Friends,
The News-
I’m happy to announce good news for TEXtreme shooters, albeit a couple years later than I’d have liked. I suppose it’s “better late than never”; in this case, emphasizing “BETTER”!
I’ve been embarrassed that, TEXtreme being the world-class competition program and venue it so obviously is, my attempts to unearth a caterer willing to invest the time and efforts to attend our little… correction- HUGE events on the possibility they might not lose their asses on the proposition, have been woeful failures. Happy to announce I’ve now found a victim… correction- located a caterer not only willing to do so, but excited about it.
The Backstory-
Having been a businessman forty years (thankfully in the past), so well understanding the plights involved in trying to not lose your… correction MY ass trying to serve the public, and also well aware even the best-attended TEXtreme events don’t necessarily qualify as a windfall opportunity for a businessman… correction- ANY businessman, I’ve concentrated my search efforts around ‘caterers’ that might be willing to serve between one and two dozen folks. Hopefully with food that doesn’t endanger our lives, much less that might be considered palatable. Think “tacos”. As regards my to-date fruitless search, the term “needle in a haystack” comes most readily to mind.
And as also regards that two-year fruitless search, as of yesterday an excellent adage has proven accurately profound. Goes like this here- “Even a blind hog occasionally finds an acorn”.
I’ve not only found an acorn. It’s a better acorn than I imagined possible! And when I state ‘better’, I’m excited to announce that means better on many levels more than I dreamed possible.
More Backstory-
For some inexplicable reason(s) I’ve accrued a few very good friends, that obviously lack good judgement when it comes to choosing friends. To protect the innocent, I won’t name names. Unfortunately for him, in this case one name bears exposing.
Jim Byrd is not only a relatively new buddy, but also a relatively new competitive shooter. The poor guy made the mistake of stumbling into Arlington Sportsmans Club last year on a field target day. Obviously thoroughly lost and confused, I immediately sensed a potential victim… correction- a possible new FT recruit. As is my habit, in such cases I attempt to create the illusion of being a nice guy by introducing myself. Virtue of Jim’s outstandingly good nature he reciprocated. Little did the poor guy realize what he’d stumbled into!
Jim’s shooting skills were obvious from the get-go. Also the depths of his good nature and equally-good humor; being not only tolerant of the off-kilter senses of humor around me, but fully capable of giving as good as he gets!
Things he’s also given since that fateful day include help preparing TEXtreme targets, lanes, and fabricating target bases. One such (masterwork) example is the elevated angle-iron target base on which Sasquatch strides.
But there are many other contributions, none solicited. The man is a prince! Perhaps I should qualify that statement. A prince… with poor judgement when it comes to choosing friends. Correction- one particular friend.
To The Point… FINALLY!-
Another of Jim’s contributions to my blessings is turning me on to a relatively new local restaurant. Jim and Wife have been impressed several times with the restaurant, before he and I have now eaten there three or four times. I’m justifiably impressed not only with the interesting menu offerings and consistent quality and deliciousness of the dishes, but their staff as well.
In my attempts to influence the bartender yesterday I met the owner (apparently they have no bouncer). A most approachable and impressive young man and businessman, I immediately sensed a(nother) potential victim… correction- a possible TEXtreme caterer! Upon our conversation just so happening to wander towards that subject I was surprised to hear he also has two food trucks. Further sensing a potential victim, I glommed onto Worm like a hungry bass inhaling a worm! That he is not only willing, but excited about catering TEXtreme events I find almost unbelievable! But true.
A lifelong shooter himself (with tats proving it), and a most enthusiastic businessman doing what he loves, he WANTS to not only be at TEXtreme events, but is extremely happy to work with me on menu choices that will be variations of Uncle Worm’s Smokehouse menu.
This seems the right time to assume all you old geezers are familiar with the tagline, “With a name like Smuckers, it’s got to be good!” Well, with a name like UNCLE WORM’S, it’s GOT to be FANTASTIC! It is.
No; this is not just another of my bad jokes Y’all. Happy to say this is Reality.
Though perfectly willing, I won’t ask Worm to do smaller TEXtreme events because I know it would be TOO losing a proposition for him. However you can expect the opportunity to enjoy his fantastic offerings at the TEXtreme State Championships in December, and maybe as soon as the TEXtreme November AAFTA Field Target weekend. He’s willing; but I’ll decide once I get a feel for anticipated attendance that weekend. By the way, this is a good time to remind you the TEXtreme November AAFTA FT weekend will be an excellent (last) opportunity for real practice for the Republic Of Texas Field Target Championships at Arlington Sportsmans Club two weeks later (November 17-19). Both weekends will feature rifle and pistol FT matches for your shooting pleasure.
Regardless when it first happens, here are details (so far) on what to expect regarding Worm’s TEXtreme catering. Expect three or four menu offerings of real food you’ll be really impressed with, offered in the $12-20 range. I could add as much to everyone's match fees and call it "complimentary lunch", or not increase fees and let shooters wanting a real meal at TEXtreme events just buy it from Worm. ALL he asks is to know in advance how many of which menu offerings to deliver. Either way, I’ll still provide free snacks and cold beverages. Considering restaurants typically charge $3 for a beverage (they call it "$2.99"), $3 saved on TEXtreme-gratis beverages could be a good head-start on your tips to Worm. (Truth be told, don't be fooled; I add the price of 25 cent "gratis" beverages into match fees.)
I can’t convey how excited I am about this Worm development. No, I don't mean my tapeworm.
But being extremely protective of this new TEXtreme benefit, to accommodate Worm’s only request meals must be committed to in advance. That might entail pre-registration(s), as I won’t allow Worm’s offer and good nature to be abused.
For more information, and confirmation this isn’t just another of my bad jokes, google Uncle Worm’s Smokehouse. By the way, his restaurant being just a couple miles further from Ranchito Robinson than Taqueria El Mexicano in China Spring, we now have another excellent choice for post-match pig-outs. Correction- “group dinners”.
I’ll close with a too-seldom thank you to Jim Byrd… for ALL you do, Bud!
And also many thanks to everyone else pitching in to the TEXtreme efforts. I really appreciate it!
Regards Y'all,
Ron & Maggyy
The News-
I’m happy to announce good news for TEXtreme shooters, albeit a couple years later than I’d have liked. I suppose it’s “better late than never”; in this case, emphasizing “BETTER”!
I’ve been embarrassed that, TEXtreme being the world-class competition program and venue it so obviously is, my attempts to unearth a caterer willing to invest the time and efforts to attend our little… correction- HUGE events on the possibility they might not lose their asses on the proposition, have been woeful failures. Happy to announce I’ve now found a victim… correction- located a caterer not only willing to do so, but excited about it.
The Backstory-
Having been a businessman forty years (thankfully in the past), so well understanding the plights involved in trying to not lose your… correction MY ass trying to serve the public, and also well aware even the best-attended TEXtreme events don’t necessarily qualify as a windfall opportunity for a businessman… correction- ANY businessman, I’ve concentrated my search efforts around ‘caterers’ that might be willing to serve between one and two dozen folks. Hopefully with food that doesn’t endanger our lives, much less that might be considered palatable. Think “tacos”. As regards my to-date fruitless search, the term “needle in a haystack” comes most readily to mind.
And as also regards that two-year fruitless search, as of yesterday an excellent adage has proven accurately profound. Goes like this here- “Even a blind hog occasionally finds an acorn”.
I’ve not only found an acorn. It’s a better acorn than I imagined possible! And when I state ‘better’, I’m excited to announce that means better on many levels more than I dreamed possible.
More Backstory-
For some inexplicable reason(s) I’ve accrued a few very good friends, that obviously lack good judgement when it comes to choosing friends. To protect the innocent, I won’t name names. Unfortunately for him, in this case one name bears exposing.
Jim Byrd is not only a relatively new buddy, but also a relatively new competitive shooter. The poor guy made the mistake of stumbling into Arlington Sportsmans Club last year on a field target day. Obviously thoroughly lost and confused, I immediately sensed a potential victim… correction- a possible new FT recruit. As is my habit, in such cases I attempt to create the illusion of being a nice guy by introducing myself. Virtue of Jim’s outstandingly good nature he reciprocated. Little did the poor guy realize what he’d stumbled into!
Jim’s shooting skills were obvious from the get-go. Also the depths of his good nature and equally-good humor; being not only tolerant of the off-kilter senses of humor around me, but fully capable of giving as good as he gets!
Things he’s also given since that fateful day include help preparing TEXtreme targets, lanes, and fabricating target bases. One such (masterwork) example is the elevated angle-iron target base on which Sasquatch strides.
But there are many other contributions, none solicited. The man is a prince! Perhaps I should qualify that statement. A prince… with poor judgement when it comes to choosing friends. Correction- one particular friend.
To The Point… FINALLY!-
Another of Jim’s contributions to my blessings is turning me on to a relatively new local restaurant. Jim and Wife have been impressed several times with the restaurant, before he and I have now eaten there three or four times. I’m justifiably impressed not only with the interesting menu offerings and consistent quality and deliciousness of the dishes, but their staff as well.
In my attempts to influence the bartender yesterday I met the owner (apparently they have no bouncer). A most approachable and impressive young man and businessman, I immediately sensed a(nother) potential victim… correction- a possible TEXtreme caterer! Upon our conversation just so happening to wander towards that subject I was surprised to hear he also has two food trucks. Further sensing a potential victim, I glommed onto Worm like a hungry bass inhaling a worm! That he is not only willing, but excited about catering TEXtreme events I find almost unbelievable! But true.
A lifelong shooter himself (with tats proving it), and a most enthusiastic businessman doing what he loves, he WANTS to not only be at TEXtreme events, but is extremely happy to work with me on menu choices that will be variations of Uncle Worm’s Smokehouse menu.
This seems the right time to assume all you old geezers are familiar with the tagline, “With a name like Smuckers, it’s got to be good!” Well, with a name like UNCLE WORM’S, it’s GOT to be FANTASTIC! It is.
No; this is not just another of my bad jokes Y’all. Happy to say this is Reality.
Though perfectly willing, I won’t ask Worm to do smaller TEXtreme events because I know it would be TOO losing a proposition for him. However you can expect the opportunity to enjoy his fantastic offerings at the TEXtreme State Championships in December, and maybe as soon as the TEXtreme November AAFTA Field Target weekend. He’s willing; but I’ll decide once I get a feel for anticipated attendance that weekend. By the way, this is a good time to remind you the TEXtreme November AAFTA FT weekend will be an excellent (last) opportunity for real practice for the Republic Of Texas Field Target Championships at Arlington Sportsmans Club two weeks later (November 17-19). Both weekends will feature rifle and pistol FT matches for your shooting pleasure.
Regardless when it first happens, here are details (so far) on what to expect regarding Worm’s TEXtreme catering. Expect three or four menu offerings of real food you’ll be really impressed with, offered in the $12-20 range. I could add as much to everyone's match fees and call it "complimentary lunch", or not increase fees and let shooters wanting a real meal at TEXtreme events just buy it from Worm. ALL he asks is to know in advance how many of which menu offerings to deliver. Either way, I’ll still provide free snacks and cold beverages. Considering restaurants typically charge $3 for a beverage (they call it "$2.99"), $3 saved on TEXtreme-gratis beverages could be a good head-start on your tips to Worm. (Truth be told, don't be fooled; I add the price of 25 cent "gratis" beverages into match fees.)
I can’t convey how excited I am about this Worm development. No, I don't mean my tapeworm.
For more information, and confirmation this isn’t just another of my bad jokes, google Uncle Worm’s Smokehouse. By the way, his restaurant being just a couple miles further from Ranchito Robinson than Taqueria El Mexicano in China Spring, we now have another excellent choice for post-match pig-outs. Correction- “group dinners”.
I’ll close with a too-seldom thank you to Jim Byrd… for ALL you do, Bud!
And also many thanks to everyone else pitching in to the TEXtreme efforts. I really appreciate it!
Regards Y'all,
Ron & Maggyy
