Pre-Lobby Day 7AM Breakfast, CARPOOL, and VCDL Lobby Day - 9AM, Jan 21, 2013 -

[Uber_Olafsun]

Parking garages are never free in Richmond.

Six year olds enjoy the sights and sounds (hustle bustle), view from the observation deck, and collecting the stickers - she may wear you out.

What about meter parking for handicap?

 

[Grapeshot]

What about meter parking for handicap?

Parking meter enforcement will be suspended for the holiday.

+ with a handicap tag or placard no worries any how.

 

[XD Owner]

Any drivers in or near Arlington? Rider looking for a ride from Shirlington

Can't wait to go to this lobby day. Was out of town last year so couldn't make it but already got the day off from work.

Appreciate anyone who can help me? Happy to help pay for gas/parking.

 

[Uber_Olafsun]

Appreciate anyone who can help me? Happy to help pay for gas/parking.

I should know more the weekend before. My wife is 8 months pregnant so based on how she is doing is going to determine if I can go but if I am I can take some with me.

 

[roscoe13]

I'll be heading down from the Warrenton area. Not early enough for the the breakfast. Have comfortable room for 3 passengers in the Crown Vic...

Roscoe

 

[Marco]

carpool

I'll be leaving Greene Co. and have room for up to 5 people, won't be leaving early enough for breakfast.

Non smoking car..
Pm me here or over on VAGT(Agent19)...

 

[DrMark]

Good info here folks.

My plans are still forming...

 

[nemo]

Ed, where is that breakfast going to be?

 

[Grapeshot]

Ed, where is that breakfast going to be?

See post #1:

Breakfast - 7AM
River City Diner
Parham and I-95
803 East Parham Road
804.266.1500

 

[AtackDuck]

I'll be there.

The breakfast is always good and the company interesting!
Long range forecast is partly sunny and high of 40, with a large showing of sidearms and freedom.

 

[WearyTraveler]

Carpool on Monday

I've got 3 spacious seats available leaving from Centreville the morning of the event, returning after its conclusion with possible meal stop on the way home.

Hello - I would like to carpool if you still have seats available. I'm in Reston.

I may have additional riders to help share gas etc...

Do you still have seats? Please PM me.

 

[riverrat10k]

just fyi, river city diner is gearing up for a large crowd!

 

[Grapeshot]

just fyi, river city diner is gearing up for a large crowd!

Will be early in and early out so as to be at the GAB when the festivities/work begins.

 

[Riana]

Steeler-gal and I shall be there for breakfast, providing there is coffee. And lots of it.

 

[Steeler-gal]

Steeler-gal and I shall be there for breakfast, providing there is coffee. And lots of it.

Ditto. Which is why we're starting at Caribou. No way I'm driving that early without some serious caffeine.

 

[peter nap]

I'm afraid we're going to miss breakfast. I couldn't get my reserved parking space this year so I have to be there at 7:00.

By the time I unload and come back to RCD, it'll be time to leave.

 

[Old Virginia Joe]

Dress for Lobby Day?

Per the accusation that we (VCDL, etc.) look as if we stepped off the set of "Deliverance," can some of you leaders who are politically savvy and strategic address how most of us should dress for this event to get the most "bang for the buck?" I know we would not go to a job interview wearing our camo and motorcycle jackets, right? So, why would a Virginia patriot try to defend his rights IN A LEGISLATIVE ENVIRONMENT any less well attired?

Will a "respectable" appearance of dignity win us any consideration up there? Can it hurt? I'm thinking I am going to step up my own game, personally, in this area, and wonder if would be good for us all (if possible) to turn it up a notch? There are no speeches out in the cold this year, so we don't need to wear parkas and hunting coats for the office meetings inside.

I want to be not only "right," but "smart" about the fight we face this year. We need to do everything right AND smart this time.

 

[ed]

Per the accusation that we (VCDL, etc.) look as if we stepped off the set of "Deliverance," can some of you leaders who are politically savvy and strategic address how most of us should dress for this event to get the most "bang for the buck?" I know we would not go to a job interview wearing our camo and motorcycle jackets, right? So, why would a Virginia patriot try to defend his rights IN A LEGISLATIVE ENVIRONMENT any less well attired?

Will a "respectable" appearance of dignity win us any consideration up there? Can it hurt? I'm thinking I am going to step up my own game, personally, in this area, and wonder if would be good for us all (if possible) to turn it up a notch? There are no speeches out in the cold this year, so we don't need to wear parkas and hunting coats for the office meetings inside.

I want to be not only "right," but "smart" about the fight we face this year. We need to do everything right AND smart this time.

I wear a tie with a VCDL pullover..

 

[1911 Enthusiast]

If that's how VCDL executive member Ed Levine dresses for the General Assembly, it must be the last word for making a memorable impression. I'll be sure and emulate. :lol:

Good haircut too. :uhoh:

 

[Grapeshot]

Per the accusation that we (VCDL, etc.) look as if we stepped off the set of "Deliverance," can some of you leaders who are politically savvy and strategic address how most of us should dress for this event to get the most "bang for the buck?" I know we would not go to a job interview wearing our camo and motorcycle jackets, right? So, why would a Virginia patriot try to defend his rights IN A LEGISLATIVE ENVIRONMENT any less well attired?

Will a "respectable" appearance of dignity win us any consideration up there? Can it hurt? I'm thinking I am going to step up my own game, personally, in this area, and wonder if would be good for us all (if possible) to turn it up a notch? There are no speeches out in the cold this year, so we don't need to wear parkas and hunting coats for the office meetings inside.

I want to be not only "right," but "smart" about the fight we face this year. We need to do everything right AND smart this time.

Business casual is frequently recommended.