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Posted: 4/29/2007 8:31:24 AM EDT
[#1]
I like the idea of being onsite the night before. It could also allow for an earlier start to the event. I think it would allow for more people to get to know each other before the start. One thing that I have enjoyed about Tiger Valley is getting to know more people. Along the trail of this event I got to know several and it helps to push yourself.
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Posted: 4/29/2007 11:48:36 AM EDT
[#2]
How far is Tiger Valley from Ft Worth?
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Posted: 4/29/2007 11:51:43 AM EDT
[#3]
About 1½ hours, down 35 and turn left at Bellmead and about 17 miles to Watt. I hope this gives you a general idea. I think the website www.tigervalley.com has directions and a link to a map. mm |
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Posted: 4/29/2007 6:47:34 PM EDT
[#4]
Time to start saving my pennies!
Any chance we can get a link to last years after action reports? Semper Fi |
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Posted: 4/29/2007 6:49:12 PM EDT
[#5]
You're a bad, bad man! |
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Posted: 4/29/2007 6:54:34 PM EDT
[#6]
I still fear ammo cans due to last year
 ETA: I will be marking this on the calendar! |
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Posted: 4/29/2007 6:58:02 PM EDT
[#7]
Although I think we should have it in August, the heat really put a hurting on most people. That said, I hope it is hotter than all hell in September. I will be more ready than I was last year. Should be great. I hope that TJ took a look at my ideas on the previos BO post. LOL.
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Posted: 4/29/2007 7:30:46 PM EDT
[#8]
My .02 says that getting a room at a local hotel for the weekend is the way to go for the "seasoned citizens" amongst us (well, okay, me!), but I certainly see the value of being onsite the night before.
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Posted: 4/29/2007 8:24:41 PM EDT
[#9]
Please don't make it so that we have to camp out. That is going to complicate everything for me with my dog and all. I'll bring down a tent and set it up if you want to see that I can do it.
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Posted: 4/29/2007 8:26:06 PM EDT
[#10]
I agree with the above. Also, camping is a bit cheaper than a motel. I can put that $50 toward a multitool. |
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Posted: 4/30/2007 5:48:40 AM EDT
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I think that I am more concerned about where I sleep Sat night than Friday. Even though my wife drove me home it was a beating.
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Posted: 4/30/2007 6:03:29 AM EDT
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A "beating" b/c you rode home with the W? Or, a "beating" b/c it was a difficult event and things just plain sucked afterward.....
Dude, you and HB were not even breathing hard at the end. Maybe TJ will give us a preview of things to come.....just a little preview..... As far as camping out, I don't really care too much, I was planning on sleeping in the van again, like I did for the 3-gun. That is my survival tent. The only thing I want to know if if I need to hump my rappelling gear. Other than that, I am good to go. James |
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Posted: 4/30/2007 7:56:58 AM EDT
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If you're talking about me, I was done in after the 2nd lap. I may have been able to make the third lap, though it would have taken me several more hours. I'm in better shape now than I was last summer, and I'm interested to see how much better I could do. By next September my domestic situation should be simplified (it darn well better be!). Making any plans right now is difficult. |
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Posted: 4/30/2007 8:04:39 AM EDT
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Naw Lawdog, thing just plain sucked for a while as the body cooled off and tensed up.
Schulze and I were not breathing hard because you gave us our second wind after seeing you laying on the ground telling us that you couldn't hold anything down....(thanks for that) TJ did give us a preview, BUGOUT '06... TJ sure has a vivid imagination. |
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Posted: 4/30/2007 8:30:27 AM EDT
[#15]
Yeah, it's hard to cut wire while laughing! 
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Posted: 4/30/2007 9:01:10 AM EDT
[#16]
Sorry, wrong dude. I was referring to Schultze. Actually, I wasn't laying on the ground, I was laying on the wire. You SOB's running past, with 5# of gear on, tennis shoes, Evian in hand, just plain pissed me off. Fockers! I should have puked all over that wire. Heck, I distributed puke evenly across the course.
Let's see,....I left puke.. next to the wall on lap two next to the wire on lap two over by the 1000m range on lap three and lest we not forget, next to the wire cutting on lap two (if you look around, you will find my ammo can out there also. I hope TJ hits it with the mower...kidding). Actually, I have to clarify, the puke at the end of lap three really wasn't puke, it was just a bit of water followed by a mile of dry heaves. James |
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Posted: 4/30/2007 9:16:05 AM EDT
[#17]
I went around for the rest of that day, and a later date picking up abandoned ammo cans. I'm not sure I found all of them. We did find the magazine carrier, I think that was mailed back to the owner. |
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Posted: 4/30/2007 9:33:08 AM EDT
[#18]
Well *maybe* if we spend a few days hiking around your place like you were talking about three months ago you could be in better shape come September... And you know why I was killing myself to go so fast? It was seeing all you guys at the start with your $2,000 Gucci ARs (except you have an FAL) and Ralph Lauren chest rigs. Spooked me, it did!
Yes, thank you much! |
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Posted: 4/30/2007 11:51:24 AM EDT
[#19]
I was in excellent shape. Just not a skinny rodent runner like you and Airone. Plus, I was in BDU's and carrying 50# of gear w/rifle, not some sissy folder AK and a tiny backpack that didn't even have a multi-tool.....LOL
If I see you attempting to break anything with the AK this year, I will probably have to hit you with something solid, like my FAL....LOL James |
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Posted: 4/30/2007 12:04:24 PM EDT
[#20]
With the ammo cans, which AIRONE and I carried for 10 miles, I had a little over 60# of gear. Burrrrn!
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Posted: 4/30/2007 12:06:44 PM EDT
[#21]
Sounds like it would be a great test of skills...
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Posted: 4/30/2007 12:07:51 PM EDT
[#22]
I can't wait to get in on this. Not so sure sbout the camping. I wouldn't mind it if it wasn't extra gear I had to hump all day. That added wait and not being able to leave anything on the side of the trail could be a really bad thing. Looks like you can only shave so much weight off.
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Posted: 5/1/2007 5:45:04 AM EDT
[#23]
Lawdog, Schulze has a pretty new AR (Gucci) to carry this year.
Besides he could have used the 22# ammo can to brake what he needed to. This year we are going with Fiji water instead...... |
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Posted: 5/1/2007 10:08:34 AM EDT
[#24]
There appears to be no hot air balloon restriction this time...
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Posted: 5/3/2007 3:10:54 AM EDT
[#25]
being an aging hi drag lo speed guy these days, can one come to observe, maybe help in course guidance/judging??
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Posted: 5/3/2007 5:10:19 AM EDT
[#26]
Last year there were a few spectators. I am sure that lending a hand in manning this event would be welcomed. Since this event has stages that are spread out over a large area, it take quite a few to man this.
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Posted: 5/3/2007 5:42:10 AM EDT
[#27]
is there any shooting involved?
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Posted: 5/3/2007 6:29:44 AM EDT
[#28]
You could say that      
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Posted: 5/3/2007 6:37:32 AM EDT
[#29]
very cool pics. thanks
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Posted: 5/3/2007 7:51:10 AM EDT
[#30]
Hmm...
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Posted: 5/3/2007 6:04:44 PM EDT
[#31]
Bump to show more pics! Can't wait till this Sept!
    The final challenge! And by far my favorite  Trigger man 
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Posted: 5/4/2007 1:27:33 PM EDT
[#32]
Epoch96, are you going to practice going over the wall with your pack on this year???
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Posted: 5/4/2007 8:17:12 PM EDT
[#33]
I've been training on my "bouncing" technique.
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Posted: 5/5/2007 7:51:01 AM EDT
[#34]
Tagorama.
If I do make it, I'm bringing a case of saline. |
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Posted: 5/5/2007 10:28:09 AM EDT
[#35]
Bad-assed pics. Thanks.
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Posted: 5/8/2007 2:15:46 PM EDT
[#36]
Can't wait for "TJ's Death March ll" the sequel. I really learned a lot on the first one about what works and what just sounds good. Some thoughts I had are denote the difference between "necessary" field problems and bonus problems, i.e. rope crossing vs. catching a fish. Maybe have a minimum pack weight, more points for shooting, less bias for time. There's lots of time for TJ to refine the level of pain inflicted. Gotta love a mind that twisted. Looking forward to another education.
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Posted: 5/8/2007 5:57:06 PM EDT
[#37]
TJ,
Do you mind if this gets referenced on another board? Full credit and a link to here would be given of course. I'm trying to drum up some more idiots like me on another board with hopes I can at least get a few folks to come with me. Semper Fi |
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Posted: 5/21/2007 5:22:05 AM EDT
[#38]
Optics, whatever you use is OK. If you guys had any idea of the e-mails I get from people streaching the envelop you would laugh your ass off. I'm working to keep things as real as I can for everyone on major issues.
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Posted: 5/21/2007 5:50:55 AM EDT
[#39]
Hey - I bet we could all use a good laugh! I know I could
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Posted: 5/21/2007 10:16:19 AM EDT
[#40]
Are you going to bring your maglight this year? Hummm, Pen, Maglight, Multitool, Saw--naw buttstock Airline sickness bag(s) for Lawdog!!!!! Oh that's right he can puke right onto the ground... |
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Posted: 5/21/2007 11:30:18 AM EDT
[#41]
With that sissy AR, the saw is a must! But I think I'll leave the flashlight at home and just use the muzzle flash from my pistol.
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Posted: 5/21/2007 11:34:41 AM EDT
[#42]
We don't need no stinking airsickness bag. I have little flags this year for all the places where I puke. Keep an eye out for them in the middle of the trail.
James |
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Posted: 5/21/2007 4:50:39 PM EDT
[#43]
Same here. And thanks for the clarification. |
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Posted: 5/21/2007 6:12:30 PM EDT
[#44]
I may want to borrow a couple of those flags. Unless I'm able to improve from where I finished last year, a couple of those flags would be helpful for a search team in spotting my body.
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Posted: 5/22/2007 2:11:46 PM EDT
[#45]
Jus curious when is the latest the funds need to be sent in? Can we pay when we show or does it need to be sent in prior? Thanks. Look forward to it.
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Posted: 5/22/2007 4:11:56 PM EDT
[#46]
1. Do you have a link, or keywords I can use to search so as to read about last years event? I'd like to see exactly what happened - and what to expect.
2. Will the AARP have walkers available for folks like me? EDIT: Found one: archive.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=123&t=461236 |
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Posted: 5/22/2007 7:23:10 PM EDT
[#47]
Hey everyone I am 17 and I am going to try to attend this event with my father. I IM'ed Maduce and he said it was fine as long as my father attends. I was wondering what everyone's opinions on me attending were. I do not want to make people nervous by having a young person in the competition. I assure everyon that if I do attend I will have prepared. I love shooting and I am an avid climber so this event looks like fun. I am just trying to guage how people would feel about me attending. If their is a really strong opposition and I can't alleviate whatever fears you may have I will not attend. I do not want to make anyone nervous.
ETA: Sorry for the small hijack I just figured this was the best place to ask since it is basically the Bug Out Drill discussion. Thank you, -opti12206 |
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Posted: 5/22/2007 7:33:28 PM EDT
[#48]
Opti-
You will have no objections from anyone here. I would suggest that you pack all of your own gear, do all your own preparations, decide on your own footwear, etc. without your dad involved. Doing this yourself with your own imagination and brain makes it that much better of a learning experience for you. Get online, start making a list of things that might come up, and prep accordingly. Your age is not a problem so long as you use good judgment, safety, and don't do anything stupid. Be prepared to go it alone if your dad gives out as well. Some folks might think that age would give you the edge, but you still have to hump the gear and do the challenges like the rest of us. Should be fun. Besides, if you really feel like you got mad skills, we can make sure that start with Airone, Shultze, and Shultze's father. James |
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Posted: 5/22/2007 7:36:00 PM EDT
[#49]
More power to you. I hope you can make it. I'm quite sure the staff and participants will be more than supportive. I wish I had done more (organized) stuff like this at your age. I agree totally with Law too, do as much stuff by yourself as you can, and let it be a learining experience for you. I assure you it was for all of us last year...  . Remember that most of us technically failed the drill last year, so don't think of it so much as competition, but to learn. Plus there's total honor in putting your self on the line and getting trained.
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Posted: 5/22/2007 7:37:49 PM EDT
[#50]
+1. Bring it, young Jedi! 
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