Indiana Survival Jamboree??????

Another bit of info I forget to add in. The state forest folks allow two tents per camp site so, if cost is a factor, there is no reason two people can't share a camp site and share the cost. It's $8.00 a night to camp. The firewood is $6.00 a box (if I remember correctly) and you can count on 4 boxes for 2 nights. Again, that cost can be split if two folks are sharing a camp site.

I just checked Gasbuddy.com for gas prices in Terre Haute, Indiana. That's the closest larger town in the area. Prices are running about $2.49 a gallon.....subject to change, of course.

Thanks Rick that was the Info I was wondering about !!!! It is definitely Do-able, barring something happening between now and then you can count on Equus and I to attend.

That's outstanding!!! The more the merrier!! I look forward to meeting both of you!!!

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Originally Posted by wychwood

You've never been to Gosport or Portsmouth(England) No-one would be homesick for either;)

Anyway have a great time all!

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People Get Homesick no matter where they are from WW. I grew up in S.Ga. where it's hot swampy humid area. but it's home and I miss it. Probably one of the easiest places I know of to survive in, if you know a few wild edibles and like fish,frogs,snakes and 'gator meat. It may be swamp but it's home.

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Originally Posted by wychwood

You've never been to Gosport or Portsmouth(England) No-one would be homesick for either;)

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Wychwood...... Been to both enjoyed my visits ( both courtesy of good ole' uncle sammy) would visit again. But of course I don't live there. Someone not from here would enjoy Chicago.

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Originally Posted by oldsoldier

Wychwood...... Been to both enjoyed my visits ( both courtesy of good ole' uncle sammy) would visit again. But of course I don't live there. Someone not from here would enjoy Chicago.

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I spent several years at uni in Portsmouth, I suppose because I'm a country girl born and bred I found city truly awful. Yep they are both worth a visit, but living there is another story!

Hi Rick and Everyone,

Well, I made it through another Boy Scout summer camp. With that behind me I can now focus on the Indiana rendezvous. All looks good for me to attend, I'm looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible.

Rick, I'm still available to arrive early if you need any help. I will more than likely arrive on Thursday anyway.

If anyone needs a tent or camping equipment so you can stay, PM me and I should be able to help.

You are welcome to show up anytime you want. I'll be down on Friday.

I have completed the targets for the knife and tomahawk throwing. I can safely say that I will be NO competition in the knife throwing. I am excellent at missing the target as my wood fence can attest to (I have to come up with some excuse for the gouge when my wife asks. Hmmm). As for the tomahawk throwing, I fare much better. I can actually stick the thing time and again, which came as a pleasant surprise to Moi.

The knives are CS True Flight Throwers and they are SHARP! Let me say that again. They are SHARP!!!!! I suggest you bring a pair of decent leather gloves if you are as bad at this little game as I am. I see no sense in amputating a finger if I can't even hit the target.

And....Crash has agreed to hold a lit cigarette in his lips while a try to cut the cigarette in half by throwing a knife. Should be a lot of fun for most.

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Originally Posted by Rick

And....Crash has agreed to hold a lit cigarette in his lips while a try to cut the cigarette in half by throwing a knife. Should be a lot of fun for most.

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That's the Quality Control Department for ya'! Have fun Crash! Just think, after all these smoke free years, you can now do a Q.C. analysis of how sharp a knife has to be to slice through a lit cigarette. Next month, maybe the Nicoderm patch? :innocent:

And then you can test the tripod after Rick slices your lips, I mean your cigarette...........:sneaky2:

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Originally Posted by Rick

And....Crash has agreed to hold a lit cigarette in his lips while a try to cut the cigarette in half by throwing a knife. Should be a lot of fun for most.

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Boy he must REALLY TRUST you!! I wouldn't do that until I had seen them take a wing off a fly 10 times in a row!!!

It's a service that I gladly provide. Just remember that Mrs. Crash will have a pair of vice grips strategically placed so as to help you with your aim.

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Originally Posted by crashdive123

It's a service that I gladly provide. Just remember that Mrs. Crash will have a pair of vice grips strategically placed so as to help you with your aim.

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I didn't know they made 'em that small. :innocent: Would SAK tweezers work better? Just askin........

Yes, SAK tweezer would help with the fly wings.

I must admit I had forgotten about the Mrs...........Let me think.....

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If any of you are bringing kids, PM me their names and ages, please. I'd like to introduce everyone when we get there so I'm keeping a list of the "real" names.

I just sent out a PM to the folks that have indicated, at some point, that they planned to attend but I'm not certain what their current status is. I know about:

Chiggarsngrits
Crashdive
Pgvoutdoors
Oldsoldier
Pocomoonskyeyes and better half

I've sent PMs to five more requesting status. The rest of you I have seen a post or received a PM that you can't attend because of some conflict.

If you plan on going and you are not on the above list or receive a PM from me then just shoot me a PM and let me know. We're just trying to put some items together for the jamboree and would like some idea of how many plan to attend.

I'm certainly not trying to limit it in any way. Only trying to make certain that we have enough stuff to go around. Of course, you'll have to attend to find out what the "stuff" is or wait for the pictures. If you just want to drop by and meet everyone, that's cool, too. We'd love to have you.

Be there or be square.

New to this forum, oldsoldier invited me, but that week I will be going to CA to see my new Granddaughter for the 1st time. Hope everyone has a great time.

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Originally Posted by CaptnAndy

New to this forum, oldsoldier invited me, but that week I will be going to CA to see my new Granddaughter for the 1st time. Hope everyone has a great time.

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Ahoy Captain! http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...ead.php?t=7813

Looks like I get to miss a realy good time. But i get to keep my job.

just out of curiosity who will be there???? i have read through the posts and have come up with the following list:
hoosierarcher
crashdive 123
doug 1980
tennecedar
kemporer
pgvoutdoors
old soldier
scoobywan
chiggarsngrits
poco & family (me, Robbie 4 yo., Bret 2 yo)

and who else anyone know????
anything against dogs coming????

OK I think we have our route planned , now all we have to do is get everything ready and wait for the days to pass, then GO!! I'm really looking forward to it.

It should be fun.....if not we'll lie about it.

Crash I think the only lying will be about the fish that got away!!! Did you see all that water?? the different ponds/lakes have different fish. If you plan on doing any fishing stop in and get a couple of "yellow Sally's" (flies I've only seen them down in your neck of the woods) they will catch more panfish than you can eat!!

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Originally Posted by pocomoonskyeyes

If you plan on doing any fishing stop in and get a couple of "yellow Sally's" (flies I've only seen them down in your neck of the woods) they will catch more panfish than you can eat!!

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Liar!!! :innocent: A fleet of New Bedford fishing trawlers can't catch more fish than I can eat. :tongue_smilie: Just ask Roger Berkowitz.

Currently, I have listed:

ChiggarsNGrits
Crash and his better half
Oldsoldier and friend (Couldn't talk his wife into going)
Pgvoutdoors
Poco, Equus and boys
Scoobywon and son
Me (couldn't talk my wife into going, either)

Oh, yeah. Dogs are up to you. They have to be on a leash while in the park.

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Originally Posted by Rick

Me (couldn't talk my wife into going, either)

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Bribery and Begging. I keep saying it, but you just won't listen........:innocent:

I've tried that for 35 years. It only works once in a while.

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Originally Posted by pocomoonskyeyes

OK I think we have our route planned , now all we have to do is get everything ready and wait for the days to pass, then GO!! I'm really looking forward to it.

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Poco if you are coming thru Evansville let me know and if timing is good we could meet somewhere and convoy up together if you want to.

Yeah We'll be coming right through Evansville So We could do that. sounds good to me!!

Poco sound good I'll Pm my phone # to you

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Originally Posted by oldsoldier

Poco if you are coming thru Evansville let me know and if timing is good we could meet somewhere and convoy up together if you want to.

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Originally Posted by pocomoonskyeyes

Yeah We'll be coming right through Evansville So We could do that. sounds good to me!!

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I can see it now......... :innocent:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PXJgl12q2A

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Originally Posted by Ken

I can see it now......... :innocent:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PXJgl12q2A

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Ken...... SHhhhhh!!! Don't give poco any ideas

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Originally Posted by Ken

I can see it now......... :innocent:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PXJgl12q2A

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10-4, rubber duck!:innocent:

OMAHA??? who is going to OMAHA?? I will be driving a truck thougha little Chevy Colorado Anyone else in??

Just don't eat all the Danish (the desert, not the people) on the way!!!!!!

Oh don't worry Rick I will do a taste te...I mean I'll guard the Danish for ya' You have ABSOLUTELY nothing to worry about (as he licks his lips).

If that semi is full of empty wrappers when oldsoldier gets there........why I'll.........

you just killed my old man rick!!!!!!pun included he is still laughing you made his stomach hurt

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Originally Posted by Rick

If that semi is full of empty wrappers when oldsoldier gets there........why I'll.........

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Yeah, me too.

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On a SERIOUS note, the Danish is SAFE with me. Now if they were Reeses fast break candy bars.....:sneaky2::innocent: Those have Got to be the best candy bars. Even a good survival choice for quick energy and staying energy.