Done with instruction for the week.....on to the North American FITASC Championship!

I finished up teaching today in Georgia @ Big Red Oak Plantation, and got in a bit of practice today with my buddies Randy Travalia and  Larry Farrow. Larry is still recovering from shoulder surgery, but he shot well today. Randy shot well, as always, and he looks like he has his game face on for this weekend's big shoot in TN....

The North American FITASC Championships in Bucksnort, TN.

I felt pretty good in practice today, and am looking forward to hitting the parcours. My buddy Ben Husthwaite is over from the UK to set the targets, so that should be well inhand. The targets should be great! If you love FITASC, I'll see you at the shoot!

Best,

Will

Been to Burge, and now at Big Red Oak Plantation.....

Well,
I finished 2 days of instruction at Burge Plantation, and now I'm at Big Red Oak. I've got a full day of lessons for tomorrow, and it looks like the rains will start Tuesday. Then, I'll head on out to Texas!

Yesterday, my first 'lesson' was a special one....my longtime friend and student Larry Farrow came out to shoot for the first time in over a year. Larry had shoulder surgery, and has been out of the game for quite awhile. The doc have finally cleared him to start shooting again, and we went out for an hour to test the waters. While his endurance was short, he certainly had not lost his touch, and he was blasting targets with abandon.

You could have driven a pickup truck through his smile when he broke his first target. Only afterward did he realize that there was no pain(!). He will need plenty of practice to build his shooting arms' strength back up, but one thing Larry has never been scared of was burning shotgun shells, and lots of dedicated, hard practice!

Glad to have you back in the game Larry,

Best,

Will

Heading to Georgia, Texas, Georgia, and Tennesee

This is my least favorite part of my great job/lifestyle/passion.....packing for the extended road trip. I'm leaving tomorrow ( early tomorrow ) , heading to Burge Plantation for lessons for the afternoon. Then the next day to Big Red Oak in Gay, Ga to teach through Monday evening. Then on to Houston for the National Fitasc Championships @ Rio Brazos over the following weekend. I teach the Monday, Tuesday, and half day Wednesday after the shoot ( 3/15-17) @ American Shooting Centers in Houston. Then back across the south to Atlanta for the Atlanta Charity Clays event ( 3/19-20) at Burge Plantation. I teach in the Atlanta area after the shoot till Wednesday ( 3/21-23) and then head up to the new club, Dogwood Hollow, in western Tennesee for the North American Fitasc Gran Prix ( 3/26-28).

I then get to finally come home.

So back to the thing I hate....figuring out everything I need for basically a month of inside and outdside activities in 3 different states, spread over 3 weeks. Everything from coat and tie dinners at the Charity Clays event, to shooting tournaments in any possible kind of weather, to possibly hunting hogs in Texas.

Oh well, it still BEATS WORKING.

Best,

Will 

Stopping @ Big Red Oak for lessons this Sunday and Monday

Gang,
I'm driving to Houston next week for the National FITASC, and have carved a couple of days out of my schedule to stop @ Big Red Oak Plantation in Gay, Ga. I'll be @ BRO on this Sunday(3/7) and Monday(3/8). Please contact me ASAP if you are interested in booking some time!

Best,

Will

Feb. Trip to Ga. for Sporting Clay Instruction at Big Red Oak, with Help from PMS Firearms

Folks,
I'm going to make it one more time to Big Red Oak, in Gay Georgia, before Seminole Cup. I'll  there Feb 5-8, and have started booking time slots now. Also, I'll be joined by Mike and Granny Sherman of PMS firearms, and they will be set up in their mobile showroom/gunsmithing trailer there on the property. Mike does shotgun tune-ups, repairs, gun fitting, stock alterations[ Best Recoil pad installation I have ever seen] . His MUCH better half, Mrs Granny, makes the best molded ear plugs, either molded only, or electronic ESP's, out there. They also carry quite a bit of shooting/gun accesories.

This will be a great oppourtunity to get your shooting technique, and your gear, into shape for the coming season!

I would suggest booking your appointment directly with PMS by going to their website and emailing or calling them.... PMS Firearms

For lessons with me, contact me via email willfennell@willfennell.com or call me @ 803-517-4216.

Best,

Will

First teaching trip of 2010....heading to Georgia!

Well everybody we are looking 2010 right in the eye, and I for one am glad to see the new year coming, as I am glad to see 2009 in my rear view mirror! I am heading to Georgia for my first teaching trip of the new year. I'll be @ Big Red Oak Plantation 1/8-11/2010[ that is Friday thru Monday]. Big Red Oak is one of my favorite clubs to teach at, as the grounds are great, with 2 full courses, a five stand, and a 10 machine [wireless] training parcour. The staff is extra accomdating, and if you are coming in from out of town, there is lodging on the property[ I stay @ the plantation the duration of the visit].

If you are interested in booking some time, please contact me directly via phone or email....and....don't forget, Seminole Cup is just around the corner......

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Will Fennell
803-328-9321- Home/Office
willfennell@willfennell.com