Hi there Amigos.

Stop press…News flash…
During the night of the 2nd of March and early morning of the 3rd an unidentified flying object was allegedly seen hovering silently over parts of Antrim! Witnesses claim it was in the shape of a lawnmower. Others tell that it appeared as a giant pair of scissors. It was even reported to resemble a scythe.
These reports have yet to be confirmed by the authorities. But one thing is certain during this unexplained occurrence conformation came to this reporter that vast numbers of mother’s apron strings were severed that night! Thus allowing their offsprings and siblings to participate in the Kells Cow boy Action Shoot!

However all is not good news. Certain competitors who had categorically stated that they would attend never materialised! Could this be alien abduction? Or did the man from Bangor enter a parallel universe via Tescos? Maybe a mutant carrot has consumed the farmer, who had just purchased a new single action pistol. It is rumoured that a student has disappeared up his own rear end. These and other pressing questions have yet to be answered…Watch this space.

Meanwhile back at the ranch.
It was a warm sunny spring like day. With birds coughing in the trees. Lambs a leaping and cows doing whatever cows do. Yes my little weekend western wannabes it was the Kells Cowboy Action Shoot. Boy was it eventful. A number of new pistoleeros showed up to try the fun, including Six Shooter Stevie, Jo`Annie Oakley, and Cisco Boy.

Talking of it being eventful. It was a five-stage competition with plenty of bangs and clangs. Read on…

Now the Lone Stranger is very fond of extracting the urine out of The Tombstone Kid for what he considers weak loads used in his rifle. However, it was with great joy, nay dare I say my heart took flight, when I heard that a bullet had lodged in the barrel of what I thought was his rifle.
It turns out he had picked up Stumpy’s rifle by mistake. (Tee Hee) red faces all round. Yours truly, just like the Cavalry, came to his rescue. May I respectfully suggest that he puts some powder in the cartridge next time?

Moving swiftly on but still enjoying the moment. Another competitor encountered a broken firing pin. This just gets better and better.

Once again I am forced to say (with a lot of arm-twisting) congratulations to Cold Steel for winning said competition. Once more we worship at the feet of Duke for R.O.ing, this guy is such a gentleman.

I would like to make a special mention regarding Pilgrim, he’s not been a well womble. He has gone down with either beri beri, black water fever, or it could be a virus. Whatever, get well soon. I wonder if he will bring a note from his mother?

Anyway my little border buckaroos a good day was had by one and all. Now don’t forget my fellow saddle sores, the next Cowboy Action Shoot is now May 26th.

Good night Northern Ireland where ever you are…

Happy trails The Tombstone Kid.