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Beckerhead Gathering, 2011

Moosez45

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Just got back, and got some pics uploaded, there will be more, no doubt.

We had a good time, camped out, practiced a few skills, but more fellowship, than woodsmanship. :D

Upon arrival.

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DerekH and his camera

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My accomadations, Becker Hilton.

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Our wood stockpile.

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The Gator Path in

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Friday Night Mooshine. It was delicious.

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Derek Double Fisting Beckers, Uncle E was not impressed.

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The Mini Mag doing its thang.

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El Jeffe showed up to show us how a Beckerhead Gathering is supposed to be conducted, beer, blasters and Beckers. That's my Colt. And my beer.

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Uncle Weird Beard with a Junglas

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This is a BK9 that we all signed with E's engraver, and used in the Chop Contest. Now hangs in Ethan's Shop. BHG 2011

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Up next, the Chop Contest. :D

Moose
 
DerekH gettin' his chop on. Contest prizes? Junglas for first, ESEE6 for 2nd. Yup.

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International Biscuit of Mystery makin' his chops.

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Special Forces Sam gettin' his shot.

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Ginger Daniel goin' for it

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Who won? You'll see. :D


Uncle Weird Beard showing us how its done. Perfect 45 degree angle.

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The only skills we practiced, bow drill kits. Carry a bic, ya'll.
International Biscuit of Mystery

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Derek

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Sam

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Yup.

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Oh, yeah there was food, good, delicious, well prepared, open fire cooked, FOOD!!

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Tradewater and Mrs. Tradewater, some really great folks. New friends, all around.

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Summary, next. :D

Moose
 
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Well, we had a GREAT TIME!! I got pretty tanked on Friday, me and Trade got turned around on Ethan' Roadway systems (lots of Gator Trails :D), and wound up, polishing a half a bottle of Jack off while getting back. We had to clear the trail, twice, once with a Tram 'chete/FBF 'chete, and a Stihl chainsaw. Good times.

We partied until about 2am the first night, raising caine, and laffin' our butts off. We had a roarin' fire, plenty of food, and some beverages, from mild to fuel for drag cars :D.

Saturday was kinda rough on me, breakfast consisted of 600mg of Exedrin, some potassium pills (thanks again Mrs. Trade), some jerky and cheese. We continued our fun times, just BSN around the camp. I had to make a run to the store for more beer (yeah, I know), and some other stuff. While I was gone, Ethan brought everyone down to the shop, for some show and tell, knife playin', and choppin' of the wood. We hung out as the temps swung to the upwards of 90+ degrees, no moving air at all. With a hangover and the heat, I thought it would be a good idea to make bowdrill kit. We played with the new knives, Mini Mag, Mini Bowie, and Mini Camp. They rocked out loud. Ya'll gonna love'em. We checked out the new BK6's and BK1's, and made our cook fire, bowdrill kits, and kindling with the Machax, Tweeners, and BK2's all around. What a good time.

I had to keep dousing myself with water from the 275 gallon waterbuffalo E had put up there for us to use, but I was having a blast. We spent the evening building our cook fire, BSN, and playing with wood and lots of knives. I took a Tram 'chete, FBF 'chete, Triflex Mora, BK77, BK9, BK2, Junglas, and aBK14. The BK14 and BK2 was used the most of all. Imagine that. :D

This morning, we ate some steak and eggs, with garlic, taters, and beer. Took our pics, broke camp and headed out. The others will be posting up their side of the weekend, but man it was fun.

Next time, I hope more of ya'll can make it. :D

Moose
 
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Sound like you guys and girls had a blast. Glad the weather was nice, hot but nice. Now bring on the new stuff:) Oh yeah who won the chopping contest?
 
Looks like you guys/girls had an excellent time. Good to see. Maybe next year.
 
Great time. I didn't head down until Saturday early, so I missed all the hard drinking (thank goodness).
I just got back home and cranked my pics over to Photobucket. Here you go...

Derek and Sam making fire kits.

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Moose giving a friction/frustation fire demo.

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Sexually.

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Ethan cooking as Jeff looks on in disbelief.

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Derek, aka "kitchen help," on Saturday evening.

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Giant pot of chili.

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Campfire fellowship.

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Sunday morning.

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Camp Biscuit.

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Four-star shitter, patent pending by Ethan Becker.

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Maybe he had a bug in his ear?

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Group shot, Sunday morning.

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Evolution of a necker.

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I supposedly received five Bushcraft Buddy Bonus Points because Moose used my spindle and bow to make fire.
It's was all a pack of lies though. The so-called "redemption website" turned out to be nothing but porn. :eek:
 
Wow. Looks like fun. Maybe next year, after all this school nonsense I've been puttin' myself through, I can make the trip down. Of course, I just may have to think about puttin' together a Rocky Mountain Gathering for us Beckerheads out west!

Thanks for taking us on the ride with ya'll. Looks like ton's o' fun was had by all!
 
Moose has fire skillz, he's drenched in sweat and still got the fire goin. Guyon, porn? Sounds like you got the better deal!
 
Arkanian said:
Moose has fire skillz, he's drenched in sweat and still got the fire goin. Guyon, porn? Sounds like you got the better deal!
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It was hot, and I was still getting over a bad hangover. I was sweatin' 80 proof.

Thanks, though.

Moose
 
Thanks for all the pics. Looks like a good time.

Hopefully make a few of these.

Or maybe even host one here in VA ?


Thanks again.
 
Wow that looks like an awesome time!!! And that out house.... FANCY!!

Chopping contest sounds like a ton of fun!
 
Everybody keeps saying "next year". That's cute.

We will be doing lots of things, maybe even a fall meet up, when the leaves change.

"Next year". You kiddin'?

Moose
 
sweet. temps in 90s. nice.

i went to a local spinning daycamp, temps in the 70s during day, plunging to 50 or less at night. brr. plus rain.

what i would't give for a few days of 80s and 90s to bake the old bones limber again. brrr :)

good times that
 
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