It’s hot hot hot in the Arizona desert and we were on the late wave starting at 2 pm. Shooting stages 5, 6, 7 & 8 for the start.
Stage 5 – The Rough Rider Saloon
Line is: I’m getting dizzy!
Finishing shotgunOn to pistol Start rifleThen on to shotgun
Stage 6 – graveyard rundown
Line is: Are they dead yet?
Start rifle, on to 2 shotgun, run down to finish with pistol.
Stage 7 – Colorado Cattleman’s Association
Line is: I want to make a deposit
Start holding money bag in hand.
Stage 8 – Dodge City Depot
Line is: they’re getting restless!
Continuous Nevada sweep with pistols, move and repeat with rifle, finish with shotgun
We finished the day and headed for the swap meet, couple of drinks, then home to clean and get ready for the next.
Day 2 – Friday
It’s still hot and dry but on the middle wave starting at 11am, slightly more pleasant than the afternoon wave.
It’s also RED shirt Friday – Remember Everyone Deployed. So a sea of red whether it be shirts, tops, skirts or whole outfits from top to bottom, cowboys do it well.
And have to say on Stage 10 Holysmoke Harmon perfectly matched the train also with red blue and gold.
Stage 9 – the cattle race
Line is: load ‘em up!
Stage 10 – Train Depot
Line is: All Aboard!
Stage 11 – Fort Sinclair
Line is: point me to the sawbones
Start on the middle with rifle, got a couple of knockdowns so if you don’t take them down, makeup with shotgun, move to shotgun then into pistol and if needed use shotgun if pistol knockdowns left up.
Stage 12 – Coosies Mercantile
Line is: Got a cigar?
Nice little rundown from rifle to shotgun and across to middle to pistol
That’s day 2 done and it’s one more day of main match to go! Let’s see how it all comes out in the wash tomorrow, where tails of wins, woes, should have’s and could have’s will unfold. we will see.
Had my hat cleaned and reshaped today by the lovely Dugan Hats. It’s been 12 or 14 years – lost shape, got wet, dried out, in the rain etc. used to be flat top with a rolled edge all round.
THIS is what it has been like for many years now.
Bent out of shape
THIS is the cleaned, reshaped and stiffened version I have now. Slight telescope top, rolled edge at the back with a slight tip at the front.
Bought a few other bits from her also and will take my brown hat tomorrow.
Tonight was Side Match Awards, won Speed 1911 Ladies Traditional. Other speed events, Plainsman, long range and clay events all done this evening, along with a Mexican dinner.
Right now though it’s time for cleaning off the crusty salt and dust and hit the hay.
We made it up to Millmerran and the range just outside of town near Captains Mountain. It is hot, dry and dusty. Might I add – the flies are horrendous!! Sticky little buggers!
After unpacking and setting up in the cabins the week was ready to start!
Tuesday saw a few of us get to helping in the office and handing out shooters packs to other competitors. Having fun catching up with one and all.
The ‘Cowgirls & Calibre’s’ shooting clinic with Kathouse Kelli, Pearl Starr and Clancy saw 13 lovely ladies come for some tips and transitions. All walked away with some more knowledge, even our more mature and experienced ladies. Unfortunately an afternoon thunderstorm hit which didn’t allow for any actual shooting critique to be carried out.
From Left: Betsy Wesson, Pistol Packin’ Pixie, Lunateak, Arizona Pearl, Kathouse Kelli, Pearl Starr, Clancy, Little Shot, Whiskey Lil, Sally Skull, Miss Pinky In Front: Stitch Em Up, Lil Backfire (not in photo – Alvira Sullivan Earp, Mrs H, Guns n Roses)
Wednesday headed in to the Pat Garrett match. Jack shot first and with an immediate issue with ammo did not make for a great first stage. I was offered to shoot a Single Shot rifle so changed categories and shot for the very first time with a Modern Single Shot. Jack acquired some ammunition that would work for our 38-55 and carried on.
By this stage there has been nightly antics, whip cracking and attempts at karaoke at “Redneck Central Y’All”
Thursday rolled around and now it gets to the serious stuff. It begins with a very early start and Opening Ceremonies with the first four main match stages to follow. The afternoon is for Hannibal Challenge, speed events and Saloon night – oh wait, maybe that was Wednesday night.
Friday and we are in to the second lot of 4 stages. The redneck sista’s made an appearance around camp with Mary-Lou June taking out the 1st place in Cowboy Fastdraw whilst Mary-Lou July held her plaits back! Funny girls.
Mary-Lou June and Mary-Lou July Doing it for Rednecks around the world.
Bingo was enjoyed that evening before retiring for the final four on Saturday.
The final four are done and dusted come Saturday afternoon. As a new Lady Gunfighter I had way too many misses than I cared for but danged if didn’t have a hell of a lot of fun doing it! Jack had a pretty good run at it albeit a little bit disappointed at times.
With that being said when Saturday evening rolled around to the banquet we were both pleasantly surprised to be in the Top 16 Mens and Top 8 Ladies. Congratulations to all!!
Us
Pearl Starr and Charlie Wagon
Charlie Wagon hamming it up with Jack.
Alvira Sullivan Earp and Virgil Earp Buckles for recognition of ‘Chisholm Trail’ establishment.
The L.O.C.A.S. Cowgirl of Honor awards were announced with Meggs in 3rd, Pearl Starr 2nd and our seasoned lady of the sport Mrs H in 1st place for 2019. Congratulations ladies for all your fabulous efforts throughout the years.
The Costume Contest ensued with a good number of entries.
Working Cowgirl and Working Cowboy Whiskey Lil & Marlboro Man
Best Dressed Saloon Girl Whiskey Rae
Best Dressed Juniors Just Nicked It & KT
Best Dressed Mens 1st Duke Canon, 2nd (L) Joe Kidd, 3rd (R) Deadwood
Best Dressed Ladies 1st Mumma Err, 2nd (L) Luck E Shot, 3rd (R) Kitty Kaos
3rd Best Dressed Couple Pistol Packin’ Pixie & Rock Hard Willie
2nd Best Dressed Couple Two Gun Kate & Woodrow Call
1st Best Dressed Couple The Reverend & Betsy Wesson
Sunday morning and its time for the shootout!
Congratulations to the Top 16 Men – Hoss Rustler, R C Shot, Charlie Wagon, Trapper, Drop Bear, Bat Masterson, Waco Kid, Trooper (who had already left), Rooquero, Jackaroo, Mad Dog Tannen, John Slocum, Marshall Jack Malone, Reckless Kelly, Haymaker, Lightning Jack Kane and Deslaredo (1st alternate).
For the Ladies Top 8 – Clancy, Pearl Starr, Miss Chevious, Lil Backfire, Kathouse Kelli, Alvira Sullivan Earp (unable to participate), Sister Sarah Carnegie, Arizona Pearl (didn’t shoot), Lucky Strike Lass (1st alternate), KT (3rd alternate).
Congratulations to Pearl Starr and R C Shot for taking top honors for the shootout!
This years 2019 Chisholm Trail SASS Regional champions and SSAA Australian Open were Clancy for overall Ladies and Hoss Rustler for Mens. Outstanding effort, both of you a huge congratulations.
Jack finished 1st in Elder Statesman and 11th overall. Congrats to 2nd place, John Slocum and 3rd Rooster Cockburn.
I finished 2nd in Speed Rifle and Shotgun. Placed 1st in Pat Garrett Ladies Modern Single Shot (thanks Allie for the loan! xo) and 1st in Lady Gunfighter. Congratulations to my fellow Lady Gunfighter, Sister Sarah Carnegie.
Happy Trails to all cowboys and cowgirls, until we meet again.
The Adventures of Jack n Kat 