January panhandlecowboys.org 2017 DECEMBER SHOOT It turned out to be a great day for a shoot. It started out pretty cold, but soon warmed up to fairly comfortable temperatures. We had 34 shooters, including 5 marines that were there for the Toys for Tots presentation and stayed to shoot the match. Thanks to the cowboys that volunteered to mentor our visitors(dal Sackett, Desperado Dale, Hollifer A. Dollar, Rum Eyed Dave, and Sammy Jo). They provided guns and ammo for the marines and safely coached them through the match. Thanks also to those that had extra guns and ammo available just in case they were needed. We had one other new We had one other new shooter (Jake the Snake) that was mentored by Kid Whiskey. We presented a check for $2500.00 to the Marine Corps for their Toys for Tots drive. Contents Page 2 Cowboy Lexicon Page 3 Match Results Page 4 Dispatches Page 6 Starting Positions Page 7 Meeting Minutes Page 10 Parting Shot (continued page 4) Page 9 Mystery Cowboy 1 P a g e
COWBOY LEXICON Aim~ Intend. (a.k.a. fixin?) Airtights ~ Canned food. By Dal Sackett The western terms and definitions are copied from A Dictionary of the Old West by Peter Watts. Read, study, enjoy. A quiz may follow. About East ~ About right. In the rough old days of the Western settlements, the word East meant good; civilized. Above my bend ~ Out of my power; beyond my capabilities. Abra ~ A narrow pass between hills. A narrow valley. Acion ~ Stirrup leather. Acorn calf~ A runt calf. Across lots~ By shortcuts, in the quickest manner. Agregado~ A farmhand or man allowed to work for himself on part of a landowner s soil. Alforja~ A saddlebag. If you would like to download a copy of the Shooters handbook and the RO1 Handbook here is a links 2 P a g e
PANHANDLE COWBOYS WINNERS December, 2016 DISPATCHES Top Hand (Top Overall Score) Navajo Kid Shootist (Fastest Clean Sweep) Ranger John Paxton Cattle Baron Ranger John Paxton Classic Cowboy - Moonshiner Cowboy - The Yank Duelist Y.B. Dawg Elder Statesman - Gator Bait Forty-Niner - Kid Whiskey Frontier Cartridge - Navajo Kid Frontier Cartridge Duelist - Hollifer A. Dollar Frontier Cartridge Gunfighter - Alabama Shootist Gunfighter - Stitch Grand Dame N/A Ladies Frontier Cartridge - Kay Sadeeya Ladies Frontier Cartridge Duelist - Lady Banderas Ladies Senior - Lady Gator Ladies Silver Senior - Buckskin Barb Senior - Dead Eye Blue Senior Duelist - Coffin Carpenter Silver Senior - Desperado Dale CLEAN SWEEPS (in order of fastest time) Ranger John Paxton, Gator Bait, Dead Eye Blue, Y. B. Dawg, Fat Cat 21 Editor s note: Navajo Kid was erroneously listed as the Top Hand for November it was actually Desperado Dale. March Match Changes The March 12th, 2017 Match has been rescheduled to March 5th, 2017. This is to accommodate the large number of shooters going to "A Dark Day on the Santa Fe", the SASS Southeastern Territorial Black Powder Championship on March 11th, 2017 Toys for Tots Christmas Party We contributed $2500 to the Toys for Tots Campaign. Our total contributions since program inception are approaching $14,000. I think the Panhandle Cowboys can be very proud of this accomplishment. Special thanks to Navajo Kid for hosting the party in his RV barn. Special thanks are also due to Dal Sackett for soliciting raffle prizes and coordinating the raffle. This accomplishment would not be possible without the raffle prizes and the cowboys that buy the raffle tickets. Thanks also to Mad Dane for acting as Master of Ceremonies for the party. Thanks to Cassidy Jane and Sammy Jo for their work in organizing the party and the setup and teardown for the party, as well as the other Cowboys that helped with setup (Navajo Kid, Robin Rustler, Texas Sweet Pea, and Tulsa Herder). 3 P a g e
CHRISTMAS SHINDIG A Pioneer Christmas by Kathy Weiser GREAT SUCCESS Continued from page 1 Our donation includes the proceeds from the December match and a small amount to round up our donation to the next $100 increment. Thanks to all who donated raffle prizes and who participated in the raffle to make this possible. Thanks also to those who donated their time and energy to make this happen. Special thanks to Navajo Kid for allowing us to use his facility for our Christmas Party/Charity Raffle. I think we did ourselves proud once again. We have donated nearly $14,000 to the Toys for Tots over the past few years. MC Mad Dane and crew As always a big THANK YOU to all the folks who set up, take down, run the sign ups and keep it all running smoothly. Without everyone working together shooting would not be possible. See page 3 for match results. Annual awards and recognition for service. 4 P a g e
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COMMON STARTING POSITIONS EXPLAINED It comes up frequently at matches, What do you mean cowboy port arms? How is that different from military port arms? Well in an effort to cut down on confusion and maintain the highest level of safety here are the descriptions of commonly used starting positions. If no starting position is given, the shooter shall stand upright with revolvers holstered and hands at the side, not touching any firearm. (SASS Shooter Handbook page 22) Cowboy Port Arms is defined as standing upright with the butt of the long gun at or below the waist of the shooter, the muzzle at or above the shoulder, and the long gun held with both hands. (SASS Shooter Handbook page 22) Also here is a link to a Longhunter video that is very good at explaining Cowboy port arms. Rifle, Pistol or shotgun at the ready. Firearm loaded in firing position pointed at first target in string with finger outside of trigger guard Texas Surrender is defined as shooter having both hands on pistols. (note: Texans never surrender Remember the Alamo ) 6 P a g e
MATCH MEETING MINUTES December 11, 2016 Pledge of Allegiance: Match Director, Cholla Bob, gathered the posse for the Pledge of Allegiance at 8:58am. New Shooters: We had one new shooter (Jake the Snake) that was mentored by Kid Whiskey. Announcements: Jeb reminded the posse that the March 2017 match has been rescheduled to the first Sunday in March (March 5th) to accommodate the large number of club members shooting at A Dark Day on the Santa Fe, the Southeastern Territorial Black Powder Championship on March 11th. It was also discussed that the Florida State Championship has been scheduled for the following weekend. Christmas Party/Charity Raffle: President, Jeb Stuart thanked everyone for their help at the Christmas Party and announced that we had raised $2,500 to present to the Marine Corps Toys For Tots Program. He then presented a check to the 5-man Marine contingent: SSgt Preston Judd, SSgt Paul Campbell, Sgt. Beau Glenn, Gunnery Sgt Anibal Delgado, and Sgt. David Camacho, Jr. The marines were introduced as well as those mentoring: Hollifer A. Dollar, Desperado Dale, Rum-Eyed Dave, Dal Sackett & Sammy Jo. Safety Brief: Cholla Bob conducted the mandatory safety brief. Respectfully submitted, Sammy Jo Secretary, Panhandle Cowboys 7 P a g e
Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy, if possible; and when you strike and overcome him, never let up the pursuit so long as your men have strength to follow; for an army routed, if hotly pursued, becomes panicstricken, and can then be destroyed by half their number. Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson was a Confederate lieutenant general in the Civil War. He won his nickname at the Battle of First Bull Run (First Manassas), but it was his actions at Harpers Ferry in 1861, his 1862 Shenandoah Valley Campaign, and the flanking maneuver at the Battle of Chancellorsville that made him a military legend. Only General Robert E. Lee occupies a higher place in the Confederate pantheon, and prior to the Seven Days Battles, Jackson was a greater hero to the South than Lee was. A devout Christian who believed in predestination, he saw himself as an instrument of God s will, an Old Testament style commander of armies in the service of his Lord. He was mortally wounded by his own men during the Battle of Chancellorsville, and many people have speculated that if he had been alive to participate in Lee s Pennsylvania Campaign the Battle of Gettysburg would have resulted in Confederate victory. 8 P a g e
JANUARY COWBOY Actor who starred as Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski in the 1998 cult classic The Big Lebowski and earned an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Otis "Bad" Blake in the 2009 film Crazy Heart. He also received Academy Award nominations for his roles in The Contender, Starman, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, True Grit and The Last Picture Show. Before fame he toured with his father in stage productions and served in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. He made his television debut on Sea Hunt. TRIVIA He plays the villain opposite Robert Downey, Jr. in the 2008 Marvel film Iron Man FAMILY LIFE He met his wife on the set of Rancho Deluxe, where she worked as a maid. They were married in 1977. Both his father and his brother are famous actors. He has three daughters named Isabelle, Jessica and Haley. He starred as businessman Charles S. Howard in the 2003 sports drama Seabiscuit with Tobey Maguire playing horse jockey Red Pollard..Be the first to guess correctly and win Great Fame as the 1 st person to answer correctly. Email your answer to panhandlegaz@gmail.com (don t forget to include your alias with your answer) Live like you're already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you... Last Month s Cowboy was Yul Brynner answered first and correctly by Navajo Kid December Winner 9 P a g e
UPCOMING EVENTS January 8 th January 14 th January 19 th January 21 st Monthly Shoot Panhandle Cowboys Monthly Match Panhandle Cattle Co. Robert E. Lee Birthday Stonewall Jackson Birthday MATCH INFORMATION WHERE Escambia River Gun Club NEXT MATCH January 8 th MATCH SET-UP 7:30 8:00AM MATCH SIGN-UP 8:00 8:45AM MANDATORY SAFETY BRIEFING 9:30AM PARTING SHOT MATCH FEE -$15.00 MORNING WADDIE MATCH FEE -$10.00 More info @ Panhandle Cowboys Info and Map PANHANDLE COWBOYS CONTACTS President Jeb Stewart ~ bob15621@aol.com Vice President Navajo Kid randypippin@cox.net Secretary Sammy Jo s.pitkin@att.net Treasurer Cassidy Jane bob15621@aol.com Match Director Mad Dane dlangley@gulftel.com Territorial Governor Alabama Shootist apippin357@aol.com Webmaster Jeb Stuart bob15621@aol.com Gazette Editor-Cholla Bob- panhandlegaz@gmail.com When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk.. ~ Tuco Benedicto Pacifico Juan Maria Ramirez 10 P a g e