Ronnie's friends in the Palmetto Posse, an affiliate of the Single Action Shooting Society, have offered to host an event where we can sample the sport of "Cowboy Action Shooting". This will be 2-4(ish) on the afternoon of Sunday, March 13th. To give you an idea of what this is about, here are pictures from a previous Trailblazer outing :
http://picasaweb.google.com/scott.broam/TrailblazersAtCowboyShoot
And from an event I attended with Ronnie :
http://picasaweb.google.com/scott.broam/SASSJuly5th2008
There will be a nominal cost to cover ammunition.
Directions to Mid Carolina Rifle Club
Mid-Carolina Rifle Club (MCRC) is an outdoor shooting range located about 2 miles south of the towns of South Congaree and Pineridge.
Street address is 3435 Fish Hatchery Rd
Gaston, SC 29053
From I-26 East
Coming from Greenville-Spartanburg area or I-20 East to I-26 East Take exit 115 and take a right off the exit ramp (toward Swansea). At the traffic light at the top of the hill take a right onto Fish Hatchery Road. After about 5 miles, you will come to a stop sign, and a road sign that indicates Busbee Rd to the left, and Fish Hatchery Rd to the right. Turn Right. Once you pass Forest Manor Mobile Home Park, look for a dirt road to the left.
From I-77 South Coming from Charlotte or I-20 West (Exit 76) to I-77 South As you approach the I-77 and I-26 interchange, you will see a sign for Exit 1 (Cayce). Exit here (before getting to I-26). At the end of the exit ramp, at the traffic light, proceed straight onto Fish Hatchery Road. After about 5 miles, you will come to a stop sign, and a road sign that indicates Busbee Rd to the left, and Fish Hatchery Rd to the right. Turn Right. Once you pass Forest Manor Mobile Home Park, look for a dirt road to the left.
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Pictures : https://picasaweb.google.com/scott.broam/TrailblazersAtCowboyShoot2011#
Sunday, January 16, 2011
March 6th - Y Indian Gudes Bowling Extravaganza
Let's join the Y Indians for an afternoon of bowling! 3-5pm at Anchor Lanes in Irmo. Cost $12/ea for shoes, 2 hours of bowling, a slice of pizza, and a drink. Please let Kurush know ASAP if you will be attending!
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
February 18-20 - Congaree Swamp Outing
Pictures from the trip : https://picasaweb.google.com/scott.broam/TrailblazersAtCongareePark#
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The Broams and Madges are hosting this one.
Where
The campground is almost exactly where google shows the address for the park - it is on the left immediately before the park gates
Congaree Swamp Natl Monument, 100 National Park Rd, Hopkins, SC 29061-8320
http://goo.gl/maps/Vhy6
Camping
"After Hours Sites" - This is the camping available right outside the gate - there are 7 sites limited to 8 campers each. There is a port-a-potty here though there is no water. There are picnic tables and fire rings. You can't drive up to them, but it is a very short walk. We would need a permit for each site.
or don't camp - just join us for the day time activities
Saturday Activities
9:30 Ranger Talk - "Nature Discovery Hike" : Discover the floodplain on this guided Boardwalk hike. We’ll explore the forest, looking and listening for animals.
Hiking - there are some nice trails ranging up to 12 miles or so - no hills! If the river stays low, we should have access to a lot of the park. There are folks that have GPS coordinates of some of the bigger trees - I'll see what I can round up.
Sunday Canoeing
There are ranger led canoe trips on Sunday afternoons that you must reserve a slot for. They have 10 canoes available - I was able to reserve two which can handle 3 people each. There were two more of these slots available at that time. There are also a couple of slots available for folks bringing their own canoes - I was able to reserve two of these (the ranger put those down at 2 each). If we have more than 10 folks who would like to participate, we need to find out ASAP and have somebody call to reserve the two remaining canoe slots.
Details ; We meet at 1:45 and you must have a change of clothes in a dry bag (I have bags). Wear shoes you can get muddy, though it is not likely that we will have to get out of the canoes.
Links
http://www.nps.gov/cong/index.htm
Important Notes :
Friday dinner: Everyone bring your own meat for the grill, beans, smores to be provided
Sat. breakfast: instant oatmeal, instant grits, fruit
Sat. lunch Sandwiches
Sat. dinner: Soup and grilled cheese sandwiches
Sun breakfast: pancakes, eggs, bacon
Saturday lunch for the canoers: sandwiches
Everyone: Bring water and water bottles for the Saturday hike, chips /snacks to share, drinks for your family
Madge: spray butter, mustard, jelly, smores, 1 box oatmeal, 1 lb ground meat, 1 can potato, 1 doz. eggs, charcoal, coffee, zip lock bags
Broam: mayo, pancake mix, chocolate bars, graham crackers, 1 loaf bread, 1 can corn, soup mix, corn bread mix, 1 box of instant grits, charcoal
Collier: 1 loaf bread, 1 lb lunchmeat, 1 pack of american cheese (24 pack) styrofoam/paper cups (24 pack), paper towels
Villa: 1 loaf bread, 1 lb. lunchmeat, bunch of bananas, 1lb ground meat, 1 can stewed tomatoes, 1 can green beans, 1 box pre-cooked bacon, 1 dozen eggs
Dawkins: 1 loaf bread, 1 lb lunch meat, 1 lb ground beef, 1 pack of american cheese (24 pack), 1 can peas, 1 can stewed tomatoes
Udwadia: 1 loaf bread, 1 lb lunchmeat, 1 bunch of bananas, 1 pack of american cheese (24 pack), 1 can green beans, paper plates
Wigley: 1 loaf bread, 1 lb lunchmeat, 1 box instant grits, 1 lb ground beef, 1 can potatoes, 1 can peas, 1 box of pre-cooked bacon
Dreher: 1 loaf bread, 1 can corn, 2 boxes pre-cooked bacon, 1 box instant oatmeal, 1 bag of apples, 1 bottle of maple syrup
Himes: 1 lb lunchmeat, 1 loaf bread, 1 jar peanut butter, 1 bag apples, paper towels
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The Broams and Madges are hosting this one.
Where
The campground is almost exactly where google shows the address for the park - it is on the left immediately before the park gates
Congaree Swamp Natl Monument, 100 National Park Rd, Hopkins, SC 29061-8320
http://goo.gl/maps/Vhy6
Camping
"After Hours Sites" - This is the camping available right outside the gate - there are 7 sites limited to 8 campers each. There is a port-a-potty here though there is no water. There are picnic tables and fire rings. You can't drive up to them, but it is a very short walk. We would need a permit for each site.
Permits - these are free and can be picked up the day of camping - I can go out at lunch as my office isn't far. I'm not 100% clear on this, but I think I can pick up permits (say, for the "after hours" site) for other adults - I'll clarify.
or don't camp - just join us for the day time activities
Saturday Activities
9:30 Ranger Talk - "Nature Discovery Hike" : Discover the floodplain on this guided Boardwalk hike. We’ll explore the forest, looking and listening for animals.
Hiking - there are some nice trails ranging up to 12 miles or so - no hills! If the river stays low, we should have access to a lot of the park. There are folks that have GPS coordinates of some of the bigger trees - I'll see what I can round up.
Sunday Canoeing
There are ranger led canoe trips on Sunday afternoons that you must reserve a slot for. They have 10 canoes available - I was able to reserve two which can handle 3 people each. There were two more of these slots available at that time. There are also a couple of slots available for folks bringing their own canoes - I was able to reserve two of these (the ranger put those down at 2 each). If we have more than 10 folks who would like to participate, we need to find out ASAP and have somebody call to reserve the two remaining canoe slots.
Details ; We meet at 1:45 and you must have a change of clothes in a dry bag (I have bags). Wear shoes you can get muddy, though it is not likely that we will have to get out of the canoes.
Links
http://www.nps.gov/cong/index.htm
Important Notes :
- we can't bring in firewood - we can burn deadwood found on-site or charcoal
- there is no running water - bring your big water containers
Friday dinner: Everyone bring your own meat for the grill, beans, smores to be provided
Sat. breakfast: instant oatmeal, instant grits, fruit
Sat. lunch Sandwiches
Sat. dinner: Soup and grilled cheese sandwiches
Sun breakfast: pancakes, eggs, bacon
Saturday lunch for the canoers: sandwiches
Everyone: Bring water and water bottles for the Saturday hike, chips /snacks to share, drinks for your family
Madge: spray butter, mustard, jelly, smores, 1 box oatmeal, 1 lb ground meat, 1 can potato, 1 doz. eggs, charcoal, coffee, zip lock bags
Broam: mayo, pancake mix, chocolate bars, graham crackers, 1 loaf bread, 1 can corn, soup mix, corn bread mix, 1 box of instant grits, charcoal
Collier: 1 loaf bread, 1 lb lunchmeat, 1 pack of american cheese (24 pack) styrofoam/paper cups (24 pack), paper towels
Villa: 1 loaf bread, 1 lb. lunchmeat, bunch of bananas, 1lb ground meat, 1 can stewed tomatoes, 1 can green beans, 1 box pre-cooked bacon, 1 dozen eggs
Dawkins: 1 loaf bread, 1 lb lunch meat, 1 lb ground beef, 1 pack of american cheese (24 pack), 1 can peas, 1 can stewed tomatoes
Udwadia: 1 loaf bread, 1 lb lunchmeat, 1 bunch of bananas, 1 pack of american cheese (24 pack), 1 can green beans, paper plates
Wigley: 1 loaf bread, 1 lb lunchmeat, 1 box instant grits, 1 lb ground beef, 1 can potatoes, 1 can peas, 1 box of pre-cooked bacon
Dreher: 1 loaf bread, 1 can corn, 2 boxes pre-cooked bacon, 1 box instant oatmeal, 1 bag of apples, 1 bottle of maple syrup
Himes: 1 lb lunchmeat, 1 loaf bread, 1 jar peanut butter, 1 bag apples, paper towels
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