Do You Remember?

Posted on September 11, 2016 by kathousekelli70

Today is 9-11, September 11, when 15 years ago the world changed.

Many lives were lost and thoughts of loved ones around the world wondered where there relatives were, if they were safe. When you couldn't wait to get back to your kids, to hug and hold them tight. To be thankful.

Not only the personnel working in the Twin Towers that day – bystanders, flight crew, passengers and many first responders did what they could and never came home. For those, we remember.

Our club match today started with the pledge of allegiance and a moments silence with 3 rings on the bell by Roy's Creek Dan (ex-firefighter) to honour the fallen and his many fire fighting comrades.

Jack and I wore one of our patriotic outfits in honour of this day also.

A smaller shoot list compared to yesterday but we still had a great turn out of 35 willing participants.

We hope your day was filled with memories and fun shared with great friends and/or loved ones.

Make each day count.

Kat xo

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Couple of Weeks

Posted on July 29, 2016 by kathousekelli70

Haa Haa, I should say fortnight just to throw some off!

Actually it's probably been slightly longer than that…..wow time flies.

Back into it, machine got serviced ready for action, back to the gym *ahem, coughs* after being at End of Trail was definitely needed!

We have had a couple of practice days and a club match thrown in for good measure with some pleasing results coming out of that but there is always more to learn and more to be done.

Now that the machine is back in action it has been knocking out some repairs and alterations, a few tops, another bright B-Western shirt and now back to corsets, bags, garters, bandanas, tops, skirts and more!

Yes! Back in my element again and loving the eclectic mix of colours and patterns again.

Have a couple of new bigger projects coming up too including an 1890's gown, sack suit/s and a Tom Mix tribute.

We also threw in a quick trip to the National Cowboy Museum to check out the Hell On Wheels costume exhibit. Real it was just so I could get pictures and drool over Eva's costume from Season 5 but we did see Cullen Bohannon and Thomas Durant's costumes as well. Looks like I have another project for Jack. 😉

Yee Haa! Have a sensational day people.

Kat xo

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Red Dirt Wild Bunch

Posted on June 12, 2016 by kathousekelli70

Oklahoma State Wild Bunch Championships are done and dusted for another year. It was a hot, hot day Saturday and a little kinder today.

The Red Dirt Company of Rough Riders got together for a pic today (all those dressed in their Rough Riders outfits) but there were a couple of others yesterday that I wish had have been in today's picture.

Ten stages in all, a Fastest Pistol side match – that was a hoot, man on man shootout, and a BAM Match (Bolt Action Military).

Thanks to Hondo Tweed as Match Director and all the Territorial Marshals that helped set up, paint and tear down. John Elder and his wife for the fantastic food both days.

Stages were great and reasonable on rounds. Was a great primer for End Of Trail and Colorado State Champions coming up.

Men's Modern and 1st overall went to Shell Stuffer from (southern) Illinois, Ladies Modern and 1st overall was Missouri Mae, who along with Capt Sam Evans won the shootout.

Jackaroo placed 2nd in Modern Mens Senior! I placed 1st in Ladies Traditional, won the Ladies Fastest Pistol and Ladies BAM match.

A whole bunch of fun with a great bunch of people. Will see some at End of Trail or next on the range in Arcadia. Congratulations to all other winners, I remember some but without the scores cannot submit here correctly.

Happy shooting!

Kat xo

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Wild Bunch Practice

Posted on May 30, 2016 by kathousekelli70

Damas y Caballeros, Bienvenidos a manojo salvaje! Or Ladies and Gentleman, welcome to Wild Bunch.

Haa Haa Haa, well today was only a practice day, gearing up for Oklahoma State Wild Bunch Championships in 2 weeks time.

With 8months of not shooting this it was indeed a good time to give it a whirl and see what happens! Also, I got me a new $2 front sight (a $2 Aussie coin turned, beaten and ground) and at this stage it's still attached!

So we had a slight delay gettin' to the gate with a tree having uprooted itself and laying across the road. In comes the machinery to clear the way.

Sixteen Cowboys and one 'me' turned out to play – well we did have Krazy Kat and she did all the scoring for us, we thank you.

Practice was four stages and a shootout.

And that my friends is the day pretty much, home mid afternoon and ready to sit down briefly.

¡ Saludos! Cheers

Kat xo

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Back in Oklahoma

Posted on May 22, 2016 by kathousekelli70

It's been a whirlwind 4 days as we got back into Oklahoma.

A few days shopping, rejoining the gym, hitting Cabelas for reloading gear, Hancocks for fabric (still can't believe it's closing down! One of my resources at times) and today…..we got to shoot again with the Territorial Marshal's.

Forty three shooters turned up on a glorious day to shoot 6 cowboy stages and for a few keen beans a short 3 stage Wild Bunch Pistol match. Good to be using the 45 again and with the new “$2” front sight we will just have to see how it goes!

Not that it looks much now, it's been cut, ground etc but yes my new front sight (for now, hopefully it will stay, it has lifted slightly) is made from an Aussie $2 coin.

Oklahoma State Wild Bunch Champs are on in a few weeks and we have a few midweek practices as well before we head out to End Of Trail.

Catch ya

Kat xo

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Work Shirkers Wednesday

Posted on August 26, 2015 by kathousekelli70

Out to the range this morning for practice day and discussions. Only a handful of us but we had fun, pushed the envelope and sweated it out with little to no breeze around today.

Fabulous BBQ lunch at a tucked away little place called Railhead BBQ. Wow! Just wow! I had a turkey sandwich that was so moist and tender I think next time I will be having it even without the lettuce tomato and onion on it. The German coleslaw was amazing too. (That was the side I had) Jack had 1/3pd burger with Mustard Potato Salad. 1/4mile from the corner of Waterloo Rd and Douglas St in a little red tin shed. Service is great and food is fabulous. It's one of those local, must try, deals.

Home for a couple hours of sewing and then it was time for a swim, well more for exercise after the last pounds gained while we were away.

Here is the dolphin and the whale. Lol! That's Jacks words too. It's hilarious. He is a life saver swimmer still, definitely not a swimmer swimmer. Still s in's with head up out of the water and arms out the side like he's going through waves.