Dear Somewhat Quiet Shooter,
You certainly are faced with a dilemma! On the one hand, you want to develop your shooting prowess by "cutting a can" while on the other, you want to be a responsible neighbor, especially where you are new to the neighborhood. I am reminded of my dear Aunt Mabel, who was a bit of an iconoclast. When her neighbors used to gather for their weekly coffee klatch, instead of bringing sweets, she would bring a savory dish. Of course, the other ladies gossiped about her. Aunt Matilda just went about her business and ignored the gossip and snide remarks. Little by little, the Coffee klatch crowd ate more and more of Aunt Mabel's savory dishes, until her dishes were the most popular. Some of the other ladies started imitating her. Others "dropped in" and, under the pretext of borrowing "a cup of flour" or "a few eggs" would innocently ask for one of her savory recipes. Eventually the sweet dishes were replaced entirely with savory. And, wouldn't you know, one day Aunt Matilda was voted in as the president of the coffee klatch. Taking our cue from dear Aunt Matilda, couldn't you invite your neighbors to "cut some cans" with you? Maybe organize a field day with slingshot events? Offer a prize for the best shooter? It seems that the possibility are only limited by your imagination! Of course, don't forget refreshments, with penny of savory dishes.
Best wishes, gentle reader,
Abby
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