I just learned that long time single shot shooter and forum member Bud Hyett passed in January. I had heard the name several times before I met him when I started shooting the CBA matches in Puyallup.  One time at Spokane Steve Barber introduced me to Mel Harris as Bud Hyett so every year after that I would shake Steve’s hand and say “Hi, Steve.  Bud Hyett”. 
RIP Bud

Jack

Mike Boynton also passed. That was a real shocker. He was only 2 years older than me and seemed in good shape.  I missed shooting at Puyallup last year after July due to my back problems. I plan on resuming the matches this year. Lugging all the gear and guns and sitting that long gives me a sore back for the rest of the day but it doesn’t seem to affect me long term.  See you next weekend at the Tacoma match. I am trying to get John to come. Don’t think he wants to. Maybe if you bug him too. He would probably whip us both in the 50 shot match. 

Jack

I shot with Bud and Alice  in CBA  matches when I lived on the west side. Bud could shoot  like crap but always had the biggest smile on his face . I wish there was more people like him at the matches.

When I last spoke with Bud on the phone back in Dec or Jan, he told me that he finally got his book published. I will have to track that down... not sure of the title. Lots of stories from his personal life as I understand... he was a good story teller!
Jeff P