I can understand the misinformation. I've been told by "a good source" that the ATA was assured by the IDNR that they had the monetary resources to...
The relocation committee will take time. Once the members are selected they will have to identify property and have additional time to purchase...
Come on now you guys. I know we all get pessimistic at times but when you step back and take a second one feels much better because "they have a...
Interesting dilemma for Gipson and the EC. They have the "assurance" from the IDNR the Sparta facility will be open for the Grand for sure. When they...
Why would I take it personally I just reported what I was told as did you. Yes I'm quite a pessimist lately but it took 20+ years to get to this...
The drama continues. A vendor who was talking to them regarding his renewal told me they still weren't sure on his vendor pricing or reopening yet...
Yep, I heard it was a nice tractor that what's his name needed on his personal property. You guys remember good old what's his name.
Just finished a call with a friend on the East coast who feels Dean Townsend is still in good shape to become the facility manager or whatever title...
I've also heard the upcoming 2016 Grand will once again offer an opening ceremony with a parade and entertainment. Grntitan, hunter44, likes to shoot...
No clear winner? Someone may have cheated? What actually happened? I thought they shot and the Doc won.
Last word was that the IDNR was definitely going to have the Sparta facility open for the 2016 Grand. They are saying they have funds available from...
The Autumn Grand is over and everyone's probably back home by now so we'll have to wait and see what the real plan is. Don't know if we have any...
I'm pretty sure any work done on the Sparta facility would have to be done by union employees. Probably those laid off. Just an educated guess.
Up over 450 through 21 events.
Well here goes again. Forget everything I posted yesterday. It seems the great minds have determined a better plan for the Grand in 2016 would be for...
The IDNR will make announcement Sparta will definently host the Grand American in 2016 within the next seven days and Dean Townsend is still leading...
Perhaps someone can tell me how the Pat Trap machines have been cared for over the last ten years. Do they remove the machines or do they stay in the...
Your gut feeling is right on. That's exactly where things are. Pretty good scuttlebutt from what I consider decent sources say the IDNR has already...
I'm not sure where your getting your information but Bill Martin and the board aren't aware of discussion regarding the Grand at Sparta. They have...
Actually, he's telling everyone that the IDNR has given the ATA assurance that they will have Sparta open for the Grand and the announcement will be...
I told you low profile, low profile Roger. Maybe the Kool Aid fanatics are on your trail.
Not sure you guys should do this. You have some poor misguided Kool Aid drinkers who don't want to reveal their identities for different reasons. You...
So day after day something new appears to remind everyone of the underhanded misdeeds of those elected to watch over our sport. Sort of like Chinese...
I guess he knew the right people. I used to think of him when I looked at my Seitz gun. Am I remembering correctly? Interesting all the stories from...
It's been awhile and I don't remember the year but I'm pretty sure a group of "gentlemen" we're caught stealing shells from the shell house. They...
Damn Jim you're only here a couple weeks and I'm pretty sure you just got yourself put on double secret probation. Keep an eye out for white vans...
If you really want to get depressed in a hurry start thinking about the things you know actually happened. Space being rented out to store cars and...
HistoryBuff, Great post with some great examples of how crazy things can get when nobody cares and puts their blind faith in the elected officials to...
I think once they get involved in the politics some are already corrupt and others start out with good intentions but get caught up in the freebies...
Dyna, thanks! Really did sound a little strange.
As I've said before, yes they may have the Grand at Sparta again but the attendance will be way down from the low numbers they're already seeing....
I know a couple shooters have indicated there may be enough friction between the CC and the ATA that it would take some work to smooth things out....
OK now Dan, I can't emphasize this enough. Low profile, low profile they don't know where you are yet but you'll have the "Empire" upset and then...
Very true. I can tell you for sure there is a growing number of shooters who really don't care about Sparta anymore. The drama, the inconvenience,...
Brad, you might want to keep your schedule flexible for the next couple months. I see questions directed at you pretty soon. Questions like, How many...
Geez Brad, you're so far beyond probation, shunning and such that they are probably considering banishment but have nothing left to banish you from....
Is "trapwife" someone able to hold sway over the HOF Trustees and the ATA EC? I would admit that while she's a wonderful person there is no reason to...
So, who, when, where? Is there someone out there interested in getting the ball rolling? A little nudge might help see if it can be done. I would...
I think she's keeping an eye on eight Pat Trap machines.
The idea of another shooting association has been discussed and kicked around for awhile but in the real world, what would it take? Startup materials...
Paul, great, honest article. Man are you in trouble now.
5 minutes? Maybe you can enlighten me as to who ever said 5 minutes except you. Honestly, with all the that has gone on in the last couple months if...
Can't see how multiple locations would be fair to the competitors. Every location would offer a different shooting experience.
Infidels poisoned with Kool-Aid? Well I guess they'll be chasing themselves. This means the word in Sparta would be, "we've found the enemy and it...
If they're able to locate and capture one of you guys you'll probably be transported to Sparta for a tour of the WSC and the surrounding area. Then...
It's rumored there's been an Attitude Adjustment Bureau formed to combat the erroneous thinking of those opposed to the flat earth society. Currently...
Flyers - your pushing the envelop again but I'm starting to think there's no one left out there to penalize you. The flat earth society will probably...
Wow, so now the ATA says we plan on staying at Sparta but seeing we have no commitment for 2016 we are going to work on a backup plan. OK, I...
Once again two individuals with different opinions of history. Adding my two cents, Dayton didn't decide to push the ATA out overnight, the warning...
The flat earth society is on top of everything. They also have a plan. With all the plans in progress I'm sure everything will be alright soon. Blago...
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