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Greater Richmond OC reports

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OCd at breakfast in Shoney's at 8415 W Broad St. Broad St.

Several couples were noted as looking and talking about the handsome you man with the purdy 1911 on his hip, but never a discouraging word was heard.
 

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Talked with the general manager of Hardee's on Midlothian near VSP headquarters. Seems one can add sausage gravy to any order for $0.80
Example: chicken biscuit + sausage gravy.

Had breakfast at Golden Corral on Providence Rd. Discussed the anti position of the GC on Gaskins Rd. As it turns out the manager who set the no guns policy there previously is no longer with GC. IMO, that warrants testing the water there again.
 
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Tried Hardee's on Midlothian again - biscuit was like a hockey puck and the charge to add gravy to a chicken biscuit was not consistent with what I'd been told by the GM. Time was pressing, so I'll deal with that tomorrow.

Spent the better part of the day (12 hrs) installing/bleeding a new (not rebuilt) power steering gear box at a local shop, then getting an alignment too.

Full day of OCing.
 

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Again met with the GM of Hardee's.

She personally saw to it that my order was filled properly and at the correct price. Got a free drink and chocolate chip cookies for my trouble.

Stopped by Kroger on Midlothian near Chippenham for 2 more cartons of peppermint ice cream.

Spent the rest of the day at home OCing.
 

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Breakfast at Hardee's on Jeff Davis Hwy near DuPont. Only had to take it back once - they are getting better.

Visited Kroger, Walmart, Lowes, Thurston Spring Service, Target, Hull Street Outlet and Capt D's OCing today. No negatives from employees or customers.

Got freebies at Thurston, Hardee's and Hull Street Outlet+ wished Merry Christmas at several locations.
 
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Been busy out and about the last few days denying the blizzard of '17 (sarcasm) any impact on my life.

Went to Wawa on Broad St, Nick's Roman Terrace, Hardee's, General Dollar, Walmart, Lowe's, Home Depot, and Walgreen's.

OC is not just for breakfast.
 

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A day without OC is like a day without sunshine.

“OC, It’s not just for breakfast anymore.” OC Growers Association.
Sunshine is nice but not required.

"Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these [strike]couriers[/strike] OCers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds"

See thread titled: The other Greater Ricmond Golden Corral
 

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Yesterday went to Chesterfield Trading Company on Jeff Davis Hwy, Dollar General near by, and Capital Tristate Electrical in Colonial Heights.

I have a special picture to download of the latter's entrance door.
 

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Today I OCd at Golden Corral on Providence Rd. where the cashier asked if my 1911 was a Remington.

Went by Southern RV on Jeff Davis Hwy. looking to have some work done.

Also stopped to fill up my Ram's fuel tank at Kroger on Midlothian near Chippenham.

Will be attending our annual Dec. OC dinner at Trak's tonight.
 

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Today I OCd at Golden Corral on Providence Rd. where the cashier asked if my 1911 was a Remington.

Went by Southern RV on Jeff Davis Hwy. looking to have some work done.

Also stopped to fill up my Ram's fuel tank at Kroger on Midlothian near Chippenham.

Will be attending our annual Dec. OC dinner at Trak's tonight.
 

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Yesterday went to Chesterfield Trading Company on Jeff Davis Hwy, Dollar General near by, and Capital Tristate Electrical in Colonial Heights.

I have a special picture to download of the latter's entrance door.

Ah, this is what you were talking about. :lol:
 

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So where is the special picture?

Nemo
Down loaded it from my phone to my desktop - now can't find it.

Ah, this is what you were talking about. :lol:
Yep - the picture of Tristate Electric's front door with a prominent sign reading,

[HIGHLIGHT]WARNING[/HIGHLIGHT]

..This is
...NOT
A gun free
..ZONE
 
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Started off my OC day at Hardee's on Jeff Davis Hwy near DuPont where I saw and talked with my first unicorn in a long time. Sort of a unicorn - he was CCing badly* and definitely not using the Virginia tuck. He was wearing a Snap-On uniform. About 1/2 to 2/3 of his holster and grips were visible as he moved about.

Gave him info on the VCDL and opencarry.org Would really like to see him register here and join in our discussions.

* That is not meant to be critical of him. Only to indicate that his CC was casual - apparently he was unconcerned.
 
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Back at the same Hardee's this morning. They got my order correct the first time - did not have to take it back. Would make Carl Jr proud.

Next on the agenda will be the local branch of the USPS for priority return shipping. Yes, I will be OCing......an empty holster and mag cases. Momma didn't raise no stoopid kids.
 

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The Hardee's on Jeff Davis Hwy was trashed. Biscuits n gravy was good. Think they were short staffed.
 
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Had breakfast at Golden Corral at Gaskins and W. Broad St.

Then to Dollar General on Broad St. just a hop and skip from GC.

Made another stop, but can't mention where as there are certain secrets this time of the year...:dude:
 

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Nice breakfast at Shoney's on W. Broad St. this morning OCing. Plenty of hugs and other acknowledgement from the staff.

Will be traveling with DoubleTap to her mother's, Walmart on Sheila Rd, and perhaps to other places.

Time to start wrapping or else I'll have to go back for gift (no wrapping) bags.
 

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DoubleTap and I had a late lunch at Arby's, 8900 Quioccasin Rd.

She did some super secret shopping at Walmart.
 
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