You said that you don't have anything like the Classic where you are at. Reminds me of tho old "Salesman" story, about two shoe sales men who were sent by different companies, to Africa to seek opportunities to sell shoes. The first to arrive, wrote back, to his company head quarters, " Do not send shoes, everyone here goes barefoot." The second sales man to arrive, wrote back, to his company, "Send shoes, opportunities limitless!" It's how you look at things. Get together with like minded friends, or go online, and look for like minded people who would be interested in something like the Classic, or just an annual, or monthly get together, to enjoy the sport, talk shop, meet new people, and be able to drop the stress of work, and other weights of life, have good food, and drink, and work on making one where you are at.
it doesn't have to be as big as the classic, but just something where like minded people can get together and enjoy, as the word spreads to other like minded people, it will grow. Then look for the space for it. You can charge a yearly fee, and use that fee for land lease, and portable structures, shooting lanes, and courses, etc. Even if it is just a few of you, it would be a blast, and you can learn from each other, and make it a family affair, with good food, and drink, and friendships.
Yeah, I know I mentioned good food and drink again...... I am like you....
I am sure the Classic didn't start out as the "Classic", it sort of took a life of it's own, and grew into what it is today. But it's the people, that make it make it work, make it attractive, and draws people from all over America, and elsewhere. It is the people that run it, and organize it. It is a LOT of work, before, during, and after the event. But like I said, you start out small, and go from there. You decide to grow, or not, due to finances, time constraints, gathering place, etc. Good luck, and if you can't swing something like that, save your coins, and take a holiday, to the Classic, or one of the fore mentioned events. Ask Del if he enjoyed his short stay. Skip the mouse, or "Rat Trap" where they catch people, and shake their pockets empty.
Just enjoy the sport.
Wayne
