That's hard to do Joe. There isn't any check in and people drift in and out all day. I think VCDL counts GSL stickers but a lot of them are given to non participants. I have wide angle pictures of the speeches at the tower but again, how many are really participants.
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Pre-Lobby Day 7AM Breakfast, CARPOOL, and VCDL Lobby Day - 9AM, Jan 21, 2013 -
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That's hard to do Joe. There isn't any check in and people drift in and out all day. I think VCDL counts GSL stickers but a lot of them are given to non participants. I have wide angle pictures of the speeches at the tower but again, how many are really participants.
Bowesmobile
Regular Member
I'm working out when I'm going to get there. I have a lot of work to do talking to my representatives. I will have to go to work in the afternoon. So I can't give a ride to anyone. But I need to be at the breakfast to get warmed up.
ryan7068
Regular Member
We should arm these people and then we can call them the "enabled persons lobby!"
mpguy
Regular Member
Are there any restrictions law wise? Just not familiar with locals in Richmond. 
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Are there any restrictions law wise? Just not familiar with locals in Richmond.
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For the breakfast, no... except no mags over 20, threaded muzzles. etc in Henrico unless you have a CHP. That gets ignored mostly... same for Richmond.
For the General Assembly, OC/CC Is fine as long as you have a permit, otherwise you have to stay outside.
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mpguy
Regular Member
I have a permit if you mean chp. Only 11 max for my gun, so that's a check. For right now I have the green light. Will see if I can get a hold of Old Virginia Joe and we carpool or something.
Joe if you see this post before I can call/email you, have a back up plan, in case something happens.
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ed
Founder's Club Member - Moderator
IMPORTANT info for those planning to use the CHP entrance ...
If you plan to use the CHP entrance, you may have NO BAGS with you. No purse. No briefcase. No backpack. Only what's in your pockets or on your body.
Which means many women will have to use the main entrance.
If you plan to use the CHP entrance, you may have NO BAGS with you. No purse. No briefcase. No backpack. Only what's in your pockets or on your body.
Which means many women will have to use the main entrance.
It's also best not to carry a BUG in your pocket. Some of the CP's aren't very bright....actually, most of them.
Grapeshot had one nearly fire his when they started feeling him up and checking the trigger.:uhoh::uhoh:
Steeler-gal
Regular Member
My car is full but if anyone is driving down from the Springfield/Lorton/Woodbridge area we could meet up and caravan down the highway together.
45acpForMe
Newbie
Is there a specific parking garage recommended to use?
I hate driving downtown and getting lost, turned-around and fighting one way streets. So I was hoping to have a set location to park and plan my route and exit.
Also how far is breakfast from the team forming area? Is it within walking distance (assuming it is safe to walk)? I will be armed
One other question since this would be the first year I can attend is whether there are any VCU restricted non-OC areas nearby I should be aware not to wander into?
I hate driving downtown and getting lost, turned-around and fighting one way streets. So I was hoping to have a set location to park and plan my route and exit.
Also how far is breakfast from the team forming area? Is it within walking distance (assuming it is safe to walk)? I will be armed
One other question since this would be the first year I can attend is whether there are any VCU restricted non-OC areas nearby I should be aware not to wander into?
Uber_Olafsun
Regular Member
I am Alexandria so depending on how the wife is doing I may be able to take some down.
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Also how far is breakfast from the team forming area? Is it within walking distance (assuming it is safe to walk)? I will be armed
As no one has answered any of your questions yet, I'll answer the ones I quoted.
How far from the breakfast to the team forming area, at a rough guess it's about 8 - 10 miles. Is it walking distance, well although many people are physically capable of walking that distance, you wouldn't have enough time to meet for breakfast and then attend Lobby Day, not to mention the necessity of walking through certain areas you wouldn't want to walk through.
Perhaps some minor car pools could be arranged at breakfast so some vehicles might be left at the Lowes / Walmart parking lot behind RCD.
ed
Founder's Club Member - Moderator
Pay parking lots and decks are nearby on 8th and Grace Street and 7th and Marshall Streets.
45acpForMe
Newbie
kenny
Regular Member
Ok thanks scouser and ed. Do you know if the pay parking decks are exact change or not? I guess I can make sure I have a bunch of ones on me.
If the breakfast is that far away I will probably skip it.
There is a deck at 7th & E. Grace Sts. that I use weekly. It is unattended, however the machine that collects the money takes cash and cards. If you use that lot I highly recommend purchasing the all day rate to keep you from having to run back and forth to your vehicle. With that said I feel confident if you arrive early you will find plenty of free space on the streets. What ever you decide to do it never hurts to have some cash even if for those people who may need a few dollars to get back home.
Old Virginia Joe
Regular Member
Parking
Seems like I remember, that because it is a "holiday" and state government is "off," the on-street parking meters are free that day, so unless you insist on using a garage, you could park for free. Maybe garages are free that day, too, I'm not sure. IOW, parking should be easy that day anyway you go.
Also, I know sometimes local Tea Party groups send busses to Lobby Day, and they like us gun group types, and are happy to let you buy a ride on their bus, no parking needed. Check that out, too.
Seems like I remember, that because it is a "holiday" and state government is "off," the on-street parking meters are free that day, so unless you insist on using a garage, you could park for free. Maybe garages are free that day, too, I'm not sure. IOW, parking should be easy that day anyway you go.
Also, I know sometimes local Tea Party groups send busses to Lobby Day, and they like us gun group types, and are happy to let you buy a ride on their bus, no parking needed. Check that out, too.
pyite
Regular Member
I was hoping to at least attend the speeches with my 6 year old. I am not sure she would appreciate loitering in the GA building for hours. Unfortunately, I hear there are no speeches this year.
Parking garages are never free in Richmond.
Six year olds enjoy the sights and sounds (hustle bustle), view from the observation deck, and collecting the stickers - she may wear you out.
Parking garages are never free in Richmond.
Six year olds enjoy the sights and sounds (hustle bustle), view from the observation deck, and collecting the stickers - she may wear you out.
There really is a lot to see other than stuffy politicians. There is also the Capitol, State Library, Museums.... lots of things!