Author Topic: The 3rd Almost Annual New River Valley Mortar and Cannon Shoot ! (Read 17022 times)

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #150 on:** April 30, 2010, 11:51:34 AM »

Let me add that I've been negligent on thanking RICHARD for the additional goodies he sent (my EXCUSE is pictured below). Some of these will end up being awards and door prizes for the participants.

gungoboom · « **Reply #151 on:** April 30, 2010, 11:54:43 AM »

Perfect! Thank you.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #152 on:** April 30, 2010, 12:03:38 PM »

How far do you have to travel? (to Floyd/Willis, VA)

gungoboom · « **Reply #153 on:** April 30, 2010, 01:14:47 PM »

How far do you have to travel? (to Floyd/Willis, VA)

I presently live in Williamsburg, VA so the trip wont be too bad.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #154 on:** April 30, 2010, 02:24:29 PM »

I love the drive on the south side, is it Rte 5 going by all the old plantations, into just north of Petersburg and then over to just north of Roanoke on 460. But of course most folks would just come over on I-64 and down I-81.

lance · « **Reply #155 on:** April 30, 2010, 04:26:42 PM »

gungoboom, i have more guns than i can man, want to be on my team? Tell me if this picture has any meaning to you:

gungoboom · « **Reply #156 on:** May 01, 2010, 02:35:34 AM »

Quote from: lance on April 30, 2010, 04:26:42 PM

gungoboom, i have more guns than i can man, want to be on my team? Tell me if this picture has any meaning to you:

That picture is exactly what I used to pattern my railroad car after. This was a little project I worked on several months ago. I am presently using the Brooks Firecracker Cannon as the piece in the railroad car.

Great observation!

Thanks,

Michael

gungoboom · « **Reply #157 on:** May 01, 2010, 02:41:20 AM »

Quote from: Cat Whisperer on April 30, 2010, 02:24:29 PM

I love the drive on the south side, is it Rte 5 going by all the old plantations, into just north of Petersburg and then over to just north of Roanoke on 460. But of course most folks would just come over on I-64 and down I-81.

I believe you are thinking of route 10 which takes you north of Petersburg. You can then hook up with 460. Beautiful drive.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #158 on:** May 01, 2010, 03:26:44 AM »

460- 10 - 295 - then 5 out to W.
Low traffic volume, 2 lane, backwoods and plantations.

Double D · « **Reply #159 on:** May 01, 2010, 09:51:31 AM »

Quote from: Cat Whisperer on May 01, 2010, 03:26:44 AM

460- 10 - 295 - then 5 out to W.
Low traffic volume, 2 lane, backwoods and plantations.

Low Traffic Volume? A Virginia oxymoron if I ever saw one....Driving Virginia's back roads was always beautiful, lots of things to see. But I sure don't remember the Low traffic volume.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #160 on:** May 01, 2010, 09:57:39 AM »

Quote from: Double D on May 01, 2010, 09:51:31 AM

Quote from: Cat Whisperer on May 01, 2010, 03:26:44 AM
460- 10 - 295 - then 5 out to W.
Low traffic volume, 2 lane, backwoods and plantations.
Low Traffic Volume? A Virginia oxymoron if I ever saw one....Driving Virginia's back roads was always beautiful, lots of things to see. But I sure don't remember the Low traffic volume.

You likely didn't take route 5 out to Jamestown - 64 would be JAMMED, and rt 5 wide open. It's just well off the beaten path.

And then too, you lived in NORTHERN Virginia.

gungoboom · « **Reply #161 on:** May 01, 2010, 10:04:26 AM »

Quote from: Cat Whisperer on May 01, 2010, 09:57:39 AM

Quote from: Double D on May 01, 2010, 09:51:31 AM
Quote from: Cat Whisperer on May 01, 2010, 03:26:44 AM
460- 10 - 295 - then 5 out to W.
Low traffic volume, 2 lane, backwoods and plantations.
Low Traffic Volume? A Virginia oxymoron if I ever saw one....Driving Virginia's back roads was always beautiful, lots of things to see. But I sure don't remember the Low traffic volume.

You likely didn't take route 5 out to Jamestown - 64 would be JAMMED, and rt 5 wide open. It's just well off the beaten path.

And then too, you lived in NORTHERN Virginia.

So True! Northern Virginia is a completely different entity in regard to traffic.

Double D · « **Reply #162 on:** May 01, 2010, 10:29:30 AM »

All the way to the NC line and east to WV and some SW....next year, if and when we hold the Second Montana Model cannon match and you come out I'll show you what low traffic volume is....

By the way, and when and if there is a Second Montana Model Cannon Match it will be held in June and preceded and followed by days of gopher shooting...days, I tell you.

KABAR2 · « **Reply #163 on:** May 01, 2010, 12:15:26 PM »

Quote from: Cat Whisperer on April 30, 2010, 11:51:34 AM

Let me add that I've been negligent on thanking RICHARD for the additional goodies he sent (my EXCUSE is pictured below). Some of these will end up being awards and door prizes for the participants.

Well it is a relief the what is "pictured below" is not a door prize.....

I already have 6 of them and didn't want to add more.......

As to travel from Williamsburg /Chesapeake area 64 to 295 to 64 and it's a straight shot up to 81 took it many times
when I used to be on the gun show circuit

VA Rifleman · « **Reply #164 on:** May 17, 2010, 04:24:22 PM »

Quote from: Cat Whisperer on February 22, 2010, 01:23:39 PM

Saturday July 17th. Near Willis/Floyd Virginia.

Rules and details to follow as we develop them.

Same place as before, 100 and almost 200 yards.

Great facilities, food and fun.

Limiting cannons to golf-ball bore and smaller - for safety.

We'll keep y'all posted with a summary post from time to time with changes/additions in color.

Let us know if you're coming and what you're bringing.

Cat Whisperer,
If work will allow, I'd like to come to your shoot and see you fellows put lead (or anything for that matter) downrange.

I've a 1.5" piece on a naval carriage but don't trust it with shot and the bigger piece is a tad to large. Irregardless, it would still be fun to meet some of you guys, learn a bit and chear on the Rebs!

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #165 on:** May 17, 2010, 04:30:10 PM »

We would love to see you there!
Bring the 1.5 for firing an opening salute if you wish!
(At a safe level of loading.)

little seacoast · « **Reply #166 on:** June 20, 2010, 10:00:30 AM »

Hi CW, Can larger bore pieces be used for salute only purposes? Looking forward to seeing everyone. Regards, LS

KABAR2 · « **Reply #167 on:** June 20, 2010, 10:19:00 AM »

I will be there for sure this year, and by the looks of things I'll even have a little cannon to bring with
Have not had time to work on my Armstong pattern gun...

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #168 on:** June 20, 2010, 11:18:37 AM »

Quote from: little seacoast on June 20, 2010, 10:00:30 AM

Hi CW, Can larger bore pieces be used for salute only purposes? Looking forward to seeing everyone. Regards, LS

YES!

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #169 on:** July 03, 2010, 06:04:31 AM »

OK OK OK!!! Now that the time is getting close (July 17th Saturday) here is my list of what to do in prep. for the shoot.

Publish a list of local hotels/motels.
Buy some helium and design/build the target.

Fortunately I'm taking this week off. And there's nothing else to get in the way. Except new concrete front walk, painting the house, cleaning the attic, basement and garage, and yardwork.

KABAR2 · « **Reply #170 on:** July 03, 2010, 09:14:04 AM »

Quote from: Cat Whisperer on July 03, 2010, 06:04:31 AM

OK OK OK!!! Now that the time is getting close (July 17th Saturday) here is my list of what to do in prep. for the shoot.

Publish a list of local hotels/motels.
Buy some helium and design/build the target.

Fortunately I'm taking this week off. And there's nothing else to get in the way. Except new concrete front walk, painting the house, cleaning the attic, basement and garage, and yardwork.

So your going to work harder than if you went to work.......... Anyone hear form Lance? he's been quiet the past month or so.....

Maybe we should get a list going as to who is going and what they are bringing ... cannon ,mortar... both? ....

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #171 on:** July 03, 2010, 10:16:41 AM »

Yup. "chore-cation" is the phrase used at work.

Yup. I'll do a spread-sheet.

If I can post the spread-sheet I will, otherwise I'll email it.

(edit: I tried posting the xls directly. Didn't work, will try zipped file tonight).

little seacoast · « **Reply #172 on:** July 04, 2010, 04:54:31 AM »

Hi, I've already made reservations, how about some specific directions to the site?
Bringing cannons and mortars.

gungoboom · « **Reply #173 on:** July 04, 2010, 08:31:46 AM »

Any recommendations on places to stay? What time in the AM will the festivities begin?

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #174 on:** July 05, 2010, 04:51:55 AM »

Just got word from Lance - he's been practicing with the baloongepoppencannon!!!

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #175 on:** July 05, 2010, 05:10:02 AM »

Directions: Paste these into google maps: 36.888414,-80.441294

If you look closely at the tip of the green arrow you will see a golf-ball left over from last year.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #176 on:** July 05, 2010, 05:16:59 AM »

Once you get to Floyd, VA turn right on 221 (at THE light) and head to the range.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #177 on:** July 05, 2010, 05:23:27 AM »

So how does one get to Floyd, VA?

Start from Christiansburg - on I-81. Take Route 8. Take your time (you don't have a choice).

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #178 on:** July 05, 2010, 05:26:53 AM »

Motels. List soon. Look in Radford, Christainsburg for closest. (I live in Pulaski, Dale lives off Rt 8, Lance just a whisker north of Floyd.)

Zulu · « **Reply #179 on:** July 05, 2010, 10:40:51 AM »

Quote from: Cat Whisperer on July 05, 2010, 05:26:53 AM

Motels. List soon. Look in Radford, Christainsburg for closest. (I live in Pulaski, Dale lives off Rt 8, Lance just a whisker north of Floyd.)

I thought everyone was staying at your house.

Zulu