Great SouthEast Shootout & Getaway - The Firearms Forum

tuckerd1 · 05-11-2004, 06:47 PM

Okay guys in the southeast, listen up!

We have a great number of members from down here now. What you say about a get together sometime soon.

I have a place I can host the get together. Firing range 7 miles from house. I'm in Northeast Alabama about 40 miles NE of Huntsville.

If that is not convenient to everyone, some one come up with an alternative site.

The First Don

SouthernMoss · 05-11-2004, 06:58 PM

Sounds great!

armedandsafe · 05-11-2004, 07:07 PM

Way to go, guys. I can tell you that they are really fun. a weekend of banging and gabbing, with good folks and good eats. It just doesn't get much better.

Pops

dcon12 · 05-11-2004, 08:58 PM

Sounds like a plan but need more particulars. A Don too.

tuckerd1 · 05-11-2004, 09:16 PM

OK Don Too, give us some ideas. I got it rolling. I'm tired tonite but I'll add some more tomorrow. Til then yall hash it over and let's see where it goes.

Lodging is easy. Check Out Paint Rock Valley Lodge Rates are $50 nite for 2 double room. Shared bath facilities (2 male - 2 female??), but kept clean. Indoor pool. Can rent lodge for our exclusive use. Possibly sent up our own firing range here too. I'll have to on that. ~2000 acres available for hiking, etc. Great creeks for wade or float fishing.

tuckerd1 · 05-11-2004, 10:28 PM

Can't sleep tonite. Got an itchy throat and cough.

Anyway, the lodge will provide cooks or we can cook ourselves. Or we can have the lodge do breakfast and we do supper.

If we can't use lodge property for shooting, WMA range is about 7-8 miles from lodge. 100 & 200 yd rifle and 50 yard pistol. Covered shooting benches.

Yall give me some dates that may work. Of course we will have to check availability of lodge. I'll check on available dates tomorrow.

tuckerd1 · 05-12-2004, 07:18 AM

Unstuck this temp. so it doesn't get overlooked in all the stickys above.

358 winchester · 05-12-2004, 07:51 AM

Tuck
This a great idea and I will be glad to take part in it .
I have sponsored a couple of shoots that where fairly large ( the last was over 675 shooters in one day) and this can be one heck of a chore requiring lots of time and effort.
I will be a helper and a sounding board for you if you want me to help in that way. And I'm retired so I can make up an excuse to be there

now check your PM.
Ron in Pensacola Fl.

tuckerd1 · 05-12-2004, 08:07 AM

Thanks Ron! I'll be calling.

tuckerd1 · 05-12-2004, 10:03 AM

N. Alabama is one of the most beautiful areas in Alabama. There are many things for the family to go and see. Here are just a few.

US Space & Rocket Center

Cathedral Caverns, Grant, Al

Russell Cave

Tennessee Aquarium

Lookout Mountain, Rock City, Ruby Falls, Incline Railway

Chattanooga Choo Choo

Nashville Attractions

358 winchester · 05-12-2004, 10:11 AM

Great looking lodge
The wife and I might just come up some weekend for a get away and a little retreat do they offer OLD FART discounts cause I have some that I have been saving for several years in a mason jar.

tuckerd1 · 05-12-2004, 10:34 AM

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Originally posted by 358 winchester
do they offer OLD FART discounts cause I have some that I have been saving for several years in a mason jar.

I bet they really smell bad by now!!

Smokin Guns · 05-12-2004, 04:42 PM

Tuck, All of this sounds good to me...Especially if I can tie it in with an Auto Plant trip...I'll check the travel schedule...

tuckerd1 · 05-12-2004, 06:02 PM

Smokin, I figgurrd this wood get yor attention. We gonna ty to do it up good. You ain't far enuf you need a 'plant trip to come down hear.

Rugster · 05-14-2004, 08:58 PM

My in laws live in Orlando and we go down at least a couple times a yr to visit.Ive got enough comp time built up where I can leave most any time as long as its not on a Holiday or a Bristol NASCAR Race.My wife can take vacation almost any time after tax season.I would love to get up with you Lady's and Gentlmen.Of course I hope gas comes down soon??

Dave W. · 05-16-2004, 02:48 PM

I'd love to get together with a bunch of tff people, my schedule is kind of tight right now, but I shouldn't have a problem doing a weekend of some sort. As long as Ron knows what's going on I'll stay in the loop, and if I can come I'd love to be there.

Dave
(Pensacola, Fl)

tuckerd1 · 05-17-2004, 09:55 AM

I checked on the Lodge over the weekend and the only weekend available is 24-25 July, that's a Sat nite and Sunday nite, Friday is reserved. Eddie at the lodge said we could setup a range there to shoot also.

If enough are interested, minimum 20, we can reserve it for our use. The cost is $25 per person per day. He will charge $5 per person for each breakfast, generally all you can eat. Country ham, sausage, bacon, scramb eggs, grits, hashbrowns, biscuits, gravy and cereal for the lite eaters. Orange juice and coffee for drinks. We'll host dinner at my place unless the crowd gets huge.

The lodge has 18 rooms with 2 dbl beds per room.

If that weekend is not convient for at least 20, we can still plan a weekend that is good for enough to come and I will host activities at my house and at the WMA shooting range. We can shoot at my place, but I do not have a long range shooting area set up yet.

Yall let me know what ya want to do. If we go the lodge route we need to set something up soon.

Smokin Guns · 05-17-2004, 04:11 PM

Your right Tuck...Count me in if it's later in the summer...got some stuff i'm workin' on around here at the moment...

Dave W. · 05-17-2004, 06:48 PM

I'm interested, but I don't even know my way out of Pensacola yet...

Dave

358 winchester · 05-17-2004, 06:57 PM

Don put me down for at least three and I will bring Dave with me so that is four. what are we shooting and do I get to bring the last place trophy home with me cause I ain't giving up till I win it

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Country ham, sausage, bacon, scramb eggs, grits, hashbrowns, biscuits, gravy and cereal for the lite eaters. Orange juice and coffee for drinks. We'll host dinner at my place unless the crowd gets huge.

WHAT NO CREAM OF WHEAT!!!!!

oldgunner · 05-18-2004, 03:04 PM

I've never considered attending one of the get togethers, but this one is so near, I might just make it. I'll keep up with the plans, and try really hard. I'd love to do it.

358 winchester · 05-20-2004, 04:09 PM

tuckered1
I need to know what guns to bring how much ammo what are we going to shoot what time to be there and can / may I bring the spouse? What about a non TFF.com guest? Looks like a firm three from down here maybe a couple more. l
please let me know about the spouse cause there maybe a couple more of them also.
Ron.

THIS IS GOING TO BE A GREAT TIME SURE WISH YA'LL COULD MAKE IT

tuckerd1 · 05-20-2004, 04:26 PM

Spouses welcome too! Let you know more on ranges and guns.

I'm waiting on more to commit. We'll need 20 at the lodge to reserve it and have breakfast prepared. As soon as I get 20 committed I'll put down a deposit.

Mesen · 05-20-2004, 04:42 PM

Darn Tuck, I wish it was a little sooner. Going to B'ham in June and won't be able to get back after that . Really a bummer cuz I would like to meet you after all these years!

Be nice to put a face to the names! We had the first official TFF BBQ and shoot here in MO and was lucky enough to have Ruff and his wife there. Plenty of guns, food and Bob's Best. I think another one is a great idea but the new job has me tied here

Oh well.

Think of me while ya'll are having fun!

See ya
Bree

PS they don't do cream of wheat in the south just grits

yuk!

358 winchester · 05-20-2004, 05:05 PM

Mesen I never eat that stuff just checking to see who reads

I am a grits man the only thing better than grits is Fried fish and grits

05-11-2004, 06:47 PM	#1
tuckerd1 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Paint Rock Valley, Alabama Posts: 3,147	Great SE Etc Shoot Okay guys in the southeast, listen up! We have a great number of members from down here now. What you say about a get together sometime soon. I have a place I can host the get together. Firing range 7 miles from house. I'm in Northeast Alabama about 40 miles NE of Huntsville. If that is not convenient to everyone, some one come up with an alternative site. The First Don -->

05-11-2004, 06:58 PM	#2
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Sounds great! __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

05-12-2004, 07:51 AM	#8
358 winchester TFF Admin Staff Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pensacola Fl. area Posts: 7,335	Tuck This a great idea and I will be glad to take part in it . I have sponsored a couple of shoots that where fairly large ( the last was over 675 shooters in one day) and this can be one heck of a chore requiring lots of time and effort. I will be a helper and a sounding board for you if you want me to help in that way. And I'm retired so I can make up an excuse to be there now check your PM. Ron in Pensacola Fl. __________________ Administrator & Owner RangeDay.com Proud, White, Heterosexual, Gun Owning, Southern American, Christian. Any question about where I stand? Last edited by 358 winchester; 05-12-2004 at 07:56 AM..

05-12-2004, 10:11 AM	#11
358 winchester TFF Admin Staff Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pensacola Fl. area Posts: 7,335	Great looking lodge The wife and I might just come up some weekend for a get away and a little retreat do they offer OLD FART discounts cause I have some that I have been saving for several years in a mason jar. __________________ Administrator & Owner RangeDay.com Proud, White, Heterosexual, Gun Owning, Southern American, Christian. Any question about where I stand?

05-12-2004, 04:42 PM	#13
Smokin Guns Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: "Gun Culture Members Clubhouse"... Posts: 4,463	Tuck, All of this sounds good to me...Especially if I can tie it in with an Auto Plant trip...I'll check the travel schedule... __________________

05-11-2004, 07:07 PM	#3
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	Way to go, guys. I can tell you that they are really fun. a weekend of banging and gabbing, with good folks and good eats. It just doesn't get much better. Pops

05-11-2004, 08:58 PM	#4
dcon12 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 1,128	Sounds like a plan but need more particulars. A Don too.

05-11-2004, 09:16 PM	#5
tuckerd1 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Paint Rock Valley, Alabama Posts: 3,147	OK Don Too, give us some ideas. I got it rolling. I'm tired tonite but I'll add some more tomorrow. Til then yall hash it over and let's see where it goes. Lodging is easy. Check Out Paint Rock Valley Lodge Rates are $50 nite for 2 double room. Shared bath facilities (2 male - 2 female??), but kept clean. Indoor pool. Can rent lodge for our exclusive use. Possibly sent up our own firing range here too. I'll have to on that. ~2000 acres available for hiking, etc. Great creeks for wade or float fishing.

05-11-2004, 10:28 PM	#6
tuckerd1 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Paint Rock Valley, Alabama Posts: 3,147	Can't sleep tonite. Got an itchy throat and cough. Anyway, the lodge will provide cooks or we can cook ourselves. Or we can have the lodge do breakfast and we do supper. If we can't use lodge property for shooting, WMA range is about 7-8 miles from lodge. 100 & 200 yd rifle and 50 yard pistol. Covered shooting benches. Yall give me some dates that may work. Of course we will have to check availability of lodge. I'll check on available dates tomorrow.

05-12-2004, 07:18 AM	#7
tuckerd1 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Paint Rock Valley, Alabama Posts: 3,147	Unstuck this temp. so it doesn't get overlooked in all the stickys above.

05-12-2004, 08:07 AM	#9
tuckerd1 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Paint Rock Valley, Alabama Posts: 3,147	Thanks Ron! I'll be calling.

05-12-2004, 10:03 AM	#10
tuckerd1 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Paint Rock Valley, Alabama Posts: 3,147	N. Alabama is one of the most beautiful areas in Alabama. There are many things for the family to go and see. Here are just a few. US Space & Rocket Center Cathedral Caverns, Grant, Al Russell Cave Tennessee Aquarium Lookout Mountain, Rock City, Ruby Falls, Incline Railway Chattanooga Choo Choo Nashville Attractions

05-12-2004, 06:02 PM	#14
tuckerd1 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Paint Rock Valley, Alabama Posts: 3,147	Smokin, I figgurrd this wood get yor attention. We gonna ty to do it up good. You ain't far enuf you need a 'plant trip to come down hear.

05-14-2004, 08:58 PM	#15
Rugster V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: VA Posts: 275	My in laws live in Orlando and we go down at least a couple times a yr to visit.Ive got enough comp time built up where I can leave most any time as long as its not on a Holiday or a Bristol NASCAR Race.My wife can take vacation almost any time after tax season.I would love to get up with you Lady's and Gentlmen.Of course I hope gas comes down soon?? __________________ Rugster "TouJours Pret"

05-16-2004, 02:48 PM	#16
Dave W. V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pensacola, Fl. Posts: 137	I'd love to get together with a bunch of tff people, my schedule is kind of tight right now, but I shouldn't have a problem doing a weekend of some sort. As long as Ron knows what's going on I'll stay in the loop, and if I can come I'd love to be there. Dave (Pensacola, Fl)

05-17-2004, 09:55 AM	#17
tuckerd1 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Paint Rock Valley, Alabama Posts: 3,147	I checked on the Lodge over the weekend and the only weekend available is 24-25 July, that's a Sat nite and Sunday nite, Friday is reserved. Eddie at the lodge said we could setup a range there to shoot also. If enough are interested, minimum 20, we can reserve it for our use. The cost is $25 per person per day. He will charge $5 per person for each breakfast, generally all you can eat. Country ham, sausage, bacon, scramb eggs, grits, hashbrowns, biscuits, gravy and cereal for the lite eaters. Orange juice and coffee for drinks. We'll host dinner at my place unless the crowd gets huge. The lodge has 18 rooms with 2 dbl beds per room. If that weekend is not convient for at least 20, we can still plan a weekend that is good for enough to come and I will host activities at my house and at the WMA shooting range. We can shoot at my place, but I do not have a long range shooting area set up yet. Yall let me know what ya want to do. If we go the lodge route we need to set something up soon.

05-17-2004, 04:11 PM	#18
Smokin Guns Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: "Gun Culture Members Clubhouse"... Posts: 4,463	Your right Tuck...Count me in if it's later in the summer...got some stuff i'm workin' on around here at the moment... __________________

05-17-2004, 06:48 PM	#19
Dave W. V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pensacola, Fl. Posts: 137	I'm interested, but I don't even know my way out of Pensacola yet... Dave

05-18-2004, 03:04 PM	#21
oldgunner Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Near Oak Ridge TN Posts: 16	I've never considered attending one of the get togethers, but this one is so near, I might just make it. I'll keep up with the plans, and try really hard. I'd love to do it.

05-20-2004, 04:09 PM	#22
358 winchester TFF Admin Staff Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pensacola Fl. area Posts: 7,335	tuckered1 I need to know what guns to bring how much ammo what are we going to shoot what time to be there and can / may I bring the spouse? What about a non TFF.com guest? Looks like a firm three from down here maybe a couple more. l please let me know about the spouse cause there maybe a couple more of them also. Ron. THIS IS GOING TO BE A GREAT TIME SURE WISH YA'LL COULD MAKE IT __________________ Administrator & Owner RangeDay.com Proud, White, Heterosexual, Gun Owning, Southern American, Christian. Any question about where I stand?

05-20-2004, 04:26 PM	#23
tuckerd1 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Paint Rock Valley, Alabama Posts: 3,147	Spouses welcome too! Let you know more on ranges and guns. I'm waiting on more to commit. We'll need 20 at the lodge to reserve it and have breakfast prepared. As soon as I get 20 committed I'll put down a deposit.

05-20-2004, 04:42 PM	#24
Mesen Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: BFE,mo Posts: 1,229	Darn Tuck, I wish it was a little sooner. Going to B'ham in June and won't be able to get back after that . Really a bummer cuz I would like to meet you after all these years! Be nice to put a face to the names! We had the first official TFF BBQ and shoot here in MO and was lucky enough to have Ruff and his wife there. Plenty of guns, food and Bob's Best. I think another one is a great idea but the new job has me tied here Oh well. Think of me while ya'll are having fun! See ya Bree PS they don't do cream of wheat in the south just grits yuk! __________________ Leading the way for freedom, our veterans will not be forgotten! www.ladiesauxvfw.com Last edited by Mesen; 05-20-2004 at 04:44 PM..

05-20-2004, 05:05 PM	#25
358 winchester TFF Admin Staff Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pensacola Fl. area Posts: 7,335	Mesen I never eat that stuff just checking to see who reads I am a grits man the only thing better than grits is Fried fish and grits __________________ Administrator & Owner RangeDay.com Proud, White, Heterosexual, Gun Owning, Southern American, Christian. Any question about where I stand?