The winner of the First Annual "BOOTS in The FIELD Award" will be announced some time in the next 90 days. I will pick the first winner, and hopefully I can get the three Super Moderators to choose all future annual winners.
I have no idea what if anything they will get. They may just get a public thank you for their "Boots in The Field" contributions to the Forum.
how about a round trip all inclusive vacation to alaska :)
That works for me, we can just pass the hat for collections. I can't afford that gift on my $628.00 per month S.S. but they can sure sleep in my grain barn, on the straw.Quote:
Originally Posted by wareagle69
You sure took on a challenge. What's the criteria for the winner?
Quality first hand actual field event and the documentation and reporting of said field event. It could be someone's field trip, or someone's first hand creating or building something. The person has to have done it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick
Examples are: Blue Tarp Amy's Lost in Alaska for 11 days. Another would be Mac's field trips with his students, or just a friend. It could also include many of Crash's threads on knife building. Or Alaskan Survivalist thread on basic pole structures. It could be someones garden thread or a tutorial on raising chickens or goat or monkeys.
I remember a good thread several years ago where someone went out on snowshoes into the wilderness, built a debris shelter, and spent the night. I want to encourage people to "Just Do'it" and report on what worked and what failed to work.
I guess I should start Begging or requesting any pledges or gifts of outdoor tools that we can give the winner of the "Boots in The Field" Award.
Okay. I'll pony up a Mora HighQ Allround knife for you. What else you need?
http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q...zone/11675.jpg
I have a feeling I will be a "Shoe In" for a boots in the field award!! LOL
(I know, I know, i wouldn't "Stand" a chance, Now I feel like a "Heel") :1eye:
well i'm screwed then eh? pics?????????
hmm ifn i send some pics snail mail to someone would they be able to post them for me?
Sorry, Achilles......I don't think you'll be gettin' the Mora. LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by Justin Case
If someone else wants to toss in a handmade knife or something that's fine. I'll donate something else. I'm just trying to get the ball rolling and a knife is a good basic item.
Oh - I'll throw in a knife.
Can you email them?Quote:
Originally Posted by wareagle69
Thank you Rick and Crash.........if we get enough stuff or money, we can have two or three winners.
I just want to improve the number of informative essays on this forum. And bribe members to get out and practice.
Bribery is always good. I'll toss in some paracord and a fire starter if Crash wants to do the knife. I'll see what else I have.
let me see.....free stuff for doing stuff that i love to do?????..ok i'm in
Yeah, but ya gotta post pictures. Didn't you take some computer courses to learn how to do that?:innocent:Quote:
Originally Posted by wareagle69
i'll figure sumn out, e-mail, what have you
but i whole heartedly agree that pictures are mandatory, its the only way to prove boots in the field time
If I can help with the pictures, let me know.
I'm busy working davis bacon wages, bt do my former contributions count?
Are we talking future expeditions?
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Originally Posted by Winter
All postings made in 2010 count for 2010. Davis Bacon good work........
I got boots, and there's field nearby.
Damn woman you best be wearing more then just dem'dar boots.Quote:
Originally Posted by BENESSE
Whatever it takes to get the job done.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sourdough
Shock and awe!
Hell I got fields, and I just stocked the cabin with firewood............:devil2::devil2::devil2:Quote:
Originally Posted by BENESSE
If you can email photos, you can upload to photobucket or what not. Same bandwidth...
How is this going to work? Applications, Nominations, or is the judging panel going to look in each forum?
Members who really want to win, will shamelessly bribe me with lots of cash, women, and booze. The winner shall be determined based on the quality of the bribe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
I hear tell that Skunk Tail Annie and Big Beaver Bertha are a couple now......something about "once you've had Sourdough, all other men pale". Who would have thought that bread could have that effect on a couple of women? I'll see if I can send them up your way.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sourdough
Well, I'm broke, can't send booze accross the water, But I am of the female persuasion.....;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Sourdough
Then you're in the lead, Winnie. SD said as much.Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
Ah yes Bee, But I don't have 2 knives(I did 'til Winnie jnr Had one) and I can't wear boots like you can. I've a feeling there are far more shameless types around about.
You rang??????
See? Told you:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Rick
You know Winnie, that thong will get him only so far with SD, I don't care how drunk he gets.
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Originally Posted by BENESSE
I need a drink after that mental picture. A big drink..........
Did I mention I was a licensed bartender?
Well, I'd like to nominate Survival Kitty for his extensive testing and review of various equipment, Alaskan Survivalist for his incredible skillset and how-to's, YCC for his myriad of primitive skills and finally Crash, for sharing his knowledge of knife making.
That should start off the list of "Boots in the Field" Nominees.
Those are some of the first names that I would have thought of for a short list, I would add "Mac" to your short list. I am sure there are others, because I don't read all of the threads. Hopefully we can get enough stuff and/or money to have several winners. Maybe even Chris would like to help as having good content creates good hits.Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
Klkak and Dogman live it everyday as well.