Norfolk/Hampton/Newport News/etc... Virginia Meeting

by **JK_the_CJer** » 20 Nov 2007 15:00

raimundo wrote:about reaching out to the public, I think that has to be done in a very low key way, many of them will never like the sport. The ones who are attracted to it will find you. Reaching out will probably activate some negativists who had other things to think obsess on until they found out about locksport.

I'm a little pissed off about the negative reactions I get, so I'm ready to fight-the-man(tm) should the need arise. However, you have a point and we need to be careful. We are not affiliated with any university, etc.. and thus have much less protection should the fear machine put us in its sights.

PS: I agree and it will "be done in a low key way" : http://theamazingking.com/images/lowkeyway.jpg

PS#2: Report about last weeks happenings and a possible meeting this week is on the way.

by **dougfarre** » 20 Nov 2007 17:04

I have a very opposing views when compared to rai. I think you should do the exact opposite, and tell the world. Locksport is coming!

Plus, low key is not what we are about, we are about making ourselves known, educating the public, and making a positive impact in the community. We can't do that in a low key way!

by **digital_blue** » 20 Nov 2007 20:04

^-- nod

by **cryptonic** » 21 Nov 2007 12:57

sorry that i couldn't make it guys... the needs of the navy kind of screwed me. and yes, i know em... next time its on me! so anyways, what happened and all that other fun stuff?

by **dougfarre** » 22 Nov 2007 12:25

Yea JK, still waiting on that report.

by **JK_the_CJer** » 22 Nov 2007 12:54

Alright fine I'll write about it :-)

I arrived a little early and decided to have a seat at the bar. I had all sorts of lock stuff with me, so naturally I started picking. After a brief period of time, I glanced over to see every one of the old regulars staring at me. I had Emrys' S&G 831 in front of me at the time and one of them asked "Are making a bomb?". I started explaining what in the world I was doing and was interrupted by a couple yelling things like "If you try an pick into ma house, I kill ya butt". By the way, the language filter here does not allow the massive number of expletives in these comments. A while later a few came over and I taught them how it worked, but they were unable to open the easiest lock I could easily (Master #5 as I recall).

Later Emrys and his younger brother showed up. We all found a table and started picking/discussing. Cryptonic couldn't make it and my co-worker flaked out. The next time he saw me, he explained why without my prompting, so there's a good chance he'll make it next time. We did a lot of talking SFICs and I explained why I thought shimming an i-core wrench was a bad idea. Emrys picked a Corbin-Russwin 6 pin of mine that I have been unable to open for months. He also pointed out that relocking a Corbin Emhart after picking could be made easier be turning the cylinder upside-down. We talked about L.I briefly and the prospect of reaching out the public and were in favor.

As we left, I borrowed Emrys' 831 again and he borrowed my 6-pin Medeco Biaxial. I hope his brother had a good time, he got a little frustrated at times. Most of the lock he was picking were my Master padlocks and they are not the most reliable parts of my collection. Some of them my be broken or rusted for example.

If Emrys found a good place on the Norfolk side of the water (he mentioned one as I recall), I'd like to meet there next. It would save him some time/gas and give us another meeting place option. Cryptonic, Emrys, anyone else; if you guys are down, l can meet again on Saturday (22NOV07). Just name the place and time :-)

by **cryptonic** » 22 Nov 2007 13:52

jk, last time i checked the 22nd of nov was a thursday... thanksgiving to be exact. i have duty this weekend so chances may be a litttle slim... just name a time and place and i will see what i can do. as for em's brother, i will bring some masters and some brinks for him if i can make it. mine have not seen as much use as yours.

by **JK_the_CJer** » 22 Nov 2007 20:50

Dag nabbit, my bad; I put today's date (happy thanksgiving). I meant to say this Saturday (24NOV07). If we do not have another place that you guys would suggest by tomorrow night, I'll put up the info for Bennigan's again (unless Emrys was liking that Irish pub more).

by **JK_the_CJer** » 24 Nov 2007 14:20

Unless anyone objects, I'm up for skipping this week's meeting. I can't get ahold of my potential attendees and it sounds like cryptonic will likely not make it. I'd like to meet next week, however. Let me know what you guys think.

PS: No doug, we are not dissolving :-)

by **JK_the_CJer** » 29 Nov 2007 19:36

Another meeting hooray!!!

Date: Saturday, December 01, 2007
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Place:
Bennigan's Grill & Tavern
2029 Coliseum Dr.
Hampton, VA 23666

by **dougfarre** » 29 Nov 2007 23:58

Thank god!
Do you want to try advertising on Craigslist this time?

by **Emrys** » 2 Dec 2007 22:10

Well, our latest meeting has proved to be the most useful for me thus far. I'm very excited to share that, with a bit of coaching from JK_the_CJer, I managed to pick a Medeco Biaxial for the first time

I have to give much credit to JK for the help, because I don't think I would have gotten it open without him teaching me what to feel for. But, now that I have the feel for it, I can start improving my feel for Medecos and consistency with them.

I also got to see JK's latest breakthrough...which....I don't know if I'm allowed to discuss here or not. But, if JK feels like elaborating, it's quite a nifty tool.

-Rob

by **JK_the_CJer** » 3 Dec 2007 4:58

Emrys picking the Biaxial was awesome and definitely the highlight of the evening. We also did some brainstorming about how the Kwikset SmartKey works (neither of us have done much research into it yet), and tried picking it a bit. We will be meeting again this upcoming Saturday (08DEC07) at Bennigan's (unless we find a better place) and I'll be placing a craigslist ad inviting folks to come out. Emrys: Just to clarify; that tool is...advanced forums material to say the least :-)

by **Emrys** » 3 Dec 2007 14:21

Saturday sounds good. I'll see who I can find. I can't wait until my ship pulls in 'cuz I know a few guys that would like to come out with us.
I still haven't picked up one of those Kwikset smartkeys yet. I think I might do that today.

-Rob

by **JK_the_CJer** » 6 Dec 2007 18:15

Alrighty, next meeting is at the same place this Saturday. I also posted an ad in the Events section of our local craigslist: http://norfolk.craigslist.org/eve/500849287.html On a side note I will be checking out the local 2600 meeting on Friday night: http://norfolk.craigslist.org/eve/495362291.html. I will be pitching our club all night to those guys and hopefully I can get a couple to come out and pick with us. Anyway, here's the meeting place specifics again:

Place:

Bennigan's of Hampton
2029 Coliseum Dr
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 838-9261

Time:

Saturday (08DEC07)
6PM - 10PM

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