Island Gathering - Michigan/Windsor (May 2)???

J.Wade said:
Rick bringing anything new... like any long project that I know you finshed in time for me to chop down a tree with:D
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You mean...... THIS!!!!!



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naawwwwww.... I ain't finished yet......:grumpy:

I actually have nothing new to bring to the Gathering... just some beat up prototypes... I'm just working on orders now.

Rick
 
Magnussen said:
You mean...... THIS!!!!!



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naawwwwww.... I ain't finished yet......:grumpy:

I actually have nothing new to bring to the Gathering... just some beat up prototypes... I'm just working on orders now.

Rick
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yup you guessed it, things are looking real good for tommorow for me,

cya
jimi
 
pm sent...

Okay....I'm bringing a few blades with me :D :D :D Mostly for people to check out...

Breedens: kat knife, peacemaker, pathfinder, bocote scandi, big paw
Rat cutlery: rc-3, 4, 6
JK knives: kit knife, kephart
Scrapyard sod
Koyote - trad. leuku
Diotte - Bocote Hunter
Mora #1

I have a bunch of harvested cotton wood to make hearths and drills for those who might want to try their hand at it. Its a bit harder to get a coal then basswood, but still quite doable. I'll bring the bow and capstone that doc gave to me.

I have some firewood for the main area pit to sit around towards the end of the day. I'll bring a bag of charcoal brickettes to get a BBQ going to eat dinner at the Island. Bring whatever you would like to cook. Plan for a light (on the trail) lunch and for dinner you will have access to the BBQ grill - e.g. hamburgers or whatever you like. I'll have some red and white wine in politically correct packaging and a couple of Guatemalan cigars.

First part of the day is will be to explore the Island and its various trails. We can do this as a group or just wonder off on your own if you prefer. We can then meet back around around 2:30 - 3:00 pm at the main area near the pavillion. From there we can get a fire going and BBQ, practice skills, eat and drink and have some fun!

The main areas has bunch of picnic tables and a covered pavilion. You can bring a cooler or cooler bag to store any meat you might have on the boat. I can also lock some valuable you might have that you don't want to bring on the hike with you, like a few super expensive knives, in one of the compartment areas of the boat. Space is a bit limited for what can be locked so be mindful of that. Bring yourself a plate and some eating utensils or mess kit if you will use that to cook aside from the grill and some water (unless you want to boil the hell out of the Detroit River water)

Weather from the Weather Network is calling for mainly sunny in the morning and afternoon, although a few reports indicate a possibility of showers in the morning. Some light rain gear or a poncho might be worth considering.

See you folks tomorrow.
 
4-4.5 hours is usually what it takes me from Detroit to Toronto, so figure around that. (this includes the border crossing though, so definitely less than that) It has been a while though.

I'll be just a few miles away from you guys, and hope you all have a blast. Hopefully we can do this again sometime later in the summer. One of my lifeguards dislocated her shoulder playing rugby, and no one else can cover her shift tommorow, so it's on me.

Have fun, and I hope to get to actually meet you guys at some point.
 
Have a great time tomorrow guys! I was not even thinking, I should have sent a couple knives for you guys to play with and review/evaluate for me. A day late and a dollar short as it goes.

Have a blast and take lots of pics:thumbup:
 
Hey CKE2, I would have brought you bushcrafter along, but I ended up giving it to a really close friend of mine. I was staying at his cabin a couple of weeks ago and I pulled out your little bushcrafter just doing a bit of whittling and stuff. He asked me to see it and just kept on saying, man this is such a nice little knife. He really loved the mircata and had never handled mircata before. He also really loved the size and width of the knife, not liking anything much over 3". Anyhow, seeing as I was totally mooching, and do this often enough, off of his kindness in letting me stay as his guest, I just couldn't help but gift him the knife. He just loves that thing so much! Your little blade is getting lots of use!

Hey Jozsef, about 4 h from Toronto is about right. Unfortunately camping isn't allowed on the island and we will be coming back by the evening after supper. However, you are welcome to stay with us for the night so that you don't have to drive back the same day. I just hope you aren't allergic to dogs as they kind of own our home.

ken
 
Unfortunately, I have to work tomorrow, but I wish all you guys attending, a safe and enjoyable day.

Doc
 
Ken, that is awesome of you:thumbup: I like nothing more than someone enjoying my knives.
 
I had a great time, guys..... will post a thread tomorrow if one isn't already started.


THANKS KDG!!!!!
 
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