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    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.
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    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.

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    That's outstanding!!! The more the merrier!! I look forward to meeting both of you!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by wychwood View Post
    You've never been to Gosport or Portsmouth(England) No-one would be homesick for either

    Anyway have a great time all!
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by wychwood View Post
    You've never been to Gosport or Portsmouth(England) No-one would be homesick for either
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by oldsoldier View Post
    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.
    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!
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    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.
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    If anyone needs a tent or camping equipment so you can stay, PM me and I should be able to help.
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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Rick View Post
    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.
    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?

    And then you can test the tripod after Rick slices your lips, I mean your cigarette...........
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rick View Post
    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.
    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!!!

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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by crashdive123 View Post
    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.
    I didn't know they made 'em that small. Would SAK tweezers work better? Just askin........
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    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.
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    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.

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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by CaptnAndy View Post
    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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    Looks like I get to miss a realy good time. But i get to keep my job.

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    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????
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