Our friend Dick is a gun enthusiast and he goes shooting several days a week, much like some folks go golfing. There are many different Ranges in this area , depending on the type of gun you prefer. There is one range for the Police, another for the Border Patrol because they are too proud to share a Range. There is also another for " cowboy shooting " which is a 25 yard range where they have competitions. First you fire a pistol, then move to a rifle and then a shotgun. This is a timing game and the fastest person get to be cowboy champion ( I guess ). The rifles cost over 1000.00 and when we ask one shooter the price of his rifle he said he was ashamed to admit the cost. Oh yes; they also dress up like Wyatt Earp and Annie Oakley. I believe there were 6 different ranges include an Archery range.
Then we continued on our journey and drove by the military training base when they do Sky Diving, Tank Training and a Bombing Range. Also they have mock ups of 2 small towns that resemble a typical town in Afaganastan so the troop will be able to train so then can have some idea of what they will face when they get to these places.
We then continued to Martinez Lake which is located on the Lower Colorado River. This area has a subdivision built on the lake near the Colorado river. This a summer home for people who like to boat or fish in this lake. Most of the housing is trailer type home however in one area the house are built homes that probably reach several 100,000.00. We are told that one house is valved at over 1 Million dollars and the owner only frequent it 2 or 3 times a year. Apparently she has had many offers but will not sell it.
Finally, on the route home we dropped into a place for an ice cream. The young guy that served us was quite interested in Canada and our politic and we were surprised how much he knew about Canada and our politics. It not often the an American has a clue about Canada. Cheers
tank training and a Bombing Range.
We then continued to Martinez Lake which is located on the Lower Colorado River. This area has a subdivision built on the lake near the Colorado river. This a summer home for people who like to boat or fish in this lake. Most of the housing is trailer type home however in one area the house are built homes that probably reach several 100,000.00. We are told that one house is valved at over 1 Million dollars and the owner only frequent it 2 or 3 times a year. Apparently she has had many offers but will not sell it.
Finally, on the route home we dropped into a place for an ice cream. The young guy that served us was quite interested in Canada and our politic and we were surprised how much he knew about Canada and our politics. It not often the an American has a clue about Canada. Cheers
tank training and a Bombing Range.
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