Author Topic: Sand Bagging ??? (Read 1324 times)

GeoNLR · « **on:** April 19, 2005, 08:37:23 AM »

In years past Â“Sand BaggingÂ” has had many meanings. ItÂ’s meaning spans from machines that process and ready a product for resale to names used to justify getting oneÂ’s backside handed to himself. Even in the GentlemanÂ’s game of Golf, such terms of endearment exist. A couple of weekends ago, I myself was assaulted with this termÂ… Â“Sand BaggerÂ”! Was I being pushed into volunteer work for our armed services with out my knowledge? No friends, I was being accused, my name strewn through the preverbal mud of competition as a Â“Sand BaggerÂ” I was beside my self. I was speechless (yes even I) at the mere allegation.

It drove me to a deep and yet endless journey of oneÂ’s self. Could I really be what they say, a Â“Sand BaggerÂ”? Nah, nah I say! This accusation made by one of the gameÂ’s legends (Duckgumlicker) drove a nail into my heart. I here by report that I, Chicken George, from this moment forward, cast this dreaded name to the ground. No longer will I plan to show up to all the competitions and Â“Win it allÂ” as I have in years past. You know, youÂ’ve been there bored by me coming up to accept all the Â“bootyÂ”. I will sit idly by and accept my 10 min deer skinner and knife sharpeners with pride.

All the above to brag that Sunday I shoot my first AAA score, shooting a 28 in hunter. Some sand bagger beat me out of match winner shooting a 31 thoughÂ…

ajj · « **Reply #1 on:** April 19, 2005, 12:10:43 PM »

As George knows, "sandbagger" is ordinarily used to congratulate someone who shoots a score in the next-higher class, but some people actually take offense. If you hear it, don't worry. When people really think you're sandbagging they won't say anything.

powding · « **Reply #2 on:** April 19, 2005, 03:38:08 PM »

I thought sand bagging was when someone was intentionally not shooting their best. For example, a shooter would hit only enough targets to keep from moving up in class.

I have heard the term used in humorous jest when a competitor shoots a significantly higher score than usual.

powding

longgun · « **Reply #3 on:** April 19, 2005, 06:36:28 PM »

Sandbagging has been around a long time. It is usually associated with competitions like skeet shooting where money or valuable gifts are the prises. I have heard people coach young shooters at some registered matches, don't shoot too many targets or you will get bumped up a class. Other sports are this way too, golf as has been stated, pool hustlers are another. If I don't win thats ok, but I know that I've done the best that I can. don

genphideaux · « **Reply #4 on:** April 20, 2005, 01:50:53 AM »

Chick,

Seem everyone missed the point so I will state the obvious, congratulation you the one.
Maybe duckgumbo thought you worked at a retail sand store at the checkout counter :-D

......and there off sandbagger inching out silly story, while duckgumbo whips out laughing your a... off...........

dawg

ajj · « **Reply #5 on:** April 20, 2005, 03:09:10 AM »

Dawg: He's had enough congratulations.

GeoNLR · « **Reply #6 on:** April 20, 2005, 03:27:23 AM »

Actually this was a softball for "even a blind hog finds an acron" or "even a broken watch is right twice a day" but the post took other directions... LOL. If I were actually bragging, I would have needed to come stronger than a 28, that's for sure... Come on guys, you disapointment me, let's get some chicken bashing going on...LOL

Chicken

"Well that's not bad, my Mom shot a 28 her first time out, really suprised us with the bad eye sight and all" ...you know, along those lines!

genphideaux · « **Reply #7 on:** April 20, 2005, 03:42:49 AM »

Weeeelllll excuse me :cry:

I thought this was the TONTO forum :shock:

Dawg

jneihouse · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2005, 09:30:01 AM »

George,

We'll be expecting similiar scores from you this Saturday at OFGC. Anything less will be considered......well.....sand.....bagging... :lol:

Seriously, congrats on bumping up. It ought to be a regular battle of the heavyweights down in Benton now.

John

GeoNLR · « **Reply #9 on:** April 20, 2005, 10:12:37 AM »

If there is a battle I'm not in it! LOL.

Still a blast to see the little criters hit the ground.

We had a new shooter show up on Sunday and while he was setting the animals he knocked down he said "this is soo much fun, it should be against the law". Now that's what I talking about.

Fivepigs · « **Reply #10 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:09:26 PM »

I heard a funny story about sandbagging. It seems there was this guy who had a reputation for shooting just badly enough to stay in his class for years. At one particular match he was one point from being bumped up, with one bank of pigs left to shoot. So he shot them from right to left, hitting them out of sequence. But, he forgot the third pig was still the third pig coming from either direction and got promoted after all.

GeoNLR · « **Reply #11 on:** April 21, 2005, 03:55:28 AM »

I think Dave Imas was telling that same story this year in FL... Good stuff.. LOL.