Hi there all you pixie wranglers, gamblers, and ramblers. Yes it was that time again, the chance to strap on those hoglegs, don that wide brimmed Stetson hat and step back in time to that thrilling era of yesteryear. Yes my little Kells County Raunchy Regulators it was our August Cowboy Action Shoot. Which put a rye smile on all our dull and dreary pasty faces.

The weather was bra size double “D” (that’s drizzle and dry). But thanks to the Pilgrim, who was kind enough to bring along a large canopy, we all managed to keep out of the drizzle and shoot and scoot when dry.

The fun cranked up a notch when the dynamic duo, that’s DeadEye Dave and a somewhat slimmed down Grizzly Adams treated us to black powder hog heaven. Great clouds of blue smoke wafted across the range as these two stalwarts of the cap and ball smoke wagons competed. I half expected the health and safety cavalry to charge over the hill and slap a pollution notice on the pair of them. Or at least get picketed by a chapter of the Greenpeace Lesbian Collective. (But that’s another story and the case comes up a week on Friday).

Two new owl hoots riding the outlaw trail showed up to try their hand at Cowboy Action shooting. One went by the alias of Bawdy Big Bad Bob. And a feisty female who’s handle was the Truculent Tart “N” Terror. This Lone star lady sported a complete “B” western outfit. Very fetching Very Dale Evens. These two border bandits enjoyed the days “craic”.

Also on hand, appearing in her some what lusty, busty, saloon gal’ number was Trixibelle the Callico Queen.(The rest my wife censored me from writing).

Slick Vic in contrast did not make my pulse race even though he was attired as a Wyatt Earp look a like……..But there again, in the soft moonlight with romantic music playing in the background and after a few drinks who knows?

Hawk on the other hand was decked out in his new blue collarless shirt and a slick long duster coat. Nothing else just a collarless shirt and a slick long duster coat very scary but so eighteen hundreds. I’m only joking, he was also wearing a smile.

What can I say about the Lone Stranger? Yes what can I say. He’s kind to dumb animals, works for world peace, helps old ladies across roads, even when they don’t want to go, and makes all his own dresses. But I can say without fear or favour, he is without a doubt an asset to any shoot.

El Diablo was on the prod looking every inch the gunslinger, and he was sure as shootin’ out to enjoy himself. Which he surely did, yes siree bub

The Duke as usual played a blinder, glad to have him back as R.O. We are not worthy o mighty one. (Oh you handsome devil)

Good to see Stumpy allowed out, even if it is under licence. But his parole officer said he’s still not allowed to play with matches.

Once again the master of the six-gun Cold Steel, showed us all how it should be done. The trouble for me is he’s such a nice guy I find it hard to be jealous and not to like him. But believe me I do try. Hearty congratulations for winning. Well done my little sunbeam.

After countless e-mails, phone calls, and many months of waiting, my new two gun handmade rig finally arrived from Arizona U. S. A. Upon strapping on the fore mentioned acquisition, I was immediately transformed into a dashing and daring silver-screened hero. Yes my dear earth bound mortals I became a living, breathing legend in my own lunch hour. Adorned from head to foot in black and silver. I looked so good that I had to think small to walk through the door. And yes I did enjoy the day

At this juncture I feel it is incumbent upon me to offer a few superlatives on the clubs A.G.M which was held at the Ross Park Hotel. It was great to see such a good turn out of members. It’s on these occasions one gets to meet people you hardly ever see or knew existed. A particular rotund, how shall we say, gobby Englishman springs to mind. I only ever see him at the A.G. M.s or club shindigs, does he ever actually shoot?

Much was discussed, including the new rifle range, the hosting of Practical Pistol and Cowboy Action Competitions, the new clubhouse, toilets and other range facilities.

The Pilgrim, a somewhat keen Cowboy Action Shooter was extremely generous in sponsoring all of the prizes for the Cowboy Action section of the club. A good time was had by one and all. Plus we got fed. Remember it’s your club please continue to support it.

Parting shot………If you try to fail but succeed, which have you done?

Happy trails
The Tombstone Kid.