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1. For those of you who remember WDP’s “Heaven” at events back in the day, the NPPL is teaming up with Angel Paintball Sports to bring Heaven back…I’m just hoping whoever the model is for the promo material is there, and someone gets LOTS of pictures of her…
2. SoBe Paintball’s John Navarro ordered my “Charge” Ego Ten…I’m told by Minions that Gerry Bates was in the ‘special’ room at Eclipse USA doing the various incantations and rituals that are done with all of the South Beach Pimps’ guns, as stated in our sponsorship contract. Stay tuned for the review in SHM.
3. This week I had to stop at Paintballers, Inc. in Tampa to pick up some batteries for this weekend, and they happened to have a Charge Ego 10 on the wall…I had to be drug out of the shop kicking and screaming.
4. Speaking of which, the newest Shooting Hot Magazine went live Monday! Http://www.shootinghotmagazine.com
5. The SPPL opened its’ season in Nevada. Idaho team Nasty Habitz won.
6. This weekend Bill “Firebug” Meister brings Hogwarts’ School of Witchcraft to life at LCP. I’ll be there…shouldn’t you?
7. Kingman re-signs as a Major Sponsor with the NPPL for 2010.
8. Valken Sports and local shop Renegade Paintball are stepping up to vend and support NOCER Productions’ Holy Grail at Old River this year. Check out the particulars at http://www.nocerproductions.com
9. Enter to win a BT Omega: http://www.btpaintball.com/LP/Omega/index.html Tell ‘em The Ford Report sent you…
10. TechPB has signed a sponsorship deal with XSV for 2010. I’m told that Kitty’s English accent made Telford melt in his shoes…after that, easy deal to make.
11. So does this mean that the 6’5” Mike Phillips is going to be their new snake guy? Don’t laugh…he’s evil playing snake side.
12. PBNation signs on as a Master Sponsor of the PSP.
13. So did Planet Eclipse!
14. The homies over at Ultimate Airball have released their new ‘Rapid Up” Speed Valve to speed up the process of filling or emptying your bunkers.
15. TechT releases their Ifit Barrel kit: http://www.techtpaintball.com/iFIT.html
16. Special Ops Paintball has released their new Dagger vest.
17. Man, Australia has a serious Political Correctness problem: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8548800.stm
18. DYE releases Ton Tons, Nexus, and Bullets Private Label guns.
19. DYE Officially signs Naughty Dogs to a multi-year agreement.
20. Hey, did you notice the new advertisers in this month’s SHM? Shouldn’t your ad be in there too?
21. Blue says: “BLUE and DEUCE along with 6 other BLUE’S CREW members are flying out to Southern California to play the WEST COAST CASTLE CONQUEST at Giant Paintball in Alpine this Saturday, 3/6/10. West coast ballers, don’t miss this chance to experience PURE PAINTBALL INSANITY in your area.”
22. Wyrm says: “EMR Paintball Park brings you MARCH MELTDOWN – March 27/28, 2010 “The Battle for Azzyroth: INSURRECTION” a 7 Hour Scenario produced by Jason “Wyrm” Rossow of EMR PAINTBALL PARK and DRAGN’Z LAIR PRODUCTIONS! Pre-Registration ends 3/12/10. Entry is ONLY $20 if Pre-paid by 3/12/10 for the entire weekend of play or $30 at the event. For game information or registration, please visit http://www.emrpaintball.com/meltdown.shtml .
23. Bill Bussler informs me that Tippmann has launched an Iphone App that locates fields and stores for you.
24. The photos from the RPL’s first event are now available.
25. The NPPL has changed the venue for their pre-event throwdown/NPPL PRO Ref training weekend to Jungle Island Paintball, rather than Camp Pendleton. It happens this weekend, so if you’re out in SoCal, get on over there!
26. The NPPL has also released the team list for HB.
27. Scottsdale Elevation has their PL Ego Ten…
28. IYAOYAS Tough Guy Dale “Rattpack” Surratt recently got some good news from his doctor. There was a possibility of heart issues, but as it turns out his ticker is strong and healthy.
29. Josh Davey shares the link to the 5^th installment of his “Roamin’” series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WVEQzjxTIM
30. Frank Connell is pondering buying a Porsche Boxster. He really needs to buy a C5 ‘Vette and allow me to take good care of it for him. Just sayin’.
31. Dynasty will be shooting CP barrels for the 2010 season.
32. DraXxus becomes a PSP Master Sponsor for 2010.
33. The NPPL is now issuing Press Credentials for HB. Contact Chris Iaquinta at chris@nppl.com to get yours if you’re a media type.
34. European Minions confirm that Millenium Series Max’s Masters 2010 will be held in Bitburg, Germany May 21st-23^rd.
35. They also confirm that Offenbach Comin’ At Ya will have support from Pro Players Tim Montressor and Ryan Moorhead .
36. Blue chimes in again: “CASTLE CONQUEST XXIX at EMR Paintball Park on the east coast is coming up April 24th and the Bunkhouses are already filling up so if you want room in a bunkhouse, get your registrations in soon. Check it out at http://emrpaintball.com/conquest.shtml . See you either on the West Coast or the East Coast for this great game.”
37. KEE Action Sports dropped me a line to make sure I knew about MPP Games’ “Ia Drang-War of Wills” going on March 27^th and 28^th at Paintball Charleston. Get the info at http://www.mppgames.com
38. Ken from SPO Gear sent me this cool story about a guy faceplanting loader-first and not destroying his hopper…Versa Shell keeping it together! Http://www.spogear.com
39. The RPL announces Event #2 in Vegas, baby!
40. The Pump Division for HB is sold out.
41. The guys over at ProPaintball.com must have top notch minions…they managed to get Connell to come off with a picture of the Avalanche EgoX : http://www.propaintball.com/2010/02/avalanche-egox/
42. PaintballX3 has another new site: http://www.tech.paintballx3.com/
43. Hater Paintball releases the Vici: http://www.vicipaintball.com/
44. Team Bad Karma is spooling up for their annual game: http://www.teambadkarma.com/
45. Luis “Luigi The Beast” Carmona is an experienced video editor and all around good guy to have on your team. He’s on the market, so if you’re looking for a top notch video guy with major network experience, hit me up at dale@thefordreport.com and I’ll send you his Resume`.
46. Team All Russians and Manchester Method are going to be playing in the European SPL league for 2010.
47. My Sainted Mother turns 69 years old Monday. Contrary to popular belief, I wasn’t hatched.