Sporting Shoots; where- and how was it? (2018)

[Bebo]

Amazing! Drugs test ordered. 

I've watched her before when I've been at the same shoot and she shoots well.  Would imagine that's a PB though.

 

[JoeHale]

Had a look at the scores.  Congratulations to Britta Beach on her 87, that's a cracking score.

Met a very excited lady outside the clubhouse who asked me to check her card. I reassured her that it was indeed 87 and congratulations were forthcoming. Knowing that at that point 85 was leading I went to the desk and asked them to enter her score so she would be High Gun albeit for a probable short time and  that she could take a picture.
The woman behind the counter flat out refused to do so claiming that she was too busy and instructed me to deposit her card in the box. I attempted to plead to her better nature but nope, she was having none of it. Very disappointing. 
Some people have no idea. 

Still she was totally over the moon and rightly so. Cracking score indeed. 

 

[P1Fanatic]

I've watched her before when I've been at the same shoot and she shoots well.  Would imagine that's a PB though.

I've shot around with her on quite a few occasions. I know she has hit an 86 at Horne but I can't recall an 87 so I think you maybe right. She shoots the long stuff really well but struggles (like most of us) with consistency. Looking at the EJC scores that is a cracking result and still only joint 1st in C!!!

Met a very excited lady outside the clubhouse who asked me to check her card. I reassured her that it was indeed 87 and congratulations were forthcoming. Knowing that at that point 85 was leading I went to the desk and asked them to enter her score so she would be High Gun albeit for a probable short time and  that she could take a picture.
The woman behind the counter flat out refused to do so claiming that she was too busy and instructed me to deposit her card in the box. I attempted to plead to her better nature but nope, she was having none of it. Very disappointing. 
Some people have no idea. 

Still she was totally over the moon and rightly so. Cracking score indeed. 

Probably took longer to argue the fact than just type it in the computer.

 

[Richard59]

Met a very excited lady outside the clubhouse who asked me to check her card. I reassured her that it was indeed 87 and congratulations were forthcoming. Knowing that at that point 85 was leading I went to the desk and asked them to enter her score so she would be High Gun albeit for a probable short time and  that she could take a picture.
The woman behind the counter flat out refused to do so claiming that she was too busy and instructed me to deposit her card in the box. I attempted to plead to her better nature but nope, she was having none of it. Very disappointing. 
Some people have no idea. 

Still she was totally over the moon and rightly so. Cracking score indeed. 

A real shame that, until recently have always previously thought the EJC staff were a very friendly / good bunch, however last few visits the office staff do seem to all to be rather lacking in, dare one say “customer service skills” a air of indifference has developed, lovely place & ground  indeed it is, staff for me are losing some of the charm of days gone by. 

And yes will add 87 was indeed a terrific score by Britta

 

[Bebo]

I've shot around with her on quite a few occasions. I know she has hit an 86 at Horne but I can't recall an 87 so I think you maybe right. She shoots the long stuff really well but struggles (like most of us) with consistency. Looking at the EJC scores that is a cracking result and still only joint 1st in C!!!

My struggle is different.  I can fairly consistently hit mid-70's scores, but have only once broken the 80 barrier.  Every time I get close I have an attack of the wobbles and stuff it up.  I expect it'll come eventually.

Last time I saw Britta shoot was at Horne last autumn, where she was taking one of their long low incomers really convincingly, not chippy breaks like everyone else I saw shooting it. Was a pleasure to watch.

 

[Sian]

Well I’m delighted for Britta who I count as a friend and I’ve shot quite a few times with her.  She has had that bad patch we all get from time to time.  She went up to B and came back down to C last time round.   She can shoot to a good standard and I really hope this turns the corner on the bad run for her.  Hopefully it will rejuvenate her confidence in her ability which she has and she’ll go from strength to strength.  Shame they couldn’t just put the score up, it’s  not like we don’t all come regularly.

 

[Hamster]

In defense of EJC have to say special mention must be made of their scorers, all mature, seasoned adults and immaculately/appropriately turned out too, it was a delight to see and the reffing was generally top draw. Regarding the shop staff, yes maybe they have a slight air of office efficiency rather than the chitchat of a burger van lady   which we're more used to but then they must get an awful lot of old money walking in and out there compared to the mixed bunch that is your typical reg crowd. I adore the place including the (ever so slightly) pompous   reception one gets in the gun room. 

 

[Sian]

In defense of EJC have to say special mention must be made of their scorers, all mature, seasoned adults and immaculately/appropriately turned out too, it was a delight to see and the reffing was generally top draw. Regarding the shop staff, yes maybe they have a slight air of office efficiency rather than the chitchat of a burger van lady   which we're more used to but then they must get an awful lot of old money walking in and out there compared to the mixed bunch that is your typical reg crowd. I adore the place including the (ever so slightly) pompous   reception one gets in the gun room. 

Yes refs are usually always top notch and many you see elsewhere reffing.  As for office staff - I like them all but I was trying to think of any other grounds with score boards and I visit many where they would not have done that to make someone’s day and I can’t think of one.  Gun room - Jonathan must have been away.

 

[Turkey]

Not much!

Shot a 84 (83 on the card..but was robbed one)

It was a tough shoot ... I never performed to my best

But a good a good set of targets , some new stands,as well as good company!

Until next time....

Longridge in the morning .......would  really love to smash a 90 +

 

[matt s]

Weston Wood for me,purely because it’s only 40mins away,I’m getting a bit lazy as far as driving more than an hour goes!hopefully i can shoot a reasonable score??

 

[Turkey]

Longridge in the morning .......would  really love to smash a 90 +

Had to settle for a 78 >>>My head wasnt there today..

Im dissapointed!

 

[matt s]

Got to Weston Wood first thing,managed to skip around fairly quickly,a few trap malfunctions that slowed us down a bit.lovely morning to be out,good mix of targets,as usual miffed about the silly ones i let slip but happy enough to finish on 93.?

 

[Turkey]

Got to Weston Wood first thing,managed to skip around fairly quickly,a few trap malfunctions that slowed us down a bit.lovely morning to be out,good mix of targets,as usual miffed about the silly ones i let slip but happy enough to finish on 93.?

Well Shot!!!

 

[matt s]

Cheers?I suspect there’s a big score there for one of the AAA shots that regularly hit massive scores wherever they go.good on em tho,they put the hard work and road miles in.

 

[Turkey]

Had to settle for a 78 >>>My head wasnt there today..

Im dissapointed!

It gets worse it was 77

 

[Clynt]

It gets worse it was 77

wrong colour jelly babies  hahaha :blink:

 

[Richard59]

Longridge, went late, on tod, lost on two and dumbfounded on another three stands, rushing around errors on one or two more, when I was there it was weather wise very pleasant and one really should have made much more of my day out,

When I left Julian Morris 93 was high gun and only three other 90s, sadly quite a few long faces, scoreboard showing many far better shots than I found it a tough one there today 

Got to Weston Wood first thing,managed to skip around fairly quickly,a few trap malfunctions that slowed us down a bit.lovely morning to be out,good mix of targets,as usual miffed about the silly ones i let slip but happy enough to finish on 93.?

Very well done ?? 

It gets worse it was 77

Oh Matt thats parenthood for you 

 

[jamie]

Willow Farm for me this morning. Arrived early just as the heavens decided to open, a bitterly cold wind didn’t make things any easier. 

 I got cold and frustrated and ended up on a 53/70 so not very happy with the result but enjoyed the targets none the less. 

 

[Bebo]

Willow Farm for me this morning. Arrived early just as the heavens decided to open, a bitterly cold wind didn’t make things any easier. 

 I got cold and frustrated and ended up on a 53/70 so not very happy with the result but enjoyed the targets none the less. 

Me too.  Started up on Stand 9, got frozen and stayed that way.  Had two incidences of trigger flinch and by the end was really struggling to move smoothly I was so cold.  Finished on 47.  Shot the same ground (different targets) on Saturday - at least 7 degrees warmer and 8 more on my score.

 

[jamie]

Me too.  Started up on Stand 9, got frozen and stayed that way.  Had two incidences of trigger flinch and by the end was really struggling to move smoothly I was so cold.  Finished on 47.  Shot the same ground (different targets) on Saturday - at least 7 degrees warmer and 8 more on my score.

Stand 9 was by far the coldest with the wind and sleet driving straight into your face, not overly pleasant. 

 How did you get on with stand 10? I couldn’t find that second crossed off the tower? I’m not a massive fan of 3 pair stands at the best of times but that definitely didn’t give me enough time to see where I was going wrong. That was my last stand so quite possibly it was just the cold affecting me .