What topics should be covered at the Beckerhead Gathering at Ethan's in October?

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We have a really wide range of knowledge that is going to be attending the gathering, and there is nothing like first hand knowledge from someone that knows their stuff. Last time we had Moose give a knife handling class (which I think we should do again) and the boss gave a nice little lesson on survival kits, but aside from that, there was a lot of shenanigans, hijinks, and tomfoolery. That being said, what would you folks like to see? What would you like to learn? What would you like to teach?

One of the things that I got to thinking was that in Scouts, we put a lot of emphasis on first aid, and that is something I haven't seen too much around the forum here. Since we are going to have a full blown surgeon there (AIG) maybe we could talk him into teaching some basic first aid, especially as he has spent a great deal of time in the bush and outdoors in all sorts of environments.

For other stuff, I think a lot of people would benefit from a good class on knots. I see a lot of instances where certain knots would be extremely helpful in a lot of the circumstances we find ourselves in. If we don't have any volunteers to teach that I could manage it (probably badly, but I could get it done I reckon).

Maybe some sharpening lessons with different types of sharpening methods/systems/tools? I dunno, what do you folks think?
 
Although I won't be attending, i'd love to see the different tecniques and tricks used by Uncle E with the machaxe.
 
I'll be doing knife use classes, safety, sharpening, and helping out with anything I can. I won't be such a dumbass during this class I promise. For one, i won't be breaking any knives, second, I've got an itinerary on what topics I want to cover, and enough material for everyone to be down in the dirt, practicing and playing.

I know where I lost my train of thought last time, and it won't happen again. I still feel embarrassed about that last class. :grumpy:

Anyhoo, E will be doing some campfire and kitchen cooking classes, along with something else that he picks up out of the bag.

Along with all that, I will also be doing some more traps, tracking, and friction fire. All the way friction fire, as in, we will be actually making fires, not coals.

Anything else?

Moose
 
Bushcraft knife techniques. Moose made a thread about it ages ago... how to use a blade in the bush - different ways to hold the knife, angles, safety n such.
 
Moosez45 said:
I'll be doing knife use classes, safety, sharpening, and helping out with anything I can. I won't be such a dumbass during this class I promise. For one, i won't be breaking any knives, second, I've got an itinerary on what topics I want to cover, and enough material for everyone to be down in the dirt, practicing and playing.

I know where I lost my train of thought last time, and it won't happen again. I still feel embarrassed about that last class. :grumpy:

Anyhoo, E will be doing some campfire and kitchen cooking classes, along with something else that he picks up out of the bag.

Along with all that, I will also be doing some more traps, tracking, and friction fire. All the way friction fire, as in, we will be actually making fires, not coals.

Anything else?

Moose
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This all sounds good to me.

I also like the idea of first aid tips from AIG.

Gonna be good times.
 
All of the aforementioned classes would be great. Obviously any knife class is a good one. Moose, you're class in the spring was still informative, regardless of the success /failure of the demonstration.
 
I might could teach a few nots. There are really only a few that everyone should know. Some can be hard to learn.
 
Moose I am going to try to get my little video recorder doohickey working and bring that along, so that this time we can record the knife class, and maybe some other stuff too. Capn, that is exactly what Moose will be going over. He attempted it last time but certain factors made it less successful than I think he was wanting (although as Murf said still informative).

For knots I can do the following ones well, although teaching them might be another story altogether ;)

Clove hitch
Two half hitches
Taut line hitch
Truckers hitch (as taught to me by Tradewater at the first gathering)
Square knot
Bowline
One-handed bowline
Timber hitch
Figure 8 on a bight
Sheet bend
Evenk hitch/falconer's knot

And I plan on getting a few from that video Doc Canada did way back down by then, specifically some of those toggle knots

Nick, you used to be a sailor right? I bet you got all kinds of experience with knot tying, and if I remember correctly, there was someone else around that used to be in the Navy or Coast Guard as well, so we might have a few people with a good deal of knowledge on the subject. Anyways, was a thought, and something I see come up every now and then.

I know a few traps too, although I haven't used them all that often, I have the few that I know down pretty decently I think (provided we have a decent engine for the setup).
 
Brilliant list so far. The first aid course sounds great and really caught Christine's interest.

Moose, your course was absolutely fine last time. We learned plenty.

We can't wait for the new learning to begin!
 
I'm going to do a seminar on how to avoid a hail of gunfire from a hammock.
 
We'll incorporate that into the range safety class........ :) , and then we'll move right into the first aid portion.
 
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If you guys are able to record any of the happenings and get them on youtube that would be awesome. I always enjoy seeing what goes on at the gatherings.
 
Guyon could teach a fine class on how to fall asleep in a riding mower. He's got that down.
 
DerekH said:
Moose I am going to try to get my little video recorder doohickey working and bring that along, so that this time we can record the knife class, and maybe some other stuff too. Capn, that is exactly what Moose will be going over. He attempted it last time but certain factors made it less successful than I think he was wanting (although as Murf said still informative).

For knots I can do the following ones well, although teaching them might be another story altogether ;)

Clove hitch
Two half hitches
Taut line hitch
Truckers hitch (as taught to me by Tradewater at the first gathering)
Square knot
Bowline
One-handed bowline
Timber hitch
Figure 8 on a bight
Sheet bend
Evenk hitch/falconer's knot

And I plan on getting a few from that video Doc Canada did way back down by then, specifically some of those toggle knots

Nick, you used to be a sailor right? I bet you got all kinds of experience with knot tying, and if I remember correctly, there was someone else around that used to be in the Navy or Coast Guard as well, so we might have a few people with a good deal of knowledge on the subject. Anyways, was a thought, and something I see come up every now and then.

I know a few traps too, although I haven't used them all that often, I have the few that I know down pretty decently I think (provided we have a decent engine for the setup).
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Yeah I was. I was just thinking about teaching knots that would be useful to people in the bush; nothing to fancy.
 
Is there going to be a "scar the tramus" class? I don't think he was sufficiently scarred by Psyop's nightwear last time.
 
DerekH said:
Guyon could teach a fine class on how to fall asleep in a riding mower. He's got that down.
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Good idea. I'll start drafting a PowerPoint tomorrow.

Ooooooh... 37K.
 
Alright, so is everyone cool with me and Nick teaching some knots?

AIG commented that he would be down for some bush first aid on the signup thread, so we got that goin. Moose I am assuming will be teaching a great many things, (although I hear "Drinking with Moose 101" has been left off the course list this time around) and I assume the boss will have some great stuff to teach as well, but culinarily and otherwise. Sound about right to everyone or am I missing anything?
 
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