North Dallas get-together
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I'm kind of worried, too.
I know the day of the gathering everyone will be cordial and new friendships will be spawned.
But the internet trash talk that follows will be epic.
Hell, I'll let you start the trash talkin' early. I set an alarm on my phone so I wouldn't forget.
So, sunday morning my phone goes ding, I look, it say TGT meet n greet. I leap out of bed, throw some clothes on, chuck the shooting irons in the truck and haul ass cuz I'm, like, really late.
Wasn't till I got to the range and it was closed that I took the time to actually read the alarm and then the thread to find out I was a week early!
Lesson learned. NEVER set a reminder exactly a week ahead of an event. Leaves a tiny window of confusion.....
Sent from Cheyenne Mountain to confuse the NSA
that sucks!
dustycorgill
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Hell, 8 to noon huh? I will see what I can do. Fusion is literally about 7 miles from the house, but......it is Mother's Day and that usually means going to church with my mother Sunday morning. Sucks, because I don't know any of you guys except for Deemus, and I would like to get together with you all.
Maybe if I cannot go we can plan something out at the range we go to later in the summer, TDSA.
Maybe if I cannot go we can plan something out at the range we go to later in the summer, TDSA.
Well crap, fellers.
Mother's Day family gathering takes precedent.
Plans were finalized a couple hours ago.
I have to be in Arlington having a contest to see who can develop the most convincing, contrived conversation with my daughter's in-laws.
Kids ... the gift that never stops giving.
It's a damn good thing the granddaughters are cute ...
Mother's Day family gathering takes precedent.
Plans were finalized a couple hours ago.
I have to be in Arlington having a contest to see who can develop the most convincing, contrived conversation with my daughter's in-laws.
Kids ... the gift that never stops giving.
It's a damn good thing the granddaughters are cute ...
BigBoss0311
Well-Known
Went out there today to check out the facilities and BZO a rifle. Staff was friendly, and the range is bad-ass. Ended up getting a year membership. Not a bad deal, looking forward to next week.
txgunshowreview
Member
BigBoss0311 - glad to have you as a fellow member. Make sure you get a card on Sun. so you have my email address. Then, we can shoot together or I'd be happy to get you involved in future product evaluations for your feedback.
Since it's getting close to the big day, here are a few items for consideration. Fusion is located south of I-20 and FM 740. Take the FM 740 exit south off I-20. The road will veer sharply to the right and then back to the left. After you straighten from those turns, slow down and start looking for the entrance, which will be on your right. It will come up quickly and is not signed well at all from the road.
The range is located adjacent to Cousins Paintball, so don't be surprised if the first thing you see is a Cousins Paintball sign. There will also be a sign about the range open/closed. Often, when there is a scheduled event, the range will be marked as closed. So, for our event, just ignore these signs.
Proceed down the rocky road and the paintball facility will be on your left. Keep to the right and move past the Cousins parking area. You will pass one or two trailers and then turn to the left. Shortly thereafter, you should see the range sign and the portable office.
Parking will be to your left by the large tree. I hope to make it by 7-715AM to help with setup. If you are bringing any type of target that requires setup, then try to arrive early. Ideally, we would like to complete target setup and rules/safety orientation in advance so everyone can start having fun promptly at 8AM.
I don't know if the separate pistol area will be completed and open by the 11th. That and the separation of those wishing to shoot rifle/pistol will determine the schedule. The earlier people arrive, the more time we have to discuss.
What to bring? Eyes/ears, the usual suspects. Targets and more ammo than you think you will use. Water and food. A lawn chair or two would not hurt. Those observing only will need their own eyes and ears.
Forecast is for partly sunny weather. Sunscreen will be helpful if you want to shoot from longer distances since the shade from the big tree will be minimal as it is not yet in full bloom and would not help anyway beyond 30 yards or so from the main berm.
I've never had an issue with bugs during the last year, but it is an outdoor area. Speaking of outdoors, in the event of an unexpected rain late Sat. or early Sun, there may be a weather cancellation. In that event, I'll try to post to the forum. All the roads leading into the range are dirt, so a sufficiently hard rain on Sat. would make the range unusable on Sunday AM.
That's all I can think of for now. Post additional Q's or PM me and both myself and my two .44 mag revolvers are looking forward to meeting everyone in a couple days.
regards,
- jim
Since it's getting close to the big day, here are a few items for consideration. Fusion is located south of I-20 and FM 740. Take the FM 740 exit south off I-20. The road will veer sharply to the right and then back to the left. After you straighten from those turns, slow down and start looking for the entrance, which will be on your right. It will come up quickly and is not signed well at all from the road.
The range is located adjacent to Cousins Paintball, so don't be surprised if the first thing you see is a Cousins Paintball sign. There will also be a sign about the range open/closed. Often, when there is a scheduled event, the range will be marked as closed. So, for our event, just ignore these signs.
Proceed down the rocky road and the paintball facility will be on your left. Keep to the right and move past the Cousins parking area. You will pass one or two trailers and then turn to the left. Shortly thereafter, you should see the range sign and the portable office.
Parking will be to your left by the large tree. I hope to make it by 7-715AM to help with setup. If you are bringing any type of target that requires setup, then try to arrive early. Ideally, we would like to complete target setup and rules/safety orientation in advance so everyone can start having fun promptly at 8AM.
I don't know if the separate pistol area will be completed and open by the 11th. That and the separation of those wishing to shoot rifle/pistol will determine the schedule. The earlier people arrive, the more time we have to discuss.
What to bring? Eyes/ears, the usual suspects. Targets and more ammo than you think you will use. Water and food. A lawn chair or two would not hurt. Those observing only will need their own eyes and ears.
Forecast is for partly sunny weather. Sunscreen will be helpful if you want to shoot from longer distances since the shade from the big tree will be minimal as it is not yet in full bloom and would not help anyway beyond 30 yards or so from the main berm.
I've never had an issue with bugs during the last year, but it is an outdoor area. Speaking of outdoors, in the event of an unexpected rain late Sat. or early Sun, there may be a weather cancellation. In that event, I'll try to post to the forum. All the roads leading into the range are dirt, so a sufficiently hard rain on Sat. would make the range unusable on Sunday AM.
That's all I can think of for now. Post additional Q's or PM me and both myself and my two .44 mag revolvers are looking forward to meeting everyone in a couple days.
regards,
- jim
txgunshowreview
Member
7:45AM would be great.
thx!
- jim
thx!
- jim
BigBoss0311
Well-Known
The 300 yard range looked pretty much done. there were 8-10 target stands. I am sure if people wanted to bring more it wouldn't hurt.
BigBoss0311
Well-Known
Quick video from the 7 yard line I believe.
BigBoss0311
Well-Known
This is happening tomorrow! Looking forward to it still. For that are realizing that yes, it is Mother's Day, bring mom out for a day of fun as well!
