Saturday 19 July
Bisley is now complete except for the celebrations for the Queens Prize winner Richard Jeens from Wales.
He won on a V's winning by the huge margin of 11 V's. Jimmy Paton we believe was three points behind the winner, but not for certain until the final list is published. Bruce MacDonald and Geoff Woodman held their own but again not sure as I have not seen the final positions.
In the morning the Georges final was shot and Jimmy Paton was in the top 25, a commendable effort.
After the Georges we shot the MacKinnon, team of 12 at 900 and 1000. The team shot great at 900 and we were only 3 behind England and in 2nd place. Oh dear, the 1000 bug hit us and we did not fair too well. The coaches tried hard to right the ship but groups opened up and we went backwards. In the end England won with a score of 1188-149 to Scotland 1175-129 and Wales 1167-130. We slipped to 6th with 1153-117. Jim Paton shot 100-9 for us.
This I hope bodes well for Jim when he goes north to Scotland tomorrow to shoot for Canada in the Commonwealth Games. We wish the team all success.
This will be the final blog. I have to leave off now as the Chair party is getting closer. The majority of the team depart on Monday by coach to Heathrow and I would thank all the team for their support during their stay I could not have wished for a happier, solid and entertaining bunch.Thanks to Ray Romses for allowing me to be part of a great team.
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Friday, July 18, 2014
Friday 18 July
This will be short and brief as I had a rough night at the Surrey.
We came 3rd in the Overseas behind winners Australia 1233-151, Jersey 1227-143
and we had 1226-133. Once again the 300 bug got to us and we dropped too many to catch up. Straight after theOverseas the brave, in very hot weather fought the wind and shot the Georges 2nd stage. Jim Paton, Serge Bissonnette, Bruce MacDonald, George Wright and Dan Chisholm got through to the Georges Final.
The Prince of Wales shot at 600 was won by a 75-12. Scott Murray 75-11,Roger Mullin 75-11 and Jim Paton 75-11 did well for Canada.
The POW for FTR with Ken Ferguson 2,Wendy Reid 3 and Gerry Wiens 4th.
On Thursday afternoon the Canadian FTR team with 536-28, did well to beat the UK team, 535-23. Only one point, but that's all was needed. Well done!!
Paul Kent from UK won the Grand Agg. and Jim Paton finished a creditable 6th.
Ken Ferguson won the FTR Grand with Andy Webber 2nd and Gerry Wiens 4th. again a great effort from the FTR Team.
Friday morning we shot the Kolapore and in very trying conditions, hot and a rapidly changing winds we eventually ended up in 4th place we think. I don;t think the NRA knew either and scores have not been posted yet but I believe it was UK 1192-177, Jersey 1175-138, Canada 1163-129. A good team effort and the coaches did really well with the difficult conditions.
In the afternoon Queens 2 was shot in hot ,humid and sticky conditions. Jim Paton, Bruce MacDonald and Geoff Woodman all qualified for the final. The cut off was 146 ??? I can confirm when all is published.Another great effort by team members.
FTR held their Georges final and Gerry Wiens won it. Later they shot the FTR Queens final and Andy Webber came 2nd and Gerry Wiens 3rd.
The FTR Team has now completed their shooting and they have been great to be around. They should be proud of all their efforts.
Tomorrow we start with the Georges Final followed by the McKinnon shot at 900,1000 and then the Queens final in the afternoon.
That's it folks until tomorrow and the final day.
This will be short and brief as I had a rough night at the Surrey.
We came 3rd in the Overseas behind winners Australia 1233-151, Jersey 1227-143
and we had 1226-133. Once again the 300 bug got to us and we dropped too many to catch up. Straight after theOverseas the brave, in very hot weather fought the wind and shot the Georges 2nd stage. Jim Paton, Serge Bissonnette, Bruce MacDonald, George Wright and Dan Chisholm got through to the Georges Final.
The Prince of Wales shot at 600 was won by a 75-12. Scott Murray 75-11,Roger Mullin 75-11 and Jim Paton 75-11 did well for Canada.
The POW for FTR with Ken Ferguson 2,Wendy Reid 3 and Gerry Wiens 4th.
On Thursday afternoon the Canadian FTR team with 536-28, did well to beat the UK team, 535-23. Only one point, but that's all was needed. Well done!!
Paul Kent from UK won the Grand Agg. and Jim Paton finished a creditable 6th.
Ken Ferguson won the FTR Grand with Andy Webber 2nd and Gerry Wiens 4th. again a great effort from the FTR Team.
Friday morning we shot the Kolapore and in very trying conditions, hot and a rapidly changing winds we eventually ended up in 4th place we think. I don;t think the NRA knew either and scores have not been posted yet but I believe it was UK 1192-177, Jersey 1175-138, Canada 1163-129. A good team effort and the coaches did really well with the difficult conditions.
In the afternoon Queens 2 was shot in hot ,humid and sticky conditions. Jim Paton, Bruce MacDonald and Geoff Woodman all qualified for the final. The cut off was 146 ??? I can confirm when all is published.Another great effort by team members.
FTR held their Georges final and Gerry Wiens won it. Later they shot the FTR Queens final and Andy Webber came 2nd and Gerry Wiens 3rd.
The FTR Team has now completed their shooting and they have been great to be around. They should be proud of all their efforts.
Tomorrow we start with the Georges Final followed by the McKinnon shot at 900,1000 and then the Queens final in the afternoon.
That's it folks until tomorrow and the final day.
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Wednesday 16 July
Today was Queens 1 2-7 at 3,5,600 and the Conan Doyle 2-10 at 900. The weather again was sunny and lighter variable winds that were readable but had to be carefully watched as strength and direction changed quickly.
The Queens 1 was won with a score of 105-19. The cut off score for the 2nd stage was 102-12 in and out.
Team members shot very well and the following went through to the 2nd stage.
Smeltzer 105-14,Bissonnette 105-14, Wright 104-16, Paton 104-15, Dudinski 104-14, Woodman 104-12, Grant 104-13, MacDonald 103-12, Murray, 103-10, Dobell 103-10, Cassidy 103-12.
Andy Webber 101-7 and Gerry Wiens 101-6 qualified for the FTR Queens Final.
The Conan Doyle had 6 ties with scores of 50-9. Jim Paton was one of those that will be involved in the tie shoot.
In the FTR Conan Doyle Wendy Reid was 3rd followed by Andy Webber 4th, Ken Ferguson 5th and Bill Watts 6th.
In the Grand Agg. Jimmy Paton is 8th.
Today Thursday 17 July we have the Prince of Wales 2-15 at 600. In the afternoon we have the Overseas Team Match, 1-7 at 3,5,600 team of 12. Following this is the Georges 2nd Stage, 2-15 at 600.
We wish all the Canadians in the Team match and the Georges much success.
Until tomorrow.
Today was Queens 1 2-7 at 3,5,600 and the Conan Doyle 2-10 at 900. The weather again was sunny and lighter variable winds that were readable but had to be carefully watched as strength and direction changed quickly.
The Queens 1 was won with a score of 105-19. The cut off score for the 2nd stage was 102-12 in and out.
Team members shot very well and the following went through to the 2nd stage.
Smeltzer 105-14,Bissonnette 105-14, Wright 104-16, Paton 104-15, Dudinski 104-14, Woodman 104-12, Grant 104-13, MacDonald 103-12, Murray, 103-10, Dobell 103-10, Cassidy 103-12.
Andy Webber 101-7 and Gerry Wiens 101-6 qualified for the FTR Queens Final.
The Conan Doyle had 6 ties with scores of 50-9. Jim Paton was one of those that will be involved in the tie shoot.
In the FTR Conan Doyle Wendy Reid was 3rd followed by Andy Webber 4th, Ken Ferguson 5th and Bill Watts 6th.
In the Grand Agg. Jimmy Paton is 8th.
Today Thursday 17 July we have the Prince of Wales 2-15 at 600. In the afternoon we have the Overseas Team Match, 1-7 at 3,5,600 team of 12. Following this is the Georges 2nd Stage, 2-15 at 600.
We wish all the Canadians in the Team match and the Georges much success.
Until tomorrow.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Tuesday 15 July
Another fine day at the office with blue skies and moderate winds.
To confirm and continue Mondays Corporation. It was won with a 50-7 fired in the 1st detail of the day.
Alix Voorthuyzen, over here as an individual but helping the team with plotting duties and helping coaching the Cadets shot a 47-4.
Andy webber won the FTR Corporation with a 63-1 and Ken Ferguson was 3rd with a 61-1
Now on to Tuesdays shooting.
The team only shot the St. Georges 1st stage today, shot at 300.
The Winner shot a 75-15.
In 6th place was Jim Paton with a 75-14. A great effort. Jim was followed by fellow Canadians
Darrell Grant 75-11,Serge Bissonnette 75-11, Dan Chisholm 75-10, Barry Langille 75-10 and George Wright 75-10.
The following Canadians also qualified for the 2nd Stage where the cut off was 73-9
Paul Dudinski, Ron Dawson ,Ray Smeltzer, Jeff Jenkins, Geoff Woodman,Bruce MacDonald, Al Katona and Alix Voorthuyen, A good day for us all.
In the FTR St. Georges, Ken Ferguson, Andy Webber and Gerry Wiens qualified for the 2nd Stage.
The FTR Team must be congratulated for their fine efforts and keeping Canada's name to the fore in the FTR matches.
In the Grand Agg. to date, Paul Kent GB is leading with 3 off and Jim Paton is 8 off in 9th position.
Tomorrow Wednesday, is the 1st stage Queens at 3,5,600 and the Conan Doyle at 900. I will hope I can find time to update tomorrow.
Another fine day at the office with blue skies and moderate winds.
To confirm and continue Mondays Corporation. It was won with a 50-7 fired in the 1st detail of the day.
Alix Voorthuyzen, over here as an individual but helping the team with plotting duties and helping coaching the Cadets shot a 47-4.
Andy webber won the FTR Corporation with a 63-1 and Ken Ferguson was 3rd with a 61-1
Now on to Tuesdays shooting.
The team only shot the St. Georges 1st stage today, shot at 300.
The Winner shot a 75-15.
In 6th place was Jim Paton with a 75-14. A great effort. Jim was followed by fellow Canadians
Darrell Grant 75-11,Serge Bissonnette 75-11, Dan Chisholm 75-10, Barry Langille 75-10 and George Wright 75-10.
The following Canadians also qualified for the 2nd Stage where the cut off was 73-9
Paul Dudinski, Ron Dawson ,Ray Smeltzer, Jeff Jenkins, Geoff Woodman,Bruce MacDonald, Al Katona and Alix Voorthuyen, A good day for us all.
In the FTR St. Georges, Ken Ferguson, Andy Webber and Gerry Wiens qualified for the 2nd Stage.
The FTR Team must be congratulated for their fine efforts and keeping Canada's name to the fore in the FTR matches.
In the Grand Agg. to date, Paul Kent GB is leading with 3 off and Jim Paton is 8 off in 9th position.
Tomorrow Wednesday, is the 1st stage Queens at 3,5,600 and the Conan Doyle at 900. I will hope I can find time to update tomorrow.
Monday, July 14, 2014
Here we are coming to the end of Mondays shooting and I have time to update.
Sunday was at least a good weather day as far as sunshine but the wind decided to do its own thing and mess the shooters about and succeeded. There were obviously the lucky ones that caught good conditions but on the whole the wind won.
The Alexandra, shot at 600, will be resolved by a tie shoot between 2 competitors with scores of 50-10. Canada had high scores of 50-9 from George Wright and Geoff Woodman with 50-8. In the "next best" scores list Barry Langille had a 50-5, gets an HPS cross but no medal.
In the Alexandra FTR class, Ken Ferguson came came 2nd with 74-9 and Canadian shooters filled
4,5,6th positions.
The Daily Mail, shot at 500 was won with 75-15. Geoff Woodman was 48th scoring 74-8.
In FTR, Gerry Wiens was 3rd and Canadians also filled 4,5,6th places.
In The Duke Of Cambridge, shot at 900, was won with a 50-10 and Ron Dawson was 30th with a 50-5. Wendy Reid won the FTR with a 75-8, Andy Webber 2nd with a 73-9 and Ken Ferguson with a 72-3 was 3rd.
After a frustrating day for most, Jim Paton, Barry Langille and Geoff Woodman were placed high on the Grand Aggregate leader board on Sunday night.
We held the Canadian reception in the evening and we had probably over 230 people filling the house. It was a great night and we even had the tv. on with sound muted so patrons could follow the World Cup final. The German team were in fine spirits, literally. We eventually got everyone out and the house was restored to its original state.
I have provisional result of Mondays first match, the Times, shot at 300. At the moment the match was won with a 50-10. Condition were very difficult with a constantly changing wind. In the "next best" score category we saw Bruce MacDonald and Jim Paton scoring 50-6 and Ron Dawson 50-5.
Gerry Wiens won the FTR with 75-10, Ken Ferguson was 3rd with 75-7 and Andy Webber 4th with
74-4.
Shooting has finished for today and we are awaiting results from the Wimbledon TR and the dreaded Corporation. Very difficult winds in the Corp. with lots of 1,2 and 3's being shot. The morning gave twitchy winds from 7 minutes to 2 in between some shots. In the afternoon winds got up to 15 minutes. Many a grand agg. was destroyed today and I will report on actual scores tomorrow. Many people walking around muttering things like "disasterous" "horrendous" and "I should shoot myself if I could read the wind". Positions on the Grand Agg. leader board will be interesting to see.
Until tomorrow................
Sunday was at least a good weather day as far as sunshine but the wind decided to do its own thing and mess the shooters about and succeeded. There were obviously the lucky ones that caught good conditions but on the whole the wind won.
The Alexandra, shot at 600, will be resolved by a tie shoot between 2 competitors with scores of 50-10. Canada had high scores of 50-9 from George Wright and Geoff Woodman with 50-8. In the "next best" scores list Barry Langille had a 50-5, gets an HPS cross but no medal.
In the Alexandra FTR class, Ken Ferguson came came 2nd with 74-9 and Canadian shooters filled
4,5,6th positions.
The Daily Mail, shot at 500 was won with 75-15. Geoff Woodman was 48th scoring 74-8.
In FTR, Gerry Wiens was 3rd and Canadians also filled 4,5,6th places.
In The Duke Of Cambridge, shot at 900, was won with a 50-10 and Ron Dawson was 30th with a 50-5. Wendy Reid won the FTR with a 75-8, Andy Webber 2nd with a 73-9 and Ken Ferguson with a 72-3 was 3rd.
After a frustrating day for most, Jim Paton, Barry Langille and Geoff Woodman were placed high on the Grand Aggregate leader board on Sunday night.
We held the Canadian reception in the evening and we had probably over 230 people filling the house. It was a great night and we even had the tv. on with sound muted so patrons could follow the World Cup final. The German team were in fine spirits, literally. We eventually got everyone out and the house was restored to its original state.
I have provisional result of Mondays first match, the Times, shot at 300. At the moment the match was won with a 50-10. Condition were very difficult with a constantly changing wind. In the "next best" score category we saw Bruce MacDonald and Jim Paton scoring 50-6 and Ron Dawson 50-5.
Gerry Wiens won the FTR with 75-10, Ken Ferguson was 3rd with 75-7 and Andy Webber 4th with
74-4.
Shooting has finished for today and we are awaiting results from the Wimbledon TR and the dreaded Corporation. Very difficult winds in the Corp. with lots of 1,2 and 3's being shot. The morning gave twitchy winds from 7 minutes to 2 in between some shots. In the afternoon winds got up to 15 minutes. Many a grand agg. was destroyed today and I will report on actual scores tomorrow. Many people walking around muttering things like "disasterous" "horrendous" and "I should shoot myself if I could read the wind". Positions on the Grand Agg. leader board will be interesting to see.
Until tomorrow................
Sunday, July 13, 2014
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
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
Friday, July 11, 2014
Well, we are now all here and everything starts today Friday. Our
first match was last Friday against the North London at long range. The
wind was difficult as ever and we lost the match to the Presidents Team
932.70 to Canada's 907.51 with the Chairmans Team third with 902.51. We
were entertained to a superb dinner in the North's clubhouse in the
evening and it felt like Bisley had started. On Saturday a 6 man
travelled north to Huddersfield to renew old aquaintances and although
they did not win any of the matches they all had a great time and were
very well looked after by their hosts. By Tuesday all but two of the
team were in camp and the first match was the BCRC evening match shot on
Tuesday. Yes it rained, in fact it poured and the 4 first timers had
their introduction to Bisley. We came 3rd out of 6 teams in the match
and considering the conditions, the scores were very high and the
coaches did a great job.
On Wednesday we shot the RAF Match on Pirbright 2 range. The weather was fine and 8 teams competed. With very few wind flags available to assist, the coaches again did very well for another set of 8 firers. We came in 3rd again with a score of 1137.105 against the winning RAF Wapiti team who scored 1166.103.
Thursday was a good day. The sun decided to shine again and we shot against the Barbarians and the Welsh at long range. The wind was the worst conditions we had encountered and the coaches worked for every point. Again they did a fabulous job and despite the conditions we ended up winning the day against both teams. Canada scored 734.54, against the Barbarians 725.49 and the Welsh 722.45.
The trophies now sit proudly on the dinning room table, lets hope they might be the first two of many. Only time will tell.
We held the annual BBQ on the veranda in the evening and Julia and her team did an excellent job, food and service just great. Many glowing comments from team members.
The team is gelling very well and spirits are very high and the laughter is continual, it only stops when a sip of liquid refreshment is taken. Great.
Today the Imperial starts and we shall have to see what is in store for us.
Sorry for the late start but there doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day. More to follow.
On Wednesday we shot the RAF Match on Pirbright 2 range. The weather was fine and 8 teams competed. With very few wind flags available to assist, the coaches again did very well for another set of 8 firers. We came in 3rd again with a score of 1137.105 against the winning RAF Wapiti team who scored 1166.103.
Thursday was a good day. The sun decided to shine again and we shot against the Barbarians and the Welsh at long range. The wind was the worst conditions we had encountered and the coaches worked for every point. Again they did a fabulous job and despite the conditions we ended up winning the day against both teams. Canada scored 734.54, against the Barbarians 725.49 and the Welsh 722.45.
The trophies now sit proudly on the dinning room table, lets hope they might be the first two of many. Only time will tell.
We held the annual BBQ on the veranda in the evening and Julia and her team did an excellent job, food and service just great. Many glowing comments from team members.
The team is gelling very well and spirits are very high and the laughter is continual, it only stops when a sip of liquid refreshment is taken. Great.
Today the Imperial starts and we shall have to see what is in store for us.
Sorry for the late start but there doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day. More to follow.
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