want to shoot one or both matches. If you're only shooting pistol let him know whether you want to shoot at 9:00am or 1:00pm. If you're shooting both I'll squad you accordingly so I can keep things balanced. Also, be sure your email includes your name, USPSA #, division for both guns (they may be different) and anyone you wish to be squadded with. Do not hesitate to sign up if you intend to shoot. We will only be taking 80 pistol shooters, and 48 shotgun shooters.
Shotgun divisions include Limited, Open, and Pump as defined by USPSA and Outlaw Open which is unrestricted in any way. Saiga owners bring your drums!
To sign up email Tom at yorksignup@gmail.com and let him know if you want to shoot one or both matches. If you're only shooting pistol let him know whether you want to shoot at 9:00am or 1:00pm. If you're shooting both I'll squad you accordingly so I can keep things balanced. Also, be sure your email includes your name, USPSA #, division for both guns (they may be different) and anyone you wish to be squadded with. Do not hesitate to sign up if you intend to shoot. We will only be taking 80 pistol shooters, and 48 shotgun shooters.
Shotgun divisions include Limited, Open, and Pump as defined by USPSA and Outlaw Open which is unrestricted in any way. Saiga owners bring your drums!
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