This seems to be the most active thread on what's left of this board.
God bless Grapeshot may he rest in peace.
Hopefully, he, Peter Nap, and Skidmark can appreciate some of the signage I put on the Port-a-jons I rented for the party. You old timers that attend will see.
Anecdotal:
1000 state troopers assigned.
Vdot having trouble getting troopers for interstate highway lane closures for construction projects.
250 folks coming from Texas
Virtually entire Richmond PD and Capitol Police assigned.
I am told some arrangements have been made for a decent amount if donuts and coffee for the cops and attendees somewhere.
Police are not worried about us but are terrified of armed , organized militia groups.
Seen wit my own ears and heard wit my own eyes:
All three major network news crews in town, not just VA affiliates. Lots of other videographers/news already on site also.
At least 200 at Freedom gun range in VA Beach Fri. for VCDL briefing.
65 Port a Jon's in place, 20 on main at SunTrust, 40 on Franklin, plus 5 handicapped, will be unlocked starting about 6, all with signage saying everybody welcome, VCDL paid, please consider donating.
At least some LE are meeting at 5 for instructions.
I have approx. 500-600 packs of crackers and granola bars to hand out.
All but two entrances to the grounds were padlocked already; visitors were being wanded at North and South entrances. Only West entrance I believe, will be open tomorrow.
Let's all play nice.
Be safe.
Mike