Boys Weekend |
Fall 2006 |
October 13-15-06 |
Summary |
By Bob Gifford |
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Shane went in this year on Wednesday all by himself. Bob was next at
about 10:30 on Friday morning. The use of a hand cart was new this year. It took Bob about
15 minutes from the car to a fully loaded boat. 2 trips with a hand cart and the load was
in the boat. The site was in good shape when I got there. Shane had the fire going which
was good because it was pretty cool even with the sun shining. Stan and Scott showed up
and we set about moving in. We built a couple tables with Stans screw gun. In the meantime
Joe, DP, Jon, Jim, and Roy arrived. DP brought more Plywood so now there are two tables
for kitchen use. The biker group set out on a 4 hour tour. They traveled North in the
direction of Eden. Mckinstry Hill was climbed and ATV tracks/old roads brought the bikers
part way back to the class 2 roads which were followed in the first place. A great ride on
a great day. Apparently our horseshoes were taken by some boy scouts so Friday night no
shoes were pitched. Bob was the last one up Friday night. I figured that since Mal was
missing I had to stay up. We hit the beverages hard Friday and some of us showed it the
next day. I think we had 9 by late Friday.
Saturday dawned Clear and it looked to be another Awesome day. Stan and
Bob headed out in the Electric launch to get some horseshoes. Stan had to have the most
expensive set in the entire state. He found some after looking in 5 places for 50 bucks
which he was very happy to donate to the cause.
After a few games the Bikers set out on another mission. The missing link was discovered
and a great ride was had. We ended up on our Friday trails using the map and dead
reckoning to determine direction. We also did some work on the site exit trail so that it
is now rideable from the site to all that we found. Stan cleaned the one hill that
appeared to be unrideable. Now someone needs to clean it both ways first. Saturday night
was again another huge feed. We had some cannon fire too. Bob went to get Chick at 9pm.
This proved to be a quick trip but one shrouded by fog for a good part of it. Pretty weird
out there in the fog with no moon. Chick was right on time and showed up exactly when I
got to the put in. We drank more and hung on the fire for the rest of the evening. Bob
again was the last one up and the first one up on Sunday morning.
Coffee was really important for its great first thing in the morning buzz
and the trip up the hill to the green plastic latrine with a current 7Days.
Sunday saw the usual decamp process. Shane was first to scoot followed by Bob and Chick.
Joe DP and Jon were under way. Stan Roy and Scott hung for a bit. I saw rain soon after
heading south so I assume the others were close behind.
High points: The park was closed this year so Ranger Rick was not always on the waterfront bumming
20's from some poor point guy Low points: Fewer Cannon shots, Bob and Stan were lazy this year. Only one stick got launched and I
think there were only 5 or 6 shots. Bob's gun was again louder then Stan's. |
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