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1. The USPL’s West Coast Open is going on this weekend…put a smile on Camille and Chuck’s face and tell her I said “Hi” for me, since I can’t make it…

2. As consolation for not making it out ot SC Village, the Tiny Blonde Goddess and I are headed down to Miami this weekend to participate in the annual South Beach Pimp Luau at the Navarro Compound.

3. Speaking of things Hawaiian, John Amodea has a rumor going on about ProCaps and the Oahu Open…Minions are enroute now to rigorously interrogate Sonny Lopez, since they failed miserably to interrogate the Romanian Terminator properly about it…

4. Spreading the word is one of the easiest and most effective ways to help prevent suicide. We invite those who want to Help Us Make a Difference to JOIN NOW. By choosing to help us prevent further deaths and possibly save a life, we will help you save money by giving you exclusive discounts on a variety of paintball products including markers, apparel, accessories and paint.

5. Invictus informs me that Invert Mini owners now have an OG for their use: http://www.InvertOG.net

6. Sir Rod speaks out on “Markers”: http://thefordreport.com/2009/07/22/sir-rod-and-markers/

7. Craig Miller chimes in with this: “American Made “Ultimate Airball”(R) Fields are IN STOCK for immediate delivery from KEE Action Sports, 1.800.724.6822. KEE curently holds the biggest inventory of 3, 5, and 7 man Ultimete Airball fields in multiple warehouses for fastest delivery to your field. Made by the tubeless bunker pioneers, Brimstone Enterprises, Inc., the patented Ultimate Airball products have built a 10 year reputation as the longest lasting inflatables ever made. Also available in XBall, Race 2, etc. CALL YOUR KEE REP NOW for yours at 1.800.724.6822 !!”

8. Frank Connell yelled at me last week…but it’s okay…I yelled back.

9. Party at Decay of Nations! http://thefordreport.com/2009/07/21/party-at-decay-of-nations/

10. While you’re at it, check out Magued Idris’ new A-Box: http://thefordreport.com/2009/07/17/a-balls-new-a-box/

11. The PSP has some more hotel deals for World Cup…in Lakeland. Call me silly, but The Tiny Blonde Goddess has decreed that the Shooting Hot Magazine and Ford Report crews will be staying in Kissimmee so we can party at Sun On The Beach.

12. Speaking of World Cup, I’m taking appointments now for you guys in the industry if you want to have a sit down with me. I’ll be on site Wednesday to cover the G.I. MilSim rollout, and I can be available then, or late Friday evening, all day Saturday, and until around noon on Sunday.

13. Willie from TechPB shared a couple of ‘fan mails’ that he got…like there’s any question as to why I have a security team…

14. Speaking of which, Mr. Holleran will be busy working in the Eclipse booth, so if you’re interested in being security for me at WC, let me know.

15. Shawn Walker is giggling like a Japanese Schoolgirl over how things went at the RPL Oceanside…

16. E-Money is having a MASSIVE blowout on JT stuff…dealers and distributors, jump in! Http://www.moneypaintball.org

17. PBJunkie.Com is sponsoring a Costume Contest at this year’s Free Finale! Dress up as either a Ninjee or Pirate and have a chance at winning $250! http://www.freefinale.com

18. KEE Action Sports’ Jason Kriesman let me know that KEE has been selected to be a world-wide distributor of Kingman Training and Spyder products.

19. Had dinner with Planet Eclipse’s Gerry Bates last weekend…he and his new bride were on a swing through Florida and stopped by to have dinner at Quaker Steak and Lube.

20. …when TFR Minions are done with him ‘talking’ about the 2010 lineup from Planet, he’ll be returned….mainly intact.

21. South Beach Pimp Mike Skinner turned 38 last weekend.

22. Guru Gun Stands has some new goodies…check ‘em out at www.gurugunstands.com

23. The NCPA’s Chris Raehl let me know that Hulu.Com is distributing the presentation of the NCPA College Paintball National Championships…check that out at http://www.hulu.com/watch/83581/fcs-exclusive-club-sports-2008-jt-sports-college-paintball-national-championship

24. Raehl denies that he has an alien popping out of his belly saying “Mmmmmmmmm Giggidy!” but he did allow that the aliens promised to eat his brain last.

25. Stiffi dealers: inquire with KC or the always-wonderful Naomi Tirado to see about entering yourself in a contest to win a Hawaiian vacation from Stiffi and Greg Hastings for the upcoming Oahu Open.

26. Josh Davey drops in with this: “I just finished another webisode for the “Roamin” crew which takes them over to Amsterdam and Germany for a Millennium event. Also I should have the “Roamin” Chicago webisode out with in a week or so.”
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZ6rGCC_0WM

27. From New Zealand: “First ever Paintball Industry conference for New Zealand to be held in Wellington, New Zealand on August 26th. Open to all field ops, importers, retailers from New Zealand – email martin@paintball.net.nz for details.”

28. Kingman Training has a video commercial out… http://www.kingmantraining.com/giveaway

29. Tippmann now has online tech support…check it out: http://www.tippmann.com/support/default.aspx?region=1

30. SPO Gear’s Ken Aikens chimes in with this nugget: “SPO Gear is actively pursuing new dealers for its Versa Shell product line. The Versa Shell System includes all parts and adapters necessary to retro-fit the five stated loader internals. (Halo B, Reloader B, Vlocity, Vlocity Jr and the Magna Loader). The available Tournament Adapter completes the package. We’re now getting some media coverage of the product with several new You Tube videos, Ford Report exposure, and a nice mini-review in the Paintballx3 online magazine for June. Our new web site is up at www.versagear.com and tells you all about the Versa Shell’s features. For all first time purchases from all dealers we are offering a buy one get one free promotion to help you get them on your shelves. For details, and an opportunity for an additional 25% discount, log on to versagear.com, click on the dealer application button, fill it out, send it and I’ll send you all of the details in an email. Or, you can just call or email me at 305-798-8901 or ken@spogear.com. All current dealers should contact Ken immediately.”

31. TechPB’s Mike Phillips sent this little slice of heaven along…a PBN Translator! http://www.zdspb.com/media/temp/pbntranslate.html

32. There have been reports of Ninja Air tanks ‘cracking’. Nobody has been hurt that I’m aware of, and I’m told that the cracking is an outer clearcoat used on the Ninja black tanks, and not a threat to the bottle’s intergrity. http://smartcorps.smartparts.com/forum/showthread.htm?p=24165#post24165

33. Shooting Hot Magazine is sponsoring a “Paintball’s Got Talent” contest at this year’s Free Finale…sign up, entertain us, and have a go at winning $250! http://www.freefinale.com \

34. God Help Us All, Team IYAOYAS Lt. Dale “Rattpack” Surratt is now the proud owner of a 2007 Redz Ego. Over to the dark side this one has come…