uscbigdawg Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 On hotels, I don't believe there is one. However, there is a good Holiday Express not too far from the base. Understand that there is NOTHING, near the base that you want to stay at. Stay away from Victory Drive (i.e. the Days Inn and other hotels down there)....unless you don't mind getting your stuff stolen and cars broken in to. A little further drive is worth it. Rich Nothing? I have been quite happy at the Econ Lodge on Victory the last couple of years. Based on what I see, Victory Drive is no better or worse than any other area of Columbus since the clean up of that area several years ago. I can also say that in the past when I have heard of guns disappearing in vehicle breakins, it has always been at a match motel. Charles Charles...SHHHHH!!!!! That's like the one decent hotel on VD drive. It's also like the cheapest. Seriously though. Look a little further from the base guys and you'll be happy with what you find. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 On hotels, I don't believe there is one. However, there is a good Holiday Express not too far from the base. Understand that there is NOTHING, near the base that you want to stay at. Stay away from Victory Drive (i.e. the Days Inn and other hotels down there)....unless you don't mind getting your stuff stolen and cars broken in to. A little further drive is worth it. Rich Nothing? I have been quite happy at the Econ Lodge on Victory the last couple of years. Based on what I see, Victory Drive is no better or worse than any other area of Columbus since the clean up of that area several years ago. I can also say that in the past when I have heard of guns disappearing in vehicle breakins, it has always been at a match motel. Charles You don't suppose employees of the match hotels pass info along concerning the nature of the guests staying in the hotels to people of questionable integrity do you? Since all the guns I know about that have gone missing are the really high dollar guns, you don't really want to know what I think. Next time your at the courthouse, stop in and tell me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccur Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Rod and I have always stayed at the La Quinta across from the Peachtree Mall (not the one closer to the base) and have never had a problem.. Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Dimaculangan Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Sorry for the late notice on the Match Hotel info. The team has been at Fort Hood all week. Match Hotel Holiday Inn Express (North Columbus) 2800 Manchester Expy, Columbus GA 31904 877-786-9460 Rate: $109 per night + taxes Rooms blocked - cut off date 11 Nov 09 Rooms will go fast just like last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Solid hotel DMAC. Plus...next door to Texas Roadhouse! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LChico Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Sorry for the late notice on the Match Hotel info. The team has been at Fort Hood all week.Match Hotel Holiday Inn Express (North Columbus) 2800 Manchester Expy, Columbus GA 31904 877-786-9460 Rate: $109 per night + taxes Rooms blocked - cut off date 11 Nov 09 Rooms will go fast just like last year. NO! Wrong address & phone. Same hotel as last year: Holiday Inn Express Columbus Northlake 7336 Bear Lane Columbus GA 31909 Call 706-507-7200 to make your reservations. Staff will be emailed info by Sandra Orvig. Waiting List staff should make reservations under the staff block. Linda Chico (L-2035) 2009 Ft Benning 3 Gun Statistician Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Dimaculangan Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Correction on the hotel info. Holiday Inn Express - N Columbus 7336 Bear Lane sorry about that I was in a rush this morning use the fb3g as reference for room thanks Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMAC Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Thanks for the info. I'm booked for the Holiday Inn Express. I'm #224 so if I don't get in, someone can get my room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LChico Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 (edited) Please do not send me messages asking if your envelope/application/check has arrived. You did not receive a confirmation because no one has been sent a confirmation yet. I have about 300 envelopes in a rather large stack (I stopped counting at 300). Since they could be postmarked up to June 25th, I did not plan to start opening & sorting them until this weekend. Confirmation messages should start going out Monday night. I really don't want to send out multiple messages to the same person. Since I anticipate moving some shooters off the initial 170 (into sponsor slots where sponsor agreements have already been signed), I would love to send confirmation of match entry to a few guys who are now on the waiting list. Also, I can send updated waiting list information to those on that list. If you have questions or need to contact me, please use my off Forum email: LChico@msn.com Do not send me PM's on this forum. 1. There is a limit to the number of messages I can have on this forum and I am rapidly approaching that level. 2. I prefer to keep all messages related to a match in one file one my computer. If I need to review information, or forward a message, it is easier to do from my personal email. Linda Chico (L-2035) 2009 Ft Benning 3 Gun Statistician Edited June 27, 2009 by LChico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullauto_Shooter Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Please do not send me messages asking if your envelope/application/check has arrived. You did not receive a confirmation because no one has been sent a confirmation yet. I have about 300 envelopes in a rather large stack (I stopped counting at 300). Since they could be postmarked up to June 25th, I did not plan to start opening & sorting them until this weekend. Confirmation messages should start going out Monday night.I really don't want to send out multiple messages to the same person. Since I anticipate moving some shooters off the initial 170 (into sponsor slots where sponsor agreements have already been signed), I would love to send confirmation of match entry to a few guys who are now on the waiting list. Also, I can send updated waiting list information to those on that list. If you have questions or need to contact me, please use my off Forum email: LChico@msn.com Do not send me PM's on this forum. 1. There is a limit to the number of messages I can have on this forum and I am rapidly approaching that level. 2. I prefer to keep all messages related to a match in one file one my computer. If I need to review information, or forward a message, it is easier to do from my personal email. Linda Chico (L-2035) 2009 Ft Benning 3 Gun Statistician Linda, Quick question - above you mention that entries must have been postmarked by 25 JUN but in a previous post on this thread, you mention that entries must be postmarked within 2 weeks of notification. I didn't mail my entry until yesterday (27 JUN) because I was under the impression that we had 2 weeks to get them in. Am I still OK or did the postmark deadline change? Thanks, Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LChico Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 (edited) Please do not send me messages asking if your envelope/application/check has arrived. You did not receive a confirmation because no one has been sent a confirmation yet. I have about 300 envelopes in a rather large stack (I stopped counting at 300). Since they could be postmarked up to June 25th, I did not plan to start opening & sorting them until this weekend. Confirmation messages should start going out Monday night.I really don't want to send out multiple messages to the same person. Since I anticipate moving some shooters off the initial 170 (into sponsor slots where sponsor agreements have already been signed), I would love to send confirmation of match entry to a few guys who are now on the waiting list. Also, I can send updated waiting list information to those on that list. If you have questions or need to contact me, please use my off Forum email: LChico@msn.com Do not send me PM's on this forum. 1. There is a limit to the number of messages I can have on this forum and I am rapidly approaching that level. 2. I prefer to keep all messages related to a match in one file one my computer. If I need to review information, or forward a message, it is easier to do from my personal email. Linda Chico (L-2035) 2009 Ft Benning 3 Gun Statistician Linda, Quick question - above you mention that entries must have been postmarked by 25 JUN but in a previous post on this thread, you mention that entries must be postmarked within 2 weeks of notification. I didn't mail my entry until yesterday (27 JUN) because I was under the impression that we had 2 weeks to get them in. Am I still OK or did the postmark deadline change? Thanks, Doug The June 25th deadline is for the first 170 (Registration Codes 1 through 170). They all received an email message with that deadline. Everyone on the waiting list (Registration Codes greater than 200) received a message that they had 2 weeks from the date I sent their email. The reason for the additional time is because it took me nearly 5 days to get to the end of the list. You're good. Linda Chico (L-2035) 2009 Ft Benning 3 Gun Statistician Edited June 28, 2009 by LChico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullauto_Shooter Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 The June 25th deadline is for the first 170 (Registration Codes 1 through 170). They all received an email message with that deadline. Everyone on the waiting list (Registration Codes greater than 200) received a message that they had 2 weeks from the date I sent their email. The reason for the additional time is because it took me nearly 5 days to get to the end of the list.You're good. Linda Chico (L-2035) 2009 Ft Benning 3 Gun Statistician Linda, Thanks for the clarification - I almost had a mini-heart attack when I noticed the 25 JUN deadline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Wheaton Jr Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Application sent, check sent, registration number 163 on app. Barely made it but i'm sure there are some people on the waiting list that would love to have number 163. See everyone in December. Now it's time to practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMAC Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I shot at my local 3 Gun Match yesterday and talked with some of the shooters. It looks like there will be at least 5 of us from the Walnut Grove Gun Club in NC making it to FB3G. Two of the guys got spots #1 and #2. This is the type of reaction time I have to compete against at my local match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Bond Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I shot at my local 3 Gun Match yesterday and talked with some of the shooters.It looks like there will be at least 5 of us from the Walnut Grove Gun Club in NC making it to FB3G. Two of the guys got spots #1 and #2. This is the type of reaction time I have to compete against at my local match! So does that mean the server is close by?? I can only imagine what shooters 1 and 2 could command if they wanted to contract to send in the entries for some shooters next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcflink Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I just received my confirmation email from Linda, she has my app and check! I just made my reservation at the match hotel. Now the long wait begins! See ya in december! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledge Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Just found mine in my spam catcher...glad I looked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan 45 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Mine was in my spam filter also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Confirmed, reserved, relieved. Time off from work scheduled. Ammo set aside. Now, a bit of practice on longrange shooting and odd positions. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS101 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 (edited) I am all 's today. Now the "fun" waiting begins.... Reservations: check Practice schedule/local matches added to calender: check Shopping list of ammo and gear needed: check I love this sport Edited June 30, 2009 by HS101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maineshootah Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Confirmed, reserved, relieved.Time off from work scheduled. Ammo set aside. Now, a bit of practice on longrange shooting and odd positions. Jim +1 (except I need to make the ammo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 (edited) deleted, brainfade occurs prior to third cup of coffee Edited June 30, 2009 by Jim Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledge Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Now, a bit of practice on longrange shooting and odd positions. Jim +1 (except I need to make the ammo) Planning on any more long range, low port rifle shots that require a snorkel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmccrock Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Reservations: check Practice schedule/local matches added to calender: check Shopping list of ammo and gear needed: check Write checks to cover above checks: check Planning on any more long range, low port rifle shots that require a snorkel? Add mask and snorkel to checklist: check Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Reservations: check Practice schedule/local matches added to calender: check Shopping list of ammo and gear needed: check Write checks to cover above checks: check Planning on any more long range, low port rifle shots that require a snorkel? Add mask and snorkel to checklist: check Lee Scuba anyone? Last 3-gun almost answered the question, when can you have too much ammo? Answer: When you are swimming. Now don't get me wrong here. I am not afraid of a little mud or water, just so long as it is reasonably warm mud and water. My days of swimming in 38 degree water are long gone, I hope. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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