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• Vanguard strongman Frank “Da Tank” Connell tied the knot on the beach today in Florida. The Ford Report wishes he and his bride many happy years together.
• Sorry ladies…Frank, Andrew Spurlock and I are all now spoken for.
• The Paris Millenium event is going on this weekend….all the (French speaking) cool kids are going…except me.
• Gino Postorivo says to look him up if you’re going to Paris. You’ll be cooler if you do!
• I know I’ve mentioned several times here that I’m not going to this year’s World Cup, but in case you didn’t notice, here’s the official PR: http://thefordreport.com/2012/10/the-2012-world-cup-security-team/
• Some things are more important than getting drunk at Sun on the Beach…”Georgia” Joe Hamilton is one of them.
• I heard that pre-ordering is now open for the SAR-12 paintball sniper rifle. Check out their FB page for more info: http://www.facebook.com/Sar12paintballsniper
• Keep an eye on LCP Heat at the GFOA event this weekend…Pedro’s a beast.
• Speaking of Pedro, he and his partner Ben Morrison at Tactical Gangster know what time it is, and I’m proud to announce their business as the newest advertiser at The Ford Report!
• Business partners, not THAT kind of partner…just wanted to make that clear…
• I figured out what Bryon Benini is up to these days.
• I’ve seen some pictures floating around of what purports to be the DYE DM13. Pretty thing…I wonder if I’ll get to review one? Dave? Billy?
• The Tippmann Crossover has been named the “Marker of the Year”: http://thefordreport.com/2012/10/tippmann-crossover-named-marker-of-the-year/
• The PSP has released the field layout for this year’s World Cup.
• Larry Cossio dropped by with this: “I am selling the “retail inventory for Weekend Warrior Sportz” Everything from Revy halves to used guns, everything goes. Email me for a spreadsheet. larry@weekendwarriorsportz.com Still selling netting, custom barrel socks, and safety signs.
• Registration has opened for “4Real 3” at Old River Paintball February 23-24, 2013. Check out the FB Page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/361990010523486/?ref=ts&fref=ts
• Tell you how wild this event is going to be….88 Teeth’s Taylor Ashton is playing as a Space Viking. Complete with horns.
• PaintballTech.net has launched.
• The next stop for the JT Splatmaster Experience is in Indiana: http://thefordreport.com/2012/10/jt-splatmaster-hits-patriot-games-at-fort-knox-paintball/
• Quarles did that on purpose because he knows I’m originally from Indiana.
• James Casey dropped in to pass this along: “Just wanted to remind and invite everyone back. Flag Wars October 20th and 21st http://www.spgpaintball.com/news.html
• Testing and review on the APE Etha and ETEK 3 boards commenced.
• Evan Money has been busy as well, coming up with this great idea to help field owners get more business: http://thefordreport.com/2012/10/field-owners-at-last-its-here/
• Testing also commenced this past weekend on the Kohn Sports “Old School” Jersey…apparently I’m old. **pout**
• XSV reigns as this year’s Series Champs after the season ending event in Vegas.
• Mitch Karn kicked my door in to make sure this got in the report this week: “N’Vasion Paintball is growing! The new state of the art retail showroom in Marketplace Mall in Rochester, NY is now open featuring all the latest paintball and airsoft gear and guns. This showroom is in addition to NVP’s existing indoor padded astro turf field and showroom on University Ave in Rochester. For more info on N’Vasion Paintball please visit www.playnvp.com “
• Took a bit to clean up the mess after The Death Kitty and Bo The Happy Puppy got done with him…
• Make sure you check out the Enola Gaye “Hang Ten” Belt: http://thefordreport.com/2012/10/enola-gaye-announces-the-hang-ten-belt/
• RAP4 has heavy machine guns now. God Help Us.
• Hollywood Sports is offering discount coupons for their “Haunted Hollywood Sports” for this weekend only…
• Immediately after this week’s Ford Report goes out there will be a special announcement on TheFordReport.Com, the various Social Media I participate in, as well as a special blast to the Ford Report Mailing list. This development is one that I’m extremely excited about, and I think it’s going to get the playing public’s attention….we’re not screwing around.