Becker 2014 Spring Gathering Pics

[Guyon]

As always, Ethan was the host with the most, and being around good people and a continual camp fire cheered my soul. A big thanks to Ethan for yet another joyous gathering of people. He invariably holds a mighty shindig. Somewhere over on Half Moon Ridge, a bunch of Beckerheads have just stumbled off to bed, the MOTHER OF ALL PORK LOINS having been enthusiastically devoured. I, however, came back a day early to attend baseball and softball games. A little bummed that I didn't try the pork, but I'm sure there will be pictures and reports. Here are a few pics I took till others can post up more complete photo journals.

 

[Guyon]

The "Meat on a Stick" Series gets its own post.

 

[truth-seeker]

Great pictures Makes me envious that I couldn't make it.:grumpy:, keep the photos coming
I just live Vicariously through them..

 

[Dogzovwar81]

Wow. Those are some great pictures, and some astounding looking meat. Hmm, someday I'll be able to get away from the left coast and head out there. Looks like a great time indeed. Thanks for posting those pics!

 

[TBL]

Looks like a blast!

Thanks for posting Guyon.

 

[trailbum]

Thanks for the pics.

 

[dresnor]

Thanks for the pics.

Well said.

Is it possible to be in a food coma and not have eaten the food?

Now we need pics of the grind in!

Jeremy

 

[Yo Mama]

One year, I'd love to go. I'm in AZ, any plans for a West coast gathering?

 

[tman038]

Wow that does look good. Thanks for posting the first set of pics.

 

[tfields]

awesome pictures and that meat looks devine!!! thanks for the post!

 

[gmoneyluv]

Looks like an incredible time. Recognize more than a few folks in those pics...wish I was there.

 

[elrond18]

That 's great! Thanks for posting pics!

 

[granitestateofmind]

Thanks for the photos. Just oozing with goodness. The kegs - homebrew? I'm sure y'all had a good time.

 

[trailbum]

We need more pics.

 

[TMHunt]

Every time I go to Ethans gathering I tell myself I'm going to take a lot of pics. Well, that's easier said than done. You get caught up in whats going on and time just flies. But I did manage to take a few. Wish I had some of the grind in, but found myself pretty busy most of that day. This is the forth time I've been to Ethans and this by far was the most fun I've had there. Thanks everybody for everything.

Saturdays breakfast and the shop before the grind in started.

Mornin ponq

I dont think there was a tree on the property that the kid didn't swing a knife at. Energetic little fellow,

James Terrio, 1066Vik, Zuluninja

This guy needs no introduction

Tradewaters spit was a thing of beauty and was used the entire weekend. I will be making one of this for the family unit very soon.

 

[TMHunt]

Sweet Kiaya guarding her master after he sleeps off a case of fire face lol. (Long story)

Amy gearing up for Saturday nights after hours party..........Sadly, she was never seen or heard from again, lol.

 

[dresnor]

I dont think there was a tree on the property that the kid didn't swing a knife at. Energetic little fellow,

Hey MM, how did you like the Baryonyx Machete?

Jeremy

 

[mountainmist]

What a blast!!! My Dad and I had soooo much fun!!!!! Thank you so much Ethan for hosting this!!

My Dad was the photographer.......

Thanks TB!!

No one here......

 

[mountainmist]

Hey MM, how did you like the Baryonyx Machete?

Jeremy

It was very cool. It got stuck a lot!! We were chopping on live pine though, I think it would've performed better on harder wood, and vegetation. It was a bit heavy for actual Machete work.

To answer your question: Not very much.

 

[mountainmist]

A lizard I rescued form the campfire on Saturday morning:

The early morning crowd:

Some of Matt Tackett's beautiful knives, I came home with a nice little scandi of his....

Todd had some sick knives, my dad's favorite customs there.....

Todd's M18 I got to play with, it was awesome!!!! My arm was quite sore next morning.....

Jerry looking doubtful......

Group shot:

My Dad and I:

Zulu ninja working on a knife:

The sharpening crew, Amy, Zach, bearded, and I:

Beckerheads hard at work, under the supervision of the invisible Murph......

Working 'Heads....

Is it sharp yet, Pointy?

Moose showing us how the Bow drill was done, it was unsuccessful due to high humidity.

Not for lack of trying thought:

Dex sharpening:

She be cookin'

The log for the chopping contest! Psy got the prize, with Hawk coming closely behind.

No more pics of chopping, but Derek got some vids.....

Supper time!!

To be continued.....