EAST Tenn. TGO members interested in a ______ get together?

[LiLBucket]

Okay, first of all, I shouldn't be the one orchestrating this as I can never plan anything more than a day in advance. With that said, hopefully we can determine amongst ourselves a convenient time and place for a meet, greet, and make BOOM!!

I'm not a member at any gun clubs in the area, yet, but would like to check some out. Maybe a member of a club could work with their club to sponsor a get together. I'd be willing to pay $5 or $10 to shoot somewhere and if we all agreed on a price/person, the selected club might entertain the outing.

Give a reply if anyone is interested or if anyone has any ideas. It's starting to be much nicer shooting weather and my AK is almost built!!!:D I have a modest collection of firearms and it'd be neat to check out some of yours in action.

Let's make BOOM!!! :devil:

[skwashdem]

14 April would probably be the soonest Saturday that something like that could be done. Maybe meet up somewhere for lunch and then head to a range where everyone can enjoy making things go bang and drool over someone else's guns. (=

[LiLBucket]

That date as of now works for me, but that is highly subject to change!!

Anyone else??

[Phantom6]

That date is out for me as I have a class to teach that day. I'll be tied up for 10 hrs and won't feel like shooting after that. The 15th on the other hand is do-able. :)

[Boomhower]

Okay, first of all, I shouldn't be the one orchestrating this as I can never plan anything more than a day in advance. With that said, hopefully we can determine amongst ourselves a convenient time and place for a meet, greet, and make BOOM!!

I'm not a member at any gun clubs in the area, yet, but would like to check some out. Maybe a member of a club could work with their club to sponsor a get together. I'd be willing to pay $5 or $10 to shoot somewhere and if we all agreed on a price/person, the selected club might entertain the outing.

Give a reply if anyone is interested or if anyone has any ideas. It's starting to be much nicer shooting weather and my AK is almost built!!!:D I have a modest collection of firearms and it'd be neat to check out some of yours in action.

Let's make BOOM!!! :devil:


That sounds good. Unfortunately that date is out for me as well. My anniversary is that week, and I'll be out on business most of the week. So I've already been told not to book anything for that weekend.

I'm sure you guys could use a good laugh though.....And that's just what you'll get when you see me shot with my little gun that jams every third shot. Maybe you all could help me figure out why it jams so much.

[salb3039]

April 14th is a no here, too. That's my birthday and it will be spent with the SO.

[skwashdem]

Hmm, lots of people saying that date doesn't work, anyone able to suggest an alternate date?

[Marswolf]

I've organized a lot of groups and and tell you that any given date will be picked to death.

I suggest setting up a general date, like the third Saturday in the month at 11 AM at Ryan's steakhouse in Johnson City or something like that. Then anyone who wants to can go up to Scioto or something. Maybe in time we'll get some folks who have a farm where we can shoot rather than a formal range. The location and date can be changed if necessary, but remember that when you do that to accommodate someone, you will piss off existing people who can't come on the new day. So try to pick a good day to begin with.

Everyone can't come every time, but eventually people work out a schedule to let them come.

[LiLBucket]

That sounds like a logical solution Mars. It would be nice to have a set day every month. I for one wouldn't be able to make it everytime, whenever it may be, but would definitely be able to plan accordingly if that were the case. I wouldn't nit pick it either if I can't make it. I just hope it's not a bust for everyone else or if one person shows and noone else does. If there are only two people meeting up at first, that's at least a start right!!

Let's try to figure out something along those lines though. Third Saturday in the month sounds good. Does anyone have suggestions as to where? I've never been to Scioto so I'm unfamiliar with how it may accomodate our needs.

I know I could plan accordingly with the fiance much better that way too. For me at least, that's where most obligation comes from on the weekends if it's not work! If it was planned that the third Saturday in the month was my day to shoot then it could become somewhat of a routine. :up:

So let's keep this open for discussion. I'm liking the sound of it already! is that an itch in my finger, hmm, wonder what that could be!!:devil:

[Marswolf]

Scioto is by no means ideal. Just one of the few places I could think of to go. As I mentioned, someone's farm would be better.

I like the idea of eating first, then going to shoot. We could eat before noon and be at the shooting location at 12:30. Everyone could choose whether to do both or just eat or shoot.

No reason this has to be a guy thing either. Wives and girlfriends could come too. I know my wife enjoys shooting and doesn't mind an occasional cuss word.

[LiLBucket]

Good point on the females Mars. Sorry if it sounded like I meant this as a guys only type of outing, it was unintentional if so. Sorry to any females on the board too! It would be nice if there were other females there so my fiance might feel a bit more comfortable going.

My fiance doesn't particularly hate guns, I think she is more afraid of the unknown than anything. I've taken her shooting and she did quite well, but I think the 9mm and the .38 special scared her a bit. Maybe someone has a .22lr pistol she can shoot! I've been trying to convince her that she'd like it as she liked the .22 rifle, but the wedding is more important to her than buying herself (I want one too) a gun!! lol.

Does anybody else have some ideas, input, or interest?

[Hyaloid]

I have a Ruger Mark III, just a glorified BB gun, but it is easy on recoil, accurate, and cheap to shoot!

[salb3039]

That sounds like a much better idea. Any if anybody does have a farm, that would be great because proctology exam>scioto

[LiLBucket]

Wow, never had one of them exams, but I've heard of em! Farm anyone?!

[skwashdem]

As far as another female being there, my fiance will come if her schedule permits. She loves to shoot. And she'd enjoy it even more if someone has a Glock 19 to bring that she could shoot some. She loves Glock 19's, but I don't have the spare cash to buy her one of her own just yet.

How about we go with Marswolf's idea and set the date as the third Saturday in April. (21 April 2007). With a date set, we can figure out what range and what restaurant to go to.

[Tungsten]

That sounds like a much better idea. Any if anybody does have a farm, that would be great because proctology exam>scioto

Remind me not to shake your hand if we ever meet. :lol:

[LiLBucket]

HAHA!

[Marswolf]

Yeah, picking the day first is probably a good idea. I haven't looked at a calendar, but lots of things like Independence Day come early in the month. So third Saturday was just an idea.

BTW, you know you are in trouble if during the exam your proctologist puts both of his hands on your shoulders.

[LiLBucket]

Uhh, uuuHm, note to self....uhhh, DO NOT GO TO THE SAME DOCTOR AS MARS!!

[salb3039]

Uhh, uuuHm, note to self....uhhh, DO NOT GO TO THE SAME DOCTOR AS MARS!!

Why not? I do and he is a very gently and caring "man". :ugh:

Not really, j/k.

[Marswolf]

I go to the doctor every 10 years or so whether I need to or not when required for a physical. Seems lately I've mostly been at the VA getting vaccines for one thing or another. No germ or virus dare come near me.

What does it mean when they tell you to grab your ankles?

[saintsfanbrian]

Getting vaccines for one thing or another? Planning on going somewhere, Mars;)? Nudge, Nudge, Know what I mean?

[molonlabetn]

...snip...

What does it mean when they tell you to grab your ankles?

Are you sure you're not confusing the VA with the IRS??? :dirty:

[Boomhower]

I agree. Dates are always a pain in the butt to try and set. Best to just pick one and run with it. As it was stated earlier, some will be able to come and some won't. And if this turns into a monthly thing, then there's always next month.

Speaking of dates, April 21 is open for me. I'll go ahead and mark it down right now. Works out good anyways. Hopefully I'll have one of em new bang bang thang's by then...:D

[LiLBucket]

Bang bang thang's, I've heard of one-a dem dare dooma-hickies!

Ya, I'll pencil in that date as well! Hopefully I too will have a couple other bang bangs ready by then too!!

Let's keep pushing this!!! Post up if you're interested. If it be this month or another, let's get an idea of group size.

I'm stoked!

[Phantom6]

21st is fine with me. I got a place to shoot that you don't have to jump through hoops to shoot at. No waiting. I'm in the process of developing a range for a guy here just outside of Oak Ridge. He wants $10 a head to shoot but that's for all day and has Porta-John facilities back on the range. Shoot paper or steel. 6 pistol/rifle/shotgun firing points which I may be able to have covered by then. I'm laying in the road this upcoming week.

[towerclimber37]

Nice! I'm hoping that I'll have a few days off in april and will be able to fly home..setting it at the end of the month is great!
I like the idea of the range.

[salb3039]

Where are you at now tower?

[dkd83]

I am interested in the "get-together" and am free most week ends.

[towerclimber37]

I'm in Mn working right now, salb.

[skwashdem]

21st is fine with me. I got a place to shoot that you don't have to jump through hoops to shoot at. No waiting. I'm in the process of developing a range for a guy here just outside of Oak Ridge. He wants $10 a head to shoot but that's for all day and has Porta-John facilities back on the range. Shoot paper or steel. 6 pistol/rifle/shotgun firing points which I may be able to have covered by then. I'm laying in the road this upcoming week.

Oak Ridge is a two hour drive for those of us in Tri-Cities, even the way I drive and with my unfortunate knowledge of where the cops like to run radar between here and there... Ah the joys of road trips your first year of college to Knoxville and Chattanooga because you didn't want to drink at home... Memories... Oh fun.

[towerclimber37]

post deleted due to a common sense attack of the poster.

[Marswolf]

Oak Ridge is a two hour drive for those of us in Tri-Cities, even the way I drive and with my unfortunate knowledge of where the cops like to run radar between here and there... Ah the joys of road trips your first year of college to Knoxville and Chattanooga because you didn't want to drink at home... Memories... Oh fun.

Yeah, but Oak Ridge has Big Ed's Pizza, the beat pizza in the country!. To hell with shooting! Let's go for pizza....

[skwashdem]

It could be done I suppose... I've gone further to shoot before. A cousin broke his arm one time and convinced me to come fill in for him once at a high-power competition in Texas that required flying with a firearm three months after 9/11... that's was fun too. So was lugging an 11.5 pound customized .308 around the desert in January...

[Boomhower]

Yeah, but Oak Ridge has Big Ed's Pizza, the beat pizza in the country!. To hell with shooting! Let's go for pizza....

I've been to Big Ed's, but wasn't really impressed. Good atmosphere, and nice ppl though. Lots of cool artifacts hanging on the walls pertaining to the Oak Ridge community.

[Marswolf]

I've been to Big Ed's, but wasn't really impressed.

Barbarian!!! :D

[Tungsten]

I'm telling you folks... if you do this at Big Ed's I might just have to drive 3hrs to join you. YUM!!!

[skwashdem]

I'm telling you folks... if you do this at Big Ed's I might just have to drive 3hrs to join you. YUM!!!

Three hours is barely getting warmed up I tell you... And if a pizza is worth three hours of driving on construction central I-40... that might be worth looking into.

[Tungsten]

Three hours is barely getting warmed up I tell you... And if a pizza is worth three hours of driving on construction central I-40... that might be worth looking into.
I had Big Ed's about 20 years ago with my grandfather. He used to travel to Oak Ridge frequently for work (nuclear plant security) and I got to go with him once. Of all the things I remember best about the place, Big Ed's is one of them. We ate in the restaurant then we ordered another one to go for later at the hotel. :yum:

I'm serious. I'd drive over there for it. For sentimental reasons if nothing else. :)

[towerclimber37]

that must be some powerful good pizza!
I'd be willing to try it...its no worse than going up to Julies' parents house...

[salb3039]

I'll stay in Johnson City and have Bucks. :)

[skwashdem]

I'll stay in Johnson City and have Bucks. :)

Mmm... Bucks... Greasy pizza, good wings, and cheap beer, all within stumbling distance of all of campus FTW!

[jgrauman]

I'll stay in Johnson City and have Bucks. :)

oh man, bucks! best italian sub out. used to order those all the time. tuesday nights $2 any beer! gotta love it. i was just talking with one of my buddies from school about if you had $20 for a night out in college, you were rich! amigos for half order of nahcos ($3) 2- 32oz. ($4) and off to the planet for all you could drink for $2! then you had $11 left for waffle house at 3am. ahh college, good times

[skwashdem]

The Dirty P finally got shut down due to underage consumption violations. Apparently, it'll be opening again under new ownership and a new name... But it was shut down last Fall.

[LiLBucket]

oh man, bucks! best italian sub out. used to order those all the time. tuesday nights $2 any beer! gotta love it. i was just talking with one of my buddies from school about if you had $20 for a night out in college, you were rich! amigos for half order of nahcos ($3) 2- 32oz. ($4) and off to the planet for all you could drink for $2! then you had $11 left for waffle house at 3am. ahh college, good times


Couldn't have said it better!! Not that the P was top choice by any means but $2 was tough to beat!!!!

This pizza in Oak Ridge has gotta be frickin good!!!! That's a long drive! I'd be willing to make it though if that's what's determined to be best.

I think we need to try to finalize this within the next two so that personal plans can be worked out.

Tower-Hope you can make it!

Let's keep this going!! I'm getting more excited!!

[Boomhower]

I'm fine with Oak Ridge. Still around 45 min. for me but that's not as far away as some of you other guys so I agree with the others that are driving a longer distance. However, IIRC there has been no other places mentioned. I'd say plan this one for the 21st of April in Oak Ridge, maybe do it there for a month or two, but let's everyone keep an open mind about moving around a little. Seeing different places. If others find a farm or shooting range in other locations across E. TN, post them up here and we'll all enjoy the country side as we travel along. There's a lot different ppl posting in here, so I'm sure it wouldn't be that hard to find ppl close to all of us that we could car pool with. No since in getting to a place and have 50 different cars there.

[towerclimber37]

Great idea boom!
well, IF I can make it (and I'm hoping I can). I'll have 2 seats in the back of the cherokee and plenty of room for firearms in the back (if someone wants to split gas, that would be a bonus!!)Julie and I will more than likely bring the Imbel fal, a mauser 8mm, possibly an m1a (depending on the room) and 2 pistols and ammo for all.

[jgrauman]

The Dirty P finally got shut down due to underage consumption violations. Apparently, it'll be opening again under new ownership and a new name... But it was shut down last Fall.

underage consumption at the dirty P?? no way, never! only took 8 years for the cops to catch on to that one!

on a different note, id love to get up with you guys at some point, unfortunately i can't the weekend of the 21st. i'll be in knoxville the 12-15 though, taking my buddy to shoot his new (tungsten's old) xdsc9. he's looking into some ranges and im going to get him on here as well. he lives off of N. peters, so if anybody has any local recommendations, let me know!

[Marswolf]

Have to be honest guys. I can't see many folks driving from the Tri-Cities to Oak Ridge to shoot. It would be great for a Knoxville shoot though.

I still wonder if we can't find someone with some property in the sticks. I have a neighbor who used to let people shoot on his farm but they kept doing stuff like shooting up his silo. Plus it matters where his livestock is.

I lived in Raleigh for a few years after college. I'd carry a roll of half dollars with me because 50 cents was how much a beer cost at a tavern back then. If you got caught drinking and driving, the cops would probably just tell you to drive straight home and not stop at another bar. You could smoke with your beer (although I'd stopped smoking by then).

Dear me...I'm getting nostalgic for the olden days. :p

[salb3039]

I think we need an "Even more East-TN than Oak Ridge" thread now. I'll likely not drive any further than Kingsport, Greeneville, Bristol, etc..

[Marswolf]

Yeah, we may need to divide it up by Tri-Cities area and Knoxville area.

[LiLBucket]

Ha ha, "Even more East Tn than Oak Ridge thread"!!

I agree, it would be MUCH more convenient to stay around the Tri-cities personally.

I think we need a roll call of sorts. I'll try to put together a list if everyone wants to chime in where is best for them, Oak Ridge or Tri-cities. Maybe we'll have two groups that'll be meeting at both locations on the same day! Eventually we could have a statewide monthly TGO shoot-off!! Winner buys lunch!! haha!

Post up your location preference! Even if you're new to the site, don't be shy!!

[salb3039]

Like I said, I'm partial to the Tri-Cities area.

[jgrauman]

well im partial to my back yard here in chattanooga! i've got three spare bedrooms and two couches. come on down! really i don't mind driving anywhere, i've got friends all over the state and could use the shoots and excuse to go see them and meet some new ones. plus i've got to drive to knoxville, harrisonburg va, and DC this summer for weddings, so if that happens to coincide with a shoot then i'll take an extra day and hang out.

[molonlabetn]

Chattanooga... :dunno:...That's certainly within driving distance for me :up:

[towerclimber37]

:popcorn: I'm just waiting to see what gets hammered out...

[Phantom6]

I've driven to both Kingsport and Chattanooga for one day events before and without a doubt I'll do it again but if y'all decide to come to Oak Ridge, I'm thinkin' about lunch at 1100 then on to the range. Shoot all afternoon and then get up to Big Ed's for a "special" and beer. Everyone is home by 2200.

BTW over the last 35 years I have personally seen Big Ed's T-shirts on members of the local population in such diverse places as Zagreb, Croatia; Bogota, Columbia; Esmeraldes, Ecuador; Dodger Stadium in LA; Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY and in Ripley, WV (Believe It or Not!).

[jgrauman]

BTW over the last 35 years I have personally seen Big Ed's T-shirts on members of the local population in such diverse places as Zagreb, Croatia; Bogota, Columbia; Esmeraldes, Ecuador; Dodger Stadium in LA; Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY and in Ripley, WV (Believe It or Not!).

it doesn't count if it was you wearing the shirt!? :D

[Marswolf]

BTW over the last 35 years I have personally seen Big Ed's T-shirts on members of the local population in such diverse places as Zagreb, Croatia; Bogota, Columbia; Esmeraldes, Ecuador; Dodger Stadium in LA; Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY and in Ripley, WV (Believe It or Not!).

Strangest place I saw one was in Shanghai along the Bund. I've also seen them in Colombia and Panama.

[GhostDog]

Maybe we could alternate between the two, one month in Oak Ridge (right in my backyard) and one in the Tri-Cities area.

[Phantom6]

jgrauman wrote:

it doesn't count if it was you wearing the shirt!? :D

True but I can't recall ever owning a Big Ed's T-shirt.

Back to the vote, GhostDog presents a good alternative. I wouldn't mind making this a movable feast or shoot rather myself by alternating on a monthly basis between upper and lower E.TN.

[LiLBucket]

I agree with Ghost and Phantom. Personally, either is fine. My parents live in west Knoxville so I could make a weekend out of it.

Let's keep discussing this and getting some input. Maybe we should set a deadline to decide. Say by the 11th we have it decided so that we all have a week and a half to plan accordingly.

We may be able to still have two groups that same weekend if some would rather not travel. We can decide that as well.

Let's keep this topic hot!!

[molonlabetn]

Given enough notice I could make Knoxville, on a weekend. My wife has friends there who she's been bugging me to take her to see for a weekend. I'd go if I had something to do. This would be a good excuse!

[Marswolf]

Main problem we have here in the Tri-Cities is no good place to shoot - yet.

But to be honest, while I love all of you to death, I probably wouldn't drive 250 miles round trip to shoot with you. I'd rather just have a nice meal. :D

[LiLBucket]

That was something else I meant to mention, where to shoot.

It seems like Knoxville (Oak Ridge) has plenty of options. Around here in the tri-cities we'd pretty much have to settle with what we can. NOONE around here has some property?!?!

I personally don't care what or when. Just having some sort of outing to look forward to is nice.

[towerclimber37]

That was something else I meant to mention, where to shoot.

I. NOONE around here has some property?!?!

Hmmm...well..the property I shoot on is my brothers...I don't know if he'd go for a BUNCH of people. and the areas' pretty wooded...but I can always ask and find out!
I'm hoping to be home next week (I asked my boss and he said it should be ok) so I'll find out then...if I'm NOT there, then you might have to coordinate with my sister in law...if its a go.
I'll find out and get back with you guys. Let me get a headcount and make some calls:popcorn:

[LiLBucket]

Thanks Tower!! Thanks either way!!

Stay safe!!

[Rabbit]

Well......There IS our farm. Colonial Heights area with a good backing ridge. I just don,t think my upity neighbors would savy.

[dotsun]

Count me and my fiance in for a meet and shoot, er meet and greet. :) Oak Ridge is awesome for us, but we could probably make a tri cities trip if necessary.

[LiLBucket]

Awsome Dotsun!!

Ya, my neighbors don't savvy guns to much either Rabbit!

[towerclimber37]

I'm lucky Rabbit, my brother lives down netherland inn road, over near the sensabaugh tunnel...I passed a fella one day out there with an ar, putting it through a nice live fire test...but my brother lives back in a holler where there's just about no one around...so the shooting doesn't bother anyone.

[Archimedes]

I might be able to do Oak Ridge/Knoxville.

~Archi

[Marswolf]

Tower, please do check with your brother. I don't see that it matter much which town we go to in the Tri-Cities. Tell him we'll buy him a box of cheap ammo, :D

I still think we need two different weekends for Knoxville and the Tri-Cities. That way we could pick a get together close to us or travel a bit and meet some different people. Wouldn't hurt to include Chattanooga too.

[LiLBucket]

I'm making a list and checking it twice!!

I agree Mars, separate weekends.

Keep chiming in everyone, please please please!!

[Boomhower]

As I've mentioned previsiouly, I wouldn't mind bouncing around a little either. To bad we can't find a good central point for us all. Maybe we can luck up one day and someone will join that has a farm in a good central location.

As for doing seperate weekends, I'd agree. I probably wouldn't be able to do both in the same month, but I'd definetly want to be able to mix it up a little bit if there is a chance I can make both in the same month.

Either way, I'm in for the 21st of this month. Just someone let me know which end of town the party is going to be.

[Phantom6]

French drains dug and filled. Road is laid in to the range now and the firing points will be set Tuesday. I checked with the property owner and the range is available that weekend (21 April). Porta-John to be delivered late this upcoming week. Still have a little bridge repair to do (I damned near dropped a little 10 ton truck load of gravel into the creek. That ride was more thrilling for me than any ride at Dollywoood! :D )

I'll be running practical shooting exercises out there this upcoming weekend. I'm holding off some cowboy shooters for Saturday, 21 April until y'all let me know for sure. So what's the concensus? Do I need to reserve the range that day?

If we have a crew coming to Oak Ridge, I'll post the directions and a map. If not, I'll need directions and a map to where ever we are meeting, shooting and eating please. Makes no difference to me. I'd just like to get together.

[Boomhower]

Phantom,
I'd say book it. The only other place that's been mentioned is tower's brother's place, and that's still a maybe. Sounds like their wanting to break off a little bit smaller anyways, so I'd say book it and the guys that's around here handy or other's that want to join in from abroad, can.

BTW guys, I saw a sign tonight advertising a gun show at the Knoxville expo center for the 21st and 22nd. Isn't that off of Clinton Hwy? If so, would anyone like to finish off the day by dropping in there? I'd be interested in going with someone that could so me things to look out for or items that are a good deal. I've got the dough now to purchase, just haven't made my mind up yet. I don't know wheather to buy and have for the meet or wait and see if any of you guys have something that catches my eye.

[towerclimber37]

hahahah boom...make no mistake..all of these guys have something that will catch your eye!
My sister is out of town until after Easter weekend, so I wont be able to get in touch with her until she gets back, my brother is out at sea, but thats ok too...
If Sue and Mark are ok with it, then I'll post directions and a phone number.
I won't be able to make it though..going to be working my butt off...I MAY be home next week though!! just for a few days.
yippeeee..
so if when I'm home, I'll post up and you guys are welcome to meet/greet and shoot when I'm there...will work on the 21st. as well

[Boomhower]

That's what I'm worried about......I'll take one of each please!!!:biglol:

[towerclimber37]

:popcorn:I'm waiting for Steelharp to sell his plr-16!!!:rock:

[macho999]

I've been working a lot of 6 day weeks lately so I can't really say anything for sure. Norris range or something around Knoxville would work good for me, although tri-cities isn't all that much further if I go through VA.

[Marswolf]

We are getting close enough to the target date, and I can't see anything going on in the Tri-Cities that will get us together this month for a shoot up here unless we do Scioto. I'd say go for Oak Ridge and try to get something going for the Tri-Cities on May 19.

I think towerclimber37 needs to be at the first shoot at his brother's place, if he and his wife are agreeable. Meantime, we can try to find some other locations too.

[towerclimber37]

I will be calling on tuesday...we're finishing up a site here in baudette, mn..and I'm going to have a few days off..I'll call when I get back to minneapolis and go see them about it when I hit town.

[Boomhower]

So are you looking to get something together for next weekend or for the following? (April 21st)

[LiLBucket]

Alrighty, from what I can tell, Knoxville (Oak Ridge) seems to be the most feasible for this month (Sat the 21st).

We should plan for next month (May 19th?) to be in the Tri-Cities. Hopefully by then we can either have a place figured out, someone with a farm between Tri-Cities and Knoxville will join TGO (haha), or Tower can grace us with his presence and brother's property!! :up:

Phantom6-It sounds like you've got Sterling lined up pretty nicely. Can you give us some more info on that please? Sterling is okay with me. Anyone else have input concerning this?

That famous pizza joint was mentioned earlier, is this still preferable? We could arrange to meet for pizza around 11:30-12:30 and plan to be at the range by 1. To late, to early?

Boomhower-I'm interested in the gun show! I don't need to be around the temptation, but I won't turn down the opportunity!! :D

Me-"Sweety, I just need some ammo and it's cheaper at the shows!!"

Said Sweety- "*Siiiiiiighhhh*"

My "Sweety" can't join us this month, she's had plans with her girlfriends for a few months apparently! She does however want to make it out to shoot though. Hopefully one of you has a .22lr pistol she could try out. She's been contemplating one, but wants to shoot one first (I want one as well so BONUS!!!:D ).

Okay, long enough post!!!........:rolleyes: :eek:

[salb3039]

Ok, I'm out. Hopefully next month though.

[LiLBucket]

Salb, you make me make a :( face!

[dotsun]

Count me and my fiance in. Where's the range at?

[waynesan]

Just read thru this thread and hope to get with you guys in the next month or so. Working on April 21st though.

A word of warning however. Towerclimber is trying to get everyone to his brother's place at Sensabaugh Tunnel. That is the only certified, genuine haunted tunnel in the Tennessee region. The story goes that many years ago a woman and her kids were killed at the tunnel and now if you park your car in the tunnel at night with your motor off and lights out, you can see her walking by the end of the tunnel while she's calling out for her kids. I've done this myself and while I didn't see her I know I heard her holler. I didn't wait for an appearence. I got outta Dodge. So if you go there to shoot, be sure you're out of there before sundown. Remember, bullets don't hurt ghosts!!!

[skwashdem]

Half of ETSU's buildings are haunted. What's one more ghost? But since the April shoot is in Oak Ridge, I'll have to pass. I can't make it out that day, I'm going to go see about bidding on a shotgun in one of the TWRA auctions that day. Too good of an chance to save a good bit of money on one to pass up.

[Phantom6]

Ok folks, here are the directions to Big Ed's and then on to the Sterling Range for the "meet, greet and shoot on 21 April. I would submit that we should meet at Big Ed's at 1200 for lunch :yum: and then head to the range by 1300 . http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f303/MicroFx/sniper.gif

Give me an idea how many to expect and I will get to Ed's early and pull a bunch of tables together.

BTW if anyone should get lost getting to Big Ed's their phone number is 482.4885. Actually, most folks in the county should be able to give you directions

From Knoxville
1. Turn RIGHT (North) onto TN-162 N/PELLISSIPPI PKWY. (I-140)
2. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto OAK RIDGE HWY/TN-62 W.
3. Continue to follow TN-62 W. (Illinois Ave.)
4. As you cross R.R. tracks (Y-12 Credit Union will be on your right), turn RIGHT on Lafayette Dr.. Follow Lafayette to Oak Ridge Turnpike/Hwy -95 (4 lane rd.)
5.Follow O.R. Trnpke/95 north to Georgia Ave.
6. Turn LEFT on Georgia Ave. Follow Georgia through next light (Tennessee Ave). You will see Big Ed’s on next corner on LEFT

Big Ed’s to Range
1.Take Georgia Ave. down hill to second light (O.R. Trnpke.).
2. Turn Right onto OAK RIDGE TURNPIKE/TN-95.
3. About 10 miles out, at the TN-95/Hwy 58 split, stay on 58 West toward Kingston
4. Travel about .5 mile West and turn RIGHT on to Route 327
5. Turn LEFT onto Poplar Creek Rd. Follow to “T” and turn RIGHT onto Sugar Grove Valley Rd.. 5th. Drive on LEFT (Drive has bridge across the creek).


From Kentucky
1. I-75 S. toward KNOXVILLE
2. Take the HWY 61 exit- EXIT 122- toward OAK RIDGE and Clinton
3. Stay straight, going through Clinton, keep straight onto OAK RIDGE TURNPIKE/Hwy-95
4. Turn RIGHT on Georgia Ave. Follow Georgia through next light (Tennessee Ave). You will see Big Ed’s on next corner on LEFT
(See from Big Ed’s to range above)


From Morgan and Scott Counties
1. Follow 127 to Wartburg
2. Take HWY 62 toward Oliver Springs and OAK RIDGE
3. Turn LEFT on OAK RIDGE TURNPIKE/ Hwy-95 and continue to Georgia Ave. 4. Turn LEFT on Georgia Ave. Follow Georgia through next light (Tennessee Ave). You will see Big Ed’s on next corner on LEFT
(See from Big Ed’s to range above)

From Nashville
1. Travel I-40 E towards Knoxville
2. Take the TN-58 N/GALLAHER RD exit- EXIT 356- toward OAK RIDGE.
3. Follow 58 to Hwy 95 and take 95 to Oak Ridge.
4. Stay on 95 (Oak Ridge Turnpike) through town and turn LEFT on Georgia Ave. Follow Georgia through next light (Tennessee Ave). You will see Big Ed’s on next corner on LEFT (See from Shoney’s Restaurant to range above)
(See from Big Ed’s to range above)

From Chattanooga
1. I-75 N toward KNOXVILLE
2. Take the US-321/TN-95 exit- EXIT 81- toward OAK RIDGE
3. Take TN-95 N toward MELTON HILL DAM/OAK RIDGE. Travel about 13.1 miles
4. Stay on 95 (Oak Ridge Turnpike) through town and turn LEFT on Georgia Ave. Follow Georgia through next light (Tennessee Ave). You will see Big Ed’s on next corner on LEFT
(See from Big Ed’s to range above)

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[Marswolf]

I won't be able to make it. Among other things, it's my anniversary weekend.

[LiLBucket]

Thanks Phantom!!

Uhhhh, GHOSTS?!:eek:

10-4 on ETSU buildings bringing the creep!! The Physical Plant at night is cccraaazy!! Especially from the top of the tower, but I can't say why I know that!!

[Marswolf]

I'm sorry. I went brain-dead for a moment. My anniversary is next month. I even thought about buying a Glock....

But I still can't make the get-together this month.

[molonlabetn]

I'm sorry. I went brain-dead for a moment. My anniversary is next month. I even thought about buying a Glock....

But I still can't make the get-together this month.

:eek:

Say it ain't so!!!

[LiLBucket]

I'm sorry. I went brain-dead for a moment. My anniversary is next month. I even thought about buying a Glock....

But I still can't make the get-together this month.

Seriously just had someone poke their head in my office in response to my bellowing laughter!!!:bowrofl:

[Volfan]

I will returning from vacation on the 21st. As for next month, I'm in. My dad has 168 acres in rogersville. I will try to convince him to open it up for us.

[dotsun]

2 please maitre de. I can't wait to meet everyone. BTW, Big Ed's serves alcohol if I remember correctly, so no guns. :(

edit: I would like to bring my ar, but I'll be in a pickup. Anyone volunteer to let me lock it up in their trunk at Ed's? I'm not too keen on the guncase laying in plain sight on the front seat.

[towerclimber37]

Well, I spoke to my sis in law for the EAST E. TGO members that don't want to make the trip to Oakridge..
She said it was perfectly fine by her to shoot down in the glenn..but we have to police our brass and the place needs a good mowing.
I will talk to my brother and see what he says about it...I'm pretty sure if Sue's ok with it, he will be too but we'll see.
I unfortunately won't be able to make it...but I just spent 1000 bucks on a plane ticket (1 days' notice) and am home now!!! so if anyone wants to shoot this saturday, give me a holler and we can meet up and go shooting at the property!!!:up::popcorn:
my contact info is
Cell:606-273-5004
I'll be home till sunday (fly out monday afternoon)!!!!

[Archimedes]

Who's in so far?

Bucket
Boomhower
Phantom
dkd83
dotsun +1

Maybes:

Archi

Anyone else?

~Archi

[Phantom6]

2 please maitre de. I can't wait to meet everyone. BTW, Big Ed's serves alcohol if I remember correctly, so no guns. :(

edit: I would like to bring my ar, but I'll be in a pickup. Anyone volunteer to let me lock it up in their trunk at Ed's? I'm not too keen on the guncase laying in plain sight on the front seat.


I'll be in my van. You can lock it up in there if you wish.

[LiLBucket]

Time is getting closer!

So, we have it set for next Saturday (21st) in Oak Ridge and eating pizza at Phantom6's house right? EH.....oh, Ed's, sorry!

For those who haven't stayed tuned, Phantom listed directions and info to the range and the pizza joint on the page before this one, so check it out and have NO excuses!! haha!!

[Boomhower]

Sorry guys. I've been out of the loop since Monday....Business...Yes I'm in. Wife's going shopping in Nashville with gf's, my son will be at the grandparents, and I will be on my way to Big Ed's at 12! I think I'm just gonna wait on a gun purchase until after the meet....until I see what you guys have, maybe change my mind a little bit....but I should be able to pack up about 3 to bring.

How many shells should a man plan on bringing and do we need to bring our own targets or will they be provided at the range?

[dotsun]

Thanks Phantom, that works for me.

Boom: Bring all your shells, of course. :D

[Boomhower]

I don't have any....that's the problem....but walmart does:D

[towerclimber37]

Dotsun, you can actually print out your own targets if you have a printer...just run a altavista search for free targets.
I usually print out a bunch of IDPA targets to shoot at.
its inexpensive and hey...if you save your pennies on the targets, thats more pennies that can be used on ammunition!:D

[Boomhower]

Just bumping the thread. Less than a week away. Quote this message and take out the extra junk, but put your name in if your planning on attending the Oak Ridge meet and +1 if you have extras coming. We've also talked about going to the gun show off of I-75 afterwards. Put your name in that list if you'd like to go.

Range yes:
Bucket
Boomhower
Phantom
dkd83
dotsun +1

Range maybe:
Archi

Gun show:
Boomhower

[macho999]

Aren't the TWRA auctions that day?

[Marswolf]

TWRA Seized Contraband to Be
Sold in Region 4

A sale of personal property seized by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers will be held beginning the month of April. TWRA wildlife officers seize various items involved in wildlife violations each year. After the violators have been before the court, any of the items seized that have been declared to be contraband by the court are then ordered to be sold by the TWRA.

This sale will be held at the front door of the County Courthouse and each item will be sold to the highest bidder. Said sale of any firearms open only to persons 18 years of age or older and legally capable of possessing a firearm under federal and state laws.

The following is a list of the contraband items to be sold, along with a description of the items:

Blount County (Maryville) - April 21, 2007, 10:00 a.m.

*

One (1) Remington Model 7400 rifle, .30-06 caliber, ser. no. B8261351, with Charles Daly 3x9x40 scope.
*

One (1) Remington Model 742 rifle, .308 caliber, ser. no. 091101.
*

One (1) Remington Model 7600 rifle, .30-06 caliber, pump action, ser. no. 8562797.
*

One (1) Winchester Model 94 rifle, .30-30 caliber, ser. no. 3939840.
*

One (1) Remington Model 742 rifle, .30-06 caliber, ser. no. 7149694.
*

One (1) .50 caliber muzzleloading rifle, ser. no. 611309824605.
*

One (1) Handheld spotlight.


Campbell County (Jacksboro) - April 21, 2007, 10:00 a.m.

*

One (1) Hi Point Luger, 7mm, ser. no. P1279339.
*

One (1) F.I.E. handgun, .25 caliber, ser. no. 165787.
*

One (1) H&R Model 158 shotgun, 20 gauge, ser. no. AJ243688, with intense carvings and mosaics on stock and forearm.


Carter County (Elizabethton) - April 21, 2007, 10:00 a.m.

*

One (1) Horton Legend crossbow with scope, quiver, arrows and broadheads.
*

One (1) Remington Model 870 Express magnum, 12 gauge, with scope.
*

One (1) Camouflage Model 835 shotgun, 12 gauge.
*

One (1) Golden Eagle compound bow with arrows and broadheads.
*

One (1) Camo PSE compound bow, without sights, rest, quiver or arrows and broadheads.


Cocke County (Newport) - April 21, 2007, 10:00 a.m.

*

One (1) Thompson Center muzzleloading rifle, .50 caliber, ser. no. 14438, with Tasco 3x9 scope.
*

One (1) Remington Model 550 rifle, .22 caliber, no visible serial number.
*

One (1) Smith & Wesson Model SW9GVE pistol, 9mm, ser. no. PDT2039.
*

One (1) Marlin Model 336CS rifle, .30-30 caliber, ser. no. 07028568, with Tasco scope and camo sling.
*

One (1) Savage Model 110 rifle, .243 caliber, bolt action, ser. no. F441139, with Bushnell 3x9 scope.
*

One (1) Ruger M-77 rifle, .243 caliber, ser. no. 77-49310, with Tasco 4x12 scope.
*

One (1) Ruger M77 Mark II rifle, .243 caliber, ser. no. 789-00819, with Tasco 3x9x40 scope and case.
*

One (1) Tasco 4x12 scope and camo sling..
*

One (1) Bass Pro Shop Cyclops spotlight.


Greene County (Greeneville) - April 21, 2007, 10:00 a.m.

*

One (1) Benelli Nova pump shotgun, ser. no. Z104432.


Hancock County (Sneedville) - April 21, 2007, 10:00 a.m.

*

One (1) Savage Model 110 rifle, .30-06 caliber, bolt action, ser. no. F195669, with Bushnell Sportview 3-9x32 scope and leather sling.
*

One (1) Marlin Model 336TS rifle, .30-30 caliber, lever action, ser. no. 16011801, with Tasco 3-9x40 scope and nylon sling.
*

One (1) Cricket .22 caliber rifle, ser. no. 68722, with camo scope.
*

One (1) KBI, Inc. 9mm handgun, ser. no. BG6879, black and silver in color.
*

One (1) Bowtech Patriot bow with quiver and four (4) Easton arrows 2213.
*

One (1) Cyclops 15,000,000 candlepower spotlight.


Hawkins County (Rogersville) - April 21, 2007, 10:00 a.m.

*

One (1) Marlin Model 883 SS rifle, bolt action, ser. no. 06466278, with Ultra Vision scope.
*

One (1) Bear Hunter compound bow, ser. no. CC19254, with three (3) Easton 2216 arrows, quiver and sight.
*

One (1) PSE USA Spirit compound bow, ser. no. 0243077, with five (5) Easton 2315 arrows, quiver, stabilizer and sight.
*

One (1) PSE compound bow, with several arrows, quiver, sights and rest.
*

One (1) Ameristep hunting blind.
*

One (1) Yellow rechargeable hand-held spotlight.
*

One (1) Six-cell Maglight.


Jefferson County (Dandridge) - April 21, 2007, 10:00 a.m.

*

One (1) Marlin automatic rifle, .22 caliber, ser. no. 96476823, with scope.
*

One (1) Savage Model 110 rifle, bolt action, .30-06 caliber, ser. no. G305707, with scope.
*

One (1) Mossberg Model 835 UM shotgun, 12 gauge, ser. no. UM213233.
*

One (1) Marlin Model 336CS rifle, .30-30 caliber, ser. no. 05072259, with Tasco 3x9 scope.
*

One (1) Mossberg Model 835 shotgun, 12 gauge, ser. no. UM159832.


Johnson County (Mountain City) - April, 21, 2007, 10:00 a.m.

*

One (1) CVA .50 caliber muzzleloading rifle, no serial number listed.
*

One (1) 22 caliber rifle, with black synthetic stock, no serial number listed.
*

One (1) CVA Optima Pro muzzleloading rifle, camo, ser. no. 61-13-195232-03, with Bushnell scope.
*

One (1) Winchester bolt actions rifle, .270 caliber, with composite stock, no serial number listed.
*

One (1) Marlin Glenfield Model 60 rifle, .22 LR caliber, ser. no. 22352457, with Daisy 4x15 scope.
*

One (1) Ben Pearson bow with arrows.
*

One (1) 4-point white-tailed deer skull.
*

One (1) Summit treestand.
*

One (1) Midland walkie-talkie.

Knox County (Knoxville) - April 21, 2007, 10:00 a.m.

*

One (1) Mauser Model 98 rifle, ser. no. 2347, with Tech View 3-9x40 scope and leather sling.


Loudon County (Loudon County Justice Center in Lenoir City) - April 28, 2007, 10:00 a.m.

*

One (1) Marlin Model 917V rifle, .17 HMR caliber, ser. no. 94635665.
* One (1) New England Firearms rifle, .243 caliber, ser. no. NJ361627./lir>
* One (1) Marlin Glenfield Model 60 rifle, .22 caliber, no serial number listed.


Monroe County (Madisonville) - April 28, 2007, 10:00 a.m.

*

One (1) Remington Model 7400 rifle, .30-06 caliber, ser. no. B8377001, with case.
*

One (1) Remington Model 7400 rifle, .30-06 caliber, semi-auto, ser. no. B8381973.
*

One (1) Winchester Model 70 rifle, .270 WSM caliber, ser. no. G2428280, with Nikon scope.
* One (1) Remington Model 742 rifle, .30-06 caliber, ser. no. B7229324, with Tasco scope.
* One (1) Q-beam spotlight.


Sullivan County (Bristol) - April 28, 2007, 10:00 a.m.

*

One (1) Stevens Model 87A rifle, .22 caliber, ser. no. RF2258.
* One (1) Marlin Model 336W rifle, .30-30 caliber, lever action, no serial number listed.
* One (1) New England single shot shotgun, 12 gauge, ser. no. NU231924.
* One (1) Stevens Model 62 rifle .22 caliber, automatic, ser. no. 0622395.
* One (1) Proline Riptide Trophy Hunter compound bow, ser. no. illegible, with arrows, quiver and sights.
* One (1) Night Blaster spotlight, 1,000,000 candlepower.
* Three (3) 12 gauge ammo. belts.



Unicoi County (Erwin) - April 28, 2007, 10:00 a.m.

*

One (1) H&R single shot shotgun, 12 gauge, ser. no. AJ213716. /lir>
* One (1) New England Firearms single shot shotgun, ser. no. N6292272.
* One (1) Remington Viper rifle .22 caliber, no serial number listed, with Tasco scope.
* One (1) Stevens Savage Arms rifle, .22 caliber, bolt action, no visible serial number.
* One (1) Ruger .22 magnum caliber rifle, no serial number listed.
* One (1) Marlin .30-30 caliber rifle, ser. no. 12075960.


WASHINGTON COUNTY (Johnson City) - April 28, 2007, 10:00 a.m.

*

One (1) Remington Model 1100 shotgun, 12 gauge, ser. no.L090326V.
*

One (1) Browning Bar II Safari rifle, 7mm magnum, ser. no. 107NV38904, with Bushnell Elite 3200 scope and camo sling.
*

One (1) Remington Model Seven rifle, .223 caliber, stainless/composite, ser. no. 57612692, with Swift scope.
*

One (1) Ruger M77 Mark II rifle, .270 caliber, ser. no. 785-30916, with Leupold scope.
*

One (1) Horton XL crossbow with four (4) bolts and broadheads.

[Hyaloid]

Thanks for the info Marswolf!

[towerclimber37]

Just bumping the thread. Less than a week away. Quote this message and take out the extra junk, but put your name in if your planning on attending the Oak Ridge meet and +1 if you have extras coming. We've also talked about going to the gun show off of I-75 afterwards. Put your name in that list if you'd like to go.

Range yes:
TOWERCLIMBER37!!!
Bucket
Boomhower
Phantom
dkd83
dotsun +1

Range maybe:
Archi

Gun show:
Boomhower
TOWERCLIMBER#&



Well, I called in to work to take another week off so that I could take care of some business here. I'll be at the SHOOT and at the GUNSHOW! I will also be at the eat and greet at Eds'....

[LiLBucket]

Bucket is unsure now:( .

He excepted a job in Roanoke Va starting in two weeks and might have to scope out some temporary living arrangements this weekend (much better paying to support my firearm addiction!). Plans will be last minute depending on my obligations, but I'll try to keep up with things here either way.

Tower, I'll keep you posted too as you had mentioned Jeeppoolin!

[Tungsten]

Well, I called in to work to take another week off so that I could take care of some business here. I'll be at the SHOOT and at the GUNSHOW! I will also be at the eat and greet at Eds'....

Get back to work so you can buy that Kimber!!! :p

[Boomhower]

Phantom6,
I'm just wondering what all do we need to plan on bringing? Of course the obivious, but concering targets. I plan on printing some off and was wondering what type of facility this is. Do I need to being a cardboard backer for these targets, or will there be some type of backers provided?

Is this indoor, or outdoor. (for appropriate dressing)

How much does it cost to shoot?

Any other details that we might need to know?

[towerclimber37]

Phantom6,
I'm just wondering what all do we need to plan on bringing? Of course the obivious, but concering targets. I plan on printing some off and was wondering what type of facility this is. Do I need to being a cardboard backer for these targets, or will there be some type of backers provided?

Is this indoor, or outdoor. (for appropriate dressing)

How much does it cost to shoot?

Any other details that we might need to know?


hey! glad you thought of that BOOM.

Get back to work so you can buy that Kimber!!! :p

will do, Tung! right AFTER the shoot :D

I went shooting again today..
Julie shot the 22... it has now "officially" had 200 rounds through it..its 100 rounds short of its break in.
I'll leave that 100 rounds for you and your young ones to finish up.
it also has a 16 dollar nylon uncle mikes' holster for it :D that will go with the pistol. Teaching someone to holster a pistol as well as to draw it, is also important!

[dotsun]

They told me to bring some apples and a blindfold, not sure what that means.

[LiLBucket]

They told me to bring some apples and a blindfold, not sure what that means.

:p

Looks like I may make it after all!!! I found out this morning that I'll probably have a week before I start at my new job!:up:

hmm, not sure why I felt compelled to post this:confused: . Let me know if you care!!:D

[Branket]

Range yes:
towerclimber37
Bucket
Boomhower
Phantom
dkd83
dotsun +1
Branket +1

Range maybe:
Archi

Gun show:
Boomhower

I can come as long as my fiance can come and bring her .22 rifle :up:.

P.S. does anyone have a bore sighter that will fit a .22?

[Boomhower]

Let me know if you care!!:D

Sure we care!!!

I can come as long as my fiance can come and bring her .22 rifle :up:.

I may have a +1 as well. I think my wife's shopping trip to Nashville is going to get cancelled. Don't know for sure yet, but it's looking that way. How many of you are bringing your other half?

[LiLBucket]

Mine may or may not come.

As of right this minute, I'll be there though!!

I just talked to Tower on the phone (contrary to suspicion, I believe he is actually human!) and he's planning on coming too.

Woo hoo!

[Boomhower]

I just talked to Tower on the phone (contrary to suspicion, I believe he is actually human!

Shocking. I would've thought different!!:p

[towerclimber37]

P.S. does anyone have a bore sighter that will fit a .22?

Does the rifle have sights? if it does, I'm pretty sure that we can show you how to sight it in without the boresight.:D
Boresights are really nice to have, but they cost!

[towerclimber37]

I just talked to Tower on the phone (contrary to suspicion, I believe he is actually human!)


mwaaahhahahahahahahahahah!!! Gullible Human!!!! :devil:

[Branket]

Does the rifle have sights? if it does, I'm pretty sure that we can show you how to sight it in without the boresight.:D
Boresights are really nice to have, but they cost!

It has a scope from what I've heard. I haven't seen it but she says it isn't sighted correctly. We have to go pick it up on Friday from her parents house. I didn't even know she owned one until Monday when I told her I might go shooting on Saturday and she says "can we go get my .22, then I'll come too."

[LiLBucket]

WARNING: Shocking material below

Below is a rare form of "bomb" dropped by the SO. One that is pleasant that is!

I didn't even know she owned one until Monday when I told her I might go shooting on Saturday and she says "can we go get my .22, then I'll come too."


:up: Cool!! Hope to see you both out there Saturday!

[Branket]

.22 update:

Talked to her dad who has had it since the move from Michigan, he says he has since taken it out and sighted in the scope and that it is quite accurate. I'm actually looking forward to shooting it myself :lol:.

[Boomhower]

.22 update:

Talked to her dad who has had it since the move from Michigan, he says he has since taken it out and sighted in the scope and that it is quite accurate. I'm actually looking forward to shooting it myself :lol:.

Cool deal. Sounds like your ready to go then.

My wife has dropped out. This really isn't her cup of tea, and since we're going to be gone pretty much all day (Gun show, lunch, range), she won't be to happy by the end of the evening and will be ready to go home.:rolleyes: So I talked with her about it and she is going to sit this one out.

Phantom6, still waiting on your response. Come on big guy, let us know what all we need to prepare for.....thanks

[Phantom6]

I was hoping not to have to do this but we are going to have to move the shoot portion of Saturday’s activities to the range at Norris, TN which is located just east of Clinton. A fellow that works for the land owner that I lease the land from was doing some tractor work for us on the road up to the range and as it turns out he was drunk last Friday and tore up the road, the drains and a portion of the range itself. :eek: :mad:

It was my intention to get the mess cleaned up and have y’all out there this weekend but due the rain last weekend and the torn up drainage system along the road I ended up getting a 3 ton dump truck loaded with 7.5 tons of gravel stuck on the road. It actually partially slid off the road and up against some trees. Six trees, a ruptured fuel tank (mis-judged the height of a stump that I left :( ) and three days later I finally got the truck unstuck and moved off the road yesterday. Now the road looks like a tank course at the US Army Armor School at Fort Knox and I will not have the mess cleaned up so as to access the range by Saturday.

Here’s a photo of the range at Norris. Through the trees on the left is the pistol area. Good high berms. One of the best kept secrets in the county actually.

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Norris Range Directions

From Big Ed’s

15 min. from Oak Ridge





East on Oak Ridge Turnpike (Hwy. 95)
Just East of Oak Ridge 95 turns into Hwy. 61
Continue East on Hwy. 61 through Clinton
Cross over I-75 and go to the intersection of Hwy. 61, Norris Rd. and US 441 (2nd light after Interstate).
Turn Left on Norris Rd.

Go North on Norris Road
At the circle just south of the Middle School bear Right and travel on Circle Rd. past front of Norris Middle School.
Directly ahead of you, you will see the Norris Fire Department/Police Department. You must stop there, fill out a range waiver and pay a fee of $10.00 each. You will not need to pay the $1.00 deposit for a range key as I have one.
Left out of PD parking lot on Reservoir Rd

Pass Elementary School on your right.
At Red Hill Road turn left
Go 25 yds. & turn left on Upper Clear Creek Rd. This will turn to gravel after about 500 yds. Continue on Upper Clear Creek for about ¾ mile + or – and look for Range sign on your right.---------------------------------------------
Boomhower wrote:

Phantom6, still waiting on your response. Come on big guy, let us know what all we need to prepare for.....thanks

Sorry. Between trying to dig the damn truck out and two groups of shooters to qualify this week I've neglected this thread. The range itself has target stands complete with target backers. I will also bring 8 target stands complete with target backers and a bunch of B27 targets.

I will provide my cell number to everyone at Big Ed's so that if anyone gets turned around getting to the range you can call and I can talk you in.

Sorry for the change in plans on the range. See everyone at Big Ed's at 1200 then, eh?

[Boomhower]

Sorry. Between trying to dig the damn truck out and two groups of shooters to qualify this week I've neglected this thread. The range itself has target stands complete with target backers. I will also bring 8 target stands complete with target backers and a bunch of B27 targets.

I will provide my cell number to everyone at Big Ed's so that if anyone gets turned around getting to the range you can call and I can talk you in.

Sorry for the change in plans on the range. See everyone at Big Ed's at 1200 then, eh?

Not a problem. Hope I didn't sound pushy. Wasn't meaning to. As for moving the range, it really doesn't matter to me. I'm just looking forward to meeting you guys and shooting some. I was looking forward to this new range, but maybe another time. The one in Norris will be closer for me anyways, and finding out where it is will be great:) . I'll see most of you at Big Ed's at 12!!

[Phantom6]

No pushiness perceived. Yes, we will get y'all out to the new range in the near future. See ya at Ed's.

[Marswolf]

Sorry I can't make the festivities tomorrow. I have met Macho some time ago and Towerclimber today over lunch. (He bought! :D )

Both are good folks.

Y'all have fun!

[Boomhower]

Hey guys....I just ran across this information. Hope it's not to late and we are still able to shoot. I'll try to remember this while we're at lunch tomorrow in case some of you don't get back here to read this before then.


Norris Watershed Rifle Range
Permits issued at Norris Police Station Only
494-6468
$5/day $20 annual$10/day, $25/yr (each person)
40yd pistol range with 2 benches in covered area.
50, 125, 225 yd open range with 6 benches in covered area.
Not Automatic Weapons allowed. Open all year except when Quota deer hunts are going on. Closed Thursday from 9am-11am for cleanup.
Dir.
I-75 exit 122. Turn east towards Norris Dam State Park. Go to the Red light just past the turn for the Dam and make a left. Go approx 1 mile, you'll see the middle school on the left and the police station up in front of you.

[Boomhower]

Sorry guys....I just re-read Phantom's post and he already listed most of this information. Dang it.:doh:

[towerclimber37]

Sorry I can't make the festivities tomorrow. I have met Macho some time ago and Towerclimber today over lunch. (He bought! :D )

Both are good folks.

Y'all have fun!

Mars, it was my pleasure to buy! It was worth it just to talk to ya....not to give you a big head or anything :D
I hope that when I'm back home the next time we can go shooting.
then again...I've got my eye on that consignment '91 over at mikes...its just that I have a kimber, another m1a2 and 2 pistols to buy before I MIGHT be able to talk Julie into letting me get it.
:D
*sigh*....I REALLY do only want one of each.

[Phantom6]

I thought most of that stuff looked somewhat familiar. :D

[LiLBucket]

Yeppers!! Sounds good to me!

Thanks Phantom for all your hard work, time, and input!!

I plan to be there right at 1200 myself. Look forward!

[Marswolf]

Mars, it was my pleasure to buy! It was worth it just to talk to ya....not to give you a big head or anything :D

I can understand your pleasure. :rofl: :biglol:

I've got my eye on that consignment '91 over at mikes...its just that I have a kimber, another m1a2 and 2 pistols to buy before I MIGHT be able to talk Julie into letting me get it.

Just tell her you found a gun your really want and will have to postpone the wedding for a couple of months. Believe me, she will understand and love you for it. <diving for bunker>

[dotsun]

Awesome shoot today and it was great meeting you guys. I especially liked getting to touch everyone's gun. :D

[db99wj]

Awesome shoot today and it was great meeting you guys. I especially liked getting to touch everyone's gun. :D

:ugh::ugh:

[Branket]

Awesome shoot today and it was great meeting you guys. I especially liked getting to touch everyone's gun. :D

:lol::lol::lol:

Yeah I had a great time as well, as did Ashley. If this becomes a monthly thing we will definitely do our best to be there. Thanks again for lunch tower, let me know if I can make it up to you.

[Boomhower]

:lol::lol::lol:

Yeah I had a great time as well, as did Ashley. If this becomes a monthly thing we will definitely do our best to be there. Thanks again for lunch tower, let me know if I can make it up to you.

You already did.....He touched your guns....:dirty: :lol: :bowrofl:


I had a great time as well. It was nice meeting everyone, and I hope to again, soon, or else I will forget everyone's names....:eek:

[LiLBucket]

Awsome time had by me as well!! All this talk about touching everyone's guns................. makes me want to do it again!! HAHA

Thanks again everyone for being so generous!!

[Branket]

You already did.....He touched your guns....:dirty: :lol: :bowrofl:

Actually I don't think he ever did...but I touched his :devil:.

[towerclimber37]

I think EVERYONE touched my guns!!! I feel so violated! :eek:
Nah!!!
it was Fun! I had a great time...
I think between just myself and Boomhower we shot over 200 rounds of 9mm....I think I shot perhaps 50-60 rounds of 22, 60 rounds of russian 9mm (thats all I could find to bring) and we shot the only 10 shells I had for the thunder5...
I shot perhaps 75 rounds of 8mm...thats all my shoulder could stand...
and I KNOW that between ALL the guys (and ashely) we shot about 100 rounds through the m1a2.
Today and late last night were all cleaning time....I STILL have 3 pistols to clean!
hmhmhmh next time I'm bringing just 1 rifle and 2 pistols...
:D
Boomhower, Thanks for being such good company on the trip to norris range..and thanks for driving man!
If anybody wants pics you can either ask Tungsten or you can drop me a pm with your email :up:

[Boomhower]

I think between just myself and Boomhower we shot over 200 rounds of 9mm.

We shoot a little more than that. The 100 rds. I brought were gone pretty quick. Thanks for letting me dip into yours.

60 rounds of russian 9mm

Man that thing kicked. Good shot though.

Boomhower, Thanks for being such good company on the trip to norris range..and thanks for driving man!
If anybody wants pics you can either ask Tungsten or you can drop me a pm with your email :up:

Not a problem. I enjoyed the company just as much as you did. Looking forward to the next time, and I don't blame you on limiting your guns. That would be a lot to clean up, but thanks again for sharing.

And thank eveyone for sharing. I'm glad I got to shoot several different types of guns. Makes me feel a little better about some future purchases....And tower, if you ever want to get rid of that BHP:eek: , let me know. I can find a good home for it....:up: :D

[towerclimber37]

We shoot a little more than that. The 100 rds. I brought were gone pretty quick. Thanks for letting me dip into yours.

NOT a problem! I enjoyed the shoot...I learned a few things from mike, and from you, while watching you shoot!
:D

Man that thing kicked. Good shot though.

Yep..its a nice little pistol..I didn't expect to hit anything with it at 50 yards...but out of 7 rounds, I managed to get 2 into our "plate" targets...


And thank eveyone for sharing. Ditto! I really enjoyed it!
Dotsun, let me know how that ar works out will ya?




..And tower, if you ever want to get rid of that BHP:eek: , let me know. I can find a good home for it....:up: :D

ditto for your ruger..thats a NICE little 22!
10 rounds at 50 yards..all 10 in the plate. NOT too shabby!

[Phantom6]

Well, I think it's safe to say that a good time was had by all. I enjoyed meeting all you fine folks and look forward to seeing y'all out on a range again.

Towerclimber, next time I fire one of those little .45 LC/ .410's I'm gonna step up a little closer to the target stand. :blush: Two of those little balls center on the target and the third dead center through the side of the target stand destroying it. http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f303/MicroFx/dope.gif

Also, that was one sweet shootin' M1. http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f303/MicroFx/sniper.gif

Couldn't have asked for a better day. Thanks to all. :up:

[Boomhower]

Alright guys. It's getting time for the next go round. Dates are starting to fill up for me, but I'm keeping the 3rd Sat. of my schedule open for now. That's the 19th. Tower and I were talking the other night about having this one up on his brothers place. I think he had some things he wanted to do first, but I'd like to see what every elses thoughts are before he goes through all the trouble.

Myself personally, I'd like to go up to the tri-cities area this time. There's a bunch of you other guys on here that I'd like to meet, that couldn't make the last one. I don't care a bit to drive, and would be more than willing to car pool with the guys from Knoxville area that would like to go. Give us your thoughts, please......

[towerclimber37]

Towerclimber, next time I fire one of those little .45 LC/ .410's I'm gonna step up a little closer to the target stand. :blush: Two of those little balls center on the target and the third dead center through the side of the target stand destroying it. http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f303/MicroFx/dope.gif

Also, that was one sweet shootin' M1. http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f303/MicroFx/sniper.gif

Couldn't have asked for a better day. Thanks to all. :up:
Mike, I enjoyed it immensely as well!
thanks for letting me shoot your .38!
I LIKE that pistol.
The M1 IS a sweet rifle...My brother tuned it up, and its match grade.
The next time you shoot the thunder5 I'll have some long colt ammo..not OOO buckshot.:D

[Marswolf]

Sounds good for a Kingsport meet this time to me.

[skwashdem]

I should be able to make it to a Tri-Cities meet

[towerclimber37]

I'm thinking that I'll be able to make it as well...not POSITIVE though...I may have some work in Guatamala coming up.:D

No, Mars, I'm not going off to join the farcs or any sort of thing like that....there might be some tower work down there..but you can bet your hind end that I will be armed once I get there.

[Marswolf]

I may have some work in Guatamala coming up.:D

No, Mars, I'm not going off to join the farcs or any sort of thing like that....there might be some tower work down there..but you can bet your hind end that I will be armed once I get there.

Oh yeah. You'll be up a tower with a handgun in easy view of all the nasty American hating people with rifles hiding among the trees. Got a Plan B? :cool:

[Phantom6]

Marswolf wrote:

Oh yeah. You'll be up a tower with a handgun in easy view of all the nasty American hating people with rifles hiding among the trees. Got a Plan B? :cool:


Towerclimber37, can you say "No. No soy norteamericano! Yo soy Polaco!" ? That'll save ya.:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

We've got a break in the class schedule so unless something really big happens (in which case I'm likely to say FIDO anyway) I'm free for the 19th in the Tri-cities area. :up:

Anybody wanna carpool?

[macho999]

Alright guys. It's getting time for the next go round. Dates are starting to fill up for me, but I'm keeping the 3rd Sat. of my schedule open for now. That's the 19th. Tower and I were talking the other night about having this one up on his brothers place. I think he had some things he wanted to do first, but I'd like to see what every elses thoughts are before he goes through all the trouble.

Myself personally, I'd like to go up to the tri-cities area this time. There's a bunch of you other guys on here that I'd like to meet, that couldn't make the last one. I don't care a bit to drive, and would be more than willing to car pool with the guys from Knoxville area that would like to go. Give us your thoughts, please......

Cool beans, I'll meet you in Tazewell. Thanks for offering to drive. :D

[Marswolf]

If I can make it, I'll wear my Glock cap. :D

[GhostDog]

I'll be in Nashville for a ceremony w/ my daughter, so I can't make it. I would pay money to see Mars in a Glock cap. :eek:

[molonlabetn]

I'll be in Nashville for a ceremony w/ my daughter, so I can't make it. I would pay money to see Mars in a Glock cap. :eek:


Somebody take a picture!

:D

[dotsun]

Marswolf wrote:


Towerclimber37, can you say "No. No soy norteamericano! Yo soy Polaco!" ? That'll save ya.:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

We've got a break in the class schedule so unless something really big happens (in which case I'm likely to say FIDO anyway) I'm free for the 19th in the Tri-cities area. :up:

Anybody wanna carpool?

I'm up for carpooling. BTW I posted in off topic about the range. How's it coming along?

[towerclimber37]

Hey mars...don't laugh..those guys had GUTS!! The towers will be about 1500 feet high...so yah..I'm confident that I can get em! (I found out today that its 2 broadcast towers going up)
..
I submit that anyone that charges a tank on horseback, knowing they're gonna die, shook off the hand of Soviet oppression while it was in its heyday.....has some big 'uns!

besides..I don't think that FARC or some of those other groups care where you're from.

as for the handgun? ummm yah..if its a thompson contender.:D

[towerclimber37]

Somebody take a picture!

:D

I'll have it covered.
I'm getting a memory card for my camera...it takes pics as well as video.
when the event happens I'll be able to not only take 500 pictures, but about 30 minutes of video as well.

[Phantom6]

I'm up for carpooling. BTW I posted in off topic about the range. How's it coming along?

Let's ride. I'll drive the Sable. Easy on fuel, fast, large trunk for lots of guns, comfortable, good stereo, good air, and good tires and running condition (note priorities). See post at "Off Topic"

[LiLBucket]

Man, I've been away from here to long!!! Moving and changin jobs takes up a bunch of TGO browse time!!!

I'd love to make it the 19th though!!! NO CLUE as to wether I'll be in the area or not. The past two weeks have been hectic and that was the easy part compared to the coming weeks!!

I'll keep watching this thread though to see what everyone decides and maybe chime in the day before as to wether I'll be able to make it.

Time to poke around the rest of the threads I've been missing!!!!!!!!!!!

[Marswolf]

As I've told Tower, this is my anniversary weekend and I don't know if I'll be able to shoot or not. More likely I could get to lunch, if you folks are doing lunch first.

[Boomhower]

Lunch? Yeah I think Tower was catering steaks in....Weren't you big guy??:popcorn:

Seriously though, we ate last time before, so it really doesn't matter to me. Someone up that way name a place to eat and we'll start getting times together to meet.

[Marswolf]

I think there are some four-star places around there, like Micky-Ds and Arby's :D

[skwashdem]

I think there are some four-star places around there, like Micky-Ds and Arby's :D

Don't forget Taco Bell for those with brave stomachs.

[dotsun]

Let's ride. I'll drive the Sable. Easy on fuel, fast, large trunk for lots of guns, comfortable, good stereo, good air, and good tires and running condition (note priorities). See post at "Off Topic"

Awesome, thanks for the ride. I'm not sure if Cheryl's going or not, but I'll try to pin her down on it soon. Either way I'll chip in for some gas money and bring my permission slip. :D

[towerclimber37]

hahahah taco smell... ew

well guys, there are quite a few great places to eat here in Kingsport. we have countless dine in restaraunts as well as non corporate drive ins like pals, or (heaven forbid) the purple cow.

[Hyaloid]

I won't be able to make it, but I would recommend Pratt's BBQ in Kingsport. We drive up there once a month from Jonesborough for it... mmmmmmm

[Marswolf]

I won't be able to make it, but I would recommend Pratt's BBQ in Kingsport. We drive up there once a month from Jonesborough for it... mmmmmmm

Oddly enough, I've never tried Pratt's. I'm a nut about BBQ. My family bought a dog from them back when they were Pratt's Farmland on Sullivan Street back in the 50s. A Jonesborough based BBQ place, Boby's Boogie Pig Bar-B-Q, just moved into Blountville. OK, but not special. My current local favorite is the Red Pig, in JC. But I bring my own sauce to any of them.

[salb3039]

Oddly enough, I've never tried Pratt's. I'm a nut about BBQ. My family bought a dog from them back when they were Pratt's Farmland on Sullivan Street back in the 50s. A Jonesborough based BBQ place, Boby's Boogie Pig Bar-B-Q, just moved into Blountville. OK, but not special. My current local favorite is the Red Pig, in JC. But I bring my own sauce to any of them.

Ridgewood, anyone? Best.....BBQ....period...

[Hyaloid]

Pratt's is the only decent one I've found locally, though I haven't tried Ridgewood or the Red Pig.

After 4 years in Memphis, I like my BBQ a certain way too, and Pratt's offers a good selection of sauces, none are perfect, but they have some that are very good.

[Marswolf]

I have never cared for Ridgewood. I prefer pulled barbecue. You have to remember that though I'm a Tennessean, all of my family is from Georgia and some of them were in the barbecue business. So I may be prejudiced.

Or then again I may just be right as usual. :rofl:

[salb3039]

OR ...

C) Delusional


I like Red Pig as well, but it's not as good.

[Boomhower]

:popcorn:

[towerclimber37]

I'm with Mars on this...

BBQ afficionados can actually tell what county they're in just by the bbq down there...
that and brunswick stew...*sigh*

[macho999]

I haven't had good bbq since I left Texas.

[Phantom6]

I haven't had good bbq since I left Texas.

Obviously a brisket man.

[Phantom6]

OK, now I'm tuned for BBQ and Bullets. What's the schedule? Eat first :yum:, (where?- sounds like Pratts is in the lead here) and then shoot http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f303/MicroFx/emoticons/sniper.gif or the other way around? Someone take charge here and tell us where and when on the 19th please.

[Boomhower]

:popcorn: :D

[towerclimber37]

OK, now I'm tuned for BBQ and Bullets. What's the schedule? Eat first :yum:, (where?- sounds like Pratts is in the lead here) and then shoot http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f303/MicroFx/emoticons/sniper.gif or the other way around? Someone take charge here and tell us where and when on the 19th please.

ok..since Pratts is in the lead, what say we meet there around 11-12 and at 12 we head out for my brothers property?

[Boomhower]

Sounds good to me. Can someone gives us a street address so we can google directions.....thxs

[Boomhower]

Nevermind. A quick google search turned up the answer's. I think. Let me know if this isn't the place.

http://www.prattsbbq.com/
Address: 1225 E. Stone Drive, Kingsport, TN 37660


http://www.prattsbbq.com/restmenu.html
Looks like they have some pretty reasonable prices!!

And once again, they do serve alcoholic beverages, so use your own judgement.

[Hyaloid]

Nevermind. A quick google search turned up the answer's. I think. Let me know if this isn't the place.

http://www.prattsbbq.com/
Address: 1225 E. Stone Drive, Kingsport, TN 37660


http://www.prattsbbq.com/restmenu.html
Looks like they have some pretty reasonable prices!!

And once again, they do serve alcoholic beverages, so use your own judgement.


That's them. A word to the wise, they don't put the cole slaw on the sandwiches, you have to do that yourself, but they negate that negative by serving their drinks in mason jars :)

[Rabbit]

Cool can I come?

[dotsun]

Of course you can, Rabbit. Anyone on the board is welcome, heck we even let Towerclimber come to the last one. :devil:

[Rabbit]

Just don't make fun of my marksmanship or my gun knowledge or my hair......:-)

[Boomhower]

Just don't make fun of my marksmanship or my gun knowledge or my hair......:-)

I'm a half shot, greenier than the grass you walk on, and 25 going on bald. I don't think you have much to worry about.

You're more than welcome to join up. This will be the second meet on this side of the state, so really none of us are well acquainted, well except for over the web. This is GREAT group of guys. Extremely helpful, and a "BLAST" to be around.:D We'll be looking for ya.

[Phantom6]

So it's settled then. Saturday it's Pratts BBQ at 1100 :drool: then head out to the farm to shoot. http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f303/MicroFx/sniper.gif

Hey dotsun, we were planing to travel together Saturday morning but last night I had a training gig come up at ETSU :usa:ROTC Friday afternoon and evening so I'll be having to go up either early Friday morning or, if I can get the "powers that be" to spring for the extra night's hotel and food, Thursday night. :) Check with Boomhower or Branket re: the ability to drive in the HOV lanes. Sorry to let you know so late but I just got the call last night.

[skwashdem]

My fiance and I are planning on coming. Pratts at 1100? Are we getting a room of some sort? Or just getting a large table?

Also, I'm assuming we'll be caravaning to wherever it is we're shooting?

[dotsun]

Well, looks like I'll be driving up since Phantom is working @ ETSU the night before. Anyone else interested in driving me and Cheryl, er I mean carpooling? I'll chip in gas money. :)

[macho999]

Although we aren't acquainted per se, Boomhower and I are mortal enemies.

1-2-3 Powell Valley Pride!


Looking forward to meeting everyone and eating more barbecue than anyone else. Not sure if I'll be shooting or not but the barbecue is a definite.

[Boomhower]

Although we aren't acquainted per se, Boomhower and I are mortal enemies.

1-2-3 Powell Valley Pride!

Let's got BLUE...At least I think theie still blue. I don't know since they moved to the new high school. I remember some of the residents made them change their name from the Blue Devils. Now it's the Bulldogs...Silver and Blue I think...

Looking forward to meeting everyone and eating more barbecue than anyone else. Not sure if I'll be shooting or not but the barbecue is a definite.

Just how big a boy are ya.:D Roy D. Mercer big?
Click here (http://www.roydmercer.com/flash5.html)

[Boomhower]

Well, looks like I'll be driving up since Phantom is working @ ETSU the night before. Anyone else interested in driving me and Cheryl, er I mean carpooling? I'll chip in gas money. :)

I thought I was going to have a full truck, but let me find out tomorrow if anyone else is going to be able to make it. I think a few things have come up for a couple the other guys, so I need to talk to them first. If they can't make it, then I'll have room for 2 in my truck. It may just be my wife and I. I'll pm ya tomorrow evening sometime.

[dotsun]

That would be awesome, Boom. I take back all the bad stuff I ever said about you. Well, most of it. Just lemme know, bud. :)

[Boomhower]

That would be awesome, Boom. I take back all the bad stuff I ever said about you. Well, most of it. Just lemme know, bud. :)

No you won't....you'll steal all my brass:biglol:

[macho999]

Yeah we are the Cumberland Gap Panthers now. How lame can you get? Powell Valley is a middle school now. Doesn't matter, the rivalry will live on forever!

Indian War Cry! Beat the Blue Donkeys in the Blue Donkey stable!

Looking back I can't believe I ever said those things in a serious manner.

[skwashdem]

Something's come up, we won't make it. Have fun without us.

[Phantom6]

Hey Boom, if dotsun steals all your brass you may just have to get down and mop the floor with him then whup his ass again for not gettin' in the corners real good. :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Whoa boy, I do like that Roy D. Mercer:biglol:

[Branket]

I know I've told some people but consider this my formal announcement of my intent to be there. Ashley may or may not come due to some work related something or other, but I'll come for sure.

[towerclimber37]

I know I've told some people but consider this my formal announcement of my intent to be there. Ashley may or may not come due to some work related something or other, but I'll come for sure.

I'll have that ammo waiting on you.

I also picked up a gun rack (home made wood type, 1 each) from storage in s.c....so we'll be able to put our rifles up on that..pistols can be set on the ONE table that boom scrounged...I guess we can put ammo in cans out for folks to police their brass (its required.)

Keep in mind guys..this place is pretty primitive..there's going to be 1 table, 1 gunrack and a few ammo cans.
if you care to bring drop cloths to settle down on, thats fine.
if I can find another table I'll bring it out too...

but hey! its free.

[Marswolf]

My wife is coming to the Pratt's luncheon, in case that matters to other possible women attendees. Women are funny about that sort of thing. They don't want to be the only woman in a sea of testosterone.

We'll be at the restaurant, but have to pass on the shoot.

I'll have to dig the Glock hat out or my pickumup truck. :D

[towerclimber37]

My wife is coming to the Pratt's luncheon, in case that matters to other possible women attendees. Women are funny about that sort of thing. They don't want to be the only woman in a sea of testosterone.

We'll be at the restaurant, but have to pass on the shoot.

I'll have to dig the Glock hat out or my pickumup truck. :D
Nice! She can sit there and form a cabal with Julie and Amy (boomhowers' better half).
Actually, it'll be good to see you guys!

[Phantom6]

See y'all at Pratts at 1100. :drool:

Just got me a new toy today. Can't wait to see how it shoots :D

Hey Marswolf, tell your wife that she might want to pick her shoes carefully. I'll be wearing my Timberline Hikers. Women are also funny about being seen at any function wearing the same shoes as others. ;)

[macho999]

Well my little sister is going to tag along with me. It was her birthday this week so I figured I'd be nice. Hope you all don't mind. I'm not going to make the shooting portion. I've been in Hyden, KY so long I figured I'd take advantage of this rare opportunity to see a big city.

[Marswolf]

See ya at 11.

[Phantom6]

I enjoyed meeting the folks I didn't know and seeing the folks I did.

Marswolf, sorry you couldn't join us in the field today.

Rabbit, glad you didn't break your wrist up in recoil anticipation. Could have been a "HOLE" different outcome. :eek: No hard feelings bud. If you're gonna plant tomatos or peppers in that garden you went home to work today, I want some. :up:

Tower, thanks for having us out and for the ammo. Make sure you bring that M1 'cause I got a big tree laying across the range about 9 feet off the ground at the 80 meter mark that I need cleared. :D

Next month, everyone is invited down to my range.

[Marswolf]

Nice meeting all of you. My wife says that Pratts is now her favorite barbecue place in the region.

Sorry we couldn't shoot with you. This is our anniversary weekend. Today is the day. No particular plans except being together.

BTW, my wife is an excellent judge of character. Y'all passed.

[macho999]

Im glad I got to put some faces with some names and eat some good bbq. Sorry if I wasn't a little more talkative, I was on the tail end of a all-nighter I had to pull for work. Ending up stopping in Johnson City for a few minutes, heading straight home and hitting the sack. So much for my "seeing the city" plans.

[dotsun]

It was awesome meeting all you guys. Props to Boom and wife for giving us a ride and putting up with my ramblings. Thanks a ton for the accomodations and ar work, Tower. We had a great time! :clap:

[towerclimber37]

I totally enjoyed seeing you guys again..and meeting macho, rabbit, dave and neil.
I especially enjoyed talking to Shannon and Pat, and at some point in time I'm going to have to dig out my geneaology and continue the conversation about the camden county wiregrass.

I appologize for the primitive range conditions guys...I think that next time I'll see about a meet somewhere thats an actual range! :D
it was still alot of fun just the way it was!
Mike, I'll be waiting for the trip to your range with baited breath..

[Branket]

I enjoyed seeing familiar faces and meeting new people as well. Ashley says she had a good time as well even if she had a frightening fixation on my bayonet for most of the time, she did actually shoot some. All in all it was a good time and I wish we could have stayed a little longer. I'm also glad that this is starting to look like an actual monthly meeting, it gives me something to look forward to that has nothing to do with school.

[Hyaloid]

Sorry I missed it... but at least I contributeed by recommending Pratts!

[LabRat]

To say that I had a good time would be the undertsatement of the century!

Neal had fun too - he was talking about the next meet and all the guns we regretted not bringing. (He's a man of few words, so if he comments on something you can bet that it is very significant)

Primitive conditions? I thought they were fine. I just wish I had concentrated the contents of the 'clock' on the tree instead of the targets!

Dave

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/USSCassiopeia/05-19-07_1424.jpg

[dotsun]

To say that I had a good time would be the undertsatement of the century!

Neal had fun too - he was talking about the next meet and all the guns we regretted not bringing. (He's a man of few words, so if he comments on something you can bet that it is very significant)

Primitive conditions? I thought they were fine. I just wish I had concentrated the contents of the 'clock' on the tree instead of the targets!

Dave



It was kinda hard to tell you were enjoying yourself, glad you cleared that up. ;) /sarcasm off You looked happier then a pig in slop. :D Any chance you could post some of those pics up? I'd love to see them.

[Phantom6]

LabRat wrote:
I just wish I had concentrated the contents of the 'clock' on the tree instead of the targets!


I wondered why you had that Simplex Time Clock hangin' under your AK.
:rofl::rofl:

[Boomhower]

It was awesome meeting all you guys. Props to Boom and wife for giving us a ride and putting up with my ramblings. Thanks a ton for the accomodations and ar work, Tower. We had a great time! :clap:

I had a great time as well guys. I wish I could say the same for my wife. She enjoyed the company and eat's, but shooting a gun just really isn't her cup of tea. All in all, it was a good day.

Dave and Cheryl, thanks for riding up with us. It made time pass a lot faster. We enjoyed your guys company.

[Marswolf]

Wish I could have gotten out there Primitive conditions are right up my alley. I enjoy shooting in places like that. Generally, the fewer rules the better.

[LabRat]

:D Any chance you could post some of those pics up? I'd love to see them.

Here ya go:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/USSCassiopeia/05-19-07_1521.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/USSCassiopeia/05-19-07_1518.jpg

[LabRat]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/USSCassiopeia/05-19-07_1517.jpg

[LabRat]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/USSCas