Virginia TFL Gathering, Sat, 01-27-01

George Hill · January 20, 2001, 11:44 AM

Hey guys... I am flying out to Richmond this week and will be hanging out with my bros there.
We are planning a little trip to the D&P range, Saturday, 01-27-01 at about 2:00PM.
It would be cool if we could have a little gathering there and see some faces!
Uh, and could someone bring a .45 - the airlines asked that I not bring mine with me on the plane...

duck hunt · January 20, 2001, 09:10 PM

Well, aren't you just the jet-setter! Two simultaneous threads proposing shoots thousands of miles apart...you are truly a steely man of action.

Seriously...Shin Tao gets off work at 3 on Saturday. I figure we'll just zip right over to D&P afterwards; it's only about five minutes away.

Now for my favorite part...where should we eat?

George Hill · January 20, 2001, 10:52 PM

Ah, as always, something spicy and almost painful.
I'll let you pick the establishment...

duck hunt · January 21, 2001, 02:01 PM

Ahhhh....

Thai Diner it is, then.

Hey, George, since the meet discussions on Lock and Load are usually re: Utah Gatherings, do you think we should post a link in General to make sure Virginians see that this is happening?

Mike in VA · January 21, 2001, 03:13 PM

Ducky, That'd be helpful. I just stumbled in and found this. Richmond is about 2 hrs from me, where's D&P? I could might maybe get a kitchen pass for the afternoon, and I can bring .45's. M2

George Hill · January 21, 2001, 05:09 PM

If you like Duck... thats a good idea.
I am looking forward to visiting VA again. I have some retribution to deliver, some business, and spending time with family...
I am planning on spending Saturday at the range, shooting and BSing with as many TFLers as I can.
Why D&P? Well, for one, a TFLer helps run that little hole in the mud... They have a coke machine... Theres a Wendy's near by (I like Wendy's chili) and at one time I actually wanted to work there myself... Well, either D&P or Green Top - but GT doesnt have an range. Hmm... GT does have that little BBQ shack right there... Tell me the BBQ is still there!
Is VITO'S still there in the college district?

Shin-Tao · January 21, 2001, 06:15 PM

What retribution would that be, Mr. Hill?

George Hill · January 22, 2001, 12:31 AM

Fire and Brimstone to a fellow you know Mr Tao...
If I can find him. Personal matter.
We'll talk of this later.

duck hunt · January 22, 2001, 10:25 AM

Well, Dag.

I just checked your post on the Shiner thread, now closed. And we just filled the fridge with Shiner for ya!

Oh well.

Somebody will drink it....

George Hill · January 22, 2001, 10:48 AM

I'm gunna be nekked out there... Normally I travel with my Detonics loaded up with Cor Bon 185gr +P loads with a spare mag. I am not going to it with me on the plane, and I am not going to stow it in my lugage for some ramp-monkee to go through. Forget that! Shin doesn't have a 1911 I can borrow for the week... and I had to swap my VA card for a UT card. Argh. Can't even bring my AFCK due to FAA rules and same reason. Looks like my travel blade will be a wee little Spyderco Wegner JR.
Last time I was in Richmond I carried an HK USP .40 and an M-4 Carbine.

Bill Barrett · January 22, 2001, 11:45 AM

The BBQ shack is still there! In fact it sounds like a good place for lunch today. I havent been to Green top in almost a week.

griz · January 22, 2001, 11:52 AM

If this is an open invititation I can bring a 45. Does it have to be a 1911? How do you get to D&P? I will be coming from the East.

**Mike Irwin** · January 22, 2001, 12:02 PM

Hey Guys, I'll try to get there, but where in the hell am I going?

Mike in VA, I think that you and I live pretty close to each other. Wanna carpool?

I can't stay a really long time, as I have dogs I have to worry about...

George,

Want me to bring my 1917 in .45?

Poodleshooter · January 22, 2001, 12:46 PM

Hey Virginians,
A Charlottesville guy checking in. Where's "D&P" at? I've ben to Green Top a couple of times, but I usually only go to Richmond for the C&E gun shows.

George Hill · January 22, 2001, 12:55 PM

Man, I havn't been there in some years... Its off Midlothian Turnpike, across from a State Police HQ, behind Southern Gun World... Thats about all I remember. I could drive there - but cant tell you...
I am kinda used to seeing everything in Richmond after dark.

corv · January 22, 2001, 12:58 PM

I think D & P is on Midlothian Turnpike(Rte.60) at the intersestion of Turner Rd.This would be in South Richmond.
I think this is across from State Police Headquarters.If you get lost,ask for direction to SPH.Don't know if I can make this.

johnbt · January 22, 2001, 01:12 PM

Wouldn't you know...I'd like to meet everyone at D&P, but I'll be in the Bahamas

The BBQ stand next to Green Top is run by:

Buz and Ned's Real Barbeque
1119 N. Boulevard
Richmond
355-6055

It's north of Broad St. halfway to the ball field, next to the Car Pool car wash, if you don't want to drive to Greentop.

Have fun. And ask them about their plans for building a new range on the property next door.

John

Shin-Tao · January 22, 2001, 04:22 PM

Hey! Just tried one of the afore-mentioned Shiners...They realy are good!

duck hunt · January 24, 2001, 06:48 PM

Stop letting this fall off the board!

Shin Tao hasn't finished all these $#@!&*! Shiners yet!

Mike in VA · January 24, 2001, 07:01 PM

Mike Irwin, yeah, I'm up for a road trip. I can't make a long day of it, but I'd love to put some faces with some names. We can be home in time to feed the pupies, no prob. M2

Mrs. Kodiac · January 24, 2001, 10:42 PM

I usually don't let George have all the fun without me, but this time it looks like he will! It's great to see TFL'rs gather together in common interests and friendship whether you are in Utah or Virginia! Have fun and shoot a few rounds for me! (I like them neatly in the middle thank-you.)

Hmmm...George, this retribution thing, that wee little Spyderco Wegner Jr. happens to be mine...I'd like it back safe and sound please with a rock solid alibi. =)300+

[Edited by Mrs. Kodiac on 01-24-2001 at 11:43 PM]

ArmySon · January 25, 2001, 03:06 AM

Hey, I'm trying to get somebody to cover for me at work Saturday. If I can swing it, I'll make the 7 hour drive to the Richmond area. I'll be sure to bring a 1911 for ya George.

Mike Irwin,
How the hell do I get there from Lancaster? I can get as far as Richmond with rt. 95. Then what???

at2000 · January 25, 2001, 10:02 AM

I'll be there around 2:00 p.m.

Son, the street address of D&P is 106 Turner Road, Richmond, VA 23225. If you aren't a MapQuest user, I can e-mail directions to you. I used to live in Richmond and drove past D&P almost every day.

FYI (to everyone): I shot at D&P about 3 months ago. They don't allow reloads.

ArmySon · January 25, 2001, 12:35 PM

WHAT?

All of my ammo cept for my carry ammo are reloads. Ugh.. back to plan B.

George Hill · January 25, 2001, 05:25 PM

Son - It would be fantastic to meet you... Bring those famous 1911s! Shin-Tao regretably has Smith 9mm's... I cant make do with that...

Oh, Mrs. Kodiac... "Dont worry... Its Me!"

January 20, 2001, 11:44 AM	#1
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,546	Hey guys... I am flying out to Richmond this week and will be hanging out with my bros there. We are planning a little trip to the D&P range, Saturday, 01-27-01 at about 2:00PM. It would be cool if we could have a little gathering there and see some faces! Uh, and could someone bring a .45 - the airlines asked that I not bring mine with me on the plane... __________________ MAD OGRE

January 20, 2001, 09:10 PM	#2
duck hunt Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2000 Posts: 481	Well, aren't you just the jet-setter! Two simultaneous threads proposing shoots thousands of miles apart...you are truly a steely man of action. Seriously...Shin Tao gets off work at 3 on Saturday. I figure we'll just zip right over to D&P afterwards; it's only about five minutes away. Now for my favorite part...where should we eat? __________________ quack ~~~ Read my book! Snake Hips -- in stores now!

January 21, 2001, 02:01 PM	#4
duck hunt Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2000 Posts: 481	Ahhhh.... Thai Diner it is, then. Hey, George, since the meet discussions on Lock and Load are usually re: Utah Gatherings, do you think we should post a link in General to make sure Virginians see that this is happening? __________________ quack ~~~ Read my book! Snake Hips -- in stores now!

January 21, 2001, 05:09 PM	#6
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,546	If you like Duck... thats a good idea. I am looking forward to visiting VA again. I have some retribution to deliver, some business, and spending time with family... I am planning on spending Saturday at the range, shooting and BSing with as many TFLers as I can. Why D&P? Well, for one, a TFLer helps run that little hole in the mud... They have a coke machine... Theres a Wendy's near by (I like Wendy's chili) and at one time I actually wanted to work there myself... Well, either D&P or Green Top - but GT doesnt have an range. Hmm... GT does have that little BBQ shack right there... Tell me the BBQ is still there! Is VITO'S still there in the college district? __________________ MAD OGRE

January 22, 2001, 10:25 AM	#9
duck hunt Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2000 Posts: 481	Well, Dag. I just checked your post on the Shiner thread, now closed. And we just filled the fridge with Shiner for ya! Oh well. Somebody will drink it.... __________________ quack ~~~ Read my book! Snake Hips -- in stores now!

January 20, 2001, 10:52 PM	#3
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,546	Ah, as always, something spicy and almost painful. I'll let you pick the establishment...

January 21, 2001, 03:13 PM	#5
Mike in VA Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 1998 Location: Santa FE, NM Posts: 2,163	Ducky, That'd be helpful. I just stumbled in and found this. Richmond is about 2 hrs from me, where's D&P? I could might maybe get a kitchen pass for the afternoon, and I can bring .45's. M2

January 21, 2001, 06:15 PM	#7
Shin-Tao Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2000 Posts: 1,528	What retribution would that be, Mr. Hill?

January 22, 2001, 12:31 AM	#8
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,546	Fire and Brimstone to a fellow you know Mr Tao... If I can find him. Personal matter. We'll talk of this later.

January 22, 2001, 10:48 AM	#10
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,546	I'm gunna be nekked out there... Normally I travel with my Detonics loaded up with Cor Bon 185gr +P loads with a spare mag. I am not going to it with me on the plane, and I am not going to stow it in my lugage for some ramp-monkee to go through. Forget that! Shin doesn't have a 1911 I can borrow for the week... and I had to swap my VA card for a UT card. Argh. Can't even bring my AFCK due to FAA rules and same reason. Looks like my travel blade will be a wee little Spyderco Wegner JR. Last time I was in Richmond I carried an HK USP .40 and an M-4 Carbine.

January 22, 2001, 11:45 AM	#11
Bill Barrett Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2000 Location: West Melbourne, Florida Posts: 454	The BBQ shack is still there! In fact it sounds like a good place for lunch today. I havent been to Green top in almost a week. __________________ Florida Shooters Network

January 22, 2001, 11:52 AM	#12
griz Senior Member Join Date: July 31, 2000 Location: Middle Peninsula, VA Posts: 1,588	If this is an open invititation I can bring a 45. Does it have to be a 1911? How do you get to D&P? I will be coming from the East.

January 22, 2001, 12:02 PM	#13
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,381	Hey Guys, I'll try to get there, but where in the hell am I going? Mike in VA, I think that you and I live pretty close to each other. Wanna carpool? I can't stay a really long time, as I have dogs I have to worry about... George, Want me to bring my 1917 in .45?

January 22, 2001, 12:46 PM	#14
Poodleshooter Senior Member Join Date: August 7, 2000 Location: Floating down the James River in VA Posts: 2,599	Hey Virginians, A Charlottesville guy checking in. Where's "D&P" at? I've ben to Green Top a couple of times, but I usually only go to Richmond for the C&E gun shows.

January 22, 2001, 12:55 PM	#15
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,546	Man, I havn't been there in some years... Its off Midlothian Turnpike, across from a State Police HQ, behind Southern Gun World... Thats about all I remember. I could drive there - but cant tell you... I am kinda used to seeing everything in Richmond after dark.

January 22, 2001, 12:58 PM	#16
corv Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2000 Location: VA Posts: 102	I think D & P is on Midlothian Turnpike(Rte.60) at the intersestion of Turner Rd.This would be in South Richmond. I think this is across from State Police Headquarters.If you get lost,ask for direction to SPH.Don't know if I can make this.

January 22, 2001, 01:12 PM	#17
johnbt Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 1999 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Posts: 6,004	Wouldn't you know...I'd like to meet everyone at D&P, but I'll be in the Bahamas The BBQ stand next to Green Top is run by: Buz and Ned's Real Barbeque 1119 N. Boulevard Richmond 355-6055 It's north of Broad St. halfway to the ball field, next to the Car Pool car wash, if you don't want to drive to Greentop. Have fun. And ask them about their plans for building a new range on the property next door. John

January 22, 2001, 04:22 PM	#18
Shin-Tao Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2000 Posts: 1,528	Hey! Just tried one of the afore-mentioned Shiners...They realy are good!

January 24, 2001, 06:48 PM	#19
duck hunt Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2000 Posts: 481	Stop letting this fall off the board! Shin Tao hasn't finished all these $#@!&! Shiners yet! __________________ quack* ~~~ Read my book! Snake Hips -- in stores now!

January 24, 2001, 07:01 PM	#20
Mike in VA Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 1998 Location: Santa FE, NM Posts: 2,163	Mike Irwin, yeah, I'm up for a road trip. I can't make a long day of it, but I'd love to put some faces with some names. We can be home in time to feed the pupies, no prob. M2

January 24, 2001, 10:42 PM	#21
Mrs. Kodiac Junior Member Join Date: September 14, 2000 Posts: 7	I usually don't let George have all the fun without me, but this time it looks like he will! It's great to see TFL'rs gather together in common interests and friendship whether you are in Utah or Virginia! Have fun and shoot a few rounds for me! (I like them neatly in the middle thank-you.) Hmmm...George, this retribution thing, that wee little Spyderco Wegner Jr. happens to be mine...I'd like it back safe and sound please with a rock solid alibi. =)300+ [Edited by Mrs. Kodiac on 01-24-2001 at 11:43 PM] __________________ Behind every great man, is an exausted woman.

January 25, 2001, 03:06 AM	#22
ArmySon Staff Alumnus Join Date: April 14, 2000 Posts: 2,926	Hey, I'm trying to get somebody to cover for me at work Saturday. If I can swing it, I'll make the 7 hour drive to the Richmond area. I'll be sure to bring a 1911 for ya George. Mike Irwin, How the hell do I get there from Lancaster? I can get as far as Richmond with rt. 95. Then what???

January 25, 2001, 10:02 AM	#23
at2000 Senior Member Join Date: February 29, 2000 Posts: 133	I'll be there around 2:00 p.m. Son, the street address of D&P is 106 Turner Road, Richmond, VA 23225. If you aren't a MapQuest user, I can e-mail directions to you. I used to live in Richmond and drove past D&P almost every day. FYI (to everyone): I shot at D&P about 3 months ago. They don't allow reloads.

January 25, 2001, 12:35 PM	#24
ArmySon Staff Alumnus Join Date: April 14, 2000 Posts: 2,926	WHAT? All of my ammo cept for my carry ammo are reloads. Ugh.. back to plan B.

January 25, 2001, 05:25 PM	#25
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,546	Son - It would be fantastic to meet you... Bring those famous 1911s! Shin-Tao regretably has Smith 9mm's... I cant make do with that... Oh, Mrs. Kodiac... "Dont worry... Its Me!"