As always the monthly Buccaneer Range Regulator posse was marked with some memorable moments for those attending and those watching. The April posse was no exception.   There were several stages that i'm sure all will remember for some time to come.  The highlight of the day (Depending on your perspective) was the stage which could either be called "The Transvestite Jailbreak" or "Conceled Carry 1895"--in this stage the competitor was required to wear a disguise which consisted of a ladies bonnet and large apron which covered the cowboys guns.  The cowboy then had to strut over to the jail carrying a pie for the jailers.  Little did the jailers know that under the pie was a 45 Derringer and that their desert was going to be lead.  Doc Clock took the honors on this stage by shooting it clean.  Tom Morrison alias "Gunsmoke" took the strutting prize.  His strutting style while in the womens disguise appeared to come a little too natural.  i suspect he may be in for some problems back at the bunkhouse.

 

There will be plenty of buffalo meat in camp this trip thanks to the results of the running buffalo stage.  This stage was held on the moving target range (Also known as the"you shot it you bought it" range).  You know the old saying "When Sholars away the cowboys will play"..Three cowboys had the same number of kills so a shootoff was held between Gunsmoke, Dick W. Holliday, and Idaho Spud.  As it turned out - not only can Gunsmoke strutt- he can also shoot as evidenced by his winning the shootoff.  He was awarded a fresh pile of Buffalo chips for his efforts.

 

This posse was well attended as we had 8 local cowboys, one cowgirl, and one junior cowboy by the name of "Jeff Two Guns".  Someone must have taken that old cowboy writers advice about "Taking a kid shooting".  Thanks for comming Jeff and hope to see more of you.

 

The Cowboys in attendance in order of finish were Dick W. Holliday, Gunsmoke, Idaho Spud (Senior Winner) Deacon Dave, Tom Two Times, Cherokee Lou, Geechee Dan, Doc Clock, Jeff Two Gun (Junior Cowboy Winner), Notorious Nora (Cowgirl Winner).

 

Our official photographer Duplin Kid was unable to attend but videos were taken by one of the ladies watching the fracus and i understand that Gunsmoke has a bounty on the video of his "Comming out of the closet". 

 

We had a good turn out this month and hope the other local cowboys that were not in the posse will be back next month.  If you happen to an out of town cowboy and would wish to be a part of our May posse look for the Buccaneer Gun Club websight for dates and directions to our range or call Dick W. Holliday on his cowboy phone 910-520-4822.

Don't forget to "Take a kid shooting"....Respectfully submitted Ned Bluntline.