=====
Our much anticipated event, GlocktoberFest, went off with only the most minor of hitches. It was wet and drizzly at times, but we didn't get the heavy rain that was predicted. We had 11 HAT Chapter FReepers in attendance, 2 out of town FReepers as well as 2 guests. Lodwick gets the award for the longest trek [Austin] and Bigun followed with a close second [Huntsville]. The HAT folks that were there are Flyer, RikaStrom, Humblegunner, BobbyD, Eaker, Dix, COB1, EastForker and Missus Eastie, PetroniDE and Retired AF Warrior.
The weapons present included a .300 Winchester, 2 SKS's, 3 Glock .40's, a Sig Sauer .40, a S&W 9mm, 22 magnum Winchester lever action, .357 Ruger, H&K SLB-1, several .22 target pistols, a Sig 228, a CZ 75b and others. The individual gun owners are encouraged to talk about their guns for clarity.
I can't even guess at the number of rounds that were fired. Let's just say A LOT! It was a priceless opportunity to fire a wide variety of weapons at a single outing.
Post-range we retired to the home of our gracious hostess, RikaStrom. The intermittent rain moved our plans from her backyard into the garage. We mixed casual conversation, political talk and great food. The menu include brisket, Elgin sausage, shrimp, potato salad, chips, dips, sodas and beer. A big Texas thanks to all that participated and volunteered with food and supplies to help make this a success.
After our guests and out of town FReepers left we also conducted Chapter business, as this event was in lieu of our regular monthly meeting.
It has been suggested that we not wait another year and instead schedule an event in the spring. In the spirit of COB1 and Eaker we may call it. . . Springfield Break!
---
The Pictures!
Eaker prepares the al-Clayda for, uh. . . interrogation
Humblegunner begins the "interrogation"
Eastforker
Eaker
Bigun
PetroniDE
Eastforker
Eaker and Bigun
RikaStrom on the right with her guests Cheryl and Lisa
COB1
Eaker [with gun] instructs Lisa
One of Lisa's first shots
Cease fire - the guns get a break
Retired AF Warrior
Retired AF Warrior
Cheryl learns the Ruger
Long guns on break
Dix and PetroniDE
BobbyD
The shot. . .
. . . the smile!
COB1
RikaStrom
Lodwick
Bigun, Retired AF Warrior, COB1 and PetroniDE
Lodwick
Eaker's taking ALL the sausage!
Retired AF Warrior, Bigun, COB1 PetroniDE and Rikas's garage
Eastforker, Eaker, Humblegunner, Missus Eastie and BobbyD
PetroniDE, Dix, Cheryl, Retired AF Warrior, Bigun, Lisa and Eaker
