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Okay guys, here's what I've found through a quick and dirty search. There are a number of places in the same area as where the kayaking group met up. They all seem to offer the same basic services (equipment rental, field to play, etc.).

Here are the options:

* West End Paintball - Route 9, Leicester, MA
http://www.westendpaintball.com/

* Executive Paintball Indoor - Blanford, MA (west of Springfield)
http://www.executivepaintball.com/

* Camelot Paintball - Chicopee, MA
http://www.camelotpaintball.com/

* Xtreme Paintball - Agawam, MA (just south of Springfield)
http://www.xtremepbma.com/index.html

Shall we narrow down the place and then work out a time?

Most of those are out by where my parents live. I'm trying to remember, if we have people coming from the east, that will make for a hella-long drive for them though. In which case I'd lean toward West End, since it's closer, I think, to everyone.

I'd go for one of the one's other than Blandford. That's not too easy to get to. The other one's are probably easy for all of us. I don't mind going to Western Mass, although for selfish reasons I'd rather be at the one in Leicester, but that's no big deal.

I think that putting down a date would be important. I assume that most are outside, so that we wouldn't want to do it when theirs a possibility of snow. What are some dates that work with your duathalon training schedule Gig?

Well West End is pretty close to where we were Kayaking and they offer doughnuts or Pizza (says a lot about their typical client) - Closest to Bahstun. Works for me.

Executive Paintball Indoor - almost the same distance for us in CT but furthest away for you wicked guys from Bahstun.

Camelot Paintball - Chicopee, MA - nearer to Springfield doesn't look like they have 'woods' but rather playing fields. Good thing or bad thing - I don't know.

Xtreme Paintball - Agawam, MA (just south of Springfield) well for one thing, afterwards we could always end the day relaxing on the rollercoasters at 6 Flags NE. I couldn't log on to their site. It's not a problem with the url but with the server end.

I started looking at pbreveiw.com, pbnation.com and other site reviews and I realize, I don't know enough about it to know what the terms are (bonusballing, bunkering, speedball vs. paintball, paint checks, etc.)

Some are open to everyone while some are by appt only to groups of 10 or more.

It still sounds like fun!

DiverScience saidMost of those are out by where my parents live. I'm trying to remember, if we have people coming from the east, that will make for a hella-long drive for them though. In which case I'd lean toward West End, since it's closer, I think, to everyone.

Yeah, there are plenty of places further east but in my effort to stay central these seemed to be the best options I found.

I guess it might come down to how many people we could draw if we moved things further east. Any thoughts from folks?

If I'm free, I'll drive to wherever. Depends on the date for me.

AWW, you guys are making me homesick!!!

which one's the most north, and easiest to get to from montreal?

kinetic saidAWW, you guys are making me homesick!!!

Time to get yer ass home! I'm sure the Motherland will welcome you back from the Republic of Texas with open ahms!

jms84 saidwhich one's the most north, and easiest to get to from montreal?

Chicopee and Agawam are gonna be easiest for you since they'll be right off interstate 91.

kinetic saidAWW, you guys are making me homesick!!!

Hey Kinetic, if TigerTim can fly in from Cleveland, you can fly in from Texas *and* visit your relatives. It's a two-fer!

Does this all show how much fun we had last weekend?

I'm out October 18/19 and... the first week in October I think (week before the week of columbus day) on a family backpacking trip.

*I'm* fine with out west, I can just drive home to visit the folks in bumfuck nowhere western MA!

I'll drive anywhere if I'm not committed to something else.

You guys seriously need to get pictures that look different, i though someone was having a conversation with themselves till i looked at screen names.

matt45710 said

kinetic saidAWW, you guys are making me homesick!!!

Hey Kinetic, if TigerTim can fly in from Cleveland, you can fly in from Texas *and* visit your relatives. It's a two-fer!

Does this all show how much fun we had last weekend?

Clearly!
Wish I wasn't so damn po... I'd love to go back east if only for a weekend!!

you figure out dates and where and then i can figure out if i can make it down or not. long term plans not my forte right now... i am interested in launching paint at people though.

Ok - to bump this back up and get the conversation started again, I'm going to suggest a vote on one of these two:

* Camelot Paintball - Chicopee, MA
http://www.camelotpaintball.com/

* Xtreme Paintball - Agawam, MA (just south of Springfield)
http://www.xtremepbma.com/index.html

To answer a couple of questions that came up: with speedball, just think dodgeball only with paintballs. Woods is a lot more fun as they usually have man made shelters/bunkers in addition to just a natural terrain.

As for going as a group, we will need to scrounge up at least 10 people to play just amongst ourselves. Otherwise, we'll get paired up with whomever else shows up that day.

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Then there are dates. I'm going to guess most people will be planning something for Columbus Day weekend (Oct. 11-12). Diver is out the 18-19th.

That leaves these two weekends (if we're only considering October anyway):

Oct.
4-5, 25-26

12th if it's going to be that weekend. I'll be coming back from a 5-7 day backpacking trip in the Whites with my family. That will hopefully give me at least one day to recover (I *think* we're getting back in time for that)

Apparently there's also a paintball place that's fairly popular in Grafton, MA

I could do Oct 4-5 or Columbus weekend 11-12.

Oct 25-26 I'm away

Grafton's a bit more of a hike, but I could do it.

I want to join in!!!

I'm down for whichever Saturday...I just need to know ahead of time so I can get out of work

Mike

bgcat57 saidI could do Oct 4-5 or Columbus weekend 11-12.

Oct 25-26 I'm away

Grafton's a bit more of a hike, but I could do it.

Right now, I'm on the same schedule as bgcat57. I can do either Oct 4-5 or 11-12, but now 25-26.

And Gatormedic, please come! We need 10 guys, and I'm sure I or others in the Boston area would be happy to car pool.

I'm on the same schedule as bgcat57 and matt45710---I'm away on October 25th/26th.

I can be so slow sometimes. I have a race on the weekend of the 25-26th so as organizer, I declare the weekend to be October 4-5!

Great, now which day? Saturday Oct 4 would work for me.

I like Saturday too. It leaves me time to recouperate. Though that hasn't been necessary lately, I've a feeling that with paintball and this crew, it could be necessary.

k so is the 4-5 the official date? cuz i can try to get the friday/saturday off work hopefully... though i'm thinking i might only be able to get off work on the saturday meaning i can get there by noon-1 oclockish... is this gonna be a morning ordeal? or afternoon kinda thing? i'm gonna have to see if the BF is gonna wanna come down too, so i'll bring it up.... who's housing me(us) or giving us back/frontyard tent space (assuming i can find a tent)...

details please.

Yep - I just presumed Saturday myself.

As for JMS, I'm happy to put you up although, like I said - that means an extra bit of driving (oh, and no cat allergies I hope!).

That said - I'd highly recommend making Friday your travel day so you're not up at an obscene hour and then driving 6 hours just to run around getting shot at.

Early afternoon like the kayaking? 11ish...?

11 AM works for me.

Anyone have a problem with that?

Anyone....?

Anyone....?

Bueller?

k well i'll do my best to get the entire weekend off... but that one might be tough. i'll see what i can do, and it might be a late night arrival if that's the case and i'm bringing someone else because of their job. but it's still all tentative to get a Canuck down there.

and since when does 11AM count as early afternoon?

Great---11am on October 5th. Count me in!

Someone - just shoot me now. This is why I will never be a party planner. I have a WEDDING to go to the weekend of Oct 4-5th. Ugh....

So here's the deal. If the 4-5th works for folks, I say proceed. If folks still have flexibility, it looks like Columbus Day weekend (11-12) is the only option left.

Sorry!

I will be backpacking in the whites on Oct 4th.

I'd vote for 11-12 myself.

As of right now, I don't have any other plans for Columbus Day weekend, but that has tended to be a hiking weekend. But I could do both, if I recover from Paintball on Saturday.

Columbus Day weekend works for me too.

4th or the 11th (Columbus Day) works for me.

Terrific - I'm glad the 11th works for everyone. So far, by my count, I have 7 people:

1 myself
2 bgcat
3 matt45
4 gatormedic
5 diver
6 jms
7 mike
8 jockbos? (I talked to him in chat about it but don't know how serious he is).

That leaves us short 2-3 people to form our own private group. I'm not hung up having a private group but if we can round up 3 more, that would be cool.

Come on you other New Englanders! We know you're out there!

Hey guys,

I missed out on the kayaking outing, but would love the chance to get in on this one. I'm free Columbus Day weekend. I do work til noon on Saturdays but could join you guys later. Sunday that weekend would be good too. Just let me know.

Dave

OMFG - I just realized something tonight. Our date for paintball, October 11th is also "National Coming Out Day"!!!!

I SWEAR I didn't not know this but how apropos!

As much as I would love to this kind of thing(never been paintballing, always wanted to), it's quite a hike to get to these places.

ChangeofPace saidAs much as I would love to this kind of thing(never been paintballing, always wanted to), it's quite a hike to get to these places.

Hey Change, we can definitely carpool from the Boston area. It's only 1.5 hours to drive to the Springfield area, so not so bad.

I'd totally be down for that then. Have never been paintballing myself but would love to be able to shoot somebody down ha ha.
Isn't there a place in lowell by the way? Relatively closer to Boston?

Ummm, not sure how good of a search you guys did but there are ones MUCH closer to Boston lol. Like Somerville/Everett and Sudbury. Here are the links lol.

Outdoor in Sudbury.
http://www.maynardpaintballclub.com/index-1.html

Indoor in Somerville...which is apparently being moved to Everett by mid September.
http://www.bostonpaintball.com/index.html


Hope this comes to some use!

Here are some more handy links I found. Enjoy!

Kingston
http://camppaintball.com/wordpress/

Woburn
http://www.playmonsterpaintball.com/pb/



And, SUPPOSEDLY there's one IN Boston as well. I couldn't find a link to any kind of website to it, but another website had this information on it.

Recreation and Sports:Amusement and Theme Parks
Boston Paintball
131 Beverly St Fl 6 Boston, MA
02114
(617) 742-6612

I would call myself, but I'd rather let you guys handle all that good fun. Enjoy.
So, you know, hope this all leads to some paintballin' closer to home! Ha ha.

Ah, I'm sorry. I just actually read the entire forum lol. I'm sorry. I was thinking paintball in Boston, not New Englad. A place that would be fair travel for everyone in New England. Not just us Bostonian's. Sorry!

ChangeofPace saidAh, I'm sorry. I just actually read the entire forum lol. I'm sorry. I was thinking paintball in Boston, not New Englad. A place that would be fair travel for everyone in New England. Not just us Bostonian's. Sorry!

No worries - we'll just be happy to have you along!

I'm going on vacation at the end of this week and my return will put us one month out. So, I probably won't start asking for firm commitments (i.e. "I'm signing us up as a group on X") until a couple of weeks before Oct. 11th.

I'll call up the two places we're considering when I get back to see what their rules are on signing up/reserving a spot so I'll know more then.

Here's my list so far:

1 myself
2 bgcat
3 matt45
4 gatormedic
5 diver
6 jms
7 mike
8 jockbos
9 bostonmuscle
10 changeofpace
11 speedo

Yeah dude. Totally count me in. I don't drive though, I'll have to carpool for sure.

Sorry about that. Stupid little inconsiderate kid I am. Didn't even actually read the forum posts. Lol.

Wrong coast.

wow im jealous, i love paintballing. i actually used to do it competitively and travel for tournaments. check out some of the pics in my profile guys...

i am in

I will probably be in the I-190/Leominster area early-to-mid October. I'll keep watching this thread!

This is going to be awesome. I can't wait!

MarronB81 saidi am in

Marron, let us know if you want to be part of the boston are carpool for this!
There should be a few of us going from the Boston area.

It would be fun to shoot a nice splat on DiverScience's hot butt.

Umm...*cough*...with a paintball I mean. ;-)

i'm still trying to figure out my schedule for that weekend. i'll hopefully know soon. who's putting me (and possibly the boyfriend) up for a night? i f i make it down for the friday i'll probably stay in boston with a friend. but again, my schedule's really up in the air so once iknow for sure i'll let you people know.

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Marron, let us know if you want to be part of the boston are carpool for this!
There should be a few of us going from the Boston area.

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yeah that sounds good to me

Ok fellas, I'm going to call the two places on our list tomorrow/today and see about rates and what not. Here's my current list:

1 myself
2 bgcat
3 matt45
4 gatormedic
5 diver
6 jms
7 mike
8 jockbos
9 bostonmuscle
10 changeofpace
11 speedo
12 marron
13 rugger (maybe)

Cool, this should be a lot of fun (especially if the weather is good, but I could see having a muddy time if it isn't.)

I have two more guys, friends of mine, who would want to go. But, it depends on what day it is. They're on RealJock too; Maverickman22 and BosMan77. I'll tell you if they can go or not, as soon as we figure out the date and all. Location hardly matters.

Here's the info on the two places we agreed upon:

Camelot Paintball

610 New Lombard Rd. Chicopee, MA 01020

Has a large stock of rental gear for any function. We have 40 sets of rental packages available with a reservation.

Rental Pack=$40 per player. Includes; admission, paintballs, free air refills, marker {gun}, and goggles. We have paint and other gear avalable too.

Open Play games every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am - 4:00pm. No reservation needed.

413-348-5878

They had a link to a pretty cool video for anyone who wants to 'see' what paintball looks like.



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Xtreme Paintball

369 Main st. Agawam, MA 01001

Rentals: $40 Includes:
500 rounds of paint
Tippmann 98 Custom paintball gun with loader
Compressed air tank with all day air
Thermal Goggles (wont fog up on you)
Pack with pods
All Day Admission

You don't have to have an organized team. Xtreme encourages and organizes weekend walk-on games, where anybody can show up and play. We will put you on even teams and run games all day long, allowing everyone to get plenty of playing time.

In order to book a private group, you must have at least ten (10) people. Additionally, you will need to put a $100 non refundable deposit down- this deposit locks you in for that day. If you need to re-schedule the event, please give us at least 3 days notice.

Also, should you book a group and show up with a lesser number, you are still responsible for any price difference. Please note that for groups, whoever booked the appt is responsible for collecting all money.

Joe at 413-626-8212

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Just based on the flexiblity offered and the same price structure, I'd vote for Camelot but I'm open to whichever the group chooses.

And are we agreed. October 11th at 11AM?

Camelot! That's fuckin sick, trenches and stuff in the woods?! Who wouldn't want that? It'd be cool if they had night games too.
I'm totally up for that.
I'm running the date and all by John and Nick(Maverick and Boss) to see if they can take that day off. They probably can.

Gigadu saidJust based on the flexiblity offered and the same price structure, I'd vote for Camelot but I'm open to whichever the group chooses.

And are we agreed. October 11th at 11AM?

Works for me. I've got it in my calendar, and am good with the Camelot choice.

Can't make it on the 11th. Wedding here in TX.

Have a blast guys. Someone bust a cap in DiverScience's butt, okay? ;-)

XRuggerATX saidCan't make it on the 11th. Wedding here in TX.

Have a blast guys. Someone bust a cap in DiverScience's butt, okay? ;-)

Will do, but it's going to have to be a pretty good shot. I start practicing.

October 11th at 11 is fine for me.
Camelot is also fine!

When is the carpool planning to set off for this place? I would like to know if I have the time to goto my saturday class or if I am blowing it off.

Well, if we need to get to Chicopee at 11, we should probably leave the Boston area about 9:30 or so. I was figuring meeting at the Riverside T station near the Mass Pike and Route 128. Time for your class?

I will just reschedule the class. Where is everyone else that is taking the carpool?

XRuggerATX saidCan't make it on the 11th. Wedding here in TX.

Have a blast guys. Someone bust a cap in DiverScience's butt, okay? ;-)

::laughs::

Can't unfortunately. I won't be there. I have a prior engagement at noon.

So it will only be myself and maverickman, bosman has work.

Ok, this is my latest count.

1 myself
2 bgcat
3 matt45
4 gatormedic
5 mike
6 jockbos
7 bostonmuscle
8 changeofpace
9 maverick
10 speedo
11 marron

Anyone else? I called and we're 'penciled' in so they should have gear ready and be prepared for us. I'll call the dude back the night before to give him a final count but at this point, he said they'd be set up for 12.

And just a reminder:

October 11th at 11AM
Camelot Paintball
610 New Lombard Rd. Chicopee, MA 01020

Having never done paintball, do we need to wear clothes that we plan to throw away at the end of it? Just figuring out how to plan for the day.

Also, anyone that wants to carpool from the Boston area, email me and we'll figure out how many people, etc. I figure we can meet somewhere near the intersection of Route 128 and the Mass. Pike, and then pile in the cars. 9:30 a.m. is probably the best time to make the 1.25 hour trip out there and be there at 11 a.m.

Who's in?

matt45710 saidHaving never done paintball, do we need to wear clothes that we plan to throw away at the end of it? Just figuring out how to plan for the day.

Generally speaking, the paint will wash out. It's kinda thick so it's not going to really soak in. That said - I wouldn't wear your $100 jeans.

Jeans, cargo pants, etc. are good for the bottom half. Something that'll blunt the sting of the impact. Same goes for the top half. Hopefully it won't be warm so wearing long sleeves won't be a problem. Maybe a t-shirt with a decent windbreaker? You're going to be running and getting sweaty (esp with the headgear on) so being able to 'ventilate' will be helpful.

You can check out how people get decked out here. Pick any of the album links on the left hand side of the page - and note that these were taken in the middle of the summer!

And count me out. My professors just rescheduled their syllabi and I now have a full out exam on saturday class is from 9am - 1pm. There is no way I can make it to you guys are at.

omg paintball is mad fun. You guys are gonna have a good time. I wish I could make the drive up...

this is REAL paintball... this is the sport that i love and miss...

cantgetagoodsn saidthis is REAL paintball... this is the sport that i love and miss...

Hahahaha!!! "You gotta go out there thinking your a bad muthafu-----"

So why don't you do it anymore?! Get yer ass up here!

Ok, our numbers are dropping but still pretty good. Here's what I've got now:

1 myself
2 bgcat
3 matt45
4 gatormedic
5 jockbos
6 bostonmuscle
7 changeofpace
8 maverick
9 speedo

Gigadu said

cantgetagoodsn saidthis is REAL paintball... this is the sport that i love and miss...

Hahahaha!!! "You gotta go out there thinking your a bad muthafu-----"

So why don't you do it anymore?! Get yer ass up here!

at that level its gets very expensive. i had maybe 2500 in gear, spent about 50 a weekend on practices plus gas. and then i began to travel for tournaments. my favorite was on huntington beach where they layed turf over the sand on the beach and set up nets and played.

cantgetagoodsn said

Gigadu said

cantgetagoodsn saidthis is REAL paintball... this is the sport that i love and miss...

Hahahaha!!! "You gotta go out there thinking your a bad muthafu-----"

So why don't you do it anymore?! Get yer ass up here!

at that level its gets very expensive. i had maybe 2500 in gear, spent about 50 a weekend on practices plus gas. and then i began to travel for tournaments. my favorite was on huntington beach where they layed turf over the sand on the beach and set up nets and played.

Yikes! Gotcha - I know the problem of ever escalating equipment costs! I'm forever trying to sneak something new in without getting caught....lol.

POST PAINTBALL:

So BostonMuscleDave and MikeonMain won't be able to join us for the actual shooting part of the day but both have asked what our plans are for post massacre fun.

I figured we'd be playing for at least a few hours which would mean a perfect time for a late lunch. Anyone game?

I wish i could come

StripperRocco saidI wish i could come

We do too
(...wish you could come that is.)

bgcat57 said

StripperRocco saidI wish i could come

We do too
(...wish you could come that is.)

WELL... i guess that depends on who's team I was on... I mean... the other team might not want me to come!

Nah..
Worthy teammate!
Worthy opponent!

Gigadu saidPOST PAINTBALL:

So BostonMuscleDave and MikeonMain won't be able to join us for the actual shooting part of the day but both have asked what our plans are for post massacre fun.

I figured we'd be playing for at least a few hours which would mean a perfect time for a late lunch. Anyone game?

Works for me! I'd be happy to have some down time to talk about who we shot and have some real "war stories" . The weather should be great, so we should just hang out. Any ideas of where to go?

Please please please take pre and post game shots Coincidentally I will be in MA for the weekend but I mapquested where you guys will be meeting up and its kinda far so do'h.

Have fun

Well, if anyone is interested in carpooling from the Boston area, let me know. I'd rather not go alone.

I'm planning on leaving around 9:30 a.m. or so from Arlington.

When trying to mapquest or google this place put it as 610 Lombard Rd. Not 610 New Lombard Rd. It doesn't work for some reason with New Lombard Rd.
So we're meeting there at 11am right?

ChangeofPace saidWhen trying to mapquest or google this place put it as 610 Lombard Rd. Not 610 New Lombard Rd. It doesn't work for some reason with New Lombard Rd.
So we're meeting there at 11am right?

Yeah, it looks like New Lombard and Lombard Road are all the same road so as long as you get there, you'll be good.

And yes, 11 it is.

Thanks to all the guys who came out today. It was fun and a unique experience. I did notice that even though it was National Coming Out Day, we really didn't come out to those young guys.

The pictures are downloaded. I just have to figure out how to post some here.

Had an awesome time and glad we had a good group - including our little baby teens!

LOL - and that occurred to me as well, matt45710 - we should have told them as they were leaving - "BTW, you just got pwned by a bunch of homos - well, except Panther anyway..."

So by my count, I've got 4 nice welts - 5 if you include what's probably under the hair on my head....what else have people got?!

Pics - looking forward to see those!

Gigadu saidHad an awesome time and glad we had a good group - including our little baby teens!

LOL - and that occurred to me as well, matt45710 - we should have told them as they were leaving - "BTW, you just got pwned by a bunch of homos - well, except Panther anyway..."

So by my count, I've got 4 nice welts - 5 if you include what's probably under the hair on my head....what else have people got?!

Pics - looking forward to see those!

I've got really two that I can see: inside of my right knee, and on my right clavicle where I got hit during that last game of Predator.

Photos will be coming!

The two shots to my knee showed no welts, and the really painful palm of the hand shot seems fine. The front shoulder/clavicle shot is the one that gave me a welt but didn't hurt nearly as much as the others.
All the other shots (based on the splatters on my clothes and face) didn't register. I think when I was shot in the face, the others hits that followed didn't register because I just dropped.

What a blast it was though.