dorg Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Is there a practice session at Diggle on Friday for the F class boys. If so what time does it start please. Sure Vince will let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 A good question I would also like to know. Also will we need snow shovels and skies over the weekend Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Is there a practice session at Diggle on Friday for the F class boys. If so what time does it start please. Sure Vince will let us know. Les Holgate (organiser) is away but I'll find out today if anyone will be up. It's all at 600 yards so does anyone really need practice/zero? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorg Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 I have just seen the weather forecast, being new to F class,what are the possibilities of the weekend being cancelled do to the weather. Sure looks grim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 A good question I would also like to know.Also will we need snow shovels and skies over the weekend Cheers Dave A good question! I hope the Met Office is in its usual cover its rear mindset, but if the current forecast is anywhere near correct Friday and Saturday look terrible with a snow warning for the area, in fact wider for the whole region and especially the Pennines. 'Feels Like Temperatures' of minus 6 to 8 at 1200 Friday, Saturday, Sunday and East are forecast with wind gusts running at 48 mph Sat + Sun, 54 mph Fri at Marsden, the nearest location on the weather map to Diggle (just over the hill top looking down the range and left ~ 5miles away) The local BBC TV weather forecaster is saying the same thing with a warning of 'Blizzard conditions and heavy drifting for the Pennines in the strong winds' for Friday and Saturday. Easterly wind = in your face with some deflection from either right or left depending on how it curves around the hillside behind the butts. It's going to be 'challenging' even if it doesn't snow. The forecasters often overstate the conditions for this area, so it's fingers crossed, but really warm clothing plus waterproofs are going to be even more essential than usual for Diggle shoots this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mole-e30 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Laurie I am packing snorkel and flippers then Looks like we could get cold and wet! Just got this from the Met Office for Uppermill http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/uppermill#?tab=fiveDay&fcTime=1363996800 Cheers Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 id better bring a coat then. I have some 1967spud ski accessories. IWhat about a meal out on the sat evening if anybody would like to come even ftr shooters we arnt picky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Laurie I am packing snorkel and flippers then Looks like we could get cold and wet! Just got this from the Met Office for Uppermill http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/uppermill#?tab=fiveDay&fcTime=1363996800 Cheers Bruce That really doesn't look good! The good old British weather strikes again. Cheers and see you up there! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Yes - forecast is not good but let's wait and see. There isn't an official practice day at Diggle on the Friday but I'm sure it will be possible to drop a few on the backstop at 600 yds. in the afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That bald headed Geordie Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Due to the weather forecast, I shall now only be bringing my suncream factor 12 and not my usual factor 8. Do not come crying to me saying the back of your necks / legs are sunburnt, and can I borrow some of my suncream. You have been warned!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 The weather is not looking good. Judging from the email the shoot may be called off? Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desparado Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 In previous matches @ Diggle it has usually been possible to have a few fouling/sighting shots on the Friday - here's hoping. The forecast looks pretty horrendous, but thankfully I've got snow tyres. (they're truly amazing - I strongly recommend them). So come hell or high water I will be there with the squadding details and stuff. See you all tomorrow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 In previous matches @ Diggle it has usually been possible to have a few fouling/sighting shots on the Friday - here's hoping. The forecast looks pretty horrendous, but thankfully I've got snow tyres. (they're truly amazing - I strongly recommend them). So come hell or high water I will be there with the squadding details and stuff. See you all tomorrow.... I admire your Dunkirk spirit. It will be a good opportunity to have a team meet and the AGM Will see you in the Italian Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyw Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 id better bring a coat then. I have some 1967spud ski accessories. IWhat about a meal out on the sat evening if anybody would like to come even ftr shooters we arnt picky. spud-you dont need a coat-all you norfolk boys have body hair like a yeti ! Good luck to those that are competing[if it goes ahead]if not you can sledge down the hills and have a snowball fight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 stripey deckchair you gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Due to the weather forecast, I shall now only be bringing my suncream factor 12 and not my usual factor 8.Do not come crying to me saying the back of your necks / legs are sunburnt, and can I borrow some of my suncream. You have been warned!! :) :) :) I can confidently predict that sun-block is the one thing I won't bring on Saturday! Dark glasses to prevent snow-blindness, maybe. (Now ... there's a possible new addition to the Great Diggle Book of F-Class Excuses. "I would have hit the target occasionally, but was suffering from a severe derioration in vision due to snow-blindness." I like it!) Just saw the BBC Look North (Leeds) regional weather forecast. There is some doubt as to how far north the worst of the snow will come tomorrow. There will be a more definitive statement after the 10pm news, We may avoid the worst of it - fingers crossed tight time again.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That bald headed Geordie Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 :) :) :) I can confidently predict that sun-block is the one thing I won't bring on Saturday! Dark glasses to prevent snow-blindness, maybe. (Now ... there's a possible new addition to the Great Diggle Book of F-Class Excuses. "I would have hit the target occasionally, but was suffering from a severe derioration in vision due to snow-blindness." I like it!) Just saw the BBC Look North (Leeds) regional weather forecast. There is some doubt as to how far north the worst of the snow will come tomorrow. There will be a more definitive statement after the 10pm news, We may avoid the worst of it - fingers crossed tight time again.) Ok, I guess that suncream was being optimistic Laurie, so I will bring my skis if we cannot shoot!! Les Holgate might feel at home if it snows as he is away skiing at the moment and intends to turn up on Saturday afternoon(ish) weather permitting. Another weekend on the piste!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desparado Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Last year we got rained off by a monsoon at Diggle. It turned out all right - we adjourned to the pub for a World Champ's planning session - or was it drinking session?...anyway... Some swots even did an impromptu RO course - indoors naturally! Only jokingly I told Les to keep his salopettes on when he arrives - seems he'll be ideally equipped if he does... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That bald headed Geordie Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Last year we got rained off by a monsoon at Diggle.It turned out all right - we adjourned to the pub for a World Champ's planning session - or was it drinking session?...anyway... Some swots even did an impromptu RO course - indoors naturally! Only jokingly I told Les to keep his salopettes on when he arrives - seems he'll be ideally equipped if he does... Hi Des, my skis have been waxed up just in case and my salopettes are in my shooting bag. So all prepared and ready to go (subject to receiving emails saying do not bother as I am sure that some vehicles if we make it to the Diggle Hotel, we might not be able to drive up to the range from there). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mole-e30 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Bobsleigh racing from the butts to the gate....... Les are you up for a North East team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Salopettes ?? Had to Google that one to see what it / they is / are. They're nowt but fancy buggers' strides. Well, they say you learn something new every day - shame that I learn one thing and forget five in my fast approaching dotage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Bobsleigh racing from the butts to the gate....... Les are you up for a North East team? Bruce - I don't think you were at the GBFCA league round when Vince decided to do some rallying in the range truck on his way back from picking up the target centres at the end of the weekend. He nearly came to grief in the deep dip 150 yards in front of the butts where there is a little bridge, and the prizegiving was delayed while various competitors' Range Rovers were despatched to winch the errant vehicle back onto the track. I mention this as I reckon that in the absence of side-walls and banked track, all the bobsleighs would end up in the little beck there! (Or if they survive that, take off at the top of the next rise and go for a brief if thrill-packed flight over D Range into the reservoir.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That bald headed Geordie Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Bobsleigh racing from the butts to the gate....... Les are you up for a North East team? Hmmmmm, a Geordie 'Cool Runnings' team. Sounds good if there is no shooting. I suggest we have lots of pease puddin and stottie cakes to obtain lots of energy, along with Newcastle Broon. As for being realistic, well I will wait for somekind of message/email from the locals to see if it is worth travelling down, as I have a feeling that quite a few cars will not make it past the Diggle hotel. What are your plans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mole-e30 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Hi Les Dad's Volvo has been substituted for my 4x4 so we should be OK. If you need ferrying up to the range then give me a bell and I can provide Toon Taxi's I am not on the GBFCA ring around list yet, so if you hear anything, let me know as I wont be leaving the frozen North (Allendale) until 5pm tomorrow. Told you benchrest is easier..... no need to worry about getting cold and wet, we sit in the dry (civilised we are) Cheers Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Ill be there with my 4wd, it has a winch,,,,,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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