For Logan from Hanover Tomato Festival
They have a petting zoo too.
http://www.co.hanover.va.us/parksrec/tomatofest/photogallery.htm
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Greater Richmond OC Breakfast Sat 7/13 takes to the road - Tomato Festival
- Thread starter thedevilrobyjohn
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For Logan from Hanover Tomato Festival
They have a petting zoo too.
http://www.co.hanover.va.us/parksrec/tomatofest/photogallery.htm
Come on out - they have yellow Hanovers too.
It ain't about the 'maters - It is about promoting self-defense
Think Attack of the Killer Tomatos.
http://killertomatoes.com/main.asp
All we saw was 2 alpacas and they were so far behind the fence that Logan couldn't reach them. His 'petting zoo' experience was limited to riverrat10k's dog. We walked over to the fire truck, had a quick look and then headed towards the food area when he saw the playground so that occupied about an hour of our time before we tried to take a look at the medflight helicopter. We got within about 75ft of it and Logan decided that was as close as he wanted to be.
Then we shared a funnel cake until the plate had nothing but powdered sugar on it. I was about to carry it carefully to the trash can but my son had other ideas. He decided the plate would be better without the powdered sugar so he picked it up and tipped the sugar off the plate and all down the front of my shirt.
As the helicopter was taking off we were just getting back to the car and its flightpath took it right overhead of us, which got Logan all excited seeing it fly so close. Traffic trying to enter the park was backed up along Pole Green Rd all the way to Bell Creek as we were leaving, whereas we'd encountered no delays at all when we arrived.
TFred
Regular Member
A bit OT... for what its worth.
You do need to check with them to make sure which days they will be open.
TFred
If you want to see alpacas up close and friendly, check out the Upright Alpaca Farm, in Essex County. They are open for visitors a couple Saturdays per month. They are happy to show you around and introduce you to their herd, which includes several very young ones, which from just about any perspective, are quite cute. They have a small gift shop as well, which has items made from the shearing, and that is their income, no admission charge.
You do need to check with them to make sure which days they will be open.
TFred
thedevilrobyjohn
Regular Member
guns save lives
After I met up with peter nap and grape....me and mom were asked by at least 20 people where to get the vcdl stickers. I should have gotten a good amount of them myself to hand out...even standing with them New Yorkers and many many others wanted them....hot item....good time, no petting zoo so I had to buy a damn $20 rabbit puppet, thought there was a petting zoo....made it through everything then...2 cops on bikes set their sights on me and followed me , they talked back and forth then decided to not confront me....had many pleasant conversations...amazed the duncan pro yoyoer as I walked up and did some tricks with him.....I used to compete and demonstrate in the expert division...a yoyoer at the disney tent with two open pistols...you had to be there.....paid $6 for three tomatoes and $7 for a blt
After I met up with peter nap and grape....me and mom were asked by at least 20 people where to get the vcdl stickers. I should have gotten a good amount of them myself to hand out...even standing with them New Yorkers and many many others wanted them....hot item....good time, no petting zoo so I had to buy a damn $20 rabbit puppet, thought there was a petting zoo....made it through everything then...2 cops on bikes set their sights on me and followed me , they talked back and forth then decided to not confront me....had many pleasant conversations...amazed the duncan pro yoyoer as I walked up and did some tricks with him.....I used to compete and demonstrate in the expert division...a yoyoer at the disney tent with two open pistols...you had to be there.....paid $6 for three tomatoes and $7 for a blt
Now I am doubly disappointed at having had to miss the fun. Once because of the flare-up medical condition (not serious, just irritating to have it get in the way of life again) and again because I was not there to enjoy and participate in the fun.
I heard a rumor that our handsome videographer was given the finger. No, not that finger, the other one. It's possible he never felt so threatened before in his life.
stay safe.
I heard a rumor that our handsome videographer was given the finger. No, not that finger, the other one. It's possible he never felt so threatened before in his life.
stay safe.
Gonna get more interesting too Skid. What they CLAIMED was a rule violation, was giving out stickers outside of a booth.....However,
If you check Mark Obenshain's Facebook page, he was doing exactly that and posted a picture of himself with stickers in hand.
I can't wait to see how the County explains that.
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TFred
Regular Member
Yes, but political speech is protected.
Oh wait...
:banghead:
TFred
Oh wait...
:banghead:
TFred
The Jackson campaign was doing exactly the same thing by initiating contact and handing out leaflets. The campaign manager thanked us for identifying the pro self- defense people with the GSL stickers.
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ClumsyCandy
Regular Member
grapeshot didn't have any politicians to hug.....but
why is there no like button for this?!?!?!?!? <3
va_tazdad
Regular Member
Upon closer inspection
I think that guy in the background is up to sometrhing while Grape is being distracted.
;>)
Grapeshot didn't have any politicians to hug.....but
I think that guy in the background is up to sometrhing while Grape is being distracted.
;>)
He's one of ours - he had my six.
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That looks like riverrat - one of the usual suspects at OC breakfasts and an occassional dinner companion, as well as regular baiter of Chesterfield PD plainclothes cops who are trying to look innocuous at weekday breakfast and lunch by clumping together in herds of polo-wearing double-pleated khaki slacks afficianados. He also terrorizes the fish in both inland and off-shore waters.
stay safe.
RR had his trusty Pup with him so he didn't stay too long (Too hot for the little four legged one's).
va_tazdad
Regular Member
37,000 people saw this smiling face
http://www.herald-progress.com/?p=11717
"An estimated attendance of 37,000 puts this year’s Hanover Tomato Festival in the top-five most-attended festivals in the event’s 35-year history."
And one of the best Ambassadors of Open Carry was there spreading the word. Thanks Grapeshot. ;>)
Grapeshot didn't have any politicians to hug.....but
http://www.herald-progress.com/?p=11717
"An estimated attendance of 37,000 puts this year’s Hanover Tomato Festival in the top-five most-attended festivals in the event’s 35-year history."
And one of the best Ambassadors of Open Carry was there spreading the word. Thanks Grapeshot. ;>)
37,000 people saw GSL stickers
Fixed it for you Tazdad.
We find strength in our numbers. The more people that sign up for the Va-Alerts, the more that join VCDL, the more that give of their time and money as the posters here have demonstrated countless times, the more effective we shall become. Someone once said, "We are a force to be reckoned with."
Saw a number of friends there: ever present Peter Nap, thedevilrobyjohn and his entire family, Scouser & Logan, Riverrat + others.
Interesting personal addendum to the article linked above - as I was leaving at 2:00, I placed a 911 call as a women had fallen out from the heat/humidity at the closed, permanent structure concession stand and (relative to traffic back-up) the cars were solid bumper to bumper all the way to Lee Davis highway.
Suggest that the organizers of this event plan for two (2) lanes of ingress and have a dedicated First Aid tent, not withstanding that there were plenty of potential first responders in the area - they did not respond to this medical emergency in a timely fashion.
See you there next year!
Fixed it for you Tazdad.
We find strength in our numbers. The more people that sign up for the Va-Alerts, the more that join VCDL, the more that give of their time and money as the posters here have demonstrated countless times, the more effective we shall become. Someone once said, "We are a force to be reckoned with."
Saw a number of friends there: ever present Peter Nap, thedevilrobyjohn and his entire family, Scouser & Logan, Riverrat + others.
Interesting personal addendum to the article linked above - as I was leaving at 2:00, I placed a 911 call as a women had fallen out from the heat/humidity at the closed, permanent structure concession stand and (relative to traffic back-up) the cars were solid bumper to bumper all the way to Lee Davis highway.
Suggest that the organizers of this event plan for two (2) lanes of ingress and have a dedicated First Aid tent, not withstanding that there were plenty of potential first responders in the area - they did not respond to this medical emergency in a timely fashion.
See you there next year!
I'm waiting for the County to explain how Cuccinelli, Jackson and Obenshain walking around (No booth, I checked) giving out stickers and soliciting votes...is somehow more protected than Grapeshot standing without soliciting and giving stickers to people who ask for them....
As a matter of fact, I'm waiting for several explanations from a County that is so proud of Patrick Henry who was born and raised there.
As a matter of fact, I'm waiting for several explanations from a County that is so proud of Patrick Henry who was born and raised there.
wasn't the EMS staging area just the other side of Pole Green Park Lane from that concession stand ? It's not like anyone would have far to go to help, someone would have been able to walk to her location to check on her