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Keenan:
Sorry ya can't make it Frank, Dave and I will will do our best to leave a piece or two for ya for next year >:D ;D We are going for the first 3-4 days. Wish more of you guys could make it. Keenan
D. Tiller:
Hey Keenan! Just means more for us. I'm actually starting to collect a bunch of this for trading and stuff. Seems like if I can get enough varieties I can go ahead and trade some for the other primitive things I need in life. Lets see, sinew, feathers, shafts, hmmm maybe even a stave or two! ;D
Getting excited about getting down there on Friday evenning. Bring the essentials like toilet paper, water, tent, food, and lets not forget the most important of all....LIBATIONS! Dont want to even consider the party night without a bit of that. Dont get drunk but it sure is fun watching some of the folk that first night! ;D
Hope Stu Murdoc can make it this year! Saw him last but dont know if he will be there or not. Mick and Steve should be there though!
David T
Knocker:
Hey David,
I am thinking about going down the 28th and returning the 30th. Do you think it's worthwhile for someone that doesn't knap?
I have never knapped before, but would certainly enjoy seeing it done and collecting some Obsidian so I can give it a try. Brian Melton has already given me some help with bows, so maybe I can twist his arm for some knapping lessons this spring. Anyone have any idea on the road conditions? My truck is 2 wheel drive with road tires... and too new to beat up. Primitive camp ground is no problem with me. Sounds like besides the camping gear, food & beverages and lots of warm clothes, bring a bar/pick/shovel/gloves? A bow? Ohhh... better put a few spaces between these those two words.... Firewood?
Keith
Olympia
D. Tiller:
Yep! Its a great place to learn and pick up materials. Dont know how many will be there later in the week but there should be a few. Bring all that you can and some firewood helps too. They guys there will be happy to teach you. Also the road into the camp site is washboarded but not to bad. Made it in with my honda fit last year. Most people will be happy to give you a lift up onto the Buttes to dig obsidian with them.
BryanB:
I wish I could make it. I'll definately be going next year.
I'm starting to run a little low on rock, if anyone is interested in collecting some and trading for staves, feathers, shoots, etc. let me know.
Have a fantastic time.
Bryan
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