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Apparently it rained a bit


then a bit more


Then it really pissed down


But all was well, coz our Champions were then taken indoors where it was dry and warm


Thanks Jenni Hausler for all of the photos. I have no idea why Suzy Ryan wasnt in the "Belt" photos.....i simply stole them from Jenni !!

Well done to all who competed in Canberra.

But, what can you say about Rod. Truely amazing 2014 season for him.

Craig McGowan wrote:But, what can you say about Rod. Truely amazing 2014 season for him...

The big question is what can Rod say - when he gets interviewed on 7mm.com??? Maybe you'll need to do some probing questions about how he conditions himself before a shoot .

Rods pre shoot conditioning was as per normal, which seems to work for him
However Mark F has taken on a new approach with a special red drink consumed in the evening.

Tim N wrote:... Mark F has taken on a new approach with a special red drink consumed in the evening.

Not blood I hope ! I never would've guessed !

I am more interested in asking Mark about a little incident on the mound........?

As for Rod, I think I am left with questions like, What is your favourite color, what shampoo do you use.....

He said this afternoon he was going to take a break now.....I suggested 3 to 5 years, to allow the rest of us to catch up!

Craig, there is a story about Mark's drive down too.
Let's say he needs to drink plenty of caffeine while driving home.

I'm thinking you would have to delve into Rod's private life for his recipe to success

Cam

Home and unpacked now with kids jumping on me, what a feeling.

Yes, it was a good shoot for me. My gear was working perfectly during the Queens, my head was in gear and I was usually lucky with conditions.
It certainly was an eventful shoot with some very hot and difficult conditions on Friday, some near perfect conditions on Saturday morning and cold, wet, gusty, windy conditions today. I had to look over my head all the time for a very in form Bob Eager who was always in a position to pounce.

In F/TR, competition was always very hot, with a 15 shooters and very high standards. In many ranges, F/TR shooters were up there with the leading F Open shooters. Looking at plot sheets in the teams shoot shows that there are now many F/TR shooters who now really know how to drive and tune their gear, things are looking great. When conditions got tricky, big Mark often shined, but Anthony Pederson and Rod Mahon were always in a position to take the lead.

In F std, it was all very very close leading up to the final range with Brett Bond leap frogging to the lead on the final range, shooting a 58 in conditions so tricky that the leading F Open guns only managed a 56 (which was still an great effort in the conditions).

As for myself, I am all shot out, except for maybe a 1000yd BR shoot next weekend, then my gear is off to Matt for re-barreling, re-chambering, recrowning or tuner fitting while I have a break until mid next year.

What........No Nationals?

Craig McGowan wrote:What........No Nationals?

Yes, I will be all ready to go for the Nationals.

Wow Rod,
This caps off an astounding run!
Mr consistent has taken it a step further for an absolutely amazing year.



congrats to other winners as well.

Yes, we'll done, Mr Davies Bloody well done.
Your consistency is simply awesome.
A year ago Fairbairn and I attempted a tactic of overloading Rods alcohol receptors. I was second to him in the Lead Up, and the plan felt good, but it was all downhill from there and I finished twenty something in the Queens.
So what did Mark learn.......what is this years "red drink" business that assisted his path to glory in FTR ?

ecomeat wrote:So what did Mark learn.......what is this years "red drink" business that assisted his path to glory in FTR ?

The red drink is called a fire engine, containing lemonade and raspberry juice, a kids drink. All he was missing was the 2 little handles and spout on his cup and maybe a swirly straw to complete the look.

RDavies wrote:Yes, I will be all ready to go for the Nationals.

Arriving on time, I hope?

Well done again Rod. Thats 3 for the year isnt it??