Official Beckerwest Fall 2014 Oct. 10th-12th

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It's time for the BeckerWest 2014 Fall Gathering! October 10th, 11th, and 12th.


There's a good chance that a burn ban will be in effect at the time, so it's a good possibility of no fire.
This will be the 7th get together here in the great Pacific northwest just outside of Eugene, OR.
Come one, come all! You need not be an official Beckerhead to attend.

Contests will include,(but not limited to):

-Chopping
-Tomahawk throwing
-Shooting and/or Slingshot competition
-Fire making

Ideas for new challenges are welcomed, as are fresh ideas for the standard contests.



What can you expect when you show up to BeckerWest?

There will be food, fire (maybe), strong drink, and general merriment! Knives, guns, beards...you get the idea.
There hasn't been an age limit in the past. Just use your best judgment on bringing kids along.
Most of the attendees will not use a filter. Especially at night time around the camp. Virgin eyes and ears may be...(will be) offended.

Friday- Guests arrive, folks hanging out, setting up camp, a lot of B.S.ing, a fun night around the camp.
Saturday- Big breakfasts, contests, lot's of food, usually not as rowdy as Friday night.
Sunday- breakfast, camp clean up, trash is picked up, and everyone is usually out by Noon.


"What should I bring?"

-Bacon
-Camp stove
-Food, drink, camp chairs for sure.
-Tent, hammock, or some form of shelter.
-Trade items if you want
-Bring some TP, there are no restrooms.
-Folding tables and pop-up canopies are always nice to have around.
-Knives, guns, and gear. Ear and eye protection.
-Bring whatever you need to spend two nights in the woods.
-More bacon



Rules: Petty simple...

1. -Absolutely NO guns and booze! If you're dinking, you're not packing.
2. -NO dogs!
3. -Take your trash home with you!



Links to the previous gatherings:

A link to the 1st BW. Fall 2011

A link to the 2nd BW. Spring 2012

A link to the 3rd BW. Fall 2012

A link to the 4th BW. Spring 2013

A link to the 5th BW. Fall 2013

A link to the 6th BW. Spring 2014



There are a lot of folks at these gatherings with a lot of great knowledge to share.
If you haven't attended a BeckerWest gathering, come on out! It's a lot of fun!
If you can't get the time off work, well... you might as well quit your job because you won't want to miss this!
Looking forward to seeing everyone. See you there!


Location:


Google Maps Link. Click Here!


GPS - N44 07.818'
*- W123 28.195
Make sure your Datum is set to NAD 27 Conus.




Driving directions:
*From I-5 North or South
*Exit # 195 , Beltline hwy west (Randy Pape' beltline) 9.5 miles to
*(right turn) Hwy 126 west (to Florence) 14.8 miles to*
*(right turn) Poodle Creek Rd. 4.2 miles*
*(left turn) Fisk Rd. Approx .5 mile to the Orange gate on the right.
Follow the BeckerWest signs up the hill.
If you have any questions please contact myself, FAL'ER, or Abrasion via PM or email.

I'll update this thread with names of those who commit to attend. :D


"I'M IN!"

-FAL'ER
-Abrasion
-Vanilla Guerrilla
-Jonny1280
-tjswarbrick
-710
-Bill Siegle
-Eero and his Lady
-ironborn
-moosecaca + brother-in-law
 
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Jonny, you definitely win the contest for the introducing a gathering. That first post is easily 8 times better than I coulda whipped up. You're hired.
 
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Requesting the time off from work today!
My first Becker Gathering, I'm so excited!!
 
Sadly, Sarah and I will not be able to make this one. I may be able to make the one in the Spring. But as a stop gap to avoid total depression, I am going to try to make a TN Gathering sometime in the year.
 
Jonny1280 said:
Location:
This Fall Gathering will most likely take place at a new location.
I'll update this thread with directions when available.
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The location change is something that is being considered (heavily), and only for the reasoning of shaking things up a bit, I'll say that it is on the Row River so we'd have water right there. I'll also say that it's not the best location for the shooting of firearms. Which on it's own is not that big of a deal considering we didn't have a shooting contest last BW. So, fishing instead of shooting.

It (the proposed new location) is much closer the the I-5 than the Fisk rd. property we have been using previously. I'll see what I can do to get some picture's of the new place and some detailed directions. to the new place.
 
FAL'ER said:
The location change is something that is being considered (heavily), and only for the reasoning of shaking things up a bit, I'll say that it is on the Row River so we'd have water right there. I'll also say that it's not the best location for the shooting of firearms. Which on it's own is not that big of a deal considering we didn't have a shooting contest last BW. So, fishing instead of shooting.

It (the proposed new location) is much closer the the I-5 than the Fisk rd. property we have been using previously. I'll see what I can do to get some picture's of the new place and some detailed directions. to the new place.
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just tell the truth... we cleaned out that place of all fat wood and need a new source. LOL

and I am in fore sure where ever it is, been waiting for this thread to pop up!!! the rest of family might not make the trip this time around. can't wait for the slingshot shoot out and i'm working out my chopping arm!
 
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Yeah, I liked that slingshot challenge.
In all honesty I'd be fine with a new location that included some fishing.
Sounds good to me! :thumbup:
 
Jonny1280 said:
Yeah, I liked that slingshot challenge.
In all honesty I'd be fine with a new location that included some fishing.
Sounds good to me! :thumbup:
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I just had a disturbing image of Beardlove skinny dipping drunk. We may have to add that to the rules as a no go.
 
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