Autumn Bash 7th and 8th September 2024

[joffy]

John and I had a brilliant day.
Meeting folks I haven't seen for a long time.
We'll be coming to the next one for sure.
As usual the banter and rifles were superb.
Cheers Ray

I'll be at the next one with a couple or 3 new additions

[Vernal]

Even the miserable morning mizzle couldn't take away the pleasure of being with the knowledgeable, generous and welcoming gentlemen (no ladies at this one) of the bash, thank you all for your company. I thought I would never want another gun but there were a couple of 80s there today which made me think that perhaps I do!
A big thank you to Neil for all the work which goes toward making it look simple.

[Chippendale]

Another great Bash, thanks again to Neil and of course the early Bashers who help with the layout etc.
One sour note for me though, I’ve left a MK II Airsporter on the left hand bench looking up the at the targets, I’m hoping some kind and honest person, though I think all the Bash attendees are honest, has picked it up and are keeping it safe for me. It is in a camouflaged carry bag.

Thanks again Neil.

Melv

Chippendale (with clothes on)

[TonyL]

To clear things up - I am on my second tin of pallets and to be fair, the first tin had about 10 left in it. I probably did another 10 out of a fresh tin. Not bad for me. One bottle of brandy down but only had half a Guinness at the pub with my fish n chips last night and an early night.
Light rain here at the moment but will hopefully clear.

Pretty much as I guessed with the pellets then.

Well, from Saturday enjoying the better forecast and the Sunday looking very wet, it was certainly a bit soggy at times today AND the forecast is now actually looking much better for tomorrow!

[TonyL]

The weather only got a little better but everywhere seems gloomy, not too cold though.
Thanks very much for another super bash Neil.

Lovely to see you again, Tom. Don't you be thinking too deeply about that Airsporter. I think it shoots quite nicely. Just get those basics done re movement on the stock bracket and de-twang if you must, but otherwise I'd be leaving alone.

[TonyL]

Lovely day yet again. Some lovely rifles on display and to shoot yet again. I now want a walther LGV and a BSA Meteor. Massive thanks to Neil for delivering the event and Craig P for the taxi service. Mach 1.5

Lovely to see you again, Paul. And that Craigy's a star, isn't he?

Thank you for the go on your very special 99. One to be cherished is that. And I hope you get your bargain 80 tip-top in super-quick time.

[TonyL]

I do miss the bashes ....being a raspberry now doesn't allow me to drive as far as I used to but I'm hoping 2025 turns out better so I can actually attend one or 2 my 97 should be a polished performer by then

Hoping to of moved soon too ��

Be nice to see you again once you're able, J.

[TonyL]

A massive thank you to Neil and Tina for putting on yet another fantastic event. The effort you put into making this happen time after time is unbelievable and it really is appreciated.

Great to see you again, Gary (albeit far too briefly). That Cometa's accurate for sure and will make a nice rifle.

[TonyL]

This the last of the year or are we getting a bonfire one ?

This is the last one for this year. I think we're looking at May for the next one.

[TonyL]

Thanks Neil for another fantastic Bash
Thanks everyone else for the laughs and great company
Even you Ray

And thank you for coming along and helping make these events the special and most enjoyable events that they are, Pete. Hope you get that naughty thing fixed. And thank you for the lovely chats we always enjoy.

[TonyL]

What a great day again at the Bash! On the one hand I'm gutted it wasn't a full weekend but on the other, chuffed I got there for one day at least.

Plenty of shooting and some awesome rifles at both ends of the 'cost' scale, especially gas ram wise- thanks to Tony for a go with his mega value Mauser and to Ray with that bloody gorgeous SLR.

Always great to see everyone & thank you again to Neil for putting the show on.

All the best
Another Paul

Great that you managed to get, Paul.

The Anniversary 99, as expected, was utterly sublime.

The 35 Export is beautiful and shoots fantastically well. Graceful and classy. And serving to rubber stamp that quote I often make about these fantastic rifles, originally launched over 70 years ago, showing younger, more modern rifles how it should be done. The tune is beautiful and you must keep that forever.

And that 34 is just as lovely as I remember.

[TonyL]

John and I had a brilliant day.
Meeting folks I haven't seen for a long time.
We'll be coming to the next one for sure.
As usual the banter and rifles were superb.
Cheers Ray

Thank you for coming, Ray; it was lovely to see you again.

And thank you for letting me have a go with so many of your lovely rifles......the 99 is simply stunning and shoots fantastically. Lovely to be re-acquainted with the graceful Khamsin. And so many more of your lovely toys. That PCP is like a laser-guided missile!

Lovely to meet John (again?). What a lovely chap. And the smile on his face once he'd hit the bucket was a joy to witness.

[TonyL]

I'll be at the next one with a couple or 3 new additions

Are you still at it at your age, Jonathan????

[TonyL]

Even the miserable morning mizzle couldn't take away the pleasure of being with the knowledgeable, generous and welcoming gentlemen (no ladies at this one) of the bash, thank you all for your company. I thought I would never want another gun but there were a couple of 80s there today which made me think that perhaps I do!
A big thank you to Neil for all the work which goes toward making it look simple.

And lovely to see you again, Michael. The Bash is always the better for having you with us, sir.

[TonyL]

Another great Bash, thanks again to Neil and of course the early Bashers who help with the layout etc.
One sour note for me though, I’ve left a MK II Airsporter on the left hand bench looking up the at the targets, I’m hoping some kind and honest person, though I think all the Bash attendees are honest, has picked it up and are keeping it safe for me. It is in a camouflaged carry bag.

Thanks again Neil.

Melv

Chippendale (with clothes on)

Lovely to see you again, Melv. I'll bring the Airsporter up with me tomorrow and we can make the necessary arrangements to see you re-united.