Indiana Survival Jamboree??????

[hoosierarcher]

I noticed that a lot of folks that post here are from or near Indiana(like myself).
I decided to ask if you all might be interested in partipating in a weekend event wherein we camp and spend the day sharing info, practicing skills and maybe having a little friendly competition?
Fastest fire by friction
Fastest fire by spark
One match fire
Shelter building, fastest, sturdies, most comfortable, whatever.
Teach what you know and learn from others.
Network a bit and maybe make some new friends.
Whadaya think?
There is plenty of good state and national forest land available to do this here in Indiana. To give us time to plan it out and dot our Is and cross our Ts we set the date for August.
does it sound like something you might be interested in?

[Runs With Beer]

These events are fun, Ive been to several. You guys should do it, I would come but you are too far away. Have fun.

[Ken]

Rick will supply all of the food and beer. :innocent:

[crashdive123]

Rick will supply all of the food and beer. :innocent:

What? Is he running against Hopeak?

[Rick]

I think it would be a good time. I need to get the next 5 weeks behind me so this arm is good to go but I think it would be fun. I don't know about the fastest anything but it would be good to network and meet each other.

Deam Wilderness, Southeast of Bloomington would be a good spot but I'm open. Since I'm on the north side of Indy I'm close to anywhere. What say ye, Hoosiers?

[Ken]

What? Is he running against Hopeak?

Nope. Rick will just be campaigning for Hopeak.

[Rick]

Are you from Indiana? No? I didn't think so. So just go read your briefs or jockies or whatever is you lawyer types do and leave us mountain men alone.....okay, well, there ain't many mountains in Indiana but you know what I mean! Go mind your own bees wax.

[tennecedar]

Is this just for Indy folks?

[hoosierarcher]

No it isn't meant jst to be for Hoosiers. It's just going to be here in Indiana.

[Alpine_Sapper]

I bet I can get all of these in one shot....technically if you take the one match fire, you got the fastest friction and spark... ;)

Fastest fire by friction
Fastest fire by spark
One match fire

[doug1980]

Well if you can get definate dates I might be able to come down for a weekend. Wanna come home and see the family for a few weeks but would love to do this. Where you all want to do this, I'm close to the Hoosier National Forest but anywhere is good>

[crashdive123]

About a 15 hour drive.......it's possible.

[tennecedar]

Google maps says almost six hours driving from here. I can make it five.

[hoosierarcher]

I bet I can get all of these in one shot....technically if you take the one match fire, you got the fastest friction and spark... ;)

Fastest fire by friction
Fastest fire by spark
One match fire
Alpine you're going to be a good politician someday or media hack spinning things like that.LOL






OH sorry I just realized that was hitting below the belt.

[RaymondPeter]

I would love to attend something like this but sadly my free time this entire summer is pretty well booked. :( Guess I'll keep reading and practicing alone!

(Yes... I know I lobed you all a softball there...lol)

[Beans]

I have attended these types of events in the past and found them to be benifical is providing new ideas, sharping my skills or just plain fun.

Those that live in Indiana have a large selection of events


Redbud Trail Rendezvous April 25 & 26, 2009
Rochester, Indiana

16th annual Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous April 25 - 26, 2009
Bridgeton, Indiana

Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous May 23 & 24, 2009
Vincennes, Indiana
(French Commons)

National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association's
National Spring Shoot June 13 – 21, 2009
Friendship, Indiana
www.nmlra.org


National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association’s National Championship Shoot
September 12-20, 2009
Friendship, Indiana
www.nmlra.org

Trail of Courage Living History Festival
September 19 & 20, 2009
Rochester, Indiana

Pioneer Days
October 3 & 4, 2009
Terre Haute, Indiana

[Rick]

Thanks for the post, Beans. I've lived here almost 20 years and didn't know about those rendezvous.

[hoosierarcher]

Most of those are black powder/muzzle loader or historic re-enactment events not just bushcraft/woodsmanship/tracker/forager workshops like this will be.
Believe it or not I am from Vincennes and in Vincennes and I've never been to the Spirit of Old Vincennes Rendevous because I have always felt it was too touristy for me. I am checking it out this year just to see some of the venders and because I've heard the grub is good.
Maybe we can get some of this websites sponsors to be vendors and sponsors of this event.
To start the actual planning of this event....... How does the second weekend in August sound?

[Rick]

Ah, here we go. My wedding anniversary is that week. I'd be a dead man.

[hoosierarcher]

OK FIRST weekend in August or Third if it would be easier to go after the anniversury party.

[doug1980]

Most of those are black powder/muzzle loader or historic re-enactment events not just bushcraft/woodsmanship/tracker/forager workshops like this will be.
Believe it or not I am from Vincennes and in Vincennes and I've never been to the Spirit of Old Vincennes Rendevous because I have always felt it was too touristy for me. I am checking it out this year just to see some of the venders and because I've heard the grub is good.
Maybe we can get some of this websites sponsors to be vendors and sponsors of this event.
To start the actual planning of this event....... How does the second weekend in August sound?

I will try to make it. I should be in Otwell for two weeks and August sounds good.

[Kemperor]

I'm definitely down for it. If you all need a location, I've definitely got one.

[hoosierarcher]

I'm definitely down for it. If you all need a location, I've definitely got one.

OK Kemperor spill it!

[pgvoutdoors]

I'll through my Ohio hat in... I can adjust my schedule most of the time.

[crashdive123]

It is a bit of a drive, but I'd be interested.

[Rick]

Are you jiggy for it?

[crashdive123]

At my weight and age.....jiggy just getting up for more coffee.

[Rick]

That there is funny, I don't care who you are!

[Kemperor]

I know of 110 acres of wooded land near Gosport. Has a freshwater spring. Actually set up pretty well for a thing such as this. It's private property.

[hoosierarcher]

You talk as if permission is assured, are you? because if so I guess we have a location.

[trax]

110 acres huh? OK, how long after your jamboree do I wait before I have to come down and find y'all wherever you wandered off to?:whistling:

[Rick]

Local Militia Rescued

Indiana State Police announced late this afternoon that all of the members of the Hoosier Jamboree have been found. Sixteen members of the Hoosier Jamboree, a group state police are calling a splinter militia group, were lost amid 100 acres of forested land here in Indiana. According to reports, the group had spent the week-end testing their skills when they became disoriented in the woods. Several aerial flares were used in an effort to attract rescuers but the flares only succeeded in burning four tents and three tarps.

"They had more gear in there than the 1st Infantry Division," said Captain Dobbins of the highway patrol. "Unfortunately, no one knew how to use any of it. It's just fortunate that Nora the Squirrel called us before anyone was seriously hurt. Other than being disoriented, wet and cold, everyone was fine."

In other news, Nora the Squirrel has been nominated for a humanitarian award by Governor Mitch Daniels.

[tennecedar]

"They had more gear in there than the 1st Infantry Division," said Captain Dobbins of the highway patrol.
You at least got that part right....


Trax, if I wander off it's so I won't be found.

[tennecedar]

a group state police are calling a splinter militia group

Traxistan National Militia?

[trax]

"They had more gear in there than the 1st Infantry Division," said Captain Dobbins of the highway patrol.
You at least got that part right....


Trax, if I wander off it's so I won't be found.

That right there is a dang good policy.

[trax]

a group state police are calling a splinter militia group

Traxistan National Militia?

They're all too tall for the Traxistanian military, it's a long story ..about being short...never mind.

[Rick]

We'd never fit on the Shetland Ponies, that's for sure. (And they'd never support us, either).

[Rick]

Hey! Traxistan has a canine unit.

http://simplymarvelous.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/freddie-on-shetland-pony.jpg

[tennecedar]

Yeah but all he's trained to do is stop bacon export.

[tennecedar]

Has anyone confirmed a location for the jamboree?

[nell67]

We'd never fit on the Shetland Ponies, that's for sure. (And they'd never support us, either).

Ahem..... maybe you guys wouldn't fit on the ponies,but,ummmm, not all of us are giants:tongue_smilie:

[crashdive123]

Now you just remember son, anybody tries to jump on your back - you let me know.

http://i11.tinypic.com/5xyv6o4.jpg

[nell67]

LOL,my legs probably wouldn't touch the ground on that little guy either Crash

[hoosierarcher]

WOW this thread has gone far of field.
OK The date is the THIRD weekend in August.(14,15, 16)
The Location is Kemperor's private acreage(provided he gets it approved.)
It may be small enough we can just have potluck meals each day.
I personally believe that it will be worth attending even if only 5 people show up; but I'm hoping for more. If we all contribute we can have a pig roast to cap the weekend.(if that is something you folks might be interested in)
If you're planning on attending you're on the planning commitee(LOL). Let's get some of the planning out of the way sooner rather than later. OK what do you folks have to say now?

[trax]

Yeah but all he's trained to do is stop bacon export.
well that's pretty darned important.

[pgvoutdoors]

I've been in north central Pennsylvania for the past few days... I'm glad some additional talk and progress has been made on the rendezvous. I'll make plans to attend.

[Rick]

Hey Kemporer, is Gosport, Indiana rock solid for the meet?

[R.Spencer]

I live in spouthern Il and very interested.

[Rick]

Well roll up your pack and wade across the Wabash. You'll be welcome, too.

[crashdive123]

But first, head on over here (http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=14) and tell us a bit about yourself so we know what to expect.

[hoosierarcher]

Well do we want to do this thing?

[crashdive123]

Absolutely. Just waiting on you to set the date and location.

[Beo]

I bet I can get all of these in one shot....technically if you take the one match fire, you got the fastest friction and spark... ;)

Fastest fire by friction
Fastest fire by spark
One match fire


Haaaaaaaaa Haaaaaaa Alpine that was great you win.
I'd come if Nell tends to my leaking flesh wound... lol... just kidding lil sis. I'd come there from Cincy.

[nell67]

Haaaaaaaaa Haaaaaaa Alpine that was great you win.
I'd come if Nell tends to my leaking flesh wound... lol... just kidding lil sis. I'd come there from Cincy.

I can take care of your little booboo big brother,but just remember this,I AIN"T KISSING IT TO MAKE IT FEEL BETTER!............

[Beo]

You are silly as he11 lil sis, don't think I'd want ya to... well maybe... lol... Trax would hunt me down though so naw won't work.

[Rick]

I posted on the other thread and asked if Gosport was locked in concrete but no reply so far.

[nell67]

Yup,I think he would show up at the Jamboree,just to make sure I didn't!

[crashdive123]

My wife has given me a hall pass for the trip, so looking forward to it.

[nell67]

Cool beans Crash,don't know if I will get the time off work,we shall see.

[hoosierarcher]

I posted on the other thread and asked if Gosport was locked in concrete but no reply so far.

Kemperor seems to have been away from the site since he promised the land. So I may have to find another location.
So far I figured
The third weekend in August worked for most people. Central Indiana south of Indy would seem to be the best compromise of location. If anyone has a line on where we can get an approximately 100 pound pig and the cost thereof we can determine what will be needed in way of donations from attendees. I was thinking of contacting Wilderness Way Magazine and Backwoodsman Magazine and Hood's Woods and seeing if they would donate some subscriptions and DVDs for raffle or door prizes. You folks have any ideas?

[Rick]

We still have some time for the location. I was hoping he would log on and give us some idea if Gosport was a Go. If it turns out that we have to find some place else we can still plan for that general location. There are a number of state and national areas we could look at. Charles Deam Wilderness, Morgan Monroe, McCormicks Creek, lot's of areas in Hoosier National. So, location shouldn't be a problem. Most areas have group camping available. Charles Deam is all primative camping.

A hog roast, huh? Any packing plant should be able to handle that.

I was going to bring some items for door prizes. I think I can probably come up with a few things members would be interested in.

[crashdive123]

I was planning on making a couple of little kits to give away. If I can get the time, and find a local company to cut a few steel blanks for a design I made there might even be a knife.

[Rick]

Oh, there will be knives. That's for certain.

[crashdive123]

> Where ya headed buddy?

>Indiana Survival Jamboree.

>So, you bringing much camping gear?

>Me? Nah. I'm kind of a minalmist camper.

>Sooooo. What's the tractor trailor for?

>My knives.

[hoosierarcher]

> Where ya headed buddy?

>Indiana Survival Jamboree.

>So, you bringing much camping gear?

>Me? Nah. I'm kind of a minalmist camper.

>Sooooo. What's the tractor trailor for?

>My knives.

LOL Crash
Usually truck bed is full of bows on the way to the Woods. I may be giving away a 3 piece take down Longbow.

[crashdive123]

So - arriving on Friday the 14th and leaving on Sunday?

[Rick]

Sounds good to me.

[R.Spencer]

any update that is confirmered?

[Rick]

I just sent Kemporer an email asking about the 100 acres at Gosport. I'll let you all know what he says. If anyone else has acreage or knows of acreage that could be used, speak up!

[hoosierarcher]

I hope he replies

[erunkiswldrnssurvival]

no clue friend. i would like to go to that. dont know if i can. i dont know any body up there with that much space. i do have a friend in illinois.. but his one room appt wound never do.......

[Rick]

Well that's for sure. You'd spill the oil. It would ignite the place and then where would we be?

[Rick]

Well that would be just great, Dreamgirl. We'd love to have you but isn't that a bit of drive from Bangladesh?

Why not hike over to the Introduction section and tell us a bit about yourself?

http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=14

[oldsoldier]

Hoosier...... If you make it to the rendevous ya gotta try bud's rootbeer if he's still there. Barq's -n- dad's ain't got nothin on bud's. the food ain't bad either. Enjoy

[hoosierarcher]

I've got plans to make it this year. I love good rootbeer.

[crashdive123]

I guess Kemporer is sort of MIA. You Indiana folks got plans for an alternative?

[oldsoldier]

Some one mentioned hoosier national forest I've camped there a few time's there is an area called hemlock cliffs it has a primative camping area ( FREE) but No services (water,toilet's,lights NONE It does however have about 10-12 camping spots where you could probibly set up twice that many tents. if anyone wants to rappel there are some good cliff's about 200 yards from the camp area. As well as several trails etc. I'm not sure where or who you call for more info.

[hoosierarcher]

Der twert no rutbeer der

[hoosierarcher]

I did pick up a Nessmuk knife w/ tooled leather sheath. High carbon steel 58-60 Rockwell5.5" blade, full tang, 3 pins, maple slabs finished with danish oil.Looks like it will make a pretty good brushcraft knife.

[oldsoldier]

hoosier..... Sorry to hear bud wasn't there but it has been 3-4 years since I went last. But bud has been there for years maybe hopefully he just took a year off.

[pgvoutdoors]

I still would like to attend the rendezvous, put me down for updates. If I can be of help let me know, I can arrive early if need be.

[Rick]

Kemporer has never responded and has not logged on for over 2 months. So...Let's see if we can move this thing forward. At least decide on a location. Here's my cut at it. Since this is a first meeting for everyone that will be attending perhaps a state park might make a better location. That would give everyone, newbies and veteran campers, the ability to attend and keep everyone safe.

Here is an interactive map of Indiana parks and reservoirs for everyone to look at. Some points worth mentioning are McKormick's Creek, Brown County, Spring Mill and Clifty Falls. Clifty Falls has 59 primitive camp sites but it sits right on the Ohio. Spring Mill has 36 primitive camps sites. McCormick's Creek has 32.

Each of the state parks I mention has a lodge as well so if you really need something it should be available. I'm thinking more for the newbies.

http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2392.htm

There is also a Deam Wilderness in Southern Indiana. It is truly primitive with no facilities whatsoever.

http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fuse=NWPS&sec=wildView&WID=112

Those are just some suggestions. Let's hear what you think.

[crashdive123]

I'm up for whatever the people that are familiar with the area decide. Yesterday my wife sprung on me "I might go too" (she'll probably let me know the day before the trip). Seems that after several extended Navy deployments and then quite a bit of business travel after the military she does not like it when I'm gone. Ain't love grand.

[hoosierarcher]

I'd suggest State Forest camping as well, Green/Sullivan is West centrally located. There are a lot of choice.

[Ken]

Just move it to Rhode Island. There's plenty of room in my backyard! You're all welcome! We can have contests:

Best Hammering
Best Plumbing
Best Painting
Best Masonry

We can have demolition exhibitions on my shed!

Tractor Contests!

Great beaches! Awesome fishing and boating!

C'mon! Drive this way!

[crashdive123]

Sooooo - are you asking us to commence hammering and fix your plumbing?

On a more serious note - you should go - you've got a fast car.

[Rick]

I've never been to Green Sullivan. In fact, I'd never heard of it. I can't believe how many lakes it has and 100 primitive camp sites.

Can you shed some additional light on Greene Sullivan, Hoosierarcher? I assume you've been there.

Here's a map of the property:

http://www.angelfire.com/ms/ceninfish/GSSF.html

[Rick]

And the state write up on it:

http://www.in.gov/dnr/forestry/4821.htm

[Ken]

Sooooo - are you asking us to commence hammering and fix your plumbing?

I like to think of it as a training exercise.


On a more serious note - you should go -

I'd love to. There may even be a slight possibility .....


- you've got a fast car.

And those Connecticut State Troopers are STILL watching out for it after my last trip to Virginia. :innocent:

[Ken]

Wow, Rick. You type fast. Maybe I should have my secretary type my posts.

[Rick]

They'd, no doubt, be less anal. ( I kill myself...LOL...Oh, man....)

[Ken]

( I kill myself...LOL...Oh, man....)

:clap::clap::clap:

[nell67]

Kemporer has never responded and has not logged on for over 2 months. So...Let's see if we can move this thing forward. At least decide on a location. Here's my cut at it. Since this is a first meeting for everyone that will be attending perhaps a state park might make a better location. That would give everyone, newbies and veteran campers, the ability to attend and keep everyone safe.

Here is an interactive map of Indiana parks and reservoirs for everyone to look at. Some points worth mentioning are McKormick's Creek, Brown County, Spring Mill and Clifty Falls. Clifty Falls has 59 primitive camp sites but it sits right on the Ohio. Spring Mill has 36 primitive camps sites. McCormick's Creek has 32.

Each of the state parks I mention has a lodge as well so if you really need something it should be available. I'm thinking more for the newbies.

http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2392.htm

There is also a Deam Wilderness in Southern Indiana. It is truly primitive with no facilities whatsoever.

http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fuse=NWPS&sec=wildView&WID=112

Those are just some suggestions. Let's hear what you think.
I vote Spring Mill or Deam's lake,SM is very nice,but I haven't been to Deams Lake yet,would be nice to check it out. And it is pretty much a 20 minute drive from I-65,just north of Louisville KY.

[crashdive123]

Any progress on a location?

[oldsoldier]

Don't forget hoosier national forest half way between Evansville and Louisville. One area I go to often is hemlock cliffs large area for tents primative sites room for about 20 tents if you don't mind being 8-10 feet apart. camping is free here. Remember no facilities close you have to bring everything including your own firewood. Just a thought

[Rick]

Can't transport firewood!!!! You can get that confiscated. Emerald Ash Borer is making a run on the state and transporting firewood can get you in dutch because you can spread the little beggar.

[doren]

Stop somewhere inside the state line or state forest line and collect your own. I wish I could attend. Between work and personal life It would be difficult.

[Rick]

You can't transport wood within the state. If you have wood in your vehicle when you arrive at any park, they confiscate it.

The are getting pretty tough about aquatic hitchhikers, too. They want you to dump your bilge and let your craft dry for five days OR take it to a car wash and wash the underneath before taking it from one body of water to another. They don't want you to take bait from one body of water to another for the same reason.

[oldsoldier]

There is usually someone that services the parks selling wood or was last year anyway might be something to check on when a location is finalized?

[Rick]

That was true at Summit Lake, OS. They did have wood for sale.

Hoosierarcher and I have PM'd on location. He had earlier suggested Greene/Sullivan and I posted some links on it. I'll take a run down there in the next week or so and scope things out and talk to the park folks.

@Nell - The problem with Spring Mill is they only have 36 primitive sites for camping and the rest are Class A, all electric. Deam's Lake is all Class A. Reservations are required in advance and Class A sites are in the $25.00 per night range.

Greene-Sullivan has 100 primitive sites available on a first come, first served basis. They are all Class C (primitive) and that runs about $8.00 a night. There have pit toilets (according to the link) so no catholes.

I'll know more once I talk to them.


More to come on location!!

[crashdive123]

Cool beans. This should be fun. Looking forward to putting a few more faces to names.

[Rick]

Cool Beans is a Hoosier saying. Floridians are not allowed to use Cool Beans. You are welcome to use, Cool Ocean Breeze or Cool Bermuda Shorts but Cool Beans is a registered trademark of Hoosiers.......Just sayin'

[crashdive123]

Just trying to learn the lingo before the trip. Cool Ocean Breeze ---- I wish!

[hoosierarcher]

Rick I could meet you there with a day or two advance notice.

[Rick]

Earlier today, I sent an email to the Greene-Sullivan SP office with a list of questions. I'll let everyone know their response. I was planning to go down this week and scout it out but the "check engine" light came on this afternoon in my truck so I'll have to get that checked out first. The wife and I were planning to go down on Friday and do some canoeing at the park....if the truck is done (fingers crossed).

I'm currently in one of those everything has to break down at once phases. Everybody has experienced them. My van is in the shop right now with a vacuum leak SOMEWHERE, the 40 amp breaker gave up the ghost on the heat pump today (The breaker for cryin' out loud!) and this afternoon the check engine light came on in the truck. I have to chuckle at the timing of it.

[crashdive123]

Check the gas cap on your truck to make sure it is properly secured. A loose one may cause your check engine light to come on.

[Rick]

Did it. The blasted van has been giving me fits. The light comes on all the time and it's always a 466 error code. I'm making them do a smoke test tomorrow. That should find the vacuum leak once and for all.

As for the truck, who knows.

My wife has the drill down from the van. Light comes on, check the gas cap.:bored:

[crashdive123]

Well that exhausts my trouble shooting capabilities on modern vehicles.

[Rick]

@ HoosierArcher - I realized I hadn't addressed your post. Sorry.

I'm tentatively setting this Friday to go down. My wife is going to take off work and go with me provided the truck is fixed. Otherwise, I'll wait and go next week. As I said, we will probably go canoeing and I may talk her into camping.

You said a couple of days notice so I'm assuming you have to take off work. Given the situation on my truck, I won't ask you to make those kinds of plans. Although it would be great to meet you there. Let me know here or via PM what your situation is and we can figure it out from there.

@ Everyone else - Greene-Sullivan is by no means locked in. I'm certainly open to suggestions. Just remember that the properties that are Class A camping (electrical available) run about $25.50 a night in Indiana State Parks while Class C (primitive) is about $8.00 a night. I'm sure that sounds a lot better to most folks. There are some Class B properties (not many) and they run around $16.00 per night depending on the location. Most of the properties are Class A with a few or no Class C sites available.

[crashdive123]

Class C's tend to be much more quiet and peaceful too.

[Rick]

Yes. No electricity to run the boom boxes all night.

There are a couple of other state forests in the southern part of the state. All Class C with vaulted toilets. None with 100 camp sites like Greene-Sullivan but a couple have quite a few. Here is a link to the state forest property.

http://www.in.gov/dnr/forestry/3631.htm

(They are the size of Hopeak's back yard. Sad, huh?)

[Rick]

I received a response from Green-Sullivan. They are going to mail me an information packet. I guesstomated about 20 folks so their response is based on that number. Below are the questions I asked along with their answers.

1. I understand camping is on a first come first served basis and all campsites are primitive. With this large of a group and the fact we would like to stay together is there any way that some type of reservations could be made? Sorry we do not have an advance reservation system. However, you shouldn't have a problem getting enough sites next to each other for the dates mentioned above
2. The fees for primitive camping are usually in the $8.00 a night range. Is that close to the fee and how does it need to be paid Yes, $8.00 per site, per night. Max of 2 tents per site. I would think that 3 to 4 sites should be plenty.
3. When I come down to scout out the park I'll stop by the office to talk with you. It looks like the office is located at the crossroad of 159 and Gambill Road. Is that correct? Yes,
4. I know we in Indiana have a problem with Emerald Ash Borer so I've already told everyone not to bring any wood. Can it be purchased at the park? It can be purchase @ 4 way bridge bait shop and well as several stores in Linton. Linton is approx 4 miles east of the forest.
5. Is there some place we can purchase topo maps of the park We have property maps @ no charge available at the office.
6. Are you aware of any other event that is occurring this same week-end? Another event could impact the number of camping sites available. None that I am aware of. Usually the only weekends that are full are the holiday week-ends. Memorial, July 4th, Labor day week-end.

As it now stands, I will be going down next week-end; June 27, 28 and 29th to scout out the place. My wife couldn't get off work Friday so we are going down the following week-end and spend the week-end camping.

(as a side note, the van problem turned out to be the spring loaded vent in the gas cap. Sweet!)

[crashdive123]

Cool Ocean Breeze. Looking forward to your report.

[Rick]

Too funny!!!

[oldsoldier]

So it looks like green-sullivan weekend of august 14-16 correct? Do we still want raffle/door prizes. if so I can build a few 4"x? cache tubes if you want me to. Might even ome up with a couple other things to donate.

[crashdive123]

Bring whatever you want to trade, swap or give away. The more the merrier.

[Rick]

The "care" package arrived today from the DNR. They had quite a bit of information in it including a map of the property. It isn't a topo but it's not too bad.

Here is a list of the folks in this thread that have expressed interest in attending:

Hoosierarcher
Crashdive123
Nell67
Doug1980
Tennecedar
Kemporer
Pgvoutdoors
R.Spencer
Oldsoldier


If your plans have changed and you can no longer attend, just let me know. If you are not listed above but WANT to attend, let me know that as well. I'll try and pick everyone up a similar information package when my wife and I go down the 26th of this month. I'll pm you and get your address and mail it to you.


Many of the lakes are stocked with rainbow, red ear, blue gill, largemouth bass, channel catfish, bullheads, crappie and warmouth. The state record bluegill (3lbs, 3oz) was taken out of one of these lakes. If you like to fish this might be a good place for it. You'll need a fishing license, of course.

There is an archery range if anyone is interested. The range has a shelter house, four practice targets at marked distances and 15 targets scattered along a wood-chipped trail to simulate hunting conditions. There is no cost for the archery range.

There is a local archery club that has organized shoots. If you are interested in that let me know and I'll pick you up a schedule. According to the information I received they host 30 or 40 events and there is a small fee.

If you plan to bring a boat, all of the lakes are limited to electric trolling motors only. Motorized craft require a $20/year permit. Non-motorized permits are $5/year. You have to walk into some of the lakes.

There are a total 7000 acres of woodlands and rolling hills and 120 lakes.

There is also a campsite and facilities for anyone with physical challenges. The campsite has pit toilets, playground and a fishing pier. There is also a fish cleaning station across the road from this campground (Reservoir 26). If this is an issue then just let me know. There's no reason we can't stay at this location to make it convenient for everyone.

There is a horseman's campground if you want to bring your horse. The rate is $12.00 a day. There is water, public facilities and picnic tables, as well as hitching posts, at the horseman's campground. As mentioned earlier, the rate for the primitive sites is $8.00 per day.

There are no entrance fees. All the sites are on a first come first served basis. You can either register at the Forest Office or the self check-in station in the camp ground.

If you are interested in fishing or bringing a boat, you might want to go ahead and order those permits so you'll have them. You can get the boat permit online at:

https://estore.dnr.state.in.us/

Your fishing license can also be purchased online.

http://www.in.gov/ai/appfiles/dnr-license/index.html

We will establish some basic ground rules for the meeting and I want to make it absolutely clear....THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED EVENT. Neither Chris, the forum, nor the moderators are responsible, in any way, for your safety. This is just a bunch of folks getting together to have a good time.

More to Come!!!!

[R.Spencer]

Looking better and better. I best get to making some things.

[crashdive123]

Looking better and better. I best get to making some things.

How are you with daiquiris’?

[Rick]

Ooh. Or bacon sandwiches?

[R.Spencer]

better with margaritias. And a killer grilled cheese with bacon

[crashdive123]

OK, I'm marking the list......R.Spencer is bringing margaritas and his killer grilled cheese with bacon.

[pgvoutdoors]

Sounds good Rick! I still have those dates open and plan to attend. If I can be any help by arriving early let me know.

[Rick]

I'll include directions to the local bacon market and liquor store with R. Spencer's stuff.

Thanks, pgv. I will.

[R.Spencer]

Rick and Crash, You better bring more than a healthy appetite and unquenchable thirst:smash:

[crashdive123]

Rick and Crash, You better bring more than a healthy appetite and unquenchable thirst:smash:

Of course charm and wit follow us every place we go..........or was that dim and wit?

[oldsoldier]

I can also arrive early/mid morning friday to help as needed. Also since I drive a truck for Lewis bakery I can get either a HUGE discount or free bread,sweet rolls, buns etc. So let me know about how much we'll need and I'll cover that stuff if it's cool with everybody.

[Rick]

You are talking semi load right? Sitting in the back of a reefer with a whole trailer load of Honey Buns and a cup of coffee. There really is a heaven.

[Ken]

You are talking semi load right? Sitting in the back with a reefer and a whole trailer load of Honey Buns and a cup of coffee. There really is a heaven.

That's just not right.

[crashdive123]

Ken - I see that you are learning the fine art of editing ones posts.

[Rick]

You're Despicable.

http://www.nonstick.com/sounds/Daffy.gif

[oldsoldier]

Rick don't know about the truk load. Sorry reefer is out co. doesn't have any. But I figured on bringing a couple dozen loaves (loafs?) of mixed bread white/wheat etc. A couple trays of bulk burger buns (36 per tray) if anyone wants them Hot dog buns. Some apple,cherry, cheese and delux danishes and some muffins blueberry,banana nut and chocolate if we have any. Maybe some cookies if we have any in whse. I figured that should be enough and maybe some left people can take home. If we need anything else or anyone has any idea of anything else let me know.

[Rick]

If this keeps up the whole forum is going to be there! Deluxe Danish for breakfast? Someone will have to twist my arm....but okay.

[crashdive123]

Coffee, bacon and Deluxe Danish (or is it Dainii?). Well that takes care of the breakfast planning.

[Rick]

I think I'll set my tent up next to oldsoldier. He might need some...uh....protecting or something. And with that much food he'll need to store it some place. We'll think of something. Maybe my tent. Just thinking out loud here.

[oldsoldier]

I may just have to hook my "big trailer" to the jeep instead of the small one for the trip.

[Ken]

Time to order T-shirts:

"I Survived the Indiana Survival Jamboree."

"My Family Went To The Indiana Survival Jamboree And All I Got Was This Lousy T-shirt."

[oldsoldier]

T-s cool!!! Mommy I want one.. Well guys have fun today I logged on as soon as I got home from work missed ya all... LOL... But gotta catch some Zs went to work at 6 am yesterday went to edwardsville Ill. x2 then made BIG circle thru Ill About 500 miles . 20 stops no sleep.... Good night er good day.... morning whatever talk to you in P.M. Don

[pgvoutdoors]

I plan on buying an Indiana fishing license and will bring extra fly fishing equipment. If anyone wishes to learn to fly cast I would be glad to loan you the equipment and give lessons as needed.

[Rick]

I posted the link for the licenses in Post 117.

I'll be bringing two canoes.

[Ken]

I'll be bringing two canoes.

One for each foot? :innocent:

[pgvoutdoors]

I can bring a touring kayak.

[Rick]

Ken, have you seen the thong pic? One for each cheek. Cheeky!

[Rick]

I can get my hands on some throwing axes from the Allen Foundry or Slasinski Foundry or Cold Steel at Wholesale. I can get some Cold Steel True Flight throwing knives, too. I thought we could have some fun throwing stuff. I've never done it and if the rest of you are green at it then it might be worth a laugh and some prizes for "Best Hit on a Pickup Truck", "Closest to the Slow Guy" kind of things.

If some of you KNOW how to throw then maybe you could give some lessons.

Thoughts?

[Ken]

I can get my hands on some throwing axes from the Allen Foundry or Slasinski Foundry or Cold Steel at Wholesale. I can get some Cold Steel True Flight throwing knives, too. I thought we could have some fun throwing stuff. I've never done it and if the rest of you are green at it then it might be worth a laugh and some prizes for "Best Hit on a Pickup Truck", "Closest to the Slow Guy" kind of things.

If some of you KNOW how to throw then maybe you could give some lessons.

Thoughts?

I know how to throw-up. Does THAT count?http://www.smileyshut.com/smileys/new/Disgusting/vomit-3.gif (http://www.smileyshut.com)

[crashdive123]

I can get my hands on some throwing axes from the Allen Foundry or Slasinski Foundry or Cold Steel at Wholesale. I can get some Cold Steel True Flight throwing knives, too. I thought we could have some fun throwing stuff. I've never done it and if the rest of you are green at it then it might be worth a laugh and some prizes for "Best Hit on a Pickup Truck", "Closest to the Slow Guy" kind of things.

If some of you KNOW how to throw then maybe you could give some lessons.

Thoughts?

Throwing sharp things? Heck yeah!

[Rick]

I picture guys trying to 'splain holes in things when they get home. The truck bed? The kayak? The left tire? Well, that's a long story. Ya see.......

[nell67]

I can get my hands on some throwing axes from the Allen Foundry or Slasinski Foundry or Cold Steel at Wholesale. I can get some Cold Steel True Flight throwing knives, too. I thought we could have some fun throwing stuff. I've never done it and if the rest of you are green at it then it might be worth a laugh and some prizes for "Best Hit on a Pickup Truck", "Closest to the Slow Guy" kind of things.

If some of you KNOW how to throw then maybe you could give some lessons.

Thoughts?

If I get to make it,just remember one thing.....I throw like a girl...:eek::gimp::oops::nurse:< better have one of these on standby.

[Scoobywan]

If I get to make it,just remember one thing.....I throw like a girl...:eek::gimp::oops::nurse:< better have one of these on standby.

Throwing like a girl is dangerous, I remember getting hit with some shoes my mom would throw.... glad nobody ever gave her an axe. :)

[Rick]

I throw like a girl, too. Scream like one on occasion.

[rebel]

A question...

Why the month of August? It'll be HOT.

Just sit and sweat kind of hot. Folks will be grumpy because they're hot. You can't get to sleep because your hot.

Did I mention HOT?

Personally I like the fall. October is just about perfect. A cool breeze to rustle the changing leaves and you can enjoy an evening fire before going to sleep.

[crashdive123]

They're just being kind to us Florida folks - trying to make us feel at home.

[nell67]

I throw like a girl, too. Scream like one on occasion.
I don't scream.

[oldsoldier]

Well.....since we'll be in a state park and probibly can't get away with blowin' stuff up I guess throwin' sharp stuff is the (almost) next best thing.

[rebel]

A question...

Why the month of August? It'll be HOT.

Just sit and sweat kind of hot. Folks will be grumpy because they're hot. You can't get to sleep because your hot.

Did I mention HOT?

Personally I like the fall. October is just about perfect. A cool breeze to rustle the changing leaves and you can enjoy an evening fire before going to sleep.

A few more reasons for having it in the fall:
*Gas will be cheaper.
*Airlines usually have a ticket sale in the fall .
*The parks are not as crowded.

[crashdive123]

Nobody said there wouldn't be a get together in the fall. Who knows, this could become a regular event. Another reason to hold the Hoosier Survival Jamboree of August in August is, well, we'd have to change the letterhead and envelopes to sat October. Printing costs being what they are and all it's probably best to have the August Jamboree in August.

[rebel]

Nobody said there wouldn't be a get together in the fall. Who knows, this could become a regular event. Another reason to hold the Hoosier Survival Jamboree of August in August is, well, we'd have to change the letterhead and envelopes to sat October. Printing costs being what they are and all it's probably best to have the August Jamboree in August.

Thats right. Just don't come cryin to me all stinky and flies all over you, your cake and watermellon.

August flies are like none other in the world. Small, fast and fearless, they can sense the humidity on your body some ten miles away. Or at least that's how it seems. One minute you're standing there and the next thing you know there's a fly trying to drink from your eyeball and another trying to suck off the moisture from your lower lip. It's like they just materialize out of nowhere. Bloody annoying, too.

[Rick]

At the beginning of the thread we tossed out what folks wanted to do and August was agreed to. Besides, it will only be hot where the temperature is real high.

[rebel]

I'm not trying to rain on your parade. Did I mention big thunderstorms with hail and tornadoes are the norm for that time of year and region?

It's just that August is a busy time for me. I'll have to catch another jamboree.

I needed a door prize too!

[crashdive123]

Rebel - as to the flies - I'll bring the big bug truck with the spray rig in it.:lol:

[Ken]

Rebel - as to the flies - I'll bring the big bug truck with the spray rig in it.:lol:

How does that thing work on people?

[rebel]

Rebel - as to the flies - I'll bring the big bug truck with the spray rig in it.:lol:

Please save some juice for my place.

[Rick]

Besides, we're routy touty manly men. We don't worry 'bout no stinkin' flies. We laugh at heat and humidity! Oh! Would you look at that. I've broken a nail typing this!

[Ken]

Besides, we're routy touty manly men. We don't worry 'bout no stinkin' flies. We laugh at heat and humidity! Oh! Would you look at that. I've broken a nail typing this!

Wanna' sue the keyboard manufacturer? :innocent:

[nell67]

Besides, we're routy touty manly men. We don't worry 'bout no stinkin' flies. We laugh at heat and humidity! Oh! Would you look at that. I've broken a nail typing this!

about that routy touty manly man thing....speak for yourself!!!!

[Rick]

Uh, well, what I mean is...Oops, I have to go now........

[rebel]

Well, Clark you might want to think about an RV...

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://holidaypages4u.tripod.com/images/bathrobe.jpg&imgrefurl=http://holidaypages4u.tripod.com/cousin_eddie.htm&h=600&w=418&sz=72&tbnid=ZFQhNJgLXuaCjM:&tbnh=135&tbnw=94&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcousin%2Beddie%2Bphotos&hl=en&usg=__Oks6ctClWgsrVqdPSIRN3T9KNFY=&ei=rM1ASrzwBY3GM8HNxdEI&sa=X&oi=image_result&resnum=4&ct=image

[crashdive123]

Nell - about that routy touty thing........refer to post 150.

[nell67]

Nell - about that routy touty thing........refer to post 150.

Gotcha Crash,I knew he was just trying to make himself feel better after having posted THAT!

[Rick]

Oh, boy! Are my cheeks red.

[Ken]

Oh, boy! Are my cheeks red.

Which cheeks?

[Rick]

Yes, they are.

[nell67]

Which cheeks?

You have to ask that after he wiggled his tush at Lorna????

[rebel]

You have to ask that after he wiggled his tush at Lorna????

Friction is the force resisting the relative lateral (tangential) motion of solid surfaces, fluid layers, or material elements in contact. It is usually subdivided into several varieties:

Dry friction resists relative lateral motion of two solid surfaces in contact. Dry friction is also subdivided into static friction between non-moving surfaces, and kinetic friction (sometimes called sliding friction or dynamic friction) between moving surfaces.
Lubricated friction[1] or fluid friction[2][3] resists relative lateral motion of two solid surfaces separated by a layer of gas or liquid.
Fluid friction is also used to describe the friction between layers within a fluid that are moving relative to each other.[4][5]
Skin friction is a component of drag, the force resisting the motion of a solid body through a fluid.
Internal friction is the force resisting motion between the elements making up a solid material while it undergoes deformation.[5]
Friction is not a fundamental force, as it is derived from electromagnetic force between charged particles, including electrons, protons, atoms, and molecules, and so cannot be calculated from first principles, but instead must be found empirically. When contacting surfaces move relative to each other, the friction between the two surfaces converts kinetic energy into thermal energy, or heat. Contrary to earlier explanations, kinetic friction is now understood not to be caused by surface roughness but by chemical bonding between the surfaces.[6] Surface roughness and contact area, however, do affect kinetic friction for micro- and nano-scale objects where surface area forces dominate inertial forces.[7]

That probably comes in handy for starting fires.

[nell67]

Friction is the force resisting the relative lateral (tangential) motion of solid surfaces, fluid layers, or material elements in contact. It is usually subdivided into several varieties:

Dry friction resists relative lateral motion of two solid surfaces in contact. Dry friction is also subdivided into static friction between non-moving surfaces, and kinetic friction (sometimes called sliding friction or dynamic friction) between moving surfaces.
Lubricated friction[1] or fluid friction[2][3] resists relative lateral motion of two solid surfaces separated by a layer of gas or liquid.
Fluid friction is also used to describe the friction between layers within a fluid that are moving relative to each other.[4][5]
Skin friction is a component of drag, the force resisting the motion of a solid body through a fluid.
Internal friction is the force resisting motion between the elements making up a solid material while it undergoes deformation.[5]
Friction is not a fundamental force, as it is derived from electromagnetic force between charged particles, including electrons, protons, atoms, and molecules, and so cannot be calculated from first principles, but instead must be found empirically. When contacting surfaces move relative to each other, the friction between the two surfaces converts kinetic energy into thermal energy, or heat. Contrary to earlier explanations, kinetic friction is now understood not to be caused by surface roughness but by chemical bonding between the surfaces.[6] Surface roughness and contact area, however, do affect kinetic friction for micro- and nano-scale objects where surface area forces dominate inertial forces.[7]

That probably comes in handy for starting fires.

rebel....analysis not needed here,Rick wiggled his tush at Lorna wanting another spanking:tongue_smilie:

[Rick]

Hey, Rebel is right....whatever he said. He's right.

[R.Spencer]

Canoes, throwing knives and axes, Wow this is realy coming together. How do you throw a canoe though???? I have some expierence with knives and axes but not canoes. I will be glad to help with the first two. Might I suggest a trade blanket. Evdey one puts something on it and then you draw names , straws, etc to see who gets first pick down to the last. How about a traditional archery shoot as well.

[crashdive123]

Canoe tossing is a relatively new sport. It has been derived from the old Scotish sport of caber tossing.

http://www.visionforum.com/hottopics/blogs/dwp/IMG_7986-thumb.jpg

We're still working on the details.

http://blogs.lynn.edu/knightwriter/files/2007/11/canoe-tipping.jpg

[Rick]

It's all in the kilt. Really.

[hoosierarcher]

I tossed the caber more than a few times in my younger days. Believe me it's not just in the kilt....it's in the back, the legs, the arms and in the will. I was up at the Comptom Traditional Archery Rendevous this past weekend. Picked up an over the fire grill outfit made by a blacksmith. nothing close to an ultra light camping rig but a few of the features make it the cat's pajamas for car camping.I also picked up an accessory a coffee pot hanger that has a built in tipper to pour the coffee once completed which is simply put cool beans.

[crashdive123]

If anybody is interested, I'll bring some knapping tools along with a bucket of baked coral and assorted rocks. Not sure if anybody wants to experience the joy/frustration of breaking rocks.

[R.Spencer]

Are you bringing lots of bandaids as well? Guess its a good thing I am a paramedic and RN. I may actualy be of some use now.

[Rick]

Don't forget the safety glasses!!!!

(Knife and Axe throwing and sharp splinters of rock flyin'. This is gonna be soooo ugly).

[oldsoldier]

R.spencer..... Good I'll also bring my trauma box and jump kit. maybe we can get a chance to practice field surgery??

[Rick]

R_Spencer: The archery shoot is fine with me. I don't have any archery equipment but we will be 1/4 miles +/- from the archery range so if anyone wants to offer up any training, I'm game. Except for the apple on the head thing. Nope, not gonna do it.

The wife and I are heading down there on Saturday to scope things out and pick up some info packs for everyone. Here's my last post before we go as to who is on the list:

Hoosierarcher
Crashdive123
Nell67
Doug1980
Tennecedar
Kemporer
Pgvoutdoors
R.Spencer
Oldsoldier

Anyone/Everyone is welcome to attend. If you want me to pick up an information package for you and mail it to you then just let me know. Otherwise, be there or be square!!

[crashdive123]

The more the merrier. Who knows, if this takes hold it could be big....bigger than the Burning Man Festival even.

[Scoobywan]

I'm almost positive I'll be attending..... couple small things might interfere, but very unlikely.

[rebel]

I found out last night that I have training Aug 13-16. I wish I could've made it. Maybe next time. Someone take pics!

[oldsoldier]

rebel... i plan on taking my digital camera along plan on taking as many as I can then post them so everyone can copy them if everyone agrees

[crashdive123]

Oh, fear not.....there will be plenty of pictures taken. Now if I can just figure out how to keep from falling in the water with my camera around my neck.

[hoosierarcher]

I can provide traditional archery training, and I will bring extra bows for those who don't have one.

[Ken]

Oh, fear not.....there will be plenty of pictures taken. Now if I can just figure out how to keep from falling in the water with my camera around my neck.

How about one of these?

http://www.sz-wholesale.com/uploadFiles/060303092431s.jpg

[crashdive123]

Back in my diving days I had several dive cameras (Nikonos, Sea & Sea), but just could not bring myself to put my good SLR in an Ikelite housing.

[oldsoldier]

Crash don't worry if you fall in we'll toss you a rock..er.... I mean a rope

[crashdive123]

I'm not worried about me.....it's the camera. Don't want to trash another one!

[oldsoldier]

Has anyone heard from Rick?? Just want to be sure he didn't make a wrong turn at the camp ground at G-S park and end up in wyoming.

[crashdive123]

He should be back tonight or tomorrow. He had a side trip planned.

[oldsoldier]

Cool I was beginning to get worried you know how helpless rick is when he does'nt have us around to show or tell him what to do.

[jagjj]

i may be new but i wont be able to come this year
maybe when im 16 or if next year we can do it at the dunes national park its closer to me.........

[Rick]

Fear not! All is well. We spent Saturday and Sunday at Greene-Sullivan. I didn't realize it but the Forest Office closed at noon on Saturday and isn't open on Monday. As a result, I didn't get to talk to them in person. I have, however, requested an information packet for each of you.

The Reservoir 26 campground is the best of the three. I give it an 9 out of 10 for a primitive campground. It's a great deal like a city park. Not a lot of primitive to it. There was potable water nearby, each camp site has a fire ring and picnic table and there were a couple of nice pit toilets in the camp. Here are a bunch of pics of the area.

Here is the spot we stayed at looking out over the campground. Ours was the last spot in the northwest corner of the campground.

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/gs2.jpg

Another shot looking a little bit south from the pic above.

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/gs1.jpg

These next three will give you a panorama of the campground. The first is our camp on the left.

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/gs8.jpg

Looking at the center of the campground.

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/gs9.jpg

Looking at the right side of the campground.

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/gs10.jpg

Here is a picture of the boat ramp at the lake. I've circled a wooden structure on the levee. The campground is immediately to the right of the levee. You can see a space in the trees in the photo.

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/gs6.jpg

A shot of the lake looking at the boat ramp from the levee next to the wooden structure.

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/gs11.jpg

A shot of the main body of the lake. Yes, those are islands in the lake. Probably 8 or 9 of them. Remember, the 120 or so lakes in the area were formed by strip mining many years ago.

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/gs12.jpg

A picture from the campground looking at the path to the top of the levee. The wooden structure is to the right on top of the levee. Not in the picture.

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/gs7.jpg

Here's a shot of the pavilion at the archery range. The archery club was meeting on Saturday. There are grill areas and a pit toilet at this site.

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/gs5.jpg

A picture of the four spaced targets.

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/gs3.jpg

There is also a walking archery area that simulates hunting. I've circled an elk target and another target in the picture.

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/gs4.jpg

Finally, what car camping trip would be complete without roasting marshmallows?

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/safe_zone/gs14.jpg

We sampled a few of the different lakes although it was very windy on Sunday. We did have a couple of widow makers drop from the trees. One in the camp next to ours and one in our camp but the other side of the tree. I had made certain our stuff was in the clear when we pulled in.

We saw quite a few wild turkeys (let the jokes begin) in the area. Mostly singles and a few pairs.

Firewood was $3 a box, which consisted of about 8 sticks about a foot long by 4 inches thick. All of it was split and I picked it out myself. As I said, Emerald Ash Borer is a real problem in Indiana so transporting firewood is not allowed. And the wood on the ground has to be left to maintain the natural flora. I did put the widow makers to use, however.

You can see the campground is pretty open and flat so if we want to do knife and axe throwing I don't think that will be a problem. We should have plenty of room to do so.

We had a great time. Hopefully, the Forest Office will send the info packets and I'll get them out to you. If I missed anything or you have any questions, just ask.

[crashdive123]

Looks like a mighty fine location.

[oldsoldier]

Looks great I'm all for this location if it's available. Rick if you still have the info i PM'ed you call me if there's anything i can do to help (other than get bread and treats)

[rebel]

Wow! From the looks of Rick's recon you all are going to have a great time.

[Ken]

I'll betcha' that there's even an ice cream truck that goes through there!

http://www.funrent.com/images/Images%20-%20Fun%20Foods/ice%20cream.jpg

[hoosierarcher]

Ah man does that bring back memories. When I mowed lawns as a kid after I did a couple the Good Humor man would come through the neighborhood and I would get myself a king cone, then when they came out with the Giant King Cone Man it didn't get any better. Then a few years ago I discovered the Choco Taco and became addicted. I rarely eat ice cream anymore because dairy and I no longer get along well. But I remember ice cream fondly.

[crashdive123]

I don't recall them being quite that fancy growing up. Sky blue pops (double stick) was a real treat.

[Ken]

Fudgsicles, Creamsicles, and the Original Klondike Bars. :tongue_smilie:

[2dumb2kwit]

Creamsickles......mmmmmmm!:clap:

[oldsoldier]

hoosier.... FYI wally world sells a product in their vitamin area called papaya enzyme. It is made by a Co. called spring valley a bottle of 180 tabs. is around $6.00 try em I had problems with fried foods but if I chew one of the tabs before I eat zero problems it MAY help your problem.

[R.Spencer]

BAD NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just got my ne work schedule. I asked off for the camp out and now have been told due to the economy and the state not paying my vacation is canceled. I work at a hospital in the ER and the state owes us over 3 million $ in medicaid. Oh and no raises this year either. This sucks.

[crashdive123]

Sorry you won't be able to make it. I was looking forward to meeting you.

[Rick]

We'll keep our fingers crossed. Maybe something will change between now and then.

[crashdive123]

Is anybody interested in bringing books that you are done with to exchange?

[Rick]

Can't me out. I don't read many books.

[pgvoutdoors]

Great recon job Rick! I believe anyone could be comfortable there. A nice place for our first get together.

[oldsoldier]

Crash... Sounds good to me. You want just survival related or general reading either way I have some.

[crashdive123]

Nothing particular in mind. Just thought about stuff that is laying around that isn't being used anymore, figured maybe somebody can put it to good use.

[unswydd]

I just joined here a couple of days ago and was told about this thread....I just read all 11 pages of it. Man you guys can sure get off trak!!!! LOL
Anyway, I'm over in Illinois and have been looking for something just like this to do.
Problem now is that during your wonderful Jamboree I'll be out in Wyoming backpacking The Wind River Range. Bummer but yet Not! Maybe another time I'll get to meet ya'all!
have a great time! I have a feeling you will. We'll send out the S&R if need be!!! :airhorn:

[crashdive123]

Enjoy your trip to Wyoming, sorry you won't be able to make it.

[oldsoldier]

Crash I'll get some together and bring em

[Rick]

Get off track? What you mean, Willis? We've never been off track. Oh, well that one time off track betting. You know that horse should have won. My cousin's little brother's friend gave me an inside on that nag.

[Rick]

For those of you that want to plan your route, you can look for Dugger, Indiana on Google Earth or Mapquest. Here are some snaps using Google Earth. I started from a high altitude and worked my way down. Hopefully, these will help.

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

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

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

Here is another snap of the area showing you where you can purchase firewood and bait. There are two shops at this crossroads. I purchased mine at the shop furthest from the corner. He had a pretty good sized pile of wood out back of his shop. I didn't see any wood stacked at the shop on the corner.

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

[crashdive123]

I guess plugging in the address of the manager in Dugger into my GPS will get me close enough. The date is coming up kind of fast - guess I'd better get those knives finished.

[R.Spencer]

here is a little something I made for the meet. Its not much but it is a freebie to someone. Rick or Crash, PM me with your addy and I will send it to you to giveaway at the excursion. Man I wish I could go.

[Rick]

I PM'd you. That is one great looking knife. Just send it to me and I'll be sure and tell them all about the knife at the jamboree.......okay, okay, I'll let everyone draw for it but I ain't gonna like letting it go! (Maybe if I put only my name in the hat....hmmmmm)

[R.Spencer]

Thanks Rick, I will get it shipped to you tomorrow. You can even be in for the drawing or whatever you come up with. The only thing I ask is, that whoever wins it must post some pics of it being in use. Fair enough?

[Rick]

Oh, I will..... I mean, yes, that's fair.

[crashdive123]

Nice knife. It will look very nice in my........I mean somebody's collection.

[R.Spencer]

OK, it looks like I need to make a new rule. First 1 to take it away from Rick or Crash can keep it.

[Rick]

I'm doomed. I can't outrun 'em and there will be too many to fight.

[oldsoldier]

R.spencer....So what are the rules we have to follow taking the knife from rick or crash. I was thinking exlax in the cookies maybe??? LOL

[Rick]

I give up. I'm a sheeple. I'll conform.

[Rick]

The information packs arrived today. There are 10 that I can send out. If you are planning to attend, please PM me your postal address and I'll send the information to you.

[crashdive123]

I do believe that TDW is definitly coming. Is anybody else bringing spouse/boyfriend/girlfriend?

[pgvoutdoors]

No, just me - sorry

[oldsoldier]

Got the info today. May have a friend coming as I said before. Won't know until closer to jamboree date.

[crashdive123]

Just checked my mail - got the information pack. Thanks Rick.

[oldsoldier]

I figured I should bring someone along to help guard the danish and goodies from Rick so maybe everyone else gets a chance at a couple of them.LOL

[Ken]

I figured I should bring someone along to help guard the danish and goodies from Rick so maybe everyone else gets a chance at a couple of them.LOL

I figure you oughta' be sending samples of the danish and goodies out for a Q.C. inspection before you go handing them out to the members....... :innocent:

[oldsoldier]

I figure you oughta' be sending samples of the danish and goodies out for a Q.C. inspection before you go handing them out to the members....... :innocent:

Ken package will be on the way how about the second tuesday of next week is that a good day?

[Ken]

Ken package will be on the way how about the second tuesday of next week is that a good day?

:sneaky2::chair:

[Rick]

I figured I should bring someone along to help guard the danish and goodies from Rick so maybe everyone else gets a chance at a couple of them

This guy is definitely hitting close to home. Don't you realize that I'm enough to guard the Danish? (we are talking about sweets and not the country, right?)

For the rest of you, PM me your address and I'll ship you an information package out.

Crash - Sadly, I can't talk my wife into going. I'm down to just receiving "that" look if I saying anything about it.

[pgvoutdoors]

I plan on bringing a few things as give aways or prizes. I told Rick I'll give them to him to deal with as he sees fit.

I hope to see as many of you there as possible...

[crashdive123]

I'm finishing up a couple of knives that'll be given away. Probably a few other things that I put together too.

[hoosierarcher]

This was my idea and now it's looking like I won't make it. The business deal I was hoping to pull off this past weekend didn't payoff liked I'd hoped. That is what I was going to use to fund this excursion. I looking into alternative financing means. So there is still a good possibilty I'll make it.

[Rick]

We will keep our fingers crossed. Looks like just a few of us are going to be exchanging all these knives and eating all those Danish (sweets, not the country).

[oldsoldier]

Rick... I heard a rumor that you are a sweetaholic thats the reason for the added security, A "small snack" for you is a dozen doughnuts. Any truth to the roumor?? LOL

[crashdive123]

This was my idea and now it's looking like I won't make it. The business deal I was hoping to pull off this past weekend didn't payoff liked I'd hoped. That is what I was going to use to fund this excursion. I looking into alternative financing means. So there is still a good possibilty I'll make it.

I hope that you can make it. And to anybody else within driving distance - even if you can't spend the weekend, come on out for the day.

[Rick]

So that's why Dunkin Doughnuts locks the door and turns out the lights every time I drive by.

[Ken]

That's 'cause they know that you


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