Long Gun League at Golden City

Richard Desperately wants to shoot this Long Gun League so guess where we spent our Saturday. You got it - we are back at Golden City.

This is really loads of fun. When you watch these shooters you see the boys and their toys.

I personally loved the shotgun section - from pump action, over and under to the semi auto guns, they just give a thrill to shoot.

Enjoy some of the fun.

Free State Open - Clay Target Shooting.

Some Discussions Before The Start

All Ready On The Line

I always look forward to any shooting weekend away.

This was no exception and early on Friday morning we were packed and off to Bloemfontein.

Richard decided to have a practice round when we arrived and even in the howling wind he shot a good 22.

Then it was off to our B & B and then to find somewhere to eat.


Then The Sun Went Down

And They Packed Up

Now I have vowed never to eat at a Spur again - but who has been to Bloemfontein lately.

We were told the best restaurants were at the Windmill Casino
. There we could choose from - wait for it - Wimpy, Ocean Basket and Spur. Can I tell you that no matter if you dragged me by the hair, you will never again get me into a Spur. Enough said.

Saturday morning Richard had a 10 o'clock start on the Universal range and here I also will not tell you all that happened except it took eight hours to shoot four rounds. Equipment wasn't working, clays were breaking, staff didn't know how to load the machines, on and on.

As a result Richard couldn't shoot his Skeet in the afternoon and as for the rest - we packed up and came home.

We had not been to Bloemfontein to shoot for more than 10 years and if we never go back - couldn't be too soon.

Northern Gauteng League

Thanks Guys - Was A Super Day

Never Too Young - And Quite Safe

No matter how much we bitch and moan there is no country
like our South Africa.

This morning made me yearn for the farm again. The weather is warming. The skies are clear. The sun warms you to the bone as only the African sun can do.



Time For Some Strategy

Now to top it all it's time to shoot, What is better than that?

We have never shot at Eeufees Grounds before and all I can say is I take my hat off to you guys.



William, Your Gun Is On The Back Seat

Intricate little stages - swingers - fancy poppers - strategic little
twists and turn - loved it  - loved it.

It was so well organized and everything ran smooth.

We will definitely be back for some more smell of the cordite

A super detail to shoot with. We had the guys that had shot at world shoots and then us beginners and it was no problem for them to give advise and encouragement. Thank you Wayne for all the enlightenment. I take everything you teach me to heart. William you are super fun to shoot with and then all the new guys from Northerns that we met today, thank you for your hospitality - we will be shooting here way more than what we do.

Thank you again.

Classic Arms Auction & Central Gauteng League

War Museum

Doing some catch up and this time I can blame Telkom.

It is now two months since the installation of our land line and trying to get our ADSL set up and still no joy so have to still depend on the slow as a tortoise Dongle.

Two weeks ago on the Saturday was the Classic Arms Auction which was held at the War Museum in Johannesburg. It is always a great day out when all the war veterans and collectors have their bits and pieces out on display.

There were some good buys that fit into the World War II and Colt collection.



Range Officer Corne is Pooped

Now it's just loads of paperwork again for you know who.

Sunday was Central Gauteng League with of poppers, runners and of course loads of fun. I am not sure if I am getting any better but I sure do enjoy myself each time.