Nov 27 3 arrow ABA

Well it's with great trepidation that I write this article. It appears I have been threatened with great acts of violence unless I change my ways. Now as a born coward I am about to comply with said request hence forth Uncle Cec is to be known as Grandad Cec, the grand part meaning:

Chief, splendid, magnificent, lofty, imposing, $1000. or in spanish Grandee:-

Nobleman, Magnificence. You take your pick as to which applies to grandad cec. I guess in his grandaughter's eyes he is all these things. Hope that gets me back in the good books with the little people. And now to the shoot beautiful, beautiful, beautiful is the only way to descibe the weather and the day in general. Very warm with a cooling breeze. Good enough for Cassie to shoot a personnal best. Well done Cassie. Really nice to have the executive chef back We had real food again Ya-hoo. 2 new shooters arrived to enjoy the day, Kad & Samual, both shot well and enjoyed the day.

The scores are below. Darrin & Brett 382, Shane & Matt 380, Glenn 376, Cec 374, Jacob, Rob & Tim 370, Gene 366, Gary 362, Aaron 348, Cassie 340PB, Kade 328, Gloria 312, Cooper 286, Samual 214.

Oh! There is a little button at the bottom of these articles that allows you to make comments, I for one would appreciate the occasional use of this feature. As feedback at least means somebody reads what's written. We need to find out how to get news out to members. So does this work.

cheersMike

3 arrow Nov 20th

Once again Uncle Cec's band of merry archers gathered in the shaded glens , under the emerald green canopy of Tamban forest. The recent rain had really caused our babbeling brooks to babble, whilst the beautiful late spring sunshine created dappled patterns across the wet boggy paths. Only 12 tried & true members were prepared to accept the challenge which Uncle Cec decreed would be 20 targets of a max of3 arrows with the first hit to score. Battle plans were drawn up and our band divided into 3 groups. the main offensive would be handled by the senior archers of Uncle Cec, Range master Shane, Feathers Dave and Sponge Tim. Group 2 would comprise of our fit junior members Son of range master Jacob, Bowless Aaron, Young Maid Cassie & tired Dion. Just on this, this was a really bad choice for second group as anarchy ruled & no decision could be reached as to who should shoot, the maths involved in scoring was almost beyond our quartet and only daylight saving saved us from finishing by torch. The final group was undoubtedly the cream of the band, picked for their ability to mop up after the battle It comprised of DJ Gene, don't mention me Steve. Handsome Mike & Fairest of maidens Gloria.

Due to Executive chef Darrin being away and the BBQ not arriving we feasted on nuts & dry apricots. Sorry but this just didn't do it for me. Oh have I mentioned Steve was with us! The results of the days efforts are listed below:

Tired Dion 392, Range Master Shane 382, Son of rangemasterJacob 380, Feathers Dave 376, DJ Gene 374, Don't mention me STEVE 374PB, Uncle Cec 372, Handsome Mike 370, Sponge Tim 360, Bowless Aaron 348, Fairest of maidens Gloria 340, Young Maid Cassie 280

Steve shot a personal best, due in no small part to the fantastic group he was in.

Thanks to everybody who turned up for a great day. Next Sunday is a working Bee to start the IFAA range so please try to come even if it's only for a brief time. We are also trying to organise a bus trip to the Archery expo. So if you are interested let us know. Aaron & Glen are kindly trying to source prices for buses and cost will reflect how many are interested.

cheers Mike

Zone E 3D titles shoot @ Taree 13&14 Nov

To start with lets hope Matt had a great day. I guess getting married is a good excuse for the Hodgeman family not to shoot.

About 105 archers took part with only a small contingent from Macleay accepting the challenge, sorry Daniel but as yet I haven't been able to find your score, but I did notice you up the front at trophy time well done.

I really would like to find whoever left the furnace door open on Saturday afternoon, wondering around the Black range was like walking through death valley. All us oldies dragged ourselves back to camp looking & feeling totally wrecked. Uncle Cec sat there with a Rum & Coke strapped to his forhead, Darrin was the most subdued I have ever seen him seems his Ross River loved the heat. I went to bed and don't know what happened to the other mature aged archers. Our sub 20 years contingent acted like it was all a piece of cake. Oh to be young again. Poor old Cassandra decided it was a good time to get a virus and a touch of heat stroke. It would appear that after passing the virus on to the rest of the family and a bit of rest she is now on top of the world again.

In a major step forward Arron remembered his bow and as usual Jacob shot the highest score from the Macleay. I don't have any info re places but I will list the scores.

Jacob 394 392 786 1572

Cass 250 234 DNS 484

Gloria 328 284 534 1146

Dion 378 376 736 1490

David 382 374 748 1504

Glenn 362 362 758 1482

Darrin 378 324 758 1460

Cec 368 372 718 1458

Aaron 340 354 686 1380

Mike 338 320 760 1418

Cheers Mike

aba non arrow round 6 Nov

What a fantastic day, clear blue sky, light breeze, gentle sunshine playing with the shadows, birds chirping & drinks brought to you on the course all for your pleasure.

Well that's how it could have been if it wasn't for the rain, strong winds and raging creek crossings across the road. Gloria, Gary & I turned up after being told & I quote "We shoot every weekend rain hail or shine" I have now learnt that is not quit true. It seems floods and rain of Noah's proportions are the exception, however since you have taken the trouble to look this up this is what could have been. Young Michael with 1 target to go was on 380 old Gary was also on 380 as was young Gloria. As word spread the pressure mounted on all three archers. Who would triumph? Mike stepped up to the peg drew back and with consummate ease dropped the shaft dead centre of the 20, Gary stepped up aimed and produced a fantastic Robin hood shot, the crowd went wild. Gloria amid the roar stepped forward aimed and split Gary's shaft.The perfect end to a non arrow shoot.

In closing this is not meant to diminish the achievements of those that have shot 400. Just a bit of fun, so please don't be offended

Cheers Mike