Last training day

First an update on Peter.  He is still pretty unwell but does seem to have turned the corner and, apart from not fancying a pint, is much more himself.  He only managed to shoot one range, at 1000 yards, but it was good to see him back in action.  He obviously hasn't had the ideal preparation but we will give it our best effort in the pairs match tomorrow.

Second, the answer to the question many of you might be asking - did the angle grinder help?

The answer is that it did (or something else did).  I did four shoots today at 300, 600, 900 and 1000 and I was really pleased with the groups I had.  I dropped 4 points over the ranges but they were all for wind (which was tricky today with the mirage changing direction often and very quickly - not a strong wind but enough to drop points), but my elevation was half a minute at all ranges.  This is a big improvement on barely being able to hold the black at 1000 yards!

I have seen some pictures, purporting to be of me at the Opening Ceremony, in the Guernsey Press.  I'm not sure it can have been me going so mad - I was either possessed, or it was someone who looked a lot like me...

Anyway, time to get some sleep ahead of the match tomorrow. Can't wait for it to start now.