Utah TFL Gathering! - Page 2

Porter-Glockwell · January 25, 2001, 01:22 PM

Thanks so much Mrs. Kodiak. It's good to have a woman's advice. I will use your suggestions when I talk to her. Besides, I think I found a way to convince her. Every few months she starts bugging me to shave off my goatee. I hate being clean shaven as I look all of 12 years old without a beard. In the past I have just shaved it and then grown it back a few months later. This time I made her a deal. I told her I would shave it off and keep it off for 6 whole months if she would come with me. I think it worked

How much ammo should I bring?
What else?

George Hill · January 25, 2001, 05:31 PM

Plans?
Come on - I fly by the seat of my pants... I dont make plans so far in advance!

What we need is another good location first... depending upon that - we can make the best plans. The Desert location is no longer available. We need a new one.
Any ideas?

Caeca Invidia Es · January 25, 2001, 05:55 PM

The desert is still open.... just have to drive deeper into it

TaxPhd · January 25, 2001, 07:33 PM

Oh no!!

A bunch of Utahn's with guns, including Porter-Glockwell!! Sounds like a resurrection of the Danites!

Ding · January 25, 2001, 09:33 PM

Oh, February 24th. I guess I could make it there, though I'm not sure yet. I'll let you know when I know.

I hope to make it, though.

Correia · January 25, 2001, 11:34 PM

TaxPhd, and some of use are even accountants!

The terror!

Guys, I am definately going to attend. My wife wants to come, and my usual lurker shooting buddy is planning on coming. In addition I may bring along a friend who is new to the world of defensive handguns, but is very interested in learning. What better way to break somebody in right than around a bunch of TFLers.

I'm afraid that I'm not much help as far as picking a location, I'm too far north. I don't think any of you guys would be interested in coming all the way up to my part of the state.

As far as what to bring, bring every gun that you think will be fun to shoot or share, and all of the ammo that you can afford!

Meiji, can you get that digital camera again? Those photos last time were awesome.

Correia · January 26, 2001, 10:25 AM

I've been coresponding with a few Colorado TFLers,they may check in too. Just so you guys know.

Steve Smith · January 26, 2001, 10:39 AM

OK, I'm one of the Colorado TFLers. I think we can get a group together...but PLEASE try to set this up in Eastern Utah...We're all in Eastern Colorado. Thanks!

TaxPhd · January 26, 2001, 04:27 PM

Correia,

Glad the reference wasn't lost on you!

I miss my days in Utah, and sometimes want to go back, but relatives keep telling me it has become overrun with Kalifornians and that housing prices have gone through the roof. If that's the case, I'll stay in the South.

Correia · January 26, 2001, 05:32 PM

Tax, it depends on where you are living at. The greater SLC area has jacked up housing prices, but I don't think that they are to bad compared to most other states. I was just in California, and their housing prices are insane.

I lived in the South (Alabama) for a couple of years, I can see why you would like to stay. The South is a great place.

And other news not at all related to this thread, I just got a new accounting job and I'm moving down to that over priced SLC area in about two weeks.

I figure that George is in VA right about now, but when he gets back we need to finalize on a shooting location.

Porter-Glockwell · January 26, 2001, 06:03 PM

I know of two or three decent places. One is near Delta Utah out in the desert. Another is in the desert near Toole, or we could go to Cedar Fort or out by the west side of Utah Lake.

Danite reunion here I come!

Caeca Invidia Es · January 26, 2001, 06:21 PM

Congrats Correia, now maybe there will be someone close by who wouldn't mind going shooting with me every once in awhile.

Correia · January 26, 2001, 08:42 PM

Porter, my parents live in Delta Utah. But thats probably a bit far for most of the folks on here, especially if we get some guys from Colorado.

Cacea, I am always up for shooting. Especially since this job will mean that I have more than a college student poverty level income for the first time ever, I plan on doing plenty of shooting.

yorec · January 26, 2001, 10:35 PM

For the first time, I'll be able to show up. Might even get the wife to come too.

I thought you were going to have it at the PMAA Range, East Canyon Exit off I80 East, near Park City. Did that change? Hope not, that's probably the closets range in all of Utah to me.

I'll bring lots of guns and bullets. Gotta try out my new FAL fo the first time.

And Correria, I'll bring a really good digital camera. Digital video as well as still photos; all in easy, internet friendly formats... Hopefully we can have a couple there so you are assured of some good pics.

Meiji_man · January 27, 2001, 11:02 PM

I'll be bringing my camera and laptop again, More ammo this time and hopefully another lurker.
We doing the grill thing again?
When are we going to make this a camping trip?

bobwest · January 28, 2001, 01:06 PM

It's on my calendar. Whether I can actually make it or not depends on some factors beyond my control, but I would be willing to help plan, provide props, etc, if my help is wanted. Sorry to miss the one last year.
Two buds from ak47-net might also be interested. I will pass the info on to them.
My impression on the PMAA range is that we couldn't do anything fancy there because it is a public rifle range. They have some shorter-distance ranges, but they are generally reserved for LEO's. I vote for a west-desert spot. George, if you want to get together & scout it out with me, let me know when it's convenient.

George Hill · January 28, 2001, 06:30 PM

Cold Hearted Ninny actually lives out there... I bet he already has a spot that will suit us just fine. I'll talk to him Wednesday when I am returned to Zion from Virginia.

I am planning on doing a BBQ and grilling lots of meat to death... I wont forget the chicken this time either!

Al Norris · January 28, 2001, 07:42 PM

During an email exchange with Larry (about the shirts), he told me about this get together. Wish I could go, but other commitments were already in place.

My wife already has a commitment to be in Boise that day and I aready commited to being at a gun show in Pocatello. Kind of hard to get out of everything...besides, if my wife found out I went to a shoot-em-up without her...ummm...she has this dinky little .357...Lorraine Bobbit could get lessons!!!

So while this new guy would like to mosey on down to Utah, I'll have to take a rain check.

Ummm, you guys ever do anything like this during the spring or summer?

Caeca Invidia Es · January 28, 2001, 07:52 PM

We have these gatherings farely often. I'm sure there will be another one or two in the spring/summer months.

Correia · January 29, 2001, 10:47 PM

In my opinion I think we should go out to some boonie areas to shoot rather than an organized range. I figure that the desert just offers us more options. Just an opinion to throw out while you guys are scouting for a good location.

By the way, thanks to you guys here that offered to help us find a place to live in the SLC area. You know who you are.

We found a place about 2 miles from my new job that is great, and are moving down in a couple of weeks. Look forward to doing some shooting with ya'll.

Antipitas, sorry to hear that you can't make it. I'll put you on the mailing list for the next one.

Al Norris · January 30, 2001, 06:03 AM

It would be great to meet up with you guys/gals one of these days. Really helps to be able to put faces and personalities with teh screen names!

Back in the late '80's, early '90's, before the internet came to rural Idaho, I used to travel from Rupert to Portland to meet with a bunch of computers hobbiests to put faces to the names on a BBS we were subscribed to. Lots of fun. Friendships are made. Even if ya decide ya don't like a particular person (in the flesh as opposed to this medium), a certain respect insues. 'Course, the reverse happens also.

The only bad thing about going to a different state is that my CCW is not recognized...Idaho being a "shall issue" state and all. From what I've read of Utah gun laws, all my stuff would have to be cased and seperated from the ammo.

It's only been a couple of weeks since I got my new P11, but I've grown fond of carrying it everywhere! Guess I'll have to see about getting a Nevada and Utah license, since I travel to both a couple of times a year.

And yes, Larry, my check went out yesterday.

Al.

George Hill · January 31, 2001, 10:45 AM

Yeah the desert would be fine again.
It gives us the space and the range and the freedom that TFL groups in other states (poor souls) just dont have.
For what we spend at the D&P Range in VA, we could have had our own Knob Creek out here!
I like the idea of putting up the tent again like we had before... but this time, lets check the weather reports for chances of tornados! That thing came outta nowhere... Just a few seconds prior to hitting us, I saw it 1500 meters away and moving slowly... then all the sudden it was on top of us - Just like Sir Lancelot in Monty Python's Holy Grail.
After spitting out grit and small desert animals, we went on and had a great time.
I'll remember the sunblock too. I had a great burn the next day after the last one!

I'll talk with CHN (Cold Hearted Ninny) about the specific location... He's from those parts.

You guys remember the B-17 Grasshopper? This time, we'll bag one of them if we bring enough firepower...

Correia · January 31, 2001, 11:07 AM

I remember the tornado, skyder about lost his tent, and unfortunately his truck was still connected to it. I thought both were going to end up in Oz.

And we will be ready for those Mega-Grasshoppers this time... Utah TFL doesn't get pushed around by any mutant insects.

Caeca Invidia Es · January 31, 2001, 11:13 AM

I can see the headlines now:

"Giant Ice Tornado Kills 12 Utah Gun Nuts".

or

"12 Utah Hunters Eaten By 24 Foot Grasshopper"

PvtPyle · January 31, 2001, 07:42 PM

I'm in for the one in Feb, plus we also have another one set for the 27, 28, & 28th of April. It will be a desert shoot by Utah lake. Please bring the wives/husbands/SO's as this sould be alot of fun for all.

The 27th we will have a potluck BBQ at my house (to get to know everyone) so bring a side and drinks.

The 28th off to the desert. The ranges there in this box canyon go out to almost 1400 yards. For any out of towners that may come we can do weapons cleaning in my garage shop, it's close by. The activities for that evening are still open to suggestions.

Sunday the 29th we will either head back out to the desert or to the local range for the day. We will probably wrap up early so the out of towners can get on the road and home at a decent hour.

Anyone needing help in making hotel reservations let me know and I'll get you some numbers. You will need meals for the desert shoot, it's a bit far to run to Micky D's and I'll have plenty of coolers.

If you are interested in coming please let me know so I can plan the BBQ.

January 25, 2001, 05:31 PM	#27
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,546	Plans? Come on - I fly by the seat of my pants... I dont make plans so far in advance! What we need is another good location first... depending upon that - we can make the best plans. The Desert location is no longer available. We need a new one. Any ideas? __________________ MAD OGRE

January 25, 2001, 05:55 PM	#28
Caeca Invidia Es Staff Alumnus Join Date: November 18, 1999 Location: Earth Posts: 834	The desert is still open.... just have to drive deeper into it __________________ MOLON LABE! I don't approve of political jokes, I've seen too many of them get elected.

January 25, 2001, 07:33 PM	#29
TaxPhd Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 534	Oh no!! A bunch of Utahn's with guns, including Porter-Glockwell!! Sounds like a resurrection of the Danites! __________________ TaxPhd "Those who live by the sword are probably pretty f***ing good at it." "Instructions for a successful gunfight: Front Sight, Press Trigger, repeat as necessary." - B. Braxton

January 26, 2001, 04:27 PM	#34
TaxPhd Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 534	Correia, Glad the reference wasn't lost on you! I miss my days in Utah, and sometimes want to go back, but relatives keep telling me it has become overrun with Kalifornians and that housing prices have gone through the roof. If that's the case, I'll stay in the South. __________________ TaxPhd "Those who live by the sword are probably pretty f***ing good at it." "Instructions for a successful gunfight: Front Sight, Press Trigger, repeat as necessary." - B. Braxton

January 26, 2001, 06:03 PM	#36
Porter-Glockwell Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2000 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 231	Locations I know of two or three decent places. One is near Delta Utah out in the desert. Another is in the desert near Toole, or we could go to Cedar Fort or out by the west side of Utah Lake. Danite reunion here I come!

January 25, 2001, 01:22 PM	#26
Porter-Glockwell Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2000 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 231	Thanks so much Mrs. Kodiak. It's good to have a woman's advice. I will use your suggestions when I talk to her. Besides, I think I found a way to convince her. Every few months she starts bugging me to shave off my goatee. I hate being clean shaven as I look all of 12 years old without a beard. In the past I have just shaved it and then grown it back a few months later. This time I made her a deal. I told her I would shave it off and keep it off for 6 whole months if she would come with me. I think it worked How much ammo should I bring? What else?

January 25, 2001, 09:33 PM	#30
Ding Senior Member Join Date: May 5, 2000 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 166	Oh, February 24th. I guess I could make it there, though I'm not sure yet. I'll let you know when I know. I hope to make it, though.

January 25, 2001, 11:34 PM	#31
Correia Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 1998 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 3,740	TaxPhd, and some of use are even accountants! The terror! Guys, I am definately going to attend. My wife wants to come, and my usual lurker shooting buddy is planning on coming. In addition I may bring along a friend who is new to the world of defensive handguns, but is very interested in learning. What better way to break somebody in right than around a bunch of TFLers. I'm afraid that I'm not much help as far as picking a location, I'm too far north. I don't think any of you guys would be interested in coming all the way up to my part of the state. As far as what to bring, bring every gun that you think will be fun to shoot or share, and all of the ammo that you can afford! Meiji, can you get that digital camera again? Those photos last time were awesome.

January 26, 2001, 10:25 AM	#32
Correia Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 1998 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 3,740	I've been coresponding with a few Colorado TFLers,they may check in too. Just so you guys know.

January 26, 2001, 10:39 AM	#33
Steve Smith Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 1999 Posts: 4,131	OK, I'm one of the Colorado TFLers. I think we can get a group together...but PLEASE try to set this up in Eastern Utah...We're all in Eastern Colorado. Thanks!

January 26, 2001, 05:32 PM	#35
Correia Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 1998 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 3,740	Tax, it depends on where you are living at. The greater SLC area has jacked up housing prices, but I don't think that they are to bad compared to most other states. I was just in California, and their housing prices are insane. I lived in the South (Alabama) for a couple of years, I can see why you would like to stay. The South is a great place. And other news not at all related to this thread, I just got a new accounting job and I'm moving down to that over priced SLC area in about two weeks. I figure that George is in VA right about now, but when he gets back we need to finalize on a shooting location.

January 26, 2001, 06:21 PM	#37
Caeca Invidia Es Staff Alumnus Join Date: November 18, 1999 Location: Earth Posts: 834	Congrats Correia, now maybe there will be someone close by who wouldn't mind going shooting with me every once in awhile. __________________ MOLON LABE! I don't approve of political jokes, I've seen too many of them get elected.

January 26, 2001, 08:42 PM	#38
Correia Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 1998 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 3,740	Porter, my parents live in Delta Utah. But thats probably a bit far for most of the folks on here, especially if we get some guys from Colorado. Cacea, I am always up for shooting. Especially since this job will mean that I have more than a college student poverty level income for the first time ever, I plan on doing plenty of shooting.

January 26, 2001, 10:35 PM	#39
yorec Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2000 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,328	For the first time, I'll be able to show up. Might even get the wife to come too. I thought you were going to have it at the PMAA Range, East Canyon Exit off I80 East, near Park City. Did that change? Hope not, that's probably the closets range in all of Utah to me. I'll bring lots of guns and bullets. Gotta try out my new FAL fo the first time. And Correria, I'll bring a really good digital camera. Digital video as well as still photos; all in easy, internet friendly formats... Hopefully we can have a couple there so you are assured of some good pics.

January 27, 2001, 11:02 PM	#40
Meiji_man Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2000 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 455	I'll be bringing my camera and laptop again, More ammo this time and hopefully another lurker. We doing the grill thing again? When are we going to make this a camping trip?

January 28, 2001, 01:06 PM	#41
bobwest Member Join Date: March 31, 2000 Location: UT Posts: 25	It's on my calendar. Whether I can actually make it or not depends on some factors beyond my control, but I would be willing to help plan, provide props, etc, if my help is wanted. Sorry to miss the one last year. Two buds from ak47-net might also be interested. I will pass the info on to them. My impression on the PMAA range is that we couldn't do anything fancy there because it is a public rifle range. They have some shorter-distance ranges, but they are generally reserved for LEO's. I vote for a west-desert spot. George, if you want to get together & scout it out with me, let me know when it's convenient.

January 28, 2001, 06:30 PM	#42
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,546	Cold Hearted Ninny actually lives out there... I bet he already has a spot that will suit us just fine. I'll talk to him Wednesday when I am returned to Zion from Virginia. I am planning on doing a BBQ and grilling lots of meat to death... I wont forget the chicken this time either! __________________ MAD OGRE

January 28, 2001, 07:42 PM	#43
Al Norris Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 29, 2000 Location: Rupert, Idaho Posts: 9,660	During an email exchange with Larry (about the shirts), he told me about this get together. Wish I could go, but other commitments were already in place. My wife already has a commitment to be in Boise that day and I aready commited to being at a gun show in Pocatello. Kind of hard to get out of everything...besides, if my wife found out I went to a shoot-em-up without her...ummm...she has this dinky little .357...Lorraine Bobbit could get lessons!!! So while this new guy would like to mosey on down to Utah, I'll have to take a rain check. Ummm, you guys ever do anything like this during the spring or summer?

January 28, 2001, 07:52 PM	#44
Caeca Invidia Es Staff Alumnus Join Date: November 18, 1999 Location: Earth Posts: 834	We have these gatherings farely often. I'm sure there will be another one or two in the spring/summer months. __________________ MOLON LABE! I don't approve of political jokes, I've seen too many of them get elected.

January 29, 2001, 10:47 PM	#45
Correia Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 1998 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 3,740	In my opinion I think we should go out to some boonie areas to shoot rather than an organized range. I figure that the desert just offers us more options. Just an opinion to throw out while you guys are scouting for a good location. By the way, thanks to you guys here that offered to help us find a place to live in the SLC area. You know who you are. We found a place about 2 miles from my new job that is great, and are moving down in a couple of weeks. Look forward to doing some shooting with ya'll. Antipitas, sorry to hear that you can't make it. I'll put you on the mailing list for the next one.

January 30, 2001, 06:03 AM	#46
Al Norris Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 29, 2000 Location: Rupert, Idaho Posts: 9,660	It would be great to meet up with you guys/gals one of these days. Really helps to be able to put faces and personalities with teh screen names! Back in the late '80's, early '90's, before the internet came to rural Idaho, I used to travel from Rupert to Portland to meet with a bunch of computers hobbiests to put faces to the names on a BBS we were subscribed to. Lots of fun. Friendships are made. Even if ya decide ya don't like a particular person (in the flesh as opposed to this medium), a certain respect insues. 'Course, the reverse happens also. The only bad thing about going to a different state is that my CCW is not recognized...Idaho being a "shall issue" state and all. From what I've read of Utah gun laws, all my stuff would have to be cased and seperated from the ammo. It's only been a couple of weeks since I got my new P11, but I've grown fond of carrying it everywhere! Guess I'll have to see about getting a Nevada and Utah license, since I travel to both a couple of times a year. And yes, Larry, my check went out yesterday. Al.

January 31, 2001, 10:45 AM	#47
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,546	Back from Virginia... Yeah the desert would be fine again. It gives us the space and the range and the freedom that TFL groups in other states (poor souls) just dont have. For what we spend at the D&P Range in VA, we could have had our own Knob Creek out here! I like the idea of putting up the tent again like we had before... but this time, lets check the weather reports for chances of tornados! That thing came outta nowhere... Just a few seconds prior to hitting us, I saw it 1500 meters away and moving slowly... then all the sudden it was on top of us - Just like Sir Lancelot in Monty Python's Holy Grail. After spitting out grit and small desert animals, we went on and had a great time. I'll remember the sunblock too. I had a great burn the next day after the last one! I'll talk with CHN (Cold Hearted Ninny) about the specific location... He's from those parts. You guys remember the B-17 Grasshopper? This time, we'll bag one of them if we bring enough firepower...

January 31, 2001, 11:07 AM	#48
Correia Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 1998 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 3,740	I remember the tornado, skyder about lost his tent, and unfortunately his truck was still connected to it. I thought both were going to end up in Oz. And we will be ready for those Mega-Grasshoppers this time... Utah TFL doesn't get pushed around by any mutant insects.

January 31, 2001, 11:13 AM	#49
Caeca Invidia Es Staff Alumnus Join Date: November 18, 1999 Location: Earth Posts: 834	I can see the headlines now: "Giant Ice Tornado Kills 12 Utah Gun Nuts". or "12 Utah Hunters Eaten By 24 Foot Grasshopper" __________________ MOLON LABE! I don't approve of political jokes, I've seen too many of them get elected.

January 31, 2001, 07:42 PM	#50
PvtPyle Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2000 Location: SLC Posts: 261	I'm in for the one in Feb, plus we also have another one set for the 27, 28, & 28th of April. It will be a desert shoot by Utah lake. Please bring the wives/husbands/SO's as this sould be alot of fun for all. The 27th we will have a potluck BBQ at my house (to get to know everyone) so bring a side and drinks. The 28th off to the desert. The ranges there in this box canyon go out to almost 1400 yards. For any out of towners that may come we can do weapons cleaning in my garage shop, it's close by. The activities for that evening are still open to suggestions. Sunday the 29th we will either head back out to the desert or to the local range for the day. We will probably wrap up early so the out of towners can get on the road and home at a decent hour. Anyone needing help in making hotel reservations let me know and I'll get you some numbers. You will need meals for the desert shoot, it's a bit far to run to Micky D's and I'll have plenty of coolers. If you are interested in coming please let me know so I can plan the BBQ.