Well it is time for another Ranblins from the Ramrod or as Lady Tombstone calls it Ranting’s from the Ramrod. There is plenty to cover so lets get started.

Membership dues are due now. It is $40 per member and $20 per family member. Make checks to SMSS and get to Hombre at soon as possible. It is better for SMSS if you join SMSS and shoot as a member then to pay extra to shoot as a guest, so gets those dues in.

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and plan on a great new year. Make plenty of resolutions that are easy to break and a few resolutions that will stick, like; try to shoot more often, or not letting a gun go by again with out at least trying it out. Things like that.

The SMSO is quickly approaching. We will need to have a few work days between then and now. Please mark your calendars for January 19th as a full workday. We need to build two shelters at bay 4, build some covers on our porches and we will need to do a few other projects at that time. We will also need to work a few Sunday afternoons as the match gets closer.

We are looking for volunteers to help at the SMSO. We need Berm Marshals, Runners, Sidematch directors, and parking lot rodies just to name the volunteers we will need off of the top of my head. Please get with Keystone to volunteer for the match or talk to Last Kiss to volunteer to help on sidematch day.

Watch the forum for updates on work days.

The badges are in for those that ordered them. They will be the price quoted plus shipping. I will have them at the next shoot for anyone who ordered one.

We have a RO I and RO II class scheduled for Saturday, January 5th. If you would like to take either of these classes please let Last Kiss know so she can plan on the number of attendees. We strongly suggest everyone get ROI at least. This class will help you understand the finer points on safety and the basics for stage design. It will make you a better shooter and much more observant. It will also teach you what to do between the times you are shooting your guns.

Until then keep your powder dry and your lead hot.

Tell next month,
Long Days and Pleasant Nights
Tennessee Tombstone