Indiana Survival Jamboree??????

[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.

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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.

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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.....

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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.

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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.

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

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Crash demonstrated the art of fire making using bamboo.

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

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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.

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Some tools of the trade.

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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.

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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.

[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

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[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

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

[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.