Traditional Muzzleloading Association
The Center of Camp => The Campfire => Topic started by: Riley/MN on November 06, 2017, 03:53:11 PM
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Just puttin out a feeler....
We, the TMA members, have pretty much taken over running a primitive biathlon in Rochester, MN. One of the fellas that comes down to participate in this event helps to run shoots at Forts Folle Avoine in west central WI. They have decided to give the primitive biathlon a try, and we have the opportunity to get involved helping out with this event as well. Because it would mean getting you involved, I just want to open this for discussion to see if there is enough interest for us to help with this event. We do have the board's go-ahead.
The 2018 Folle Avoine Biathlon will be mid-February, probably a week ahead of the Rochester event.
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Nope!
That would be about like you Yanks coming down here and going on a 100 mile 'walk' in August when it's 110F with 98% humidity!! :Doh! ::)
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:lol sign
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A local ML club sponsors one every January, but I have neither the equipment (snowshoes, primitive attire, etc.) nor the interest in attending or freezing my keister off while doing so. Sorry, but it's not for me.
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Riley, I am all for the TMA's involvement ......as long as you have enough local volunteers to handle it.
I do think Riley's question was "Should the TMA take this Biathlon by providing our support".
I don't think he was looking for folks to make the Trek to the event to help out.
I know we have a few TMA members in that area, but I have no clue as to how many would pitch in to help this effort.
For those who may not know, Riley has run a similar but separate event for years with the blessings, and encouragement of our Membership to do just that.
Maybe Riley should describe the event a bit better for the benefit of those who may not fully understand the program.
IMHO, This does present another ideal opportunity for unity, for the TMA to help grow the Organization.
Uncle Russ...
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Riley, I am all for the TMA's involvement ......as long as you have enough local volunteers to handle it.
I do think Riley's question was "Should the TMA take this Biathlon by providing our support".
I don't think he was looking for folks to make the Trek to the event to help out.
I know we have a few TMA members in that area, but I have no clue as to how many would pitch in to help this effort.
For those who may not know, Riley has run a similar but separate event for years with the blessings, and encouragement of our Membership to do just that.
Maybe Riley should describe the event a bit better for the benefit of those who may not fully understand the program.
IMHO, This does present another ideal opportunity unity for the TMA to help grow the Organization.
Uncle Russ...
Agreed! My comment was basically a stab at a little humor cuz by golly if there's anything needed in this country right now...it's a bit of humor! Living down here in the Southlands....God is somewhat kind to us in the fact that even though we do have some cold weather.....He doesn't jam it down on top of us all at one time kinda like He does to the Yanks! When we got LJs on them Yanks are running around in T shirts by golly! So it ain't likely I'm gonna put on snowshoes and go on a trek...in freezing or snowy weather but I understand there's some that will so if they be some TMA members up that way what want to help.....I'm all for it! I'll just stay home and feed the fireplace!! :toast :bl th up :hairy
:hairy If only I was 40 again............ :toast :bl th up
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Here's a short video of what a Primitive Biathlon is about;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6ejU-XO0kE
I really wish I could go to the one Riley is trying to gather support for. To me, if it's anything like the one in the video above, I think it can only be good times! Really wish I could go and pitch in with my support of these events, but it's just not in the cards at this time. Good luck Riley, and to all who can make it! Have a great time! :hairy
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I wish I could help, but I am needed here in snowless SE Ohio. Haven't used the webs since we left Alaska. If you need to borrow some, I have a pair of Alaska trail shoes and two pairs of the army magnesium frame ones. How to get them to you might take a bit of ingenuity....
~Kees~
Neat video, by the way!
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Riley you know what my helth is and has got'n a lot werce since June.I will see Brian Kendell and I'm sure at least he can make it but I will give it my best shot to be there.will they nead plunder for prizes?Let me know date and time.
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Will they need plunder for prizes?Let me know date and time.
:bl th up +1
~Kees~
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I have been to the Smugglers Notch event and the Hanson MA event. That is what prompted me to get one started here in MN. If we could get a third of the competitors that they get out there it would be exciting! Maybe by adding this second event (3 hrs farther north) the first event will grow too!
Prize donations are one of the things they are definitely looking for!
Don, sorry to hear of the decline of your health. Let me know if I can do anything. I think we will be up to Cambridge on Saturday to take Dad to lunch...
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Oh, and a friend of mine has one of them new-fangled flyin camera things. I am hoping to get some good footage of the local event this year!
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I always wanted to try and have a primitive biathalon in my neck o th woods. We get some pretty good snowfall and I know of some likely places to hold it. Fun times Riley!
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Oh, and a friend of mine has one of them new-fangled flyin camera things. I am hoping to get some good footage of the local event this year!
That would be really fun to watch. I hope that pans out for sure! :hairy
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If you need some prizes, I could probably come up with a couple to donate. I love snow camping and wish somebody around here would put something like this on. :bl th up
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I always wanted to try and have a primitive biathalon in my neck o th woods. We get some pretty good snowfall and I know of some likely places to hold it. Fun times Riley!
I was just thinking... Even if a person did not have access to snow, or if a club just preferred to have a similar type event in good weather, there's no reason at all not to hold a "Primitive Run" based on the Primitive Biathlon. I think both would be enjoyable and that's what I'd be in it for, the pure enjoyment! :hairy
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I had a "Riley's Run" planned out at one point that involved other stuff besides shooting too. I will have to see if I still have that....
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Don't know about them runnin events. Sometimes walkin can be a might irksome. Might have to try and set up some kind of hobble type event.
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Don't know about them runnin events. Sometimes walkin can be a might irksome. Might have to try and set up some kind of hobble type event.
Hmmm??? A 20 meter Hobbling Hank..... Some potential there, (for a'lot of us!!!) :lol sign :shake
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Riley I have a wedding to go to on Sat so I will not be around.I'll get some plunder gathred up fot the event.
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Hello Riley,
We hope to be able to hit them both! Please keep me posted as to dates.
Mastadon
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We hope to be able to hit them both! Please keep me posted as to dates.
And where to send our donated items!
~Kees~
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The dates are 2/17/19 for the Forts Folle Avoine biathlon (in conjunction with their trade fair) , and 2/24/18 for the GSR biathlon
If you want me to send you a flier, email me at riley@tradmla.org. GSR flier is attached, Folle Avoine flier is too big, I guess.
If you have prizes, please send them to:
Riley Snyder
30799 580th ST.
Millville, MN 55957
Thanks all!
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Riley the Foll Avoine biathlon is on 2/17/18.That's what is on there web site anyway.Brian will be ther to help.
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I wish these would catch on like what the modern guys run.
I run (walk) a 5K biathlon in Pawnee Oklahoma, talk about fun.
I've talked to the organizers of the Pawnee event about doing a "primitive" run....they're open to it if I could provide the "runners".
So if anyone's interested, shoot me a PM.
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I sent a pm, is it a club that puts this on?
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Riley the Foll Avoine biathlon is on 2/17/18.That's what is on there web site anyway.Brian will be ther to help.
You are exactly right - I had 'em backwards... fixed it now...
Thanks Don! Tell Brian I am looking forward to it.
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Hello Riley,
We hope to be able to hit them both! Please keep me posted as to dates.
Mastadon
:hairy :hairy
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I wish these would catch on like what the modern guys run.
I run (walk) a 5K biathlon in Pawnee Oklahoma, talk about fun.
I've talked to the organizers of the Pawnee event about doing a "primitive" run....they're open to it if I could provide the "runners".
So if anyone's interested, shoot me a PM.
Keep us posted on this. I would be happy to share any articles I can find on our biathlons...
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Just checking to see if anyone has prizes lined up to donate. We are bout a month & a half from the Folle Avoine (Danbury, WI) event, with the GSR (Rochester, MN) event coming the following week. The director up at the Fort is asking for a list of prizes, but I told her we might not have a complete list until the day of the event. I am going to try to get some prizes from all of our facebook groupies too...
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Put some plunder in the mail to you, hope you can use it. A sheath knife, a knife kit and a pack of two powder flask pour spouts.
-Kees-
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I sent a pm, is it a club that puts this on?
Yep, got it. No, not really a club, they have a website, Okrunngun.com
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Put some plunder in the mail to you, hope you can use it. A sheath knife, a knife kit and a pack of two powder flask pour spouts.
-Kees-
Great stuff too, Kees! Thank you!