Volume 5 , Issue 11                                     (Web Edition)                                           November 2002

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Howdy pards.  It was a little nippy when we started the November shoot.  The weather man said that it would be 28 degrees, and he got it right.  But it warmed up, and we had a good shoot.  Thanks to Horseshoe John and his crew for setting up the range.  The range set up crew was - Horseshoe John, Unpleasant, C - Dog, Coffee Joe, Tellico, Lady Longhorn, & Deadman.  Limp Along Charlie and
Bad Hand Callahan also came out to help, but ol'e Horseshoe and the gang had made good progress and had just finished.  Thanks to all those mentioned, and if  I overlooked anyone, thank you.  lso thanks to T-Bone and Tennessee Hoss for writing and printing the scenarios that we shot.  We also had 2 new members (a family) join. I'm sorry I don't have your names, but welcome to the Marauders.  If you have half the fun I've had with the group, you'll really enjoy your membership. 

Happy Holidays and Happy Trails

Trail Bones

TENNESSEE HOSS - COWBOY ANGEL

TN Hoss Cowboy Anget

 At the November shoot, we learned about a good citizen action led by Tennessee Hoss, of which most of us were completely unaware.  It seems that a lady in NC had custody of her daughter taken by a dip-stick judge on the basis that she was an unfit mother.  What horrendous thing did the lady do to warrant such treatment?  Well, she allowed her 13 year old daughter to participate in Cowboy Action Shooting at the Shootout At Mule Camp in Gainesville, GA.  Tennessee Hoss, somehow, learned about the miscarriage of justice, and led an effort to raise money to hire an attorney to challenge the judge's ruling.  Contacting
business friends, Hoss raised in excess of $6,000.  The judge's ruling was successfully challenged, and custody was returned to the mother.  We learned about Tennessee Hoss's actions at the November shoot, not from him, but from Cherokee Blue Eyes. Recognizing Tennessee Hoss's personal financial contribution and his leadership that turned the tide in this incident, Cherokee Blue Eyes presented TN Hoss a cowboy angel.  He quietly accepted the recognition.

In the movies we grew up on, back when the good guy always won, the hero always did good, then quietly rode off into the sunset.  Tennessee Hoss is one of those silver screen goods guys.  He did good, and quietly went his way.

We're proud to have you amongst us, Tennessee Hoss!

SHOOTOUT AT PIGEON FORGE

     February 6th through the 9th, 2003, the Smoky Mountain Shootist Society is holding a 3-day shoot.  The Shootout at Pigeon Forge is part of Saddle Up Days.  In addition to the shoot, there will be a lot of cowboy related activities.  If you are interested in shooting at this event, click on the SMSS link above to visit their website and download an event application.  The number of shooters is limited, so don't wait!   

Buildings under construction for Saddle Up Days and The Shootout at Pigeon Forge

Some of the props to be used to set the atmosphere for Saddle Up Days

A big cowboy thanks to all the vendors listed below for being sponsers of our 2002 Christmas Shoot and Family Social.  While doing your Christmas shopping or anytime during the year, remember to shop with our sponsers.  They are the ones you can count on.

RIVER JUNCTION TRADE COMPANY      312 Main St.  Box 275 McGregor, Iowa 52157  563-873-2387   www.riverjunction.com

OLD WEST REPRODUCTIONS   Richard Bachman 446 Florence S. Loop  Florence, Montana 59833  www.oldwestreproductions.com

CALICO ANNIE HISTORICAL CLOTHING & COSTUMES (2nd Year)  Dallas, TX  972-247-2749 www.calicoannie.net     calicoan@swbell.net

CIRCLE KB LEATHERWORKS  866 NE Shoshone Ct.  Redmond, Oregon 97756 541-504-7029  www.circlekb.com

ACCURATE ARMS CO, INC   5891 Hwy 230 W. McEwen, TN  37101   615-729-4207 www.accuratepowder.com

WINCHESTER AMMUNITION  (Winchester Special Services)   1813 Quintron Way  P.O. Box 3251 Quincy, IL 62305

STARLINE, INC  P.O. Box 833 Sedalia, Missouri 65302 660-827-6640 www.starlinebrass.com

HUNTERS SUPPLY, INC   P.O. Box 313 Tioga, Texas 76271 940-437-2458 www.hunters-supply.com 

TRUE WEST MAGAZINE (2nd Year) www.truewestmagazine.com

MEISTER BULLETS, INC   4112 E. Winstow Ave.  Phoenix, Arizona  85404   602-470-1880

SHOOT MAGAZINE   1770 West State St.# 340 Boise, Idaho 83702    www.shootmagazine.com  ( 2nd Year) 

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