Gatogordo-do you know Britt Robinson

28 May 2016, 23:24

Seems you said that you may have shot with him. I shoot BR rifle with him, ,but haven't seen him in a couple years. A very nice man. I heard he knew how to shoot a shotgun.

29 May 2016, 18:21

Saeed

I think I met him many years ago, as the name rings a bell.

He was very good with a shotgun, and so was Gatogordo.

Wasn't he a Texas State Champion?

29 May 2016, 19:37

butchlambert

I thought, why not do a search. http://www.traphof.org/Inductees/Robinson-Britt.html
Britt shot his first 100 at the age of 11years old. He was inducted into the Trap Shooters Hall of Fame at 36 years of age."very young" He was on the first team All American from 1969-1976.
I understand Britt fought cancer last year, but haven't heard how he is at this time.

29 May 2016, 20:12

Saeed

Sad to hear that.

I wish him all the best.

01 June 2016, 18:01

7kongoni

I remember Britt and the squad of Texans at the Oklahoma State shoots in the late 60's and early 70's. They were all crazy good. Thanks for the ATA Hall of Fame link...I made the 1970 All American team as a sub-junior. Brought back lots of memories.

02 June 2016, 02:24

butchlambert

quote:
Originally posted by 7kongoni:
I remember Britt and the squad of Texans at the Oklahoma State shoots in the late 60's and early 70's. They were all crazy good. Thanks for the ATA Hall of Fame link...I made the 1970 All American team as a sub-junior. Brought back lots of memories.

Good for you. You have something to be proud of!

03 June 2016, 21:23

Saeed

quote:
Originally posted by 7kongoni:
I remember Britt and the squad of Texans at the Oklahoma State shoots in the late 60's and early 70's. They were all crazy good. Thanks for the ATA Hall of Fame link...I made the 1970 All American team as a sub-junior. Brought back lots of memories.

Glad to see an All American here, I made the team twice in my two years in the US.

I think I was the first shooter to make Rookie of the Year and be in the All American team same year.

04 June 2016, 00:08

butchlambert

That is great Saeed.

06 June 2016, 19:32

7kongoni

Saeed, according to my own rating system, you have joined the ranks of "Crazy Good". Congratulations!!

08 June 2016, 09:59

Saeed

quote:
Originally posted by 7kongoni:
Saeed, according to my own rating system, you have joined the ranks of "Crazy Good". Congratulations!!

Many people will agree with you on the "crazy"bit.

Not too sure about the good part

08 June 2016, 17:14

Gatogordo

No, I really don't know Britt at all. We probably shook and howdied a time or two, but he had mostly quit regular trap local shoots shooting by the time I was active.

Great Shooter with very fast reflexes. I hope he is doing well.

BTW "crazy good" doesn't begin to describe how good Saeed is with a shotgun, or, at least was until he began a personal war with buffalo.

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12 August 2016, 02:29

butchlambert

Britt actually called last week. He is cancer free at this time. Said the heat is tough on him after all the cancer treatment. He said he had neuropathy "sp" of the feet and also a little feelings in his hands. Kinda tough on a cotton farmer or anybody for that matter. Said he is burning a lot of powder shooting bench rest. He can't give his shotgun lessons until the weather cools.
I sure enjoyed the visit.

13 August 2016, 22:06

7kongoni

Thanks for the update on Britt. With the Rio Olympics in mind, I wonder if he ever tried out for the International Trap Team?

13 August 2016, 23:58

butchlambert

I will ask him. He doesn't get far from the farm the last 10-15 years.

21 August 2016, 22:38

Saeed

quote:
Originally posted by butchlambert:
Britt actually called last week. He is cancer free at this time. Said the heat is tough on him after all the cancer treatment. He said he had neuropathy "sp" of the feet and also a little feelings in his hands. Kinda tough on a cotton farmer or anybody for that matter. Said he is burning a lot of powder shooting bench rest. He can't give his shotgun lessons until the weather cools.
I sure enjoyed the visit.

Very happy to hear this
Please give him our best wishes.

23 August 2016, 19:29

butchlambert

quote:
Originally posted by Saeed:
quote:
Originally posted by butchlambert:
Britt actually called last week. He is cancer free at this time. Said the heat is tough on him after all the cancer treatment. He said he had neuropathy "sp" of the feet and also a little feelings in his hands. Kinda tough on a cotton farmer or anybody for that matter. Said he is burning a lot of powder shooting bench rest. He can't give his shotgun lessons until the weather cools.
I sure enjoyed the visit.

Very happy to hear this
Please give him our best wishes.

Just talked to Britt, he said he sure remembered shooting with you in Houston years ago. He said thanks for thinking of him. He is now suffering with the Shingles. It has really got him down mentally and physically. He said he can't drive as he is afraid it may cause him to have a wreck. Britt has been through a lot. He is alone with his dogs and said they are great company.

26 August 2016, 11:06

Saeed

I had shingles once, and it was not very pleasant.

Please tell him my best wishes for a quick recover.

We will keep him in our thoughts.

26 August 2016, 21:55

Use Enough Gun

I have had them also. They didn't properly diagnose them until it was too late to really doing anything about them. You really want to crawl out of your skin or your body!

27 August 2016, 00:51

butchlambert

quote:
Originally posted by Saeed:
I had shingles once, and it was not very pleasant.

Please tell him my best wishes for a quick recover.

We will keep him in our thoughts.

I'll let Britt know. I know he will appreciate your thoughts.