Bawanna finally gets to the range and summe vacation.

[Bawanna]

Got home from vacation yesterday evening. Caught a lot of bass, and a lot of trout and as a bonus got to the range twice!
The second time just me and my wife. Had the whole place to ourselves. It was incredible. Even though it was hot, the covered area provided enough shade that we were quite comfy.

Had a great time.
I finally was able to shoot my Remington R1 and it never missed a beat.
My first attempt at posting a video so fingers crossed.

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/th_IMG_1472_zpsbed051af.mp4 (http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/IMG_1472_zpsbed051af.mp4)

This was the result of the previous video, good for me.

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/th_IMG_1473_zps8c010a4c.mp4 (http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/IMG_1473_zps8c010a4c.mp4)

I was in fact aiming for the vulture and not the horse but I got nothing to back that up with.

Will post this and see if it works. Then try some more pictures.

[Bawanna]

A few bass to clean.

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/imagejpg2_zps4ea6757c.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/imagejpg2_zps4ea6757c.jpg.html)

And a friends Mini Schnauzer. Good dog and he's my pal. Him and my puppy took awhile to warm up to each other but they didn't tear each other up.

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/imagejpg1_zpscf8f4676.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/imagejpg1_zpscf8f4676.jpg.html)

[Bawanna]

The wife unlimbering her Smith 638. Notice the huge crowd? She does not enjoy shooting if anyone else is around at all. It was perfect. Even our own people, sons, friends etc add stress. She was great help hauling stuff in and setting up etc too. Just a get r dun gal that day.

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/Irene6381_zps981df8b4.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/Irene6381_zps981df8b4.jpg.html)

She shot my Uberti Birdshead 45 Colt and got along well with it too. Along with her Ruger SP101 22. She really liked my CZ452 22 rifle, first time out for it too and she shot nearly a 100 of my precious 22's through that. It's a keeper.
I discovered that I shoot the Uberti better with one hand than I do with a two hand hold. Guess it's true I was born a 100 years too late.

And a few trout to clean. Vacationing is hard work.

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/Trout1_zpsa20b4c52.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/Trout1_zpsa20b4c52.jpg.html)

[jeepster09]

Very cool, looks like a fun time.

[BEARDOG]

That's cool Col, B ! The video even played on my super crappy wi-fi internet connection. Glad you finally got to do some shooting, nice group too!

[b4uqzme]

Something about a birdshead grip begs to be shot one handed. Sounds like a great time. Welcome back!!

[b4uqzme]

Oh, and I think only the mustache is 100 years too late. Just sayin' :D

[Bawanna]

Might as well post some more pics while I remember how to do it.

The children and Daisy.
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/DSCN5264_zps60dde767.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/DSCN5264_zps60dde767.jpg.html)

First shot of Daisy standing still for once. I thought she would be a nuisance over there but she did just fine. Even jumped off the dock, I don't think she knew it was water till she went under but she swam. Was on a leash so I could reel her in anytime.
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/DSCN5265_zps2eed9218.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/DSCN5265_zps2eed9218.jpg.html)

Action photos in my shrimp boat.
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/DSCN5274_zpsc5735f4c.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/DSCN5274_zpsc5735f4c.jpg.html)
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/DSCN5275_zps0b78f8e7.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/DSCN5275_zps0b78f8e7.jpg.html)

Beautiful country.
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/DSCN5277_zps589cbad1.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/DSCN5277_zps589cbad1.jpg.html)

Venison, it's what's for dinner.
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/DSCN5278_zps78ad8fec.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/DSCN5278_zps78ad8fec.jpg.html)

Rifle range on the upper far end, pistol range below. ALL MINE by myself.
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/DSCN5306_zpsfeb1499d.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/DSCN5306_zpsfeb1499d.jpg.html)

Down range on pistol. Rifle range is 200yard but can stretch 275 if you climb the bank.
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/DSCN5307_zps19f3b1f1.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/DSCN5307_zps19f3b1f1.jpg.html)

[Bawanna]

PM45 in action,
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/DSCN5310_zpsde1cc96a.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/DSCN5310_zpsde1cc96a.jpg.html)

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/DSCN5313_zps87edea85.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/DSCN5313_zps87edea85.jpg.html)

CZ452
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/DSCN5315_zpse320f4c9.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/DSCN5315_zpse320f4c9.jpg.html)

Rossi 92
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/DSCN5321_zps47c6bc50.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/DSCN5321_zps47c6bc50.jpg.html)

Wife on the CZ. Probably the outfit but I think she looks better shooting it?????
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/hopke5/DSCN5323_zps990c9f1e.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/hopke5/media/DSCN5323_zps990c9f1e.jpg.html)

OK, I'm done. We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.

[RevRay]

Shooting & seafood ... it doesn't get much better!

[yqtszhj]

Thanks for sharing. I look forward to seeing your vacation pics each year. Looks like you have a better vacation than I do. And that is a good mess of fish too.

[knkali]

welcome back.
Dude:
dig the way your chair moves under recoil.
Love seeing pix of people having a good time.
you and Mrs look like a great couple.
Finally................the 70's called..........they want that moustache back.:)

[leftysixty]

Looks like a fantastic vacation and a great family. Couldn't happen to a better guy! Congrats.

[Alfonse]

Glad you had such a great vacation! This side of the state is fun. A change of address might make it like being on vacation all the time. Great looking family and that pup is a keeper.

[wyntrout]

It looks like a nice family outing. Successful fishing and shooting! Thanks for sharing.

Wynn:)

[bob98366]

Colonel, great pics and glad you had a good time. Where did you go?

[muggsy]

Don't take any flack from these lugs over your womb broom. It look cool to me. Looks like you had a great time in the great outdoors, too. That woman is too good looking to be yer wife. More attractive than most of the girls that Jocko tries to pass off as his nieces. And you can tell her I said so. She must be nearing sainthood having to put up with you. I'm in the market for a new boat. How's that rice burner motor holding up? My wife just left on a trip to Canada without me. Mumbled something about having to get away from the old goat. Heck, we don't even live on a farm. Sometimes I think that woman is daft. Might go shooting myself this afternoon.

[Harrylee]

I was wondering where you’ve been, you looked like a natural with a gun in your hand. Glad to have you back

[DavidS]

She really liked my CZ452 22 rifle, first time out for it too and she shot nearly a 100 of my precious 22's through that.

Well, ya didn't buy them to just look at! :)

Really enjoyed the photos and captions.
I have never met you all but it appears to me that you "married up". :cool:

[berettabone]

Sun, fishing, outdoors, shooting, family...................it just doesn't get much better than that, in this life...........................fries or potato pancakes?????????????????????????????????

[getsome]

Glad you're back Boss....Looks like you had a great time and I loved the video...Beautiful place and a great place to shoot....The range I go to is always packed and it would be great to have the place to yourself like that....You have a beautiful family and I'm jealous that your wife likes to shoot with you, mine would rather go for a do it yourself hysterectomy than go shooting with me....Everybody behaved pretty good while you were gone all except for Muggsy but that's to be expected....Glad you had a nice get away and thanks for sharing the pictures with the gang and welcome home!!!

[jocko]

whose is Bawanna?? Just sayin

[gb6491]

Great photos and video Bawanna! Thanks for sharing the good times with us:)
That's a nice selection of firearms you hauled along.
BTW, seeing how you look right at home on that boat, perhaps we should change that title from "Colonel" to "Commodore"
Regards,
Greg

[knkali]

Don't take any flack from these lugs over your womb broom. It look cool to me. Looks like you had a great time in the great outdoors, too. That woman is too good looking to be yer wife. More attractive than most of the girls that Jocko tries to pass off as his nieces. And you can tell her I said so. She must be nearing sainthood having to put up with you. I'm in the market for a new boat. How's that rice burner motor holding up? My wife just left on a trip to Canada without me. Mumbled something about having to get away from the old goat. Heck, we don't even live on a farm. Sometimes I think that woman is daft. Might go shooting myself this afternoon.

"womb broom" you are killing me. I never heard that before.;)

[jocko]

does deadwood FLOAT?? Just sayin

[Bawanna]

It's a pain in the backside to get in and out of that boat. They have a nice dock but getting on the deck and then in and out of the boat and the chair gets old.
I'm scouting out pontoon boats where I can just roll on, be able to move around the boat where ever I want instead of being stuck in one spot.

That Yamaha motor is the best. No troubles. Runs good. Many people we see over there every year show up with a new Yamaha on their old boats.

[muggsy]

I've been looking at a Wellcraft 21' Sportsman dual console. I can get one with a 150 Merc 4 stroke or a Yamaha 150 4 stroke. Decisions, decisions. Heard very good things about both engines. Maybe I'll just flip a coin.

[Bawanna]

I'd definitely go the Yamaha if you have the option. I think the Mercury's are much improved over the old days but Yamaha has been a winner for a long time.
Many boats only come with Mercury's. No options. Can't even buy the boat without a motor. Only way they can sell Mercury's I think.

[Bawanna]

Great photos and video Bawanna! Thanks for sharing the good times with us:)
That's a nice selection of firearms you hauled along.
BTW, seeing how you look right at home on that boat, perhaps we should change that title from "Colonel" to "Commodore"
Regards,
Greg

Thanks Greg, I always want to bring everything but this time I tried diligently to limit what I brung. Get too many toys out and you really don't accomplish anything. Limited space and not wanting to damage anything.
I got a nice steel box that fits under the seat pedestals in the van. I can fit a bunch of handguns in it wrapped in t shirts etc so they are safe. Need to get a couple more hard rifle cases.
I spent most of the day leisurely cleaning guns yesterday, it was raining here all day so that worked out perfect. Kind of tinker, no rush. It was good.

[ltxi]

Why are 'merican boats all RHD? Welcome back, Col. Glad you had a good time.

[getsome]

Thats a good question ltxi....When in doubt, Google it....Best answer seems to be that since the props on boat motors turn clockwise it causes the right side of the boat to rise due to engine torque so if you put a fat ars driver on that side of the boat it's more stable...

What I cant figure out is since we drive on the right side of the road wouldn't it make more sense to put the drivers side on the right so that if an oncoming car drifts over the center line and hits you head on the drivers would be further away from the impact....:confused:

[Bawanna]

I've often wondered why at least with the small boats they put the driver in the back and all passengers in front blocking his view?

The right side thing always had me curious too.

Far as cars go I think it keeps the driver responsible for his actions rather than a helpless passenger getting taken out in a head on.

[downtownv]

Colonel Why On God's green earth didn't you shoot that lower right object? Is that not the Washington leader?
Is it is a horses-a SS, No?

[GROTMAN]

Congrats on your fishing trip. Did you actually catch any of those fish or did your wife catch em all ? You can tell me the truth, I promise not to tell anyone. :rolleyes:
I tried to go fishing myself but ran into a little problem.
http://www.spaceg.com/multimedia/collection/real-world/boater%20is%20unloading%20the%20boat%20backwards.j pg (http://www.spaceg.com/multimedia/collection/real-world/)

[ltxi]

Thats a good question ltxi....When in doubt, Google it....Best answer seems to be that since the props on boat motors turn clockwise it causes the right side of the boat to rise due to engine torque so if you put a fat ars driver on that side of the boat it's more stable...

What I cant figure out is since we drive on the right side of the road wouldn't it make more sense to put the drivers side on the right so that if an oncoming car drifts over the center line and hits you head on the drivers would be further away from the impact....:confused:

I just figgered it was 'cause the Brits invented boats and there ain't no painted lane lines in the water so no one thought to give a rat's butt.. :spider:

Wrt the second bit....driver is always closest to the road center/line no matter where one drives. I suppose it be so the driver cares more. I mean, if it's only the passenger who gets knocked off who gives a ****? Actually, firmly embedding that rule in my brain has been responsible for my unfortunate survival driving in the UK and Australia.