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Central Oregon Bowyers Gathering 2009

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Keenan:
  May 15-17-09 Here we go!!! :o  Getting ready for round two. Last year was a blast and we all had a great time and made new friends and learned from one another. We are expecting an even better turnout this year.
The weather may not be 85 like last year but should still be pleasant. It's been mid 60s with occasional clouds and a light shower every other day or so, but for the most part the ground is dry and high desert like conditions. I went out there yesterday and it's was very nice and comfortable. I will update the weather forcast by Tuesday next week. And Dave and I should be out there from Thursday through to Monday or Tuesday.
  I saw several small herds of deer on the way there so be carefull driving in.  Also found fresh elk tracks right in the field and where we set up shop last year. Also found a calf elk leg that I would assume was a cougar kill. Several quail ran across the meadow and saw one turkey on the way in. ;D
  Hear are a few pics from last year. Hope to see some more of you here this year.  I'm going back through trying to list everyone that needed a flier sent, so if I missed you please send me a PM and I will get that sent out.   Keenan

deerhunter97370:
Im already getting excited for Friday. Like the first day of hunting season. Joel

Keenan:
 Glad to hear it Joel. The weather is warming up and should be mid 80s by Sunday. I went out this morning and got some things set up. Dave C.was already there with his tipi and later in the afternoon Dave H. and Mike from the Portland area showed up as well. Sounds like Gordon is rolling in tomarrow afternoon and a fair amount from the Bend area as well
  My wife bought me a tipi Via Dave C. (Juniper Junky). He had found it on craigslist and the guy had listed the poles only in the sale.  When I called on it, he said he still had the canvas and said there were a few small rips but nothing major.  We went and looked at it expecting to find old rotted canvas but were pleasantly surprised. ;D
  A few days ago my good friend Rob and I went and cut some poles and over the last two days I managed to get two of them pealed. Proved to be very difficult with the back scenario. Then today I was moved to tears as Dave C,  Mike and Dave H all dove in with draw knives, hatchets, and saws and got the poles prepped and helped set up my very first tipi ;D
  We laughed and talked about our addiction to this Primitive and seemingly simple way of life. Yet with great respect we all marvel at the skills that it surely must have taken to survive the brutal type of existence.
 Everything in me wanted to stay and spend the first night in my new home. Although I have stayed in Dave's tipi a few times, this has been a dream and desire for a long time to someday have one of my own. 
  With my back screaming from being up all day and my heart full of joy and excitement, I headed back home to help my wife and son get packed and to drive up with another load tomarrow. We will have our maiden voyage tomarrow night. My son is so excited he can hardly sleep.
  I will take as many pics as I can through the weekend and looking forward to seeing some of you out there.     Keenan

Bryan_S:
Had a great time. Weather was perfect. I just need this heartburn to go away from dinner.  All protein and carbs for dinner. Who needs salad. It was really great to make new friends and learn some new skills. Thanks to all for making it such a great weekend.

AKA Landmine

Bryan_S:
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