A new year, and new rant

[BigEvil]

Big Evil, I agree.....

On another note, I found my Vents Rage mask over the holidays at my parents house! It has all the parts still, including the lens. I think if I get a new goggle strap for it, it should be fine, but the lens does have a small crack

If you want, I have two vents Rage that are in decent to ok shape. I have a replacement lense with a small scratch in it. They are yours if you want them. LMK.

[BigEvil]

Funny, I was talking to Rogue about this a few nights ago. The irony here is that people are going to associate the surge in pump players as the anti-tourney movement. However my own intrests, as well as yours, seem to stem from skill improvement and a true love for the game to take it back to basics. You are not the only one that feels they need a pump!

The joy of this game is in the woods. Period. Yeah, speedball is fun too, but it always seems that we have a better time with the camo on. My best experiences playing were always in the woods. I want to get back to not only really enjoying the game, but I want to get excited about it again too. I dont know if that means outlaw games, pump games, or sticking to scenario games.

However, the gadget whore and tinkerer in me will aways love the high end technology and flashy bling that goes with the speedball scene.

I also have to make sure I take a pilgrimage out to Skirmish in PA at least once this year. Its a little pricey, but definately the mecca of paintball on the east coast.

[Tao]

Ah I wish I had gotten a pump at some point. I love playing pump. All of the pump I have played has been with rental guns but it is great anyway. I did get to use a Buzzard in a target shoot once(I want one!).

I eneded up buying an emag as soon as I had cash though, and though I don't regret the purchase I usually end up using my classic mag to play (at least in casual play). I borrowed my buddies old (twistlock) emag barel since he got a barrel set right away. I was getting people at about any distance in 3 shots with it! I ended up shooting the most paint that day because I didnt' get hit much. If anyone has an old stock emag barrel it is all you need!

I guess all you need in life in a stock mg and a decent (but non expensive) pump...and I guess a super cheater ramping custom board from TAG and an e mag :P

[Tao]

Hey come to think of it if anyone is interested in a (out of the way) stock class tourney you should come to our tourney. Since speed ball as claimed all of the prospective youth (no loss really if they are that blind) there are only few teams who play in it. If you want to take a trip up here (Saskatchewan, Canada) check out our site(forgive the cheapness):

http://paintac.sasktelwebsite.net/

The tourney schedule won't be up until closer to spring but if you are interested and are willing to take the trip keep it in mind.

[BigEvil]

I guess all you need in life in a stock mg and a decent (but non expensive) pump...and I guess a super cheater ramping custom board from TAG and an e mag :P

And a credit card with a high limit and low interest rate

Hmmm Canada eh? I will keep that site on my list.

[cdacda13]

Wow, Big Evil. You got some hate in you.

You find another place to play since Ruckus closed for the winter?

[SummaryJudgement]

If you want, I have two vents Rage that are in decent to ok shape. I have a replacement lense with a small scratch in it. They are yours if you want them. LMK.

Yes! Me wanty! PM me and I'll send you my phone number. I like to talk to people I do any kind of business with. THX!

[neppo1345]

I'm actually in the process of making one of my cockers back into a slide framed pump...

Our local field allows any mode of fire you want to use...and it's no fun what so ever...thank god nobody's gotten hurt yet...

While making the transfer to pump...I'm also making the jump to an MQ valve for my cocker and a Scenario Dreams T-Board in my E2 (when the release)

I agree whole heartedly about the taping too, I don't anyone using me as an example to make a point. Tyger was being completely and Tiljack was doing what anyone else would do...

I've also noticed that I've been having more fun playing with my minimag and mech cocker in the woods than playing with my e2...period...

I've also told myself I need to get out and play some different fields...i want to make it out to skirmish, crazy daves, encounter in PA, and a few of the other local fields...

[BigEvil]

Wow, Big Evil. You got some hate in you.

You find another place to play since Ruckus closed for the winter?

Dave has been convincing Chris to open for him on Saturdays!! I havent playes since Late Oct. I am in the proccess of trying to get my house into shape. My fiance moves in here in 3 weeks. So far, ive ripped out my granparents panelling,(what the heck is it with grandparents and pannelling?? Its all over the house and I have to rip it all out as I reclaim the place and make it livable)

Then I sheetrocked the walls, taped, primed and painted. Of course, she doesnt want just paint. She wants $35 a gallon ralph Lauren suede paint. 3 gallons, 3 coats, 10 hours. When its done it looks and feel like suede. Joy.

Then I ripped out a 25 year old A/C from the wall, and replaced it with a modern one, sealed it up, and in the process, knocked a gutter pipe out of the front of the house. Got into trouble with the sanitation police when I put it out on the curb. (Hey I tried)

Next, crown moulding.

Then, sand, strip, stain, and 3 (yes 3) coats of pollyurathane on the hard wood floor. (3 days)

Now I have to finish the floor boards (moulding), and on top of that I am re-finishing a cast iron wood buring stove that has been rotting in the florida room.

Oh, and I guess I still have to get a van and move her.

So I really havent played...


The weekend AFTER she's in, im out at a field, SOMEWHERE. The further, the better.

SO yeah, I guess I have some bent up aggression

[BigEvil]

I'm actually in the process of making one of my cockers back into a slide framed pump...

Nice.. I have an old school sniper II I use. Its awesome. I have a very rare Pro-team trigger frame that was made for the pump on it.

I noticed that the barrel threads are slightly different from some of the other cocker threaded guns. Some of my barrels wont fit it. Have you have anything like that?

Post some pics when your done with that. I love Sniper Pumps.

[neppo1345]

It's a 2000 right feed body, so I haven't seen anything like that...but I could imagine that some of the original sniper's and early cockers had some defects.

All i hav now is the slider frame...I've been dumping so much cash lately I havent had enough for the ccm pump kit...so we shall see...

[GT]

Then I sheetrocked the walls, taped, primed and painted. Of course, she doesnt want just paint. She wants $35 a gallon ralph Lauren suede paint.

SO yeah, I guess I have some bent up aggression

I feel you. I thought the RL paint was little more than branding. If you have the mad skills you can have the home depot guys make the RL paint for you . "We" bought a new 4 bedroom house just so "we" could paint it how "we" like. I bought the house so "I" didnt have to do a dam thing! I hate home improvements!

[cdacda13]

Dave has been convincing Chris to open for him on Saturdays!! I havent playes since Late Oct.

That would be great if they opened up at least on Saturdays.

I haven't played since early September.

[Alpha]

Paintball is about putting your mask on, stepping onto a field, and having a good time with a handful of other people.

If your not having fun- Quit.

If you cant respect the fact that some people have a different idea of fun as you- Quit.

If you cant respect people- Quit.

People (and I'm going to say AO in particular) seem to be worried way too much about the future. All you can do is learn from the past, and live in today.

This is a recreational sport. If your playing for anything other then fun your a fool.

Dont be a dick, be open minded, and have fun. These are the basic principals I try to live my life by. I've damn well got the last two down pretty good.

Theres some things in life you can't change. Society (fads) is one of them.

Stop complaining and just go with it. Have as much fun as you can now, becuase tomorrow, you're going to wish you did.

[mcdkid]

alphas getting all "one with the earth" on us... lol silly US marine hippy.