Boomershoot 2008, is over; I’d like to reflect on the events of the last few days.
Anna, Arden, and Meghan painted targets this year. Some had uplifting messages, like “HAHA YOU MISSED” and “YOU CAN’T HIT ME”.
Once the targets were set, it was time to get shooting.
Everyone waited with bated breath for the highlight of the year, the totally awesome Earth-rending fireball that totally kicks ass.
Unfortunately, Joe set up the fireball this year; if you were unhappy with it, let him know he should let the pro do it for 2009. Bring nomex.
Fireball Video
Some people chose to fly kites;
some chose to pick flowers.
Two newbies were in my care this shoot; Mark Duell Sr and Jr. Using my Nikon D40 with a 70-300mm VR lens as a spotting scope, I was able to talk them in to connecting with targets. Jr got two; Sr got one.
Mark Duell, Sr showed up from California for some father-son bonding; he got burnt:
Mark Duell, Jr showed up from Texas. Here he is, engaging targets at the 385 yard line:
We blew up a toilet for Dave Barry:
Toilet Video
It was here our troubles began. The fireball set the stubble behind the berm on fire. Joe and I called a cease-fire; Mark Jr and I drove over at Mach 2 and started stamping the fire out. Joe flew over on the ATV and started running over the leading edge of the fire, where it was too hot for Mark and I to step on it. I fell off the front of the berm (yes, I have video. No, you can’t see it) and Joe flipped the ATV over. Joe can speak to his injuries, but mine were minor (my knee swelled a litte, but it was OK after the drive home).
The day ended well. Now for 2009.
