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Title: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Dark Helmet on June 24, 2009, 10:16:12 AM: I was thinking that for a lot of folks, next Friday, July 3, is a day off (markets are closed, banks, gov't are closed, etc)...

I've never met most/any of you guys and thought it might be fun to arrange a Lunch gathering... just a group of gun nuts getting together to jaw a bit and talk shop.

I tend to favor BBQ, and I really like Paul's @ 47th & Pioneers.

anyone takers?
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Jesse T on June 24, 2009, 12:28:32 PM: I am game, that is literally 2 minutes from work for me. Unless they are posted.

~Jesse
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Jay on June 24, 2009, 01:26:19 PM: I'm not sure yet if I will have to work that day or not. I won't know until next week. If I don't have to work I would definitely be game. I'm sure Kim is of the same opinion. I don't know if she has to work or not.

Lincoln is about an hour drive for us, but it would be a nice ride on the Harley if the weather cooperates. Thanks for bringing this up, sounds fun.
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Dark Helmet on June 24, 2009, 01:49:05 PM: nothing like gathering BECAUSE of our freedoms on Independence Day (or the day before...)
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Dan W on June 24, 2009, 07:01:01 PM: I think I can make it. I have been there in the last 6 months and did not see any signs, but I don't always see them even when they are there...
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: RobertH on June 24, 2009, 09:36:33 PM: i live in lincoln. i might be able to make it.

ive never heard of paul's. ill have to look it up.

robert
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Dark Helmet on June 24, 2009, 11:02:29 PM: I see three that say "yes" and 3 more "maybes" so I'll take that as a good sign... 12-noon July 3 @ Paul's BBQ...
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: RobertH on June 25, 2009, 12:28:38 AM: since ive never been to Paul's, but what should i be looking out for? gonna wear a NFOA shirt?
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Dark Helmet on June 25, 2009, 09:10:29 AM: I drive a red jeep... I have work meetings that morning, but I may still be pretty casual...

oh, and facial hair... I don't have a CHP so unless I OC, I'll be unarmed.... :'(
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Jay on June 25, 2009, 09:27:52 AM: I'm pretty sure I will be able to make it unless some disaster happens at work. Kim is still waiting to hear but is optimistic.

You won't be able to miss us. We'll either be on a rusty, dirty, oily shovelhead, or in our blue convertible with a bunch of gun related stickers on the back and prestige plates "2A DFNDR".
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: RobertH on June 25, 2009, 06:16:29 PM: ok, im really planning on going, but something might happen, but im also optimistic.

ill prolly be wearing my NFOA shirt if it comes in time.

what are we going to talk about? topics/suggestions?
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Chris Z on June 25, 2009, 10:07:41 PM: Pauls = Good BBQ (and not posted, at least the last time I was there)

Sorry I can't join this time, won't be in town that day
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: TerryLane on June 26, 2009, 04:10:02 PM: I've gotta work. Maybe next time. Take care.
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: bkoenig on June 27, 2009, 08:09:09 AM: Pauls is excellent BBQ, they just catered our company picnic last night. But IMHO if you want REALLY good BBQ, you gotta try BBQ4U. I've traveled all over the US and still think they're the best.

I'd love to show up, but have to work during the day, and then we're having a neighborhood party that night.
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Mike M. on June 28, 2009, 06:01:22 AM: Out of town right now but if I'm back in time will be there.
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Dan W on June 28, 2009, 09:53:46 AM: We need to set a time to meet....DOH I missed a post ....Noon on the 3rd it is
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Jay on June 30, 2009, 01:17:01 PM: Kim doesn't have to work, and I don't think I have to either.

We may OC.

It is close to Independence Day and all...
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Wymore Wrangler on June 30, 2009, 02:32:34 PM: I'd like to come but headed out of town for a cowboy shoot...
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: huskergun on June 30, 2009, 08:47:14 PM: Can't make it this time. Sounds like fun though. I'll be with family all day getting ready to celebrate my Freedom.
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: TerryLane on June 30, 2009, 11:31:39 PM: Wrangler, where you headed? HOW?
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: SBarry on July 01, 2009, 09:12:38 AM: Quote from: TerryLane on June 30, 2009, 11:31:39 PM
Wrangler, where you headed? HOW?

Why must be out west, on horseback, to be authentic.
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Wymore Wrangler on July 01, 2009, 09:55:49 PM: Terry nice seeing ya tonight, even as brief as it was, but nope not headed to HOW, going to harass those Ft. Des Monies Rangers...
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Dan W on July 01, 2009, 10:20:51 PM: One of the youngsters I work with says he is going to attend
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Dan W on July 02, 2009, 08:55:58 PM: Quote from: rchaisch on June 25, 2009, 06:16:29 PM
ok, im really planning on going, but something might happen, but im also optimistic.

ill prolly be wearing my NFOA shirt if it comes in time.

what are we going to talk about? topics/suggestions?
I would like to talk to you about selling me some .223 brass... cheap

And I will have NFOA stickers with me if anyone is interested
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Jay on July 02, 2009, 09:57:44 PM: Kim and I will be there, and may have a couple new members with us.
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: red71 on July 02, 2009, 10:49:04 PM: I should be able to make this
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Jay on July 03, 2009, 09:29:38 AM: Is it raining in Lincoln?
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: red71 on July 03, 2009, 09:57:44 AM: Very light rain, bikers don't mind A little rain, right? ;D
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Jay on July 03, 2009, 09:59:03 AM: I'm not that hard core, I'm thinking the car is the way to go today. :-\
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Dan W on July 03, 2009, 10:13:52 AM: Anyone know the seating capacity?

I think I am bringing 4 now
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Jay on July 03, 2009, 10:17:31 AM: Good question, I think it wil be Kim and I and one other couple.
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Jesse T on July 03, 2009, 10:33:38 AM: I am guessing there are about a dozen tables for 4. it is not huge by any means. I eat there often but usually when its empty. See you soon.
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Jay on July 03, 2009, 10:41:03 AM: Looks like we have a clearing, so we'll be on the bike.

Hope we're not soaked when we get there.

Good thing I carry a Glock. ;D
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Dan W on July 03, 2009, 07:10:42 PM: 11 NFOA members and friends at lunch today. Thanks to all that attended. Good food, as usual, served up by Paul's BBQ. 8)

Apparently Paul's is a favorite lunch spot for the LPD also. There were 12-14 officers eating there today, and taking up all the parking places...even spots that weren't really parking places. ;D
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Jay on July 03, 2009, 08:13:01 PM: We just rolled in the door. We were very fortunate and managed to dodge any rain for most of the trip there, and all of the trip back. 8)

Food was awesome, and the company was great.

Thanks to everyone that made it. We'll have to do it again.
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: RobertH on July 03, 2009, 09:46:59 PM: o ya, i had a lot of fun putting names to the faces and to the avatars.

good stuff.
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: red71 on July 03, 2009, 10:21:34 PM: Good time, lets do it again ;D
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Jesse T on July 06, 2009, 10:13:32 AM: Good to meet everybody and have a nice (long) lunch :)
Title: Re: informal social gathering... in Lincoln
Post by: Dark Helmet on July 07, 2009, 12:16:03 PM: so sorry I didn't get to meet you, I had a client make a last-minute request that I couldn't ignore...

yes, again!