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First Camp of the year moved from Memorial Day

Offline Shortaxe

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First Camp of the year moved from Memorial Day
« on: May 02, 2016, 09:10:24 PM »
I have good news and bad news, which do you want first?


Ok the bad news. Memorial day camp has to be moved (for the last time). This is something that I had not taken into account, traffic and crowds. I am seeing much more traffic now that spring is here and I remember why we don't ever camp on this weekend, crowds, confrontations and noise. Rob and I talked and decided this was the right move and there it is.


Ok the GOOD NEWS. Camp is set and planning has begun. It will be June 18-19 and the same idea, going into the outback.
I have posted a flier for it with some information and your comments and ideas on what you might like to do are welcome.


Again, sorry for the delays but we have this dialed now!
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Re: First Camp of the year moved from Memorial Day
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2016, 10:34:38 AM »
Sweet! I like it! Well done Vic!

Some possibilities to be considered:

Would like to set up a comms watch so we can know when the 'event' is over and can head home. NOAA weather radio, shortwave, public service radio, Aircraft long range AM, Amateur HF, etc.

Camp security and watch standing including binocular usage and sighting reporting. (Non-aggressive, as safety measure from wild animals, of course.)

Setting up a low profile camp and camp camouflage.

Finding water in the desert and field water filtration/purification techniques.

Cat holes, latrines, and field sanitation.

Dakota fire pit.

Safe axe and shovel/entrenching tool use (for camp set up).

Heat stress medical issues.

Vehicle recovery operations and towing.

All I can think of at the moment.









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Re: First Camp of the year moved from Memorial Day
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2016, 12:35:23 PM »
I would also like to see some training on fire starting with bow-drill or fire-stick.

If possible, I would like to make a bow drill, which needs clay and a couple of days to dry before use.
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Re: First Camp of the year moved from Memorial Day
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2016, 01:07:33 PM »
Clay.... To make a bow drill??? This I got to see.  ;D

As of now, I SHOULD be able to go, and I'll be willing to teach a bow drill class and flint and steel class as well.


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Re: First Camp of the year moved from Memorial Day
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2016, 08:22:11 PM »
The clay is used to make a heavy disk on the drill shaft.  It transfers momentum on both stokes.

I've posted some video links about this process.  I want to practice it.
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Re: First Camp of the year moved from Memorial Day
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2016, 02:06:00 PM »
Clay.... To make a bow drill??? This I got to see.  ;D
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Joe

AH, it would help if I read what I typed.  I did not mean BOW drill with the clay mass driver.  It is a pump drill.
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Re: First Camp of the year moved from Memorial Day
« Reply #6 on: June 04, 2016, 10:39:55 AM »
We would like to attend on Jun 18-19, but would need transport.  We (two of us) have bicycle trailer, without the bikes, for our gear.

If you have a pickup and have room, please PM me or use the email link on my NNPG profile and let's discuss it.

Thanks
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Re: First Camp of the year moved from Memorial Day
« Reply #7 on: June 05, 2016, 09:14:53 AM »
OK, had to make a final recon of the area for camp, making sure of several things. So attached is the official flyer with information as to where it is.
If you plan on coming, please post on this forum topic so we have a rough head count.
We will have a couple ways of finding the camp, read the brochure, the book cipher will come in the next week as a PDF for your use if you want to participate.
Day trippers are fine, post your attendance as such.
Would like everyone if possible to carry an extra 5 gal of water and shovel for fire prevention, we will on our own there and don't want an issue.
Comments welcome!
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Re: First Camp of the year moved from Memorial Day
« Reply #8 on: June 08, 2016, 06:36:05 AM »
The plan looks great Vic! Thank you.

I plan to be there.

« Last Edit: June 08, 2016, 06:40:27 AM by Jerry D Young »
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Re: First Camp of the year moved from Memorial Day
« Reply #9 on: June 08, 2016, 08:25:42 AM »
We plan on being there (two of us), with the caveat that we need a ride.  Our bicycles will not make that trip in a reasonable time.
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Cipher Book and Instructions
« Reply #10 on: June 12, 2016, 05:53:09 PM »
Alright,
Preps are done for the trip.
Attached is the Cipher Story and instructions on how to use it.
We are planning on a campfire, wind permitting so that will be a field decision, don't plan on it.
Some are coming with just their car kits and some are not.


PLEASE check in and let me know who is coming for the camp and who is for the day.


Thanks
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Re: First Camp of the year moved from Memorial Day
« Reply #11 on: June 12, 2016, 06:47:51 PM »
"It was a dark and stormy night"...

I love it Jerry!
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Re: First Camp of the year moved from Memorial Day
« Reply #12 on: June 13, 2016, 06:02:13 PM »
Without giving away the exact location of the camp, there is reason to suspect we will encounter ticks, so be prepared for them, if you plan on doing any hiking in the area...

If anyone is curious, I'll explain this in camp, but that will be too late to address the need for tick repellent...
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Re: First Camp of the year moved from Memorial Day
« Reply #13 on: June 13, 2016, 11:10:35 PM »
We will not be able to attend as our son is coming up from CA. for Fathers Day. Sorry we are going to miss it we were looking forward to it. Hopefully there will be another one before the year is over.
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Re: First Camp of the year moved from Memorial Day
« Reply #14 on: June 14, 2016, 08:07:23 PM »
Sounds great wish I would have know about it sooner, but a little out of contact for awhile, where is the flyer posted?  Need to get use to the new format... Hi everyone... Missed our group.
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