Indiana Survival Jamboree??????

[equus]

thanks will do but no thanks on 2d2k. sadie will go on the next one. she will understand

[equus]

gotta go i better get off of here so that i can do some more packing!!! poco will be mad if i don't get it done since he went to go take care of the other stuff that we need tonight. so this will be my last post until i get back from the jamboree. so to everyone else have a nice weekend and i will talk to you sunday night as soon as poco and i get back. have fun ya'll
equus

[Rick]

Gee. What a nice lady. SOME folks around here could take lessons from her. I won't mention any names but their initials are K.E.N.

[2dumb2kwit]

Gee. What a nice lady. SOME folks around here could take lessons from her. I won't mention any names but their initials are K.E.N.

*Snort, Chuckle, Snicker* :innocent:

[Ken]

Rick's Mrs. decided to go after all. She didn't want to miss out on any fun. :innocent:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mtHGPyYTURo/ST3uwacvrWI/AAAAAAAABBc/Yfg9ikj8pq8/s400/Car_ImDrivingTheCarNOW.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mtHGPyYTURo/ST3uwacvrWI/AAAAAAAABBc/Yfg9ikj8pq8/s1600-h/Car_ImDrivingTheCarNOW.jpg)

[Rick]

You have no idea how wrong that is. She gets turned around getting off an elevator. She is chronically, totally, permanently, directionally challenged.

[Ken]

Hey, just to show that I'm not jealous that I can't go, can I supply the burgers?

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mtHGPyYTURo/STt7cAgz0FI/AAAAAAAAAtk/20pbIni59zk/s400/misspelling-it-still-matters-alot-demotivational-poster.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mtHGPyYTURo/STt7cAgz0FI/AAAAAAAAAtk/20pbIni59zk/s1600-h/misspelling-it-still-matters-alot-demotivational-poster.jpg)

[pgvoutdoors]

90% packed, but I need sleep. Talk to you in the morning.

[pocomoonskyeyes]

PGV is going to bed and we are leaving now,almost forgot to post the itinerary. I should be meeting oldsoldier @0700 and will proceed from there. ya'll have fun now. Don see you in a Few Hours. As was mentioned earlier in this thread the Convoy is on the road.2D2K would you post that song from youtube for me? I love that song...it's cool.
We were so excited we had a hard time falling asleep. Ya'll be good now you hear!!!:sneaky2::innocent:

[Ken]

PGV is going to bed and we are leaving now,almost forgot to post the itinerary. I should be meeting oldsoldier @0700 and will proceed from there. ya'll have fun now. Don see you in a Few Hours. As was mentioned earlier in this thread the Convoy is on the road.2D2K would you post that song from youtube for me? I love that song...it's cool.
We were so excited we had a hard time falling asleep. Ya'll be good now you hear!!!:sneaky2::innocent:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_T0MONtP0w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYS0Epyyu3k

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N99Vdxu9LQs

You'll be in Omaha before 2dumb is even awake.

[pgvoutdoors]

I'm up, not quite awake, but up...

I'll be leaving in about an hour, getting me there by 4:00 pm if all goes well.

I figure what doesn't fit in the car gets left behind. I'm tired of repacking.

You guys take care, talk to you when I get back.

[Rick]

Gee, Phil. 2.5 hours of sleep. You gotta love a guy that can operate on coffee and desire.

[nell67]

Guys,remember,this is a survival jamboree,not a Woodstock reunion!(I hear that was a different type of survival all together)

[pgvoutdoors]

Well I'm heading out now. See you later.

[hoosierarcher]

I've been having trouble with insomnia the last few months. The anticipation of this event hasn't helped. Finally fell asleep at around 06:15 woke up at 08:00. Anyone want bet a lot of us make it an early night tonight? Waiting on the Convoy.

[Ken]

I've been having trouble with insomnia the last few months. The anticipation of this event hasn't helped. Finally fell asleep at around 06:15 woke up at 08:00. Anyone want bet a lot of us make it an early night tonight? Waiting on the Convoy.

This should be a wild and crazy bunch.........

http://www.clipartguide.com/_named_clipart_images/0511-0907-1220-3972_Cartoon_of_a_Man_Asleep_on_His_Feet_clipart_i mage.jpg

Have Fun!

[2dumb2kwit]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_T0MONtP0w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYS0Epyyu3k

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N99Vdxu9LQs

You'll be in Omaha before 2dumb is even awake.

Actually...I've been up, drove to another state, did a days work, and am back at home now......but thanks for covering for me.:innocent:

[2dumb2kwit]

Hey, just to show that I'm not jealous that I can't go, can I supply the burgers?

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mtHGPyYTURo/STt7cAgz0FI/AAAAAAAAAtk/20pbIni59zk/s400/misspelling-it-still-matters-alot-demotivational-poster.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mtHGPyYTURo/STt7cAgz0FI/AAAAAAAAAtk/20pbIni59zk/s1600-h/misspelling-it-still-matters-alot-demotivational-poster.jpg)

So that's where they get the leather to make those hats!
(A$$HATS, Ken,.....a$$hats):innocent:

[Ken]

Well, the first pictures of the Jamboree have arrived. Here's what they're up to:

The Arrival:

http://www.freebirdbooks.com/uploaded_images/grand-central-campers-detail-2-789646.jpg


Tent Pitching. Rick's is the blue one with the silver fly:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/86/222467470_e133443fed.jpg?v=0


Eating the Danish:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3272/2635795189_b02833099c.jpg


Axe Throwing Contest:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/4/5697650_717f4311d0.jpg


Fire Starting Contest:

http://specialedandme.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/forest-fire.jpe?w=310&h=192

Can't wait 'till more pics arrive.

[panch0]

Looks like they are having a blast. So who is wearing those orange and red furry things. Wait I don't want to know.

[Scoobywan]

wish I could have been there... but the check engine light, mixed with the gas cost, mixed with the extra mouth to feed, ended up with me and way less funding than I had planned for. Maybe next time.

[rebel]

Is this thing over today? I can visualize cream filling around all their mouths. I need some pics.

[Ken]

Is this thing over today? I can visualize cream filling around all their mouths. I need some pics.

Yeah, they'll be back here soon. There goes the neighborhood. :sneaky2:

[Ken]

The first of the gang just checked in. Oldsoldier is on-line right now replying to that evil thread posted by the evil WE. Oldsoldier voted to turn me into a newt. I hope that he ate so much at the Jamboree that he gets indigestion tonight. :sneaky2:

[oldsoldier]

Is this thing over today? I can visualize cream filling around all their mouths. I need some pics.

See lets ban Ken thread

[oldsoldier]

The first of the gang just checked in. Oldsoldier is on-line right now replying to that evil thread posted by the evil WE. Oldsoldier voted to turn me into a newt. I hope that he ate so much at the Jamboree that he gets indigestion tonight. :sneaky2:

Sorry only time I ever got indigestion was about 20 years ago while stationed in africa with the army got stranded with a tribe of sometimes canabals. They served us what they latter said was roasted Lawye....... Er... ah... I mean Monkey.

[rebel]

There's been talk. Good thing you didn't go Ken. IFK (Indiana Fried Ken).

[Ken]

So they wanna' EAT ME? I ain't touchin' that one. No way. :innocent:

[hoosierarcher]

Ken Da Newt (in chicago they say "Da Bears," so it's Da Newt.) I'll leave it to others to tell you about most of the weekend. I'll hit some highlights.
My name was drawn the most for the prizes. What a suprize that was. Thanks to all for their donations. A special thank you to RSpence for the knife. My thanks to all that attended. It was great to meet people from this forum in real life. Next year is already in the works. We've discussed it and mid September seems to be the most like time as this weekend was uncomfortably hot and humid. The first night there was a lot of "show and tell" with everyone showing off their knives and some other gear and gizmos. oldsoldier won the award for bringing the most gear, B.O.V. and trailer both loaded to the gills. There were enough danish (the pastry not the people) for an army, or Rick three times over. Saturday Nights potluck was homeric, enough food to feed three times the number there (in the campground not just our group.) Since this was my idea I was nervous about how it would go. Everyone seemed to have a good time.We created a monster. Equus has become a tomahawk throwing machine. She threw and threw and threw until last light Saturday and then again from shortly after she got up until breakfast. Thanks again to all that attended. Thanks again to oldsoldier for the ride. Thanks to Rick, Crash, oldsoldier, PVG, poco and Equus for their generosity and gracious giving natures.

[rebel]

Ken Da Newt (in chicago they say "Da Bears," so it's Da Newt.) I'll leave it to others to tell you about the weekend. My name was drawn the most for the prizes. What a suprize that was. Thanks to all for their donations. A special thank you to RSpence for the knife. My thanks to all that attended. It was great to meet people from this forum in real life. Next year is already in the works. We've discussed it and mid September seems to be the most like time as this weekend was uncomfortably hot and humid. The first night there was a lot of "show and tell" with everyone showing off their knives and some other gear and gizmos. oldsoldier won the award for bringing the most gear, B.O.V. and trailer both loaded to the gills. There were enough danish (the pastry not the people) for an army, or Rick three times over. Saturday Nights potluck was homeric, enough food to feed three times the number there (in the campground not just our group.) Since this was my idea I was nervous about how it would go. Everyone seemed to have a good time.We created a monster. Equus has become a tomahawk throwing machine. She threw and threw and threw until last light Saturday had then from shortly after she got up until breakfast. Thanks again to all that attended. Thanks again to oldsoldier for the ride. Thanks to Rick, Crash, oldsoldier, PVG, poco and Equus for their generosity and gracious giving natures.

Dag Nab-it! I should have been there!

[rebel]

If everyone gets home safe... it's been a great time for all of us.

[oldsoldier]

soldier won the award for bringing the most gear, B.O.V. and trailer both loaded to the gills.

Yeah all that gear and wouldn't ya know it I brought the kitchen sink and forgot the shower.:blushing:

[Ken]

I gotta' ask. After Rick retired to his tent for the night, did he fart loud enough to keep the whole campground awake? :innocent:

[pocomoonskyeyes]

still got a little bit to do, will be back soon,to fill in some more details about the fun and EXCITING time we had. Lock up your Tomahawks when Equus is around ...She has become addicted to throwing them!!!!!!!

[Rick]

I have an energy absorption plasma vacuum that came with the tent. Sort keeps that in check.

I've never seen so many Danish (the pastry not the people). It was like being the only guy at the Miss Universe pageant. Like being the only summer renter in Heaven. Like wearing your wife's ..... I mean, it was great.

[2dumb2kwit]

I have an energy absorption plasma vacuum that came with the tent. Sort keeps that in check.


Kinda like an odor eater, for your thong?:innocent:

[Ken]

Kinda like an odor eater, for your thong?:innocent:

Not really. The odor-eating thong is what takes care of his breath. :innocent:

[Rick]

They don't make an odor eater large enough for the thong. I had to use a parachute for the thong as it is.

[Rick]

I'll try to start posting some pics tomorrow and give up some secrets...I mean....information about the jamboree. They kept me up past my bedtime two nights in a row and I'm a bit tired tonight. I've also lost my binky so tonight may be another rough night.

[Ken]

I'll try to start posting some pics tomorrow and give up some secrets...I mean....information about the jamboree. They kept me up past my bedtime two nights in a row and I'm a bit tired tonight. I've also lost my binky so tonight may be another rough night.


Nice. :sneaky2: We've been breaking our butts around here. :innocent: YOU, have been off on vacation. :sneaky2: And YOU'RE the guy who's tired? :sneaky2:

[equus]

don't go to bed yet rick!!! just got in about 1900 pm. went to the barn to check horses everything fine there. has pgv logged in yet to let everyone know he made it. it was a blast this weekend not sure if i was going to have fun but i did. i got a tomahawk given to me by rick so poco better not tick me off or else!!!!! the boys had a fun time as well. they played from sunup till dark. i caught fireflys with bret. Got some pics will post them in my albums. Bret scared me though because he decided instead of falling into the creek that he would flip himself into the creek. he was soaked. had a marvelous time though with the boys and poco and everyone a great vacation can't wait until next jamboree!!!!!!

[equus]

oh by the way rick we are eating danishes (the pastry not the people) tonight!!!!

[pocomoonskyeyes]

Well I first would like to apologize to those who couldn't be there for whatever reason. You missed an absolutely fine time.
I hope you can make the next one,you will be missing out on more than just a "Camping Trip" I can assure you. Good friends, good food, and good times. You know not one person looked the same as I had pictured them.Take Crash for example, I knew he was a Submariner, well he was a bit taller than I had imagined,more robust in chest and arms. Rick I had pictured as Santa Calus travelling incognito... Wrong again. Old soldier...well I had pictured as old,60's or 70's...My age, so I'm batting 1000 on being wrong HoosierArcher as kind of a modern day Robin Hood but without the tights. PGV was the only one who actually uses a picture of himself for his Avatar, and dadburnit I was wrong on him too (he didn't have his boonie hat on). The only thing that was right was their personality. Our mods are generally a helpful people who like having fun and sharing our interests as well as being Good Guys in general. Our forum members are as they present themselves, Honest helpful and generous. Me -I Speak a lot plainer in person but am who I am, You'll have to ask someone else about me.
This weekend was about as much fun as I can stand in a weekend camping trip. Crash and PGV showed us flint knapping, which Equus took an interest in. If I haven't said this already (I think I did)Watch your Tomahawks when she is around,she found something she really loves(I don't want to make her choose between me and the Tomahawk...I might lose) She said YEP! you're right.Sheesh they created a monster!!!Thanks to everyone you helped bring her around to seeing the need for this kinda' knowledge and preparation.That was the best gift I could've recieved for a semi-late B-day gift. The camaraderie was VERY enjoyable,Food was fantastic,friendship was something that will be (I hope) Long lasting. I can't think of enough good things to say,I really can't. I came home with enough to last memory wise to last 'til next time, when I hope to be able to create some more. If at all possible I hope to be able to make the next one as well.
I now have my first Custom Knife a D E Brown Dirk, 440 Stainless,pewter and Ivory handles.It's a beauty. I'm trying to upload pics but keep having trouble (my PC again). I also won a Cold Steel throwing knife,and I'm tickled Pink(sorry Cowboy).
If you can I hope to see you at the next Jamboree. Maybe we can have 2, one in the spring and one in the fall... A Camporee and a Jamboree???? You don't want to miss it,I promise you that.

[R.Spencer]

hosier archer, congrats on the knife. Hope you use it well.

[equus]

hey guys we're back. It was an excellent time. this was the best weekend that i had in a long time. we are showing off what we won and the things that we were given to my sister. we are like kids still in a candy dtore. mel is sharpening my tomahawk. i can't wait until i can make me a target to practice some more. the next time that i throw i will be better at it. i am also going to practice my flint knapping so then at the next one i might have somethings to trade. i am going to try different things arrowheads and spears. i can't wait until the next one. yes they have created a monster when it comes to the tomahawks and flint knapping. hopefully i can get good at both and be able to get people to look at my work thanks alot rick and crash i appreciate everything that you showed me this weekend it was great. i learned alot thsi was a great experience. pgv had alot of great insights that mel is going to be checking into and to oldsoldier and hoosierarcher thanks for the friendships. the camaderie is what is going to stick with me for along time. i like the fact that as my children grow up they will be able to learn from me and everyone else here on the forum. thanks for showing me your gun i will be looking into getting one this winter but now that i have met with everyone i have learned that there is one aspect that i got to learn and that is how to hunt and to track game. oldsoldier the books that you gave me will come in handy i am going to be reading them when i am on break at work. thanks for giving those to me. i am not sure where to start though for hunting. maybe you all can give me some suggestions. even though mel i would hope would be around for a long time we are not guaranteed that so i have to be able to provide for my family no matter what so i want to learn all that i can about hunting and survival. crazy. since this weekend i have noticed where i have been lacking but now i want to learn everything that i can. to everyone that has taught me something this wekend i appreciate everything.

[Rick]

I have to echo Poco's words. It really was a great time. There were at least a half dozen knives given away and other treasures beyond count. Compasses, lights, air mattresses, goodie bags with a ton of stuff inside, water bottles, Platypus water bags, tomahawks, stoves and fuel, Howler whistles, survival bracelets, fire rods and steels, cache tubes, cold packs, trowels, campsuds soap, and I know I'm forgetting a bunch of stuff. Suffice it to say everyone went home with something new and I think everyone was pretty pleased with what they got. I won't mention the fact that I did not win a single knife. Not one!!! And there were so many good ones to take home!!! But I won't mention that.

You probably want to see some pics so, without further adieu...

Hoosierarcher gave us some instructions on throwing and everyone was off to the races. Oldsoldier is on the left, Hoosierarcher is getting ready to put the hurt on a target, Crash is behind him taking in the lesson and that's Poco bent over picking up some of the throwing knives.

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/jamboree31.jpg

This was easily the most common site over the three days. If Equus was awake, she generally had a tomahark in her hand. I noticed that by late Saturday, Poco was wincing every time she nailed the target.

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/jamboree16.jpg

Not to be outdone, proof positive that moderators should never, ever be messed with. Yes, he placed the second hawk right on the handle of the first. Crash proved that he's soaking in skill........or s***house luck. Whatever.....

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/jamboree25.jpg

Crash gave Mrs. Crash a few pointers on how to throw a hawk. She listened very intently throughout his instructions. As he walked away I think I noticed her roll her eyes. In any case, she picked up a hawk, nailed the target dead center and walked away mumbling something about women teaching men. I didn't catch all of it.

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/jamboree59.jpg

For some reason, I saw this view quite a lot over the week-end. Not just from Poco but from others as well. And not always in the target area. I had to keep pointing them to the targets. I'd turn around and there would be someone with a tomahawk. Weird.

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/jamboree21.jpg

Poco (on left) and PGV discussing the finer points of throwing.

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/jamboree18.jpg

Crash demonstrated the art of fire making using bamboo.

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/jamboree49.jpg

Meanwhile, Poco and Oldsoldier were rustling up dinner with a corn snake.

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/jamboree8.jpg

Okay, we didn't actually EAT the snake. We let it go. No animals were harmed over the course of the week-end. Although there is one raccoon that is probably still running after he saw Poco coming after him with a spear.

Crash also demonstrated some knapping and several tried their hand at it.

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/jamboree37.jpg

Some tools of the trade.

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/jamboree34.jpg

Breakfast time was really nice. For some reason, Crash became the de facto breakfast chef. He conjured up a pretty nice mess of bacon and eggs McSurvival. Pretty darn good, too. Phill added in some fried potatoes and eggs and I tossed in some canned bacon so folks could try it. Really nice mornings, some good conversation and some good food.

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/jamboree48.jpg

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/jamboree46.jpg

Our meal on Saturday evening was pretty spectacular. I didn't get any pictures. I know Crash did so I'll let him post them. QC was stressed but Crash did a nice job despite having way too much food to sample. Here's the menu.

Pork loin (man, was that good!!)
Hamburgers
Turkey burgers
Brauts
Hot dogs
Corn on the cob
Baked beans
All the trimmings (pickles, onions, tomatoes, etc.)
Watermelon
Potato chips
Peach cobler
Cherry cobler
Danish (the pastry not the people)

I may have left something out but, even if I did, I'm sure I sampled it.

After dinner, it was a toss up whether we needed to fire up the EPIRB or just have some of the Hoverround power chairs delivered. Everyone was pretty miserable but it had to be done. QC added the mark of approval.

The weather held out all week-end with no rain or wind. It was a bit warm and humid but we had a pretty nice breeze all week-end.

I can't wait until the next one!!!!

[pocomoonskyeyes]

Just for Equus' post I owe you all a HUGE thank you.See you can start a fire with flint and steel,but this is a different kind of fire,and it doesn't need any fuel other than desire. THANK YOU!!!!

[rebel]

It looks like a high standard has been set for a Jamboree. Good job!

Thanks for the pics!

[pocomoonskyeyes]

This is everyone except PGV(he took the picture). Back Row L - R : Rick, Mrs. Crash, Crash, Hoosierarcher, Oldsoldier. Front row: Equus & me with kids, Robbie is the oldest and Bret is the younger. PGV took the picture so he is not in it.

[Ken]

Well, the ladies and the kids seem nice enough :), but I wouldn't get caught dead hanging around with the rest of that Riff Raff. ESPECIALLY that one on the far left. :sneaky2:

[Jonesy]

Looks like you all had a good time. So where is the left over food? You know it's nice to share.:)

While you were all having fun we could have used one of these around here

http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=127&pictureid=1010 :sneaky2:

[Ken]

Looks like you all had a good time. So where is the left over food? You know it's nice to share.:)

While you were all having fun we could have used one of these around here

http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=127&pictureid=1010 :sneaky2:



Yeah, coulda' given wareagle and 2dumb a few hundred zaps. :sneaky2:

[Sourdough]

WOW...Looks like a good time was had. Congratulations all. Some how I expected 30 to 60 members to be there, it seems like there are 4,000 members of the forum just in Indiana. Wish I would have been there, to meet everyone........:)

[Ken]

WOW...Looks like a good time was had. Congratulations all. Some how I expected 30 to 60 members to be there, it seems like there are 4,000 members of the forum just in Indiana. Wish I would have been there, to meet everyone........:)

Heck, have some real fun. Come up to Mass for some ziplining!

[gryffynklm]

Looks like every one had an amazing time.

[pocomoonskyeyes]

WOW...Looks like a good time was had. Congratulations all. Some how I expected 30 to 60 members to be there, it seems like there are 4,000 members of the forum just in Indiana. Wish I would have been there, to meet everyone........:)

I wish you had too(been there that is) It was FUN!!!

[panch0]

Maybe one of these days when I can afford the trip to Indy I will go to one of these.

[pocomoonskyeyes]

Maybe one of these days when I can afford the trip to Indy I will go to one of these.

WHY WAIT? start planning one for your region!!! I can promise you this... if it goes like ours did you will be VERY HAPPY that you did!!! You don't have to wait for one in this area,when you can start one in your area. Look back at the FIRST post... It all started with an idea, then one joined in and another and another etc. Granted I wish more had been there but with just 8 forum members and two rug rats,great friendships were ... not formed.... what's the word I'm looking for.... Bonds strengthened, maybe is the way I want to put it. You too can do it!!! Look I already liked the ones that were planning to attend, But the personal interaction meeting face to face, Man that just sealed the deal,so to speak!!! What's the worst that could happen.... you go camping? Thats still a gain in my book. Yeah people will "plan" to attend and life will get in the way,but that happens every time you plan a cook out. So what's new?
Honestly, if it had happened in your neck of the woods I couldn't have gone. I'm just FORTUNATE enough that it was here!!! So why don't you help someone else be "fortunate"? Do it man!! I know you can.

[Rick]

I just want to know who the dirty son of a gun was that confiscated all the Danish (the pastry not the people). All I got was a passing glimpse then like dust on the wind they were gone. I'm calling foul on the Danish (the pastry not the people). Oh! and the knives, too. Did I mention I didn't win one? I'm calling foul on the knives.

[2dumb2kwit]

I just want to know who the dirty son of a gun was that confiscated all the Danish (the pastry not the people). All I got was a passing glimpse then like dust on the wind they were gone. I'm calling foul on the Danish (the pastry not the people). Oh! and the knives, too. Did I mention I didn't win one? I'm calling foul on the knives.

Heck, it sounds right. People got knives to cut the danish.(The pastry, not the people.) You didn't have any danish,(the pastry, not the people) so you didn't need a knife.

[Sourdough]

I just want to know who the dirty son of a gun was that confiscated all the Danish (the pastry not the people). All I got was a passing glimpse then like dust on the wind they were gone. I'm calling foul on the Danish (the pastry not the people).

Have you looked in your sleeping bag.......?

[equus]

yeah it was great but now i have to go back to the rat race so to speak. oh well. did crash get home yet????/

[Ken]

Heck, it sounds right. People got knives to cut the danish.(The pastry, not the people.) You didn't have any danish,(the pastry, not the people) so you didn't need a knife.


:sneaky2: Here's a ma.. I mean, some guy just begging to be banned. BAN HIM, RICK! :clap:

[pocomoonskyeyes]

I just want to know who the dirty son of a gun was that confiscated all the Danish (the pastry not the people). All I got was a passing glimpse then like dust on the wind they were gone. I'm calling foul on the Danish (the pastry not the people). Oh! and the knives, too. Did I mention I didn't win one? I'm calling foul on the knives.

Want a Danish(pastry not the people) Rick? What's it worth? Hehehehehe :innocent::blushing:

[oldsoldier]

[QUOTE=Jonesy;144749]Looks like you all had a good time. So where is the left over food? You know it's nice to share.:)

The last we saw of the leftover food including the 42 1/2 packages of danish ( the pastries not the people) was when Rick Left suddenly with the back bumper of his truck dragging the ground.

[Rick]

That was, firewood and flint. There was a lot in the back of the truck. Firewood and flint. It's my story and I'm stickin' to it!

[crashdive123]

I'll echo everybody's comments about the trip. It was great meeting those that were there. Thanks to all for making it a memorable weekend. I'll post some pics (probably tomorrow) when I get them downloaded.

[Rick]

Crash, there's a difference between infamous and memorable. Just sayin'.

[nell67]

That was, firewood and flint. There was a lot in the back of the truck. Firewood and flint. It's my story and I'm stickin' to it!

transporting that Emerald Ash Borer,eh,Rick?

[Rick]

Curses! Foiled again!

http://snappedshot.com/uploads/curses-foiled-again.serendipityThumb.gif

[Rick]

I forgot to mention some plant and 'shroom picking. Spotted jewel weed and plantain were a couple passed around. I have no idea what the 'shrooms were. Something brown. They were pretty good, though. Then the park was filled with purple squirrels and everyone had three eyes and I forgot about the plants.

[crashdive123]

Crash, there's a difference between infamous and memorable. Just sayin'.

As long as none of us fell into the "wanted for questioning" category.

[Ken]

http://www.topnews.in/files/purple-squirrel.png

[oldsoldier]

[QUOTE=Rick;144933]I forgot to mention some plant and 'shroom picking. idea what the 'shrooms were. Something brown.

After an exhausted and extensive research and fact finding search it was finally decided by two of the groups plant experts on the subject of edible wild plants ( hoosier archer and myself) That in our knowledgable and expert opinions that.............................................. ....................

confused1::confused1:WE HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE HECK THEY ARE!!!!!:confused1:

[pocomoonskyeyes]

Glad to see you made it Crash! Has anyone heard from PGV? He was still at the campground when we left so he was the last from our group to leave.

[crashdive123]

Here are a few more pictures from the Jamboree.

PGV doing a bit of knapping.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Jamboree/IMG_0433.jpg

Hoosierarcher imagining his favorite target. I wonder what it is?

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Jamboree/IMG_0435.jpg

Poco imagining the same target. Hmmmmm?

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Jamboree/IMG_0444.jpg

Equus throwing at her favorite target. I think I’m starting to see a trend.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Jamboree/IMG_0450.jpg

I wonder……..

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Jamboree/IMG_0448.jpg

[Rick]

If I hadn't caught that third 'hawk. Well, let's just say it would have been ugly.

[nell67]

Great pics crash,LOVED that last one!

[crashdive123]

Our visitor.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Jamboree/IMG_0472.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Jamboree/IMG_0475.jpg

Old Soldier tried to take it for a walk.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Jamboree/IMG_0479.jpg

A little of the plant life.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Jamboree/IMG_0490.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Jamboree/IMG_0484.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Jamboree/IMG_0485.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Jamboree/IMG_0488.jpg

[Ken]

Our visitor.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Jamboree/IMG_0472.jpg


Visitor? I thought Rick had been invited to go. :innocent:

[pocomoonskyeyes]

WAY TO GO CRASH!!!!!! That's the best picture of Jewelweeds flower that I've ever seen!!! Uuuuuuuuh what did you say the rest were??:innocent:

[crashdive123]

Hey, I just learned jewelweed this weekend. To me, they're colorful flowers........oh look - a butterfly.....

[crashdive123]

The food was fantastic. I would have taken more pictures, but the hungry mob behind me was getting a bit testy.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Jamboree/IMG_0494.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Jamboree/IMG_0497.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Jamboree/IMG_0498.jpg

Just in case anybody was wondering…….

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Jamboree/IMG_0493.jpg

[Ken]

These pics are just plain cruel. *heading to refrigerator now*

[pocomoonskyeyes]

If you want CRUEL I could describe in intimate detail how good it was!!!!

[Ken]

If you want CRUEL I could describe in intimate detail how good it was!!!!

I thought we was friends, you and me.......... :innocent:

[crashdive123]

Notice here how Mrs. Crash is trying to distract Old Soldier while he guards the Danish (the pastry not the people) and bacon so that Rick can move in and make off with them. Judging from how much we all ate, it must have worked.

[Ken]

Notice here how Mrs. Crash is trying to distract Old Soldier while he guards the Danish (the pastry not the people) and bacon so that Rick can move in and make off with them. Judging from how much we all ate, it must have worked.

Yeah, I noticed that a few of you guys looked like you were carrying some extra baggage. :innocent:

[pocomoonskyeyes]

I thought we was friends, you and me.......... :innocent:

Why Ken we ARE friends!!! I just wanted to expand your thoughts on what cruel is....... I've thought about patenting the idea and selling it to the CIA. I'll bet that would get some confessions!!!

[pocomoonskyeyes]

Yeah, I noticed that a few of you guys looked like you were carrying some extra baggage. :innocent:

HEY!!! I resemble that remark.. Just think of it as survival food storage option #1.

[Ken]

HEY!!! I resemble that remark.. Just think of it as survival food storage option #1.

Then I guess that I should be okay for 2 or 3 months! :innocent:

[pocomoonskyeyes]

Then I guess that I should be okay for 2 or 3 months! :innocent:

Man I figured I was good for a week I don't even want to think what a 2 or 3 month "reserve" would be like!!!!

[Ken]

+30 lbs. :innocent:

[Rick]

Oh if it were just 30 lbs...........

I defy anyone to look at those pics again and just try to stay svelt.

[Ken]

Can't see my feet anymore. One more thing disappears :innocent: and I'm going on a SERIOUS diet!

[Ken]

Oh if it were just 30 lbs...........

5' 7" - think about it.

[Rick]

After we ate I thought about going for a run. Then the affects of the mushrooms wore off and I came to my senses.

[crashdive123]

After we ate I thought about a nap.

[Ken]

My sweetie runs every day and I join her right to the end of the driveway. Hey that's 75 feet ONE WAY or 150 feet each day, about 10 miles a year, and 10 miles is a pretty darn good run, I figure.

[Rick]

I'll stop by to watch. I can watch folks run all day as long as I'm in the shade.

[Ken]

I'll stop by to watch. I can watch folks run all day as long as I'm in the shade.

Lot's of big trees. Still trying to figure out what some of them are. :blushing:

[hoosierarcher]

I actually lost weight over the weekend but then I was way too much a tub of lard when I got there and 5.7 pounds is hardly noticable when that is the case. But see I am every bit as fugly as I warned you I was.
Oh and just so those who couldn't attend don't feel too bad about it.....You know it's hot and humid when you drink 3 cups of coffee, 3 1.5L bottles of water, a 12 ounce glass of orange juice, 4 cans of Coke, a bottle of Foster's and make 15 - 20 trips to the water fountain and never pee all day; but have to wring your shirt out several times. I know now what a self basting turkey feels like.

[oldsoldier]

I forgot to tell you all last night, I want to plan another jamboree NEXT MONTH!! I went back to work yesterday morning and my Boss told me that starting yesterday they were adding 1 "extra" stop on my transport run each day. So when I get back from ST. Louis each day. ( 6-7 hours round trip) I drop the trailer I have hook to another one drive out to the East side of town ( 10-15 minute drive) drop 5-6 stacks of bread at the new Wal-mart ( 15-20 minutes) and drive back to bakery. All totaled about 1 extra hour a day X 5 days a week. An extra 5 hours a week...... Bummer?? WELL...........................
Under the new union contract. Extra trailer move with load $ 32.00, Wal-mart delivery
$10.00 Mileage $9.20 Extra stop $ 7.00 in other words.......................................
5 hours a week extra..........................$281.00 a week extra money on my pay check....................
I think I'll tell them Yes I'll keep the extra stop NO PROBLEM!!!!!

[Ken]

5 hours a week extra..........................$281.00 a week extra money on my pay check....................

Soldier, you remember this post when you first joined?


WOW I'm ashamed of what I do for a living now..... i drive an 18 wheeler for the local bread Co.

AT $56.20 AN HOUR!????? Got any job applications with you? :innocent:

[oldsoldier]

AT $56.20 AN HOUR!????? Got any job applications with you? :innocent:[/QUOTE]

Ken suprizinglly enough we have a pretty good/bad turnover especially in new hire "relief drivers, and some in regular drivers june of last year I started as 5th. relief now I am # 21 in seniority out of 25 full time contract drivers, and we have 3 more retiring this year. So as Bob Barker says "Come on Down"......

[Ken]

Paid Benefits. Paid vacations. Retirement plan. Sick leave. NO OVERHEAD. No crisis phone calls at 2:00 a.m. That don't sound bad AT ALL!

[Ken]

Up my way, the court-appointed lawyers (some of them are real good) get paid $50.00/hour. And from that, they cover ALL of their own overhead, secretary's salary, etc., etc., etc. and even get to keep a little bit for themselves.

[pgvoutdoors]

Hi Everyone, I just got back from Indiana. I spent two more nights camping in Ohio. I'm going to read the posts from the camporee now. Talk to you later...

[2dumb2kwit]

Up my way, the court-appointed lawyers (some of them are real good) get paid $50.00/hour. And from that, they cover ALL of their own overhead, secretary's salary, etc., etc., etc. and even get to keep a little bit for themselves.

You'd be hard pressed, to get me to crank-up a piece of equipment for less than $100 an hour. (And that doesn't include the mobilization.):innocent:

(...and all that does, is pay the overhead)

[oldsoldier]

Paid Benefits. Paid vacations. Retirement plan. Sick leave. NO OVERHEAD. No crisis phone calls at 2:00 a.m. That don't sound bad AT ALL!

Not to shabby up until the last contract we had free 100 % company paid insurance. Under the new contract due to rising health care costs we now have to pay $10.00 a month for the family plan,$5.00 for individual. Not bad at all considering.

[Ken]

Health insurance family plan - $1,634.00/month. :sneaky2:

[2dumb2kwit]

Health insurance family plan - $1,634.00/month. :sneaky2:

What the.....
I thought Mass. had "free healthcare".
(You know, like they want for all of us.):innocent:

[oldsoldier]

Health insurance family plan - $1,634.00/month. :sneaky2:

After due deliberation the jury finds.................. Ken I'm sorry to say ...... you are in the wrong business and in the wrong state.

[Ken]

Ya' think? :innocent:

[pgvoutdoors]

Sorry it's taken so long to check-in but I took my time getting back. I decided to do a bit more camping. I had a great time and everyone was friendly and fun to be around. I believe we all had a good time and would highly recommend doing it again.

I'll post more about the trip later, I want to get cleaned up.

[pocomoonskyeyes]

Boy am I glad to hear from you!! I was starting to get a little worried, had already started PM-ing to see if anyone had heard from you. GLAD to see you made it OK. Now I'll breath a little easier. Have fun on your side trip? Looking forward to hearing from you.

[oldsoldier]

Well H#@@ I tried to post some more jamboree pics even asked Rick for help I just ain't computer savvy enough. So if you want to see em until I can get help posting. Try going to s634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/specops_01_2009
Maybe you can see em there and if you can post em' Then your a whole lot smarter than I am !!!!!!

[pocomoonskyeyes]

Well let's give it a try...http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/specops_01_2009/009.jpg All I did Don was run my cursor over the pic... a drop down appeared... I went down to Image - clicked on it(L click) then R clicked on it, hit copy came here and hit paste and voile' it appeared! I'll leave the rest for you since they are your pics. It may help if you have 2 windows open as I did.

[Ken]

Good thing I wasn't there. I woulda' split that slab of log in half on my first throw. :sneaky2:

[pocomoonskyeyes]

Yeah right Ken, did you see how thick they are? Almost as thick as that stuff you're slinging!!!

[Ken]

Yeah right Ken, did you see how thick they are? Almost as thick as that stuff you're slinging!!!

You never heard? They call me "Ken Bunyan" in these parts. Even the Redwoods fear me. In fact, entire forests are "petrified" of me.

http://philip.greenspun.com/images/pcd2148/petrified-forest-tree-15.2.jpg (http://philip.greenspun.com/images/pcd2148/petrified-forest-tree-15.4.jpg)

Heck, I did THIS just by throwing my SAK.

http://www.elcivics.com/state-lessons/images/sequoia-tree-suv.jpg

[oldsoldier]

Hi gang sorry I ran off pager went off OH SH%$!!!!! Here's a survival scenerio for ya.

Tuesday P.M. West side Evansville Indiana. Crowded waterpark/recreation area. Around 6000-7000 people in an area of less than 4 acres. Park office concessions 100 yards from pool,water slide etc. High humidity, temps around 85 degrees. Light breeze out of the south east ( blowing across park,office, concessions and pool area in that order) 2000 gallon (3/4 full) LPG (propane) tank develops a heat/humidity related stress crack loosing around 2-21/2 lbs of gas per minute...................
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?????
(90 % of the crowd are kids under 14)

[pocomoonskyeyes]

OK I guess don/Oldsoldier is busy...making 50 some odd dollars somewhere so I'll try to post these pics for him. Here goes.... http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/specops_01_2009/040.jpg
Oldsoldiers knives..http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/specops_01_2009/040.jpg
Group photo...http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/specops_01_2009/036.jpg
Danish sitting in the back of my(poco's) truck just before I took off leaving Rick with none....OOPS did I say that?http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/specops_01_2009/034.jpg
Better shot of the http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/specops_01_2009/035.jpgDanish...(Yes they really were there!! (The pastry not the people)
http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/specops_01_2009/035.jpg
Rick Chowing down...http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/specops_01_2009/023.jpg
Pic of the meal we all shared...http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/specops_01_2009/016.jpg
Ricks favorite mushrooms (no one really ate them)http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/specops_01_2009/014-1.jpg

Somethings wrong with this picture... Does anyone see what it is? Equus is on a "potty break' as she is NOT throwing any Tomahawks!!!http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/specops_01_2009/013.jpg
Hoosier Archer firing up the Grill for those delicious Tenderloins MMMMMmmmmm MMMMmmmmm MMMMM !!! making my mouth water just remembering how good they were!!!http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/specops_01_2009/010.jpg
Crash and HA throwing 'Hawks as I poco watch patiently waiting a turn:innocent:http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/specops_01_2009/009.jpg
Crash's amazing "Robin Hood" shothttp://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/specops_01_2009/008.jpg

Crash's "Bragging photo"
http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/specops_01_2009/006.jpg
The knapping conference (as opposed to the napping that occurred after the meals!!)http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/specops_01_2009/005.jpg
Crash looking for the piece of baked coral to knaphttp://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/specops_01_2009/002.jpg
HA talking to mr.&Mrs.Crash right after they arrived Last but not least some of Crash's handiwork - That's one handy talented man!!
http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/specops_01_2009/004.jpg

[crashdive123]

I took care of it. Since the spammer was hammered, any posts that quoted him are being deleted as well.

[oldsoldier]

I took care of it. Since the spammer was hammered, any posts that quoted him are being deleted as well.

Whazit??? Huh??who???? Dang it I missed something again!!!

[Rick]

Someone at the jamboree had a mini version of the army flashlight. I think that was you, Oldsoldier but I'm not certain. Where did you get that?

[oldsoldier]

Someone at the jamboree had a mini version of the army flashlight. I think that was you, Oldsoldier but I'm not certain. Where did you get that?

Rick it was me that had it the brand is pentagon. Looked real quick pentagonlight.com Is there web site

[Rick]

Thanks!!!!! I got 'em.

[oldsoldier]

Thanks!!!!! I got 'em.

Hey no problem I still owe ya 4-5. Well dinners ready gonna go eat see ya later.

[Rick]

Wait! What? You owe me and don't invite me to dinner? What the.....? FOUL! I'm calling foul!

[oldsoldier]

Wait! What? You owe me and don't invite me to dinner? What the.....? FOUL! I'm calling foul!

Rick it's now 1600 on wensday. Dinner will be ready around 1830. Todays menu. ( My day to cook)

Appitizer: Sausage stuffed mushrooms

Salad with dried cranberries, toasted almonds, shaved ham,
Home made garlic parmesian croutons and homemade
vinagerette dressing

Main course: wheat Pasta with home made marinara sauce with meat and mushrooms. fresh bakes Garlic and 5 cheese bread.

Dessert: Chocolate cream cheese pie. ( my recipe)

Drinks: Honey/ lemon sun tea fresh made today.

[Ken]

Rick it's now 1600 on wensday. Dinner will be ready around 1830. Todays menu. ( My day to cook)

Appitizer: Sausage stuffed mushrooms

Salad with dried cranberries, toasted almonds, shaved ham,
Home made garlic parmesian croutons and homemade
vinagerette dressing

Main course: wheat Pasta with home made marinara sauce with meat and mushrooms. fresh bakes Garlic and 5 cheese bread.

Dessert: Chocolate cream cheese pie. ( my recipe)

Drinks: Honey/ lemon sun tea fresh made today.

Did you know?


29,953 seats are available per day to fly out of Providence, RI connecting to Evansville, IN
6 airlines operate between Providence, RI and Evansville, IN
The largest aircraft operated by Northwest Airlines flying between Providence, RI and Evansville, IN is a 32S with 148 seats.
37 flights per week fly out of Providence, RI connecting to Evansville, IN
The best current ticket price from Providence to Evansville is $839.
*Booking the next flight out*

[oldsoldier]

Did you know?


29,953 seats are available per day to fly out of Providence, RI connecting to Evansville, IN
6 airlines operate between Providence, RI and Evansville, IN
The largest aircraft operated by Northwest Airlines flying between Providence, RI and Evansville, IN is a 32S with 148 seats.
37 flights per week fly out of Providence, RI connecting to Evansville, IN
The best current ticket price from Providence to Evansville is $839.
*Booking the next flight out*

Ken I've got a brand new bottle of sweet sherry in the fridge and just got a new box of havana's yesterday. The best rental co. here is enterprise there right in the airport.

[Ken]

Next flight is 6:20 a.m. You said "dinner for tomorrow," right? :innocent:

[oldsoldier]

Next flight is 6:20 a.m. You said "dinner for tomorrow," right? :innocent:

We always have leftovers!!!

[Rick]

I'm typing this on my cell phone and trying to drive at the same time. I should be in Evansvil..........@$%#$^#$$ driver!!!! The nerve of him stopping at a red light!! Now, where was I?

[Ken]

Just read these "statistics....." :sneaky2:



29,953 seats are available per day to fly out of Providence, RI connecting to Evansville, IN
The largest aircraft operated by Northwest Airlines flying between Providence, RI and Evansville, IN is a 32S with 148 seats.
37 flights per week fly out of Providence, RI connecting to Evansville, IN
Now figure - there are 37 flights per week "connecting to Evansville", and the largest aircraft holds 148 passengers - that's a maximum of 5,476 seats each week.

BUT THEY ALSO SAY 29,953 seats are available each day "connecting to Evansville." 29,953 x 7 = 209,671 seats each week.

Do you see a bit of a discrepancy here? AND THESE GUYS WANT ME TO FLY ON THEIR PLANE???

I'll start walking in a few minutes. Soldier, do you mind holding up dinner a bit?

[Rick]

It's Indiana for cryin' out loud. We don't bother countin' stuff. Just say they got a bunch of seats and we're happy.

[Ken]

It's Indiana for cryin' out loud. We don't bother countin' stuff. Just say they got a bunch of seats and we're happy.


Happy now? :innocent:

http://www.i-cay.com/plane-crash-travis-barker-blink-182/travis-barker-plane-crash.jpg

[Rick]

Nat King Cole comes to mind...

Brush yourself off
Take a deep breath
Pick yourself up
And start all over again.

[Ken]

One of the best songs EVER........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GVKbhYrcGM

[equus]

hey guys mel has sharpened my tomahawk and i am going to be making my target this weekend. i can't wait actually. this is very relaxing for me am also looking into a few guns so that mel can take me hunting maybe. but the last time that i went hunting my dad took me and i couldn't pull the trigger shot the deer with my camera instead my dad was mad at me.

[equus]

oh by the way ken where are my hawks????? i am waiting for them when can i expect them to arrive at door step???

[Rick]

75 hawks. (chuckle) You sure got yourself into a pickle this time.

[Ken]

Rick will be bringing them with him. We felt that it would make more sense to ship the hawks and the target together. :)

[equus]

hey the wrong target is coming i need you to come ken not rick!!!!! so i can expect you day after tomorrow right ken!!!!!!

[Ken]

hey the wrong target is coming i need you to come ken not rick!!!!! so i can expect you day after tomorrow right ken!!!!!!


That was NOT our deal!

[Rick]

Close your eyes, Wally. Equus is gettin' ready to whoop up on Ken. It ain't gonna be purdy either.

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/catdog.jpg

[Ken]

Wanna' see something that ain't purdy? Look at THIS!

http://www.williamsmcenery.com/Portals/4/Skins/Williams-McEnery/images/WM_Group.jpg

[equus]

thanks rick i have to figure out how to get him here without him knowing!!!!anybody got a gag and ductape.

[Rick]

I may be wrong about this mind you. But if you gag him and tie him up with duct tape even Ken would figure out something's up.

[equus]

which one is you ken second one on the left?:innocent:

[Rick]

My guess would be 3rd or 4th from the left. But I'm just guessing.

[equus]

I may be wrong about this mind you. But if you gag him and tie him up with duct tape even Ken would figure out something's up.

aren't you confusing ken with 2d2k!!!!! you have any suggestions????:sneaky2:

[Ken]

Gee. I offer you 75 hawks and all I ask is that you throw 1 - just 1 - at a certain target, and now you wanna' come after ME! :blushing:

[crashdive123]

Don't worry Ken - it's a lawyer thing.

[equus]

Gee. I offer you 75 hawks and all I ask is that you throw 1 - just 1 - at a certain target, and now you wanna' come after ME! :blushing:

how many will you offer me to not come after you? and how can i go after the guy that gave me my first hawk? it just wouldn't be right but if you give me one then i could go after him because i could use yours not his!!!!!:innocent:

[Rick]

There's some really good logic in that, you have to admit. I mean, I GAVE her the hawk. Now, if you were to make good on the 75..well...that would put me in a bad light, then wouldn't it? Wouldn't it?

[Ken]

how many will you offer me to not come after you? and how can i go after the guy that gave me my first hawk? it just wouldn't be right but if you give me one then i could go after him because i could use yours not his!!!!!:innocent:

"A criminal offense, extortion, occurs when one party blackmails another or takes property or money through threats or intimidation."

My bill is in the mail. :)

[Rick]

Whoa, counselor. Let's back up and read this thread. I think you offered....

[Rick]

Gee. I offer you 75 hawks

In your own words......

[equus]

this ain't an extortion this is an auction!!!!!!

[crashdive123]

See what I mean? Refer to post #656.

[Ken]

In your own words......

(Okay, I had to let the dogs out. I'm back.)


Nice try, Perry Mason, but a woefully illogical argument. I offered Equus 75 haws if she agreed to eliminate an annoyance in my life. That was merely an offer to enter into a contract.

However, when she demanded those very same hawks and threatened, by clear inference, to cause me serious bodily injury if I did not comply, that's

EXTORTION!

[Rick]

I do believe your offer was a solicitation for murder? Extortion....murder.....we'll let the jury decide.

[pocomoonskyeyes]

HUH? nobody mentioned any money did they.Doesn't extortion mean fiduciary gain??

[Rick]

Whoa. He's gooooooood. We'll settle out of court......for 75 hawks.

[Ken]

I do believe your offer was a solicitation for murder? Extortion....murder.....we'll let the jury decide.

I'd wasn't soliciting for murder. Just for relief from an ANNOYANCE!!!! :sneaky2:


HUH? nobody mentioned any money did they.Doesn't extortion mean fiduciary gain??

Hawks will suffice. It doesn't have to be money. Anything of value will do.


Whoa. He's gooooooood. We'll settle out of court......for 75 hawks.

Nope. I won't take any less than 500 hawks to settle. Just mail 'em to me today.

[pocomoonskyeyes]

Equus will send you one, yes that's(1) via Air mail!!!

[Rick]

Better get a catcher's mit, Ken.

[Ken]

Better get a catcher's mit, Ken.

http://www.lifeinaventicup.com/images/2008/03/17/safe.jpg

[pocomoonskyeyes]

Uh Ken you may want to go back and refresh your debating skills,you seem to be losing. (just an observation)

[Ken]

Uh Ken you may want to go back and refresh your debating skills,you seem to be losing. (just an observation)

Just letting you guys catch up a bit........

[pocomoonskyeyes]

Uh Ken you sure you want to go in there Equus is right inside waiting.....

[Rick]

There goes that scary music again. For God's sake, Ken, don't open that door!!!!!!!!

[Ken]

There goes that scary music again. For God's sake, Ken, don't open that door!!!!!!!!

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s235/revmyspace2/graphics/Greeting/Goodbye/goodbye_goodbyeTedBear.jpg

[crashdive123]

Here are a few more pics.

Poco and Eqqus breaking some rocks.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Jamboree/IMG_0434.jpg

A nearby creek.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Jamboree/IMG_0464.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Jamboree/IMG_0466.jpg

The recipients of some pretty darn nice throwing knives donated by Rick.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Jamboree/IMG_0460.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Jamboree/IMG_0461.jpg

Seems that some folks were getting pretty good with those knives.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Jamboree/IMG_0451.jpg

[Winnie]

Late again, looks like you all had a fine time! Have to say that dinner looked very good.
I was busy cultivating flu whilst you were away and I'm just getting back to normal. (some folk have all the luck!)
Anyway thanks for the pics, even if I wasn't there I certainly would have liked to have been.
One very jealous Winnie!

[Rick]

That creek is just behind our camp. There are some decent size bass in that little bit of water. A couple of kids hauled one in on Saturday and went walking down the road showing off their prize. It looked like it was about 9 or 10 inches long.

On one of my scouting trips down the wind was pretty stiff coming off of the lake. All of the butterflies were down in the creek and out of the wind. There were hundreds of them lining both sides of the water. It was pretty spectacular.

[2dumb2kwit]

and I'm just getting back to normal.

So....you're saying that you used to be normal? LOL:innocent:




(Glad you're feeling better.):clap:

[Ken]

This:


(Glad you're feeling better.):clap:

Does not make up for THIS :sneaky2::


So....you're saying that you used to be normal? LOL:innocent:

Fire when ready, wychwood! :clap:

[Winnie]

Used to be..... I'm not so sure now! LOL:blushing:

(I'm in a forgiving mood)

[Ken]

(I'm in a forgiving mood)

http://members.dodo.com.au/cooindaonline/god-abled/Forgive.gif

[Winnie]

You know Ken, one of these days that wooden spoon of yours is going to get you into trouble! naughty, naughty man:innocent:

[Ken]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PG9h1CS1dfo/SlMvzXw8ohI/AAAAAAAAIzI/SGcEiutyRwA/s400/funny-dog-pictures-smile-wonder.jpg

[2dumb2kwit]

Used to be..... I'm not so sure now! LOL:blushing:

(I'm in a forgiving mood)

Heck....I didn't mean anything by it...I was just trying to figure out if we have any "normal" people on this board! LOL :innocent:

[Ken]

Heck....I didn't mean anything by it...I was just trying to figure out if we have any "normal" people on this board! LOL :innocent:

Besides me? :innocent:

[2dumb2kwit]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PG9h1CS1dfo/SlMvzXw8ohI/AAAAAAAAIzI/SGcEiutyRwA/s400/funny-dog-pictures-smile-wonder.jpg


Pfffftt....who are you trying to fool?
I think if you were to smile, it would look more like this!:sneaky2:

[crashdive123]

http://jerz.setonhill.edu/EL150/2008/ABNormal.png

[2dumb2kwit]

Besides me? :innocent:

Beside you, behind you,.....it's hard tellin' where they might hide.:smash:

[2dumb2kwit]

http://jerz.setonhill.edu/EL150/2008/ABNormal.png


LOL, yeah....I've posted the video, of that, around here somewhere.:tongue_smilie:

[Winnie]

Heck....I didn't mean anything by it...I was just trying to figure out if we have any "normal" people on this board! LOL :innocent:

It's that ken person! I swear!

I have a sneaking suspicion normal may not be a usual state of mind for all of us!

Oh and thankyou 2D I'm feeling a lot better, still not sure about normal tho.:innocent:

[pocomoonskyeyes]

Get better soon WW. Don'y worry any I'm not "normal" either,never have been never will be.:clap:

[Winnie]

Thankyou Poco, this normal word is gettin' worrisome! Not sure I like it anymore, seems to have caused a minor skirmish in the ranks!! LOL

[crashdive123]

Thankyou Poco, this normal word is gettin' worrisome! Not sure I like it anymore, seems to have caused a minor skirmish in the ranks!! LOL

Nah! No worries. Get well soon, and remember - this is our world ---- we just let others live in it. We get to decide what normal is. Boy, am I in trouble.

[Rick]

Well, yeah. They even consider me normal.....sometimes.

[2dumb2kwit]

Well, yeah. They even consider me normal.....sometimes.

No, Rick.....what we said was that you are normally here. :innocent:

[Rick]

Oooh. I get it. I do. I get it. (looking around for ban button)

[Ken]

Oooh. I get it. I do. I get it. (looking around for ban button)


YES! YES!


DO IT, RICK!


BAN HIM!


:clap::clap::clap:

[hoosierarcher]

"She turned me into a newt!"................................. "I got better."


Glad to see Ken is back to normal.

[pgvoutdoors]

Hello Everyone... Just in case someone noticed I haven't been around lately here's what happened.

I got sick, real sick. Not long after I got home from the rendezvous I started to come down with a bad headache. Before long I could hardly move. It was like a migraine headache on top of the flue. I ended up going to the hospital, where they shot me up with a bunch of drugs. The treatment helped take the edge off but, I was still very sick.

I'm currently wore down and sore but today is the first day I've felt good enough to do anything. The doctors never did figure out what the cause was.

So there it is, I'm not dead - YET!

[pocomoonskyeyes]

Oh Man are you all right??(I mean aside from the obvious illness) Do the docs have any idea what the problem might be? Anything we can do?

[Ken]

Sorry to hear about that, PGV. (Rick seems to have that effect on everyone.) Glad you're better now! :)

[pgvoutdoors]

I'm really starting to feel better today. Maybe a couple more days and I'll be back on my feet. The doctors best guess was a severe migraine but I'm having a few more complications than normal. I think I'll be fine though.

[equus]

hey sorry to hear that. Hope that it had passed now and you won't be sick no more. if there is anything that i can do for you let me know.

[panch0]

Hope you get to feeling better soon.

[pgvoutdoors]

Thanks for the support. I'll be fine. I feel bad that I missed all the conversations after the rendezvous. It was a good time. As soon as I get back on my feet I'll be ready for another one.

[pgvoutdoors]

well my head is starting to hurt again, I'll talk with you some more later. Everyone take care.

[pocomoonskyeyes]

Take care of yourself Phil talk to you soon.

[crashdive123]

Clearly you did not eat enough Danish (the pastry not the people) at the gathering. Take care of yourself and get well soon.

[Rick]

Odd that you had that problem. I went to the doctor myself yesterday. I developed a bacterial infection in my head (yeah, go ahead with the jokes) and my neck. It started the Monday after we got home and just progressively has gotten worse. It's currently in the lymph nodes in my neck, my right ear and my head. He put me on a honkin' big antibiotic to get a handle on it. Been doing a lot of sleeping because of it. Really worn out. At the moment, you would be quite accurate to call me a knot head or knot neck or both. Crazy that both of us walked away from there ill. Wish I had eaten more Danish (the pastry not the people) now if that's all it took.

Take care, Phil. Hope you're better soon.

[hoosierarcher]

Get yourselves checked for ticks. I'm having a sometimers moment right now and can't remember the name; but sever headache with flu symptoms are signs of one of the tick spread diseases. It needs to be treated early or it's chronic. LYME Disease! that's it. Anyway Phil tell the docs to check you out for that. Rick sounds like a horse fly bit you on the neck after biting another person or animal. Remember if the docs put you on antibiotics to take all of them as directed and then get a probiotic intestinal flora/fauna restorative treatment. Godspeed in healing.

[Rick]

I was just thinking of a high colonic.......or not.

[oldsoldier]

Okay lost a post somewhere.. pgv hope you feel better. I agree with HA sounds like you MAY have lyme disease! Check yourself CAREFULLY for ticks or have someone check for you. Lyme disease has many of your symptoms. As an outdoorsman you know how serious it could be PLEASE get checked.!!! Ditto for you Rick however your symptoms sound like you got bit by a mosquito and may possibly have a case of west nile virus. Did the Dr. check for that? Some of your symptoms sound like WNV. I also recommend you get tested if your Dr. Hasn't 100% ruled it out. Like Lyme disease west nile is also serious and can and has killed people!!!

[nell67]

Guys,do what the others have suggested,and have your docs check you over again,good this time.

Another thing would be meningitis,did they check for that possibility???

Get better soon guys!

[crashdive123]

Golly, now I'm getting all depressed, and I feel fine. Seriously though - I know that you've both seen a doctor. Did you mention that you had been camping recently? That might open up a new file for them to look at.

[Ken]

http://systemofsystems.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/x-files.jpg

[Winnie]

Well I hope you both feel better soon.

[Ken]

Well I hope you both feel better soon.

They would both feel better much quicker if you sent Crash and me some of your Christmas Pudding today. :innocent:

[Rick]

Yeah, I did. I suspect I involuntarily scratched my neck or head and probably had the bacteria on my hands. Somehow it found a way in and is currently having a party. You know how bacteria are, you let one in and the next thing you know all their cousins show up and you become party central.

I am really cognizant of keeping my hands clean especially when I'm in the woods. This kind of crap is so easy to pick up because it's literally everywhere.

I'll tell you one thing, if I lived off grid I'd be pretty concerned right now. If I had to trek or paddle 100 miles to get to a doctor I'd be in pretty dire straights. I look like I have the freakin' mumps from the side of my head to almost my shoulder. Even the dog is laughing at me. I've never seen a dog laugh before but I swear she is.

[Ken]

You know how bacteria are, you let one in and the next thing you know all their cousins show up...........

You're talking about 2dumb and wareagle, aren't you? :innocent:

[COWBOYSURVIVAL]

Gees! I hope you both get well soon..PGV it sounds to me like Lymes disease. I found my brother in the same condition you described. Please get checked for it.

[Solanum]

thats sucks man get well soon

[pocomoonskyeyes]

I'm kinda' concerned for both of you, hope you both have good doctors.

[rebel]

Mono?


Just kidin'! I hope y'all start feeling better soon.

[pgvoutdoors]

Well I'm back up again... I'm starting to feel pretty good. My next doctors appointment is this upcoming Thursday. I'll have them check for Lymes disease. I hope that's not the problem. After all the places I've been, to catch it in a campground in Indiana would be disappointing.

It's going to take a bit to get caught up with the forum. I'll give it my best.

Thanks for all the well wishes...

[Rick]

You don't mess with Hoosier ticks. You sure don't want to "tick" them off.

See that right there? That, folks, is humor. Belly laughs, that's what it is.

[Ken]

*Yaaaawwwwwwwwwwwn*

[pgvoutdoors]

I haven't really been able to talk much about the rendezvous because of how sick I've been, but I had a great time. We had a small group but with very diversified backgrounds. IMO, the rendezvous was a great success.

First off, Rick and Crash were great... We're lucky to have them both involved in the forum. Believe it or not, both are very soft spoken and great to talk with. Rick is very knowledgeable and if he doesn't know the answer, he will tell you where to get the answer. Crash is "again" very smart and a great instructor.

Mrs. Crash was so nice and enjoyable to be around. I believe she contributed way more to the rendezvous than she thought she would.

Another great lady was equus, she took over the tomahawk and knife throwing. She put all of us to shame and it was her first time at it. She's one determined woman. Everything she tried she wanted to master.

Pocomoonskyeyes brought the good-old-boy hospitality with him. A knowledgeable outdoorsman and as friendly a person as you would want to meet.

Now Oldsoldier is the man you want to meet up with if TSHTF. He was loaded for every possible catastrophe. Smart, equipped, and mobile. His war wagon - with trailer - could support a dozen people. Just find what road he's on and get in behind him.

Hoosierarcher was willing to set down and talk about most anything. That man knows a lot about preparing for an emergency and our government. He's very well educated and a really good guy.

I would highly encourage these types of rendezvous's throughout the forum. Even small groups meeting up around the country would make for a good time.

Thanks for all that attended, I'm looking forward to the next one.

[crashdive123]

I'm thinking of another Florida or Georgia get together when the weather cools down.

[pgvoutdoors]

I'm thinking of another Florida or Georgia get together when the weather cools down.

That works for me. I'm up for most places.

[oldsoldier]

Pgv... thank you for the kind words. I am always willing to share my limited knowledge with anyone who wants it all they have to do is ask. I'll try to answer best I can. Tue with the Gadgets anyone that needs/wants the "toys" maybe I can help guide them in the right direction as I have spent a lot of time researching gear ans "gadgets" so maybe I can save someone a little time.

[B]However you forgot someone who also made a BIG contribution to the jamboree[B][
You also shared a lot of great information with us all. Your expertise in outdoor lore and fishing was very good and of great value to me. I just wish the temperature was a little lower so we could have "wet a few flies". Thank you for your contributions,

I agree EVERYONE on the forum needs to get with others in their "area" and have a get together. The friendships you form the knowledge you gain and the fun you'll have will always be with you and may even make the life saving difference someday.
thanks again to all the attendees of jamboree!!!
Don

[nell67]

You guys would love the temps here now,LOL not getting outta the 70's during the day and dropping to the 50's at night!

[pgvoutdoors]

Same here in N.E. Ohio, too bad we didn't have this kind of weather a couple of weeks ago.

[pgvoutdoors]

Here's some pictures of the stuff I got at the rendezvous -

First Picture: a shot of everything.
Second: ancient coral from central Florida. Given out by Crash & Mrs. Crash. Great material to Knapp.
Third: "Goody Bag" from Oldsoldier.
Fourth: nice book I traded Oldsoldier for.
Fifth: PVC cache made by Oldsoldier and next to it is a piece of Florida bamboo from Crash.

I need to retake a couple pictures to show you the rest, the first ones didn't upload. Be right back.

[pocomoonskyeyes]

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Man what can I say after such compliments!!! I'm still blushing.Even after all those smilies And Oldsoldiers post!! Uh... Gee... Thanks Phil. I'm flabbergasted.

Just to echo what Oldsoldier said you forgot to include yourself and modesty aside for just a minute...Reach around and Pat yourself on the Back. You are one heck of a cook!! I like cooking but I know I couldn't have pulled off those potatoes eggs and bacon dish you whipped up like you had been doing it since you were in diapers... A LOT of experience went into that!! And you are right in there with Oldsoldier when it comes to equipment. Between the two of you the rest of us could've just showed up!!

Yes it was a wonderful time!! I have a better idea of what to expect for the next get together. I will be better prepared for the next one. Honestly I just thought it would be a bunch of us getting together and Camping, sitting around sharing stories, experiences, and skills. Boy did I underestimate!! It was so much more! My expectations were like saying Mt McKinley is a hill, only to get there and find a MOUNTAIN!! I hope everyone get's that analogy!! I can't say enough about how great it is!

[pgvoutdoors]

Here's a couple more things I got -

First: Kentucky flint from pocomooneyes & Equus
Second: a handmade knife from Crash. It feels real nice in my hand.

I believe that's it. I wasn't fortune enough to win any prizes from the other attendees. There was a lot of great stuff to be had. Maybe next time. :)

[crashdive123]

PGV - I didn't get a chance to seal that sheath. If you'd like - I'll post directions that I was going to use (but haven't tried yet).

[pgvoutdoors]

PGV - I didn't get a chance to seal that sheath. If you'd like - I'll post directions that I was going to use (but haven't tried yet).

OK, let me know what you want me to use and I'll give it a try. I haven't done anything to it yet.

[pgvoutdoors]

Yes there was one other thing I do remember, an instant cold pack from Rick. I used it right away, I wrapped it in a wet pack towel and put it on my head. Did anyone mention that it was hot that week.

[crashdive123]

Was it? Didn't notice.

I'll find the instructions and post them.

[pgvoutdoors]

I remember another thing now, Hoosierarcher gave out "firebugs" made of wax, sawdust, and cotton. Neat little fire starters.

[pgvoutdoors]

Only a man from Florida wouldn't of noticed.

[oldsoldier]

Yes there was one other thing I do remember, an instant cold pack from Rick. I used it right away, I wrapped it in a wet pack towel and put it on my head. Did anyone mention that it was hot that week.

Careful there pgv some people may misynderstand your post and think you're a hot head:innocent::innocent:

[pgvoutdoors]

Well, I've been called that before... and worse...

[crashdive123]

PGV - here's the thread with sheath making information. http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?p=150628#post150628

[pgvoutdoors]

Thanks Crash!

[pgvoutdoors]

I'm ready for another rendezvous, I got the bug now. Maybe somewhere from North Carolina down. Crash did the longest travel last time, so something closer his way.

[pgvoutdoors]

I could also do one up at my friends cabin in Clinton County PA. Between the cabin and the property we could setup a nice camp. Sorry Crash that would be a drive for you. You would just have to stay longer to make it worth the trip.

[crashdive123]

Sometimes running a small business and enjoying leisure time don't go hand in hand. One of the trips I'm doing this fall will be Cumberland Island. Boat drops you off and then backpack to the campsite.