Sorry for the delay but there are not enough hours in the day.
Friday kicked off with the Century,at 5,600yds.The weather was fine day but fickle winds that you had to keep a keen eye on. The match was won with a score of 100.17.Geoff Woodman was top Canadian in 5th place with100.16 and was followed by Ray Smeltzer with 100.14. Ken Ferguson excelled winning the FTR with a score of 147.18
The Hutton 900yds was won with a score of 50.9 and Gerry Wiens kept the flag flying for Canada by winning the FTR with 73.7. We all attended the NRA Overseas reception on Friday evening where there was plenty of liquid refreshment available to quench the thirst.
Saturday gave us really tricky winds and a sunny day. The Donegall 300yds will be resolved in a tie shoot with 5 competitors scoring 50.10. Wendy Reid kept us in the limelight winning the FTR with 74.5
The Telegraph 500yds was won with a 75.15 and Frank Lalear in 14th place scored a 75.13 and Bruce MacDonald scored 75.11. Geoff Woodman and Murray Sloane both shot 75.10.
Ken Fergusson was 2nd in FTR followed by Wendy Reid 3rd and Gerry Wiens 4th.
The Lovell at 1000 yds was won with a 50.9. For those that might be watching the NRA site, it shows Alix Voorthuyzen scoring 50.5 where as it should have read Barry Langille. We have to sort it out as they both shot together. Andy Webber won the FTR with 70.2 followed by Wendy Reid in 2nd. Well done to all for a good days shooting. Bisley now knows the Canadians are here.
Some members went to a reunion party at the Norris Gomez caravan, held for all those that went to Barbados last year and Jamaica this year. Lots of hot curry. Others went the Commonwealth Club Overseas reception and in both locations plenty of "refreshments" to wet the whistle.
Today Sunday its early and shooting has just started. It rained last night and I think we might get wet today. Our Team reception is being held tonight. I am wondering if we can fit half of the people on the "Common" into the pavilion. Well we can but try. Food and service still remains superb and spirits are really. More to follow tomorrow