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It kills me, but I am not going to make it. I had made plans to attend, so please remove 2x (for me and the wife) people from the RSVP list. My surgery recovery took a nose dive, and now I can hardly walk, much less shoot. Any chance I can still get in on any of the deals that will be offered, if I provide proof of my medical condition? Even if you can't shoot, can you make it down? Here's hoping you get better soon, either way. I would need a wheel chair or something, and even then I would still be in quite a bit of pain. Thanks for your concern. We already rented ten (10) gas-powered golf carts for just this type of reason ... they'll be dropped off on Friday. ... so come one, come all. ETA - You're gonna be in pain wherever you are, so you might as well have a brisket wrap in your hand. Mark, Do you know how to drive these golf carts? Just so you know I'm armed with a cell phone that takes video...just wish I had it few months ago at the LT3G... ETA: Mark I sent you an e-mail too... |
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We already rented ten (10) gas-powered golf carts for just this type of reason ... they'll be dropped off on Friday. ... so come one, come all. ETA - You're gonna be in pain wherever you are, so you might as well have a brisket wrap in your hand. Mark, Do you know how to drive these golf carts? Just so you know I'm armed with a cell phone that takes video...just wish I had it few months ago at the LT3G... I'll probably be riding around in one for a little while. We'll see how it goes. |
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Anyone know how the construction in Dallas is coming along? Was down in August and TX121 / HWY 75 was a mess, and they were also doing something on HWY 75 and Woodall Rogers Freeway... ETA: Looks like I could avoid HWY 75 and Woodall Rogers Freeway by going around. Construction still on going in McKinney at 121 and 75. Construction and traffic depends when and what time you plan to drive dowm 75. Friday afternoon and evening will suck anywhere in the Metroplex. The Texas State Fair is in full swing and will add to traffic. If you drive down 75 on early on Saturday morning, watch your speed Allen, Plano, Richardson or Dallas PD sometimes are running radar. Ken |
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Damn that Dahlia Cafe looks NICE...I might have to break out my TAMU hat after the shoot to screw with all the tu folks! It's gonna be damn nice sitting out under those Oaks with an ICE COLD SHINER!!!
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Watch your 6. Too many undesirable's down there.
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: It kills me, but I am not going to make it. I had made plans to attend, so please remove 2x (for me and the wife) people from the RSVP list. My surgery recovery took a nose dive, and now I can hardly walk, much less shoot. Any chance I can still get in on any of the deals that will be offered, if I provide proof of my medical condition? Even if you can't shoot, can you make it down? Here's hoping you get better soon, either way. I would need a wheel chair or something, and even then I would still be in quite a bit of pain. Thanks for your concern. We already rented ten (10) gas-powered golf carts for just this type of reason ... they'll be dropped off on Friday. ... so come one, come all. ETA - You're gonna be in pain wherever you are, so you might as well have a brisket wrap in your hand. Thanks, Mark. I may have to re-consider my cancellation. Good idea, getting the golf carts. I think a brisket wrap would do wonders for pain. Oh ye with the cool avatar ... there's a non-rotary cart with your name on it. Cool! I will be there! Many Thanks! Maybe you and I can share a cart. I'll be the one on crutches. Sounds good. |
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Is there an age limit for kids? I was told by a reliable source that my 4 year old would have a troop-carrier deuce that's gonna be hayridin' kids ! |
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Wondered the same thing? Planning on bringing my 5 year old out there with me.
Age to attend? Age to shoot? Thanks, Alden Quoted: Is there an age limit for kids? |
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Walking 6th street now .... Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Thanks for the heads up. But there's more undesirables back where we're from in Norfolk. |
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Just finished a 21-hour stint at work trying to get freed up so I could make it somehow, but no dice.
I think I heard my 2 year old saying "Mommy, why daddy crying?" as I stumbled towards the bed. I think her reply was something about me being a gun nerd who can't go play in Texas this weekend. TAMU, drink a Shiner for me brother, maybe next time... |
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Is there an age limit for kids? Safety is our #1 Priority. We didn't post an age limit for operating a firearm, mainly because we didn't want to exclude that random 14 year old who is 6.2 and 180 lbs. We've decided to handle age on a case-by-case basis. Even though I've seen some 10 year olds who can safely handle a weapon (with their parent and a competent RO close by)...a 5 year old on the firing-line seems way too young for an event like this. |
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I agree. I was not planning on her taking any shots, just wanted to make sure she would be able to attend.
Was more asking for anyone else bringing kids, so there are no disappointed kids. I have the double barrel 410 I took my first shot with waiting for her to fire soon. Quoted: Quoted: Wondered the same thing? Planning on bringing my 5 year old out there with me. Age to attend? Age to shoot? Thanks, Alden Quoted: Is there an age limit for kids? Safety is our #1 Priority. We didn't post an age limit for operating a firearm, mainly because we didn't want to exclude that random 14 year old who is 6.2 and 180 lbs. We've decided to handle age on a case-by-case basis. Even though I've seen some 10 year olds who can safely handle a weapon (with their parent and a competent RO close by)...a 5 year old on the firing-line seems way too young for an event like this. |
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We'll have Deuce rides, and assuming kids have proper hearing and eye protection, they like seeing and hearing big bangs.
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Can anyone checking the range out today give a parking update ?
Just curious with so many people coming if their is adequate parking for cars with low clearance. |
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Quoted: Can anyone checking the range out today give a parking update ? Just curious with so many people coming if their is adequate parking for cars with low clearance. They have alot of area that you will be able to park on. How "low" is "low"?? |
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We'll have Deuce rides, and assuming kids have proper hearing and eye protection, they like seeing and hearing big bangs. Thanks, I can hardly wait. |
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Quoted: Can anyone checking the range out today give a parking update ? Just curious with so many people coming if their is adequate parking for cars with low clearance. You should be OK. |
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Can anyone checking the range out today give a parking update ? Just curious with so many people coming if their is adequate parking for cars with low clearance. They have alot of area that you will be able to park on. How "low" is "low"?? F150 gets 15 miles to the gallon of propane and propane fueling stations are a pain to find. Mazda Millenia gets 25 mpg of easy to find gasoline but is has 4 inches of clearance. I'll figure out where to park it. |
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thanks guys for the parking info
Headed out nice and early tomorrow for a day of family fun at the Larue Fun shoot Thanks Mark and all the people Larue Tactical has helping with this. I know this is going to put a lot bigger dent in the pocket book than you had planned. You are the man - and stepped up when a lot of other business owners would have backed down. But that's the way you roll... so to Mark and the LT crew THANKS from every one in my family that is attending. |
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Made it to Wierdville! Chkg out some local sites before Hdg back up to chk in. Gonna have to make a stop by the LT birthing ground! Loiter like a stalker for a few then press on!
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I just arrived at the La Quinta, and am posting using their wireless internet service.
Anybody else staying here? |
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Quoted: I just arrived at the La Quinta, and am posting using their wireless internet service. Anybody else staying here? Might help if you said, WHICH the La Quinta you are staying at. |
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Started a new thread for a friday night meet up for those interested.
Gonna watch Red tonight at 1815 if anyone is interested. if so, just email me as it goes straight to my phone. theater is off of i-35 near exit 248 i believe |
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Started a new thread for a friday night meet up for those interested. Gonna watch Red tonight at 1815 if anyone is interested. if so, just email me as it goes straight to my phone. theater is off of i-35 near exit 248 i believe if u r talkin Tinseltown...exit 247... |
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I just arrived at the La Quinta, and am posting using their wireless internet service. Anybody else staying here? Might help if you said, WHICH the La Quinta you are staying at. Probably the cedar park one, like they suggest on the site. |
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I just arrived at the La Quinta, and am posting using their wireless internet service. Anybody else staying here? Might help if you said, WHICH the La Quinta you are staying at. Probably the cedar park one, like they suggest on the site. I'm also staying at the Cedar Park La Quinta. Got in a little while ago. |
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I have a question about tomorrow.
Do you have to be present to win the grand prize?? Or a door prize? I realize it would be best, but do ya have to be? |
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The Alaska contingency, Greybear, myself and another friend are at the Cedar park Comfort inn.
Is anyone meeting up tonight in the area? |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I just arrived at the La Quinta, and am posting using their wireless internet service. Anybody else staying here? Might help if you said, WHICH the La Quinta you are staying at. Probably the cedar park one, like they suggest on the site. I'm also staying at the Cedar Park La Quinta. Got in a little while ago. Yes, I am at the Cedar Park La Quinta. Is the best way to get to the range to take the toll road? |
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Yes, take the toll road. Depending on where you get on (1431) you actually don't have to pay anything when you head out to Liberty Hill.
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Ahhhhh! Got my LT fix for the night! :)
Just drove by the shop! Night shift in full swing! On to Bertram! See y'all tomorrow for fun & BBQ! |
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Depends on if you want to pay a toll. If you don't mind paying, it will work just fine. Not sure at which point the toll part kicks in.
If not then you have two pretty easy routes to try: From LaQuinta, head west on 1431 (Whitestone) and- 1) turn right on business 183, take it north to 183A turning left going north to hwy 29 (Seward Junction) and turn left, go to range. 2) turn right on Co Road 278 (Bagdad Road) and go north all the way to hwy 29 (Liberty Hill) turn left and go to range. |
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Quoted: Depends on if you want to pay a toll. If you don't mind paying, it will work just fine. Not sure at which point the toll part kicks in. If not then you have two pretty easy routes to try: From LaQuinta, head west on 1431 (Whitestone) and- 1) turn right on business 183, take it north to 183A turning left going north to hwy 29 (Seward Junction) and turn left, go to range. 2) turn right on Co Road 278 (Bagdad Road) and go north all the way to hwy 29 (Liberty Hill) turn left and go to range. Bagdad Rd is actually CR 279. For those asking about toll's, it depends on where you are coming from. If you are staying at a hotel on 1431, you won't have to pay a toll. |
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I have a question about tomorrow. Do you have to be present to win the grand prize?? Or a door prize? I realize it would be best, but do ya have to be? I was told that you will put your name, address , and email on a card that will be used for all the drawings. Cards drawn during the day will be put back with the rest for the grand prize drawing. I was told you don't have to be there to win. |
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Alright...just got to my hotel in Austin. Is anyone doing anything here tonight or is everyone at Cedar Park?
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Staying at the Cedar Park La Quinta Inn?? Please check in here.
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Quoted: Ahhhhh! Got my LT fix for the night! :) Just drove by the shop! Night shift in full swing! On to Bertram! See y'all tomorrow for fun & BBQ! Earlier in the day while driving not-so-far away from there, I said to myself: "Self, how many LT freaks fans are going to do a stalker-like drive-by of the mothership today" Just a warning –– they might have snipers on the rooftop, ya never know. I'm guessing with the issued hardware, their accuracy is pretty darn good. Yeah, they'll reach out and touch you loooooong before you see them. |
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I'm at the new Candlewood Suites in Cedar Park which is directly behind what appears to be a new Holiday Inn Express also in Cedar Park.
Didn't notice where the La Quinta is most seem to be staying at in relation to this place. I'd recommend the Holiday Inn Express –– only because I think I saw you might shoot better after you stay there. |
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Is this image from the website the correct location of the range? http://www.laruemedia.com/RangeDay/imgB.jpg There doesn't appear to be anything there. No buildings, no berms, no driveway, no nothing. If you type in the address 19500 W. Highway 29 (from the range website) it's a somewhat different spot, but if you've been in Texas even for a day or two you know that these addresses never show up right on Google maps. I'm assuming there will be a massive Larue sign at the right place so it doesn't matter too much but it's still nice to know. Edit.... I saw on the website that the range just opened on September 18th. The aerial photos are almost certainly not that recent. That is pretty much correct. It is alot more obvious than it appears on the map. There are a couple of signs, some large berms, and don't forget the few hundred cars that will be out there. The 18th was the "official" grand opening. It has been open for business since August. |
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How many of you are curled up in the backseat of your car in the parking lot?
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I wish everyone a safe and happy day! I couldn't make it, but maybe one of these days I'll get out to a LaRue event.
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