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Visiting Richmond May 15/16

Started by Sprocket, April 26, 2010, 07:48:23 PM

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Sprocket

April 26, 2010, 07:48:23 PM
Hi All,

I'll be traveling for work and in Richmond for the weekend - if there's a shoot going on that needs staff, send me a PM and I'll work it - I just need to plan to bring my gear ;)

Sprocket

smwwoody

#1
April 26, 2010, 11:05:05 PM
No VA shoots that weekend but if you want to do some shooting let me know
Fixing some of the holes in your bucket first can make bailing easier

Our children should be taught how to think, not what to think....

KJ4WXC

Sprocket

#2
April 30, 2010, 10:49:38 AM
Looks like I'm weekending in Petersburg - Any leads on weekend festivities?  Historical sites I should see, must-do's, must don'ts

I'd love to get some range time too

FiremanEd

#3
April 30, 2010, 11:58:58 AM
Petersburg is slam full of civil war history, a very long seige took place as well as numerous battles. Lots of history, parks and battlefields in or near Petersburg. Museum of the Confederacy is in downtown Richmond.

To go along with the history Petersburg has LOTS of drugs/gangs/crime & violence. Hopefully you're staying in one of the new hotels in the "good" part of town up towards Colonial Heights.

There's a very large mall in Colonial Heights, adjacent town to the North of Petersburg that has numerous restaurants and bars if you're interested. It's the focal point and hangout for all of the soldiers at Fort Lee. Even there, watch you back.

If you like history, you'll love the Richmond/Petersburg area.

FiremanEd
Are you a Rifleman or a clerk?? 


"Men sleep peacefully at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their part"   George Orwell

Old Dog

#4
April 30, 2010, 05:00:07 PM
As the 16th is the THIRD Sunday of the month there may be a mini-Appleseed at Black Creek hosted by VAshooter.  if you want to go let him know and I'm sure he'll bring along a loaner 10/22 or something else you can shoot.

Hey VA!! Will there be a mini that Sunday.  I can't stand up long enough to stay for the whole thing but I can come out and say hi.
"The rifle itself has no moral stature, since it has no will of its own. Naturally, it may be used by evil men for evil purposes, but there are more good men than evil, and while the latter cannot be persuaded to the path of righteousness by propaganda, they can certainly be corrected by good men with rifles."

—Jeff Cooper, The Art of the Rifle

Sprocket

#5
May 01, 2010, 09:31:14 AM
We're at the bottom by the intersection of 95/295 on S. Crater Rd

If this is the bad part of town please let me know so I can make adjustments

As for the mini, I'd be all over it

And thank you for the information

VAshooter

#6
May 06, 2010, 03:21:05 PM
Sprocket,

I hope you hook up with Woody to shoot at Buckingham. I will be at the NRA Show looking at all the pretty things.

VAshooter

Sprocket

#7
May 06, 2010, 04:49:25 PM
So Woody - Where's is Buckingham in relation to Petersburg?  Saturday or Sunday would be great for me, I'm free both days all days

Sprocket

#8
May 10, 2010, 09:02:43 PM
Took less than 24 hours to get called a "Yankee" - I was hoping for less than 12 - I have a polite host but the girls at Walmart came though

jmdavis

#9
May 10, 2010, 10:24:09 PM
If you go up 95 to 64 west exit 79, Buckingham is about another hour. The total trip from P'burg to Buckingham is around an hour and a half.

The range is 400. We can shoot close or far. I will likely only be around on Sunday. Saturday, I plan to be 30 miles South of Petersburg dealing with some beehives.
"If a man does his best, what else is there?"  - General George S. Patton Jr

  ...We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
  For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
  Shall be my brother...-Shakespeare, Henry V
 

"There's a great deal of talk about loyalty from the bottom to the top. Loyalty from the top down is even more necessary and is much less prevalent. One of the most frequently noted characteristics of great men who have remained great is loyalty to their subordinates."
- General George S. Patton, Jr

"Your body can't go where your mind hasn't been."
- Alex Arrieta 1995 NTI Winner

smwwoody

#10
May 11, 2010, 12:27:10 PM
Sunday works for me call me @ 434-390-3646.

Woody
Fixing some of the holes in your bucket first can make bailing easier

Our children should be taught how to think, not what to think....

KJ4WXC

Sprocket

#11
May 12, 2010, 12:23:58 AM
I know where Buckingham is - I had lunch at Kathy's Kitchen today, dinner at Mulligans next to the college...

I'll be in touch on Friday to confirm time/location - I'll be happy to shoot with whatever you're willing to share and buy lunch to boot - Sunday works for me too

jmdavis

#12
May 12, 2010, 06:10:43 PM
Are you working in Richmond? My office is 2 blocks from Mulligans on main street. Number is 804-307-3428.



Mike
"If a man does his best, what else is there?"  - General George S. Patton Jr

  ...We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
  For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
  Shall be my brother...-Shakespeare, Henry V
 

"There's a great deal of talk about loyalty from the bottom to the top. Loyalty from the top down is even more necessary and is much less prevalent. One of the most frequently noted characteristics of great men who have remained great is loyalty to their subordinates."
- General George S. Patton, Jr

"Your body can't go where your mind hasn't been."
- Alex Arrieta 1995 NTI Winner

smwwoody

#13
May 12, 2010, 08:19:42 PM
I live about 8 miles from Kathys Kitchen then the range is another 4 miles from me house. We can shoot out to 400 yds see who all shows up we can do a FD AQT or just have some fun. I know Richie will be there as long as I don't screw things up changing his bbl tommarow night. Mike will you be able to make it?

Woody
Fixing some of the holes in your bucket first can make bailing easier

Our children should be taught how to think, not what to think....

KJ4WXC

Sprocket

#14
May 12, 2010, 09:35:59 PM
Mike - wrong Mulligans - I'm talking about the one down by Longwood

Woody - Is she open on Sunday?  We can meet there at whatever time - I haven't shout out past 150 yds - I'd love to see what I can do - some 22LR warm ups would be good though.

I'll be calling on Friday - I don't have service in Dillwyn but do in Farmville

Work here is loosening up and I'll be off site tomorrow PM

Thanks Gents - Looking forward to meeting you
Sprocket

jmdavis

#15
May 13, 2010, 12:15:37 AM
Yep I'm good for Sunday. Will bring AR, M1, and a 10/22
"If a man does his best, what else is there?"  - General George S. Patton Jr

  ...We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
  For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
  Shall be my brother...-Shakespeare, Henry V
 

"There's a great deal of talk about loyalty from the bottom to the top. Loyalty from the top down is even more necessary and is much less prevalent. One of the most frequently noted characteristics of great men who have remained great is loyalty to their subordinates."
- General George S. Patton, Jr

"Your body can't go where your mind hasn't been."
- Alex Arrieta 1995 NTI Winner

n2oguy

#16
May 14, 2010, 11:14:55 AM
Hey Woody, Thanks for helping me last night,couldn't of done it without you.
Eddie, That tool worked real good thanx

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VaWolf

#17
May 15, 2010, 11:50:54 PM
Time? I can bring some rifles and ammo just make sure the target backers are solid. Wolfman
NPOA isn't everything, it's the only thing.

jmdavis

#18
May 16, 2010, 12:01:10 AM
I think 10:30 or 11 am Wolfman. I look forward to seeing you there.


Mike
"If a man does his best, what else is there?"  - General George S. Patton Jr

  ...We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
  For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
  Shall be my brother...-Shakespeare, Henry V
 

"There's a great deal of talk about loyalty from the bottom to the top. Loyalty from the top down is even more necessary and is much less prevalent. One of the most frequently noted characteristics of great men who have remained great is loyalty to their subordinates."
- General George S. Patton, Jr

"Your body can't go where your mind hasn't been."
- Alex Arrieta 1995 NTI Winner

Sprocket

#19
May 17, 2010, 05:31:06 PM
Thank you Gents for hosting a great day - it was a pleasure to meet and get made fun of by you all - I felt right at home.

Hopefully I can extend the same hospitality to you when you COME UP AND SEE THE BATTLE ROAD [hint hint].

Look for my AAR in another post
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