OCers in action

kylemoul said:

well it is the state. nothing is really quick with them. i am thinking sept 1st we can go out again. i am sure there will not be much trash but we can if you all want. maybe find more golf balls and condoms.

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kylemoul said:

I have not been around Ladue lately. We will see if the signs are up. I was thinking of going either Sat or Sun (Aug 31/Sept 1st).

I don't think there will be much trash but for whoever wants to get out.

I have been pondering the idea of maybe setting up another 1/2 road. But not sure yet.

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Superlite27 said:

SIGNS ARE UP!

I "vested" up and toted a trash bag up and down the street picking up the obvious litter. (If we're going to represent, having our adopted street filled with trash is a poor way to go about doing it.)
I received several honks and waves.....and one motorcyclist who pulled over and asked me "what's the deal?".....so I referred him to OCDO.

BTW: Is there another photo hosting site someone can recommend besides Photobucket? I keep trying to upload photos to post here, but Photobucket is being a **** and NOT uploading photos. I keep hitting upload, going through the process, and everything is peaches......except the photos I just uploaded aren't in my library. O.K., Photobucket. Be a bitch. I'll just go elsewhere.

Any recommendations?

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kylemoul said:

did you already clean up trash? We were going to go out Sept 1st but i was going to postpone it because it is 100 degrees out.

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Superlite27 said:

Yes. I completely filled one trash bag, and that was about all the trash there was. They put the signs in the right spots. The paint on the south side of the road on the eastern end of our section was for the group that adopted the section east of our portion. The Society of Christian Optometrists, or some such.

Our section was a wise choice by whoever made the decision. High visibility/lots of traffic, populated by folks who seem to take pride in their landscaping, and OC friendly laws.

I'm sure the trash cleanup is appreciated by the residents of that area, and there's no doubt they know who's doing it. The motorcyclist explained that he saw the sign, and pulled over to find out what the deal was.

The only problem I see (other than the lack of a sidewalk on the north side of the street) is that I know there are probably tons of folks wondering "Who the heck is "St. Louis Area Open Carry?" and Googling it.

We need to take advantage of the public's interest and form an actual 501c(3) that has the goal of supporting 2A interests and educating people in the local area about OC.

.....and yes, I did sweat my can off.

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Superlite27 said:

Yes. I completely filled one trash bag, and that was about all the trash there was. They put the signs in the right spots. The paint on the south side of the road on the eastern end of our section was for the group that adopted the section east of our portion. The Society of Christian Optometrists, or some such.

Our section was a wise choice by whoever made the decision. High visibility/lots of traffic, populated by folks who seem to take pride in their landscaping, and OC friendly laws.

I'm sure the trash cleanup is appreciated by the residents of that area, and there's no doubt they know who's doing it. The motorcyclist explained that he saw the sign, and pulled over to find out what the deal was.

The only problem I see (other than the lack of a sidewalk on the north side of the street) is that I know there are probably tons of folks wondering "Who the heck is "St. Louis Area Open Carry?" and Googling it.

We need to take advantage of the public's interest and form an actual 501c(3) that has the goal of supporting 2A interests and educating people in the local area about OC.

.....and yes, I did sweat my can off.

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kylemoul said:

Well thanks for picking it up. It does not seem too dirty out there. I will be more than happy to give someone a few MODOT trashbags. Also if anyone wants to go on their own AND wants to park in the VA lot let me know first as I have to notify them we will be parking, but if you want to park on the shoulder or sidestreet go right ahead.
We will have to go late Oct or early November for a photo op.

Also I need to report this to MODOT so i need to know how many people were there and how many bags were used and how long you spent please. I know I heard one person yell out thanks when we went last for picking up trash.
I think i am going to adopt another stretch soon, and I chose that one mainly based on its location.

I have no idea what a 501c(3) is but if you can point me in the right direction that would be good to see what its about.

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Superlite27 said:

Bump.

Any plans for an upcoming trash run?

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mspgunner said:

Good queston. I've missed the last two and feel real bad about it. I haven't even had a chance to swing by there and take a picture of the sign, bummer...
I'l try to do that and post it here. I am so fricken busy with 2A/OC rights my Saturdays are booked all the way to geer seaon in November, Sudays are free for the part.
I have niece getting married openning day of deer season. I asked "why that day?" "It was the only day they could geta hall. Well DUH, it's openning day of deer season in Missouri!
Unfortunately I'llmiss my niece's wedding. I have my priorites! I'll be up a tree with my .357 openly displaying it for any deer that happens to walk near...


Carry often, carry openly, apply only as appropriate within the law and hunting regulations!

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kylemoul said:

Lol no harm taken.

We can sure go the 5th. I am not sure how much trash there will be, I think someone just went a month or so ago.

But we can say what around 11?

Whoever shows, you can park on the shoulder, or in the Lodge's lot at the very end by the exit.

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kylemoul said:

12481 Ladue Rd, Creve Coeur, MO

That is the address of the lodge.

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