ABA 1 arrow 26/3/11

Hi all a very pleasant day was had by all not to hot, not to cold, Just about right. After a slow start 16 archers slowly wondered to the start line, As one member said to me after the big weekend he was feeling a little jaded, I think that about summed up the day. Scores were

Real name Martin a whopping 392, well done Martin, really good shooting. Strings Bruce 388, Don't tie with me Brett 386, Wheels Jacob 384, Coins Alastair 382, Feathers Dave 370, Old Fart Mike 368, Grandad Cec 366, Rabbits Garry 360, DJ Gene 358, Scribe Neil 354, Don't mention me Steve 344, Justin 316, Jack 310, Harry 202, Old Dry Fire Gloria 198.

The April monthly meeting was held if you want a copy of the minutes please ring Neil, and we get to do it all again in May. One major item that was approved was the purchase of another container.

Cheers Old fart

Which member has a throwing knife so BIG we all wondered what exactly he is compensating for.

Which members wife has boundless attraction for blood sucking little critters. 1 leech nearly drained her left leg.

Which lady canteen worker has really tight glutus maximus muscles. Well she did on Saturday.

Finally the snoring competition was won by which member.

Meeting Change

The next club meeting has been brought forward by a week so it will be next weekend. See comments for reason.

cheers Mike

Zone E ABA shoot @ Macleay 19th & 20th Feb

Sorry for the delay but I had it all done this morning had 1 score to enter & lost the lot. Not happy Jan.

Scores for the weekend name, 3 arrow, 1 arrow, 2 arrow, total, place

Cooper Grey 326 266 430 1022 1st

Zac Kitchin 358 368 746 1472 1st

Gene Shea 366 380 706 1452 2nd

Ben Ward 358 356 660 1374 3rd

Sam Harwood 312 336 650 1298 4th

Martin Ussher 388 390 776 1554 1st

Bruce Crumpton 384 386 768 1538 1st

Tim Hodgman 368 358 718 1444 4th

Mat Hodgman 358 376 706 1440 5th

Garry Ward 370 360 684 1414 6th

Steve Harris 366 334 702 1402 7th

Aaron Partridge 352 318 624 1294 8th

Brett Hodgman 382 388 768 1538 1st

Neil Ussher 378 316 730 1424 1st

Gloria Potter 284 182 458 924 3rd

Darrin Simonds 374 362 764 1500 2nd

Mat Grey 358 380 736 1474 3rd

David Mc Manus 374 362 730 1466 4th

Glenn Freeman 364 350 748 1462 5th

Cecil Apps 338 366 720 1424 7th

Mike Potter 364 dns 730 1094 8th

Dion Ussher 386 376 760 1522 1st

Alastair Smedley 386 378 718 1482 2nd

Jacob Fuit 382 362 730 1474 3rd

Top Score for the Macleay Archers Martin Ussher 1554.

Neil Ussher gets my vote for a top result well done Neil.

Thanks to every body for all that you did to make the weekend a success.

To all the non-shooting Ladies Narelle, Cassie, Bree & Karen Thanks for giving up your weekend.

A bonza effort.

ABA 3 Arrow Round 12/3/11

Hi all. Those of you who read last weeks missive will hopefully remember that Old Fart finally beat Grandad not just beat him but thrashed him by the almost unheard of margin of 14 points, the down side of this thrashing was totally unexpected & resulted in Grandad losing his bounce when he walked, his demure nature vanished but worst of all the twinkle in his eye was no where to be found. This turn of events really saddened Old Fart. As a result of the above Old Fart is proud to announce that the status quo has again been restored. Grandad in a display of incredable bravery crept passed Old Fart and beat him ( yet again) by the smallest of margins, a margin so small as to be almost inconsequential. Old fart believes that to be beaten by this small a margin is nearly as good as a win but has the side effect of restoring Grandads demure nature. The bounce is once again in evidence,but best of all the twinkle has returned at about 4 million candlepower. All these benefits and all it took was a narrow win of 14 points. Mrs Ussher & her mother, bless her heart, arrived to do their annual cleaning, I have never seen two people do so much in so much time and still be happy at the end. To both of you thank you so much.

Members started on the working bee straight after the shoot and today are the final touch ups.

We had a new prospective member arrive. Ilia has just relocated to the area from Toowoomba in Queensland. Ilia welcome not only to the club but enjoy your stay in this beautiful part of the world. Several target sponsorships have been sold and members are asking their bosses which is really nice. 18 archers turned up to try their luck, 19 actually but poor old feathers broke his 1986 American and went home to see what repairs he could make. Scores for the day were really very good and are as follows:-

Strings Bruce and Real name Martin 388, Don't tie with me Brett 386, Thongs Shane 384, DJ Gene 378, Coins Alastair & Wheels Jacob 376, Grandad Cec 374, Sponge Tim & hitchhiker Dion 372, Karate Matt 370, Don't mention me Steve & BP Glenn 368, Old Fart 360, Justin 292. Old Dryfire 276. I48 Ilia 222

Steve told me 6 people passed their BPC well done. Finally next week is our hosting of the Zone E shoot Best of luck to everybody.

Cheers Old Fart

Raffle items needed for aba shoot

Hi all as Darrin has pointed out we need raffle prizes for our upcoming Zone shoot. If you can help in any way thanks.

Prizes can be handed or promised to Darrin or Cec.

cheers Mike

ABA 1 arrow 5/3/11

What a beautiful day, Damp, Muddy, wet & teaming with live little critters.....Ah pure heaven.

At this point I am trying really hard not to get to excited but...."O bugger it" I finally did it I beat Grandad not just by 1 point but I ground him into the dirt sorry mud.Didn't even stop to pick him up. I could go on & on but the thought of the retribution that is no doubt going to come next week weighs heavily on my mind & besides he is one of my very best friends. The club meeting went well with lots of animated discussion. Once the minutes are approved if you would like a copy just send me your email & I will send you them in PDF format that way at the next meeting they can be accepted. A lot of members are attending their bowhunting proficency course today hope you all pass and enjoy the event.

The scores for yesterday are as follows"-

Old Fart Mike 368, Coins Alastair 366, Rabbits Gary 364, Grandad Cec 354, Karen & Bowless Aaron 350, Don't mention me Steve 348, BP Glenn 334, Pighunter Coop 304, Old Dryfire Gloria 200, Feathers Dave 198, Fairmaiden Cass 136.

Interesting result the top end was really crowded & most archers found the course more challenging than usual, not sure why, may be the 5000 metre rabbit shot was the problem.

Feathers moved up from his stick to a fairly modern 1980 recurve. I had the pleasure of shooting with Feathers, Bowless, Cassie & Old Dryfire and we had a real ball with lots of good natured banter and peels of laughter and high pitched shrieks. Notice I havn't really mentioned somebodies massive pressure drop. Nearly forgot Cooper shot another PB for his 1 arrow round well done Coop. For those that don't know Coop is only 10 & came without his dad. Then sat around at the meeting very quiet and very patient. Congratulations Matt Be proud of Cooper he did you good.

Till next time

Cheers Mike

ABA Rep & Iron Chef

Meet The ABA Rep & the clubs Iron Chef.......Darrin

Hows that! Brett told me how to do it. Looks good.

cheers Mike