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Title: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: nobber on March 04, 2011, 07:01:58 PM: The Traditional Muzzleloading Association would like to welcome all interested parties to join us for a weekend of fun and competition from a bygone era! May 20-22, 2011 we will be hosting a weekend of shooting and camping at Coyote Ridge on the grounds of Beautiful Lake Gage Orchard near historic Orland, IN. The TMA will be conducting a number of shooting events as well as hawk & knife throwing, and a skillet toss for the ladies! THIS IS A SHOOTERS WEEKEND!! Aggregate will consist of woodswalk/paper shoot/novelty shoot/hawk & knife. There will be a skill seminar on Saturday if interested. There will be an archery shoot. There will be a dinner provided both nights, Friday night of setup will be a ham bake with potatoes/carrots/cabbage/green beans and homemade bread, Saturday will be a potluck with the main dish being homemade beef and noodles and bread provided. Breakfast will be served Sat, and Sun. and lunch grub will be in the. cooler if by some chance you get hungry There will be prizes for each event and an Aggregate prize for overall winner. Sunday morning will be the monthly TMA postal shoot. Teardown is noon Sunday and early setup is allowed with notice. Water and wood are provided and there are restroom and shower stall on site. Cost is $25 per person for TMA members $40 per person if not but that also buys a TMA membership and this includes all events, dinners and prizes!

THIS IS A PRE-1840 EVENT
NMLRA RULES APPLY
All range officers are Nationally Certified NMLRA Range Officers

Eric Davis-Booshway 260-833-4255
ericdavis@locl.net

Mapquest address
3425 N 550 W
Angola, IN 46703

Start the sign up now so I can plan for food and such. If ya wanna come light I can setup my second lodge!
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Post by: melsdad on March 04, 2011, 08:11:48 PM: Hank has been after me to come to this event for a few years now. I'll have to check the family schedule. Sounds like a great time!
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Post by: Two Steps on March 04, 2011, 08:55:24 PM: Ya know I'll be there if the world keeps spinning and the creek don't rise...and Hank still has some room for me on the back porch.
Al
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Post by: melsdad on March 04, 2011, 09:04:13 PM: It would be nice to make this event. I would like to meet some more fellow TMA members.
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Post by: Hank in WV on March 04, 2011, 10:03:04 PM: You can put me down Eric, been looking forward to this since the last one. Sure hope you can make it Brian. It would sure be nice to get a break from Al once in awhile. I'll have to see if the dog is willing to move off the porch for you Al.
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Post by: nobber on March 12, 2011, 04:14:40 AM: anyone else?
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Post by: Swamp on March 12, 2011, 01:35:28 PM: Nobber, I have this on my calendar, and I plan on being there atleast on Saturday. I believe Double Barrel will be joining me, and possibly another guy from our group.
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Post by: Buzzard on March 17, 2011, 11:07:08 AM: Nobber, i'll put this on my calendar and hope for the best. I will confirm as the camp date gets closer. Buzzard
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Post by: Uncle Russ on March 18, 2011, 02:38:15 PM: Quote from: "Buzzard"
Nobber, i'll put this on my calendar and hope for the best. I will confirm as the camp date gets closer. Buzzard

Buzzard, you better make it....I gots money ridin on ya!

Uncle Russ...
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: Two Steps on March 18, 2011, 04:00:31 PM: Hey Russ...why don't you come along too?? Come on by the house and ya can ride up with me. Don't know if Hank's dog will be willing to share that much of the back porch though
Al
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: Uncle Russ on March 18, 2011, 04:47:22 PM: Quote from: "Two Steps"
Hey Russ...why don't you come along too?? Come on by the house and ya can ride up with me. Don't know if Hank's dog will be willing to share that much of the back porch though :happy

My Lab's a good walker, great runner and a powerfully strong swimmer, but I think she might not think too highly of trying to pack this old man that far......

Uncle Russ..
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: Hank in WV on March 19, 2011, 06:59:13 AM: Hey Al, If Russ thinks he needs a little more room, I think we could move you out behind the old shed. I don't think the skunk'll mind none.
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: Two Steps on March 19, 2011, 12:25:57 PM: Thanks Hank...you're a pard! Heck, if the skunks can stand it, I reckon I can.
Tell ya what Russ, I'll try and met ya in Kansas...that'll cut some off of the pups burden
AL
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: makin meat on March 20, 2011, 11:23:35 PM: plannin to be there too
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: Uncle Russ on March 20, 2011, 11:37:24 PM: Quote from: "makin meat"
plannin to be there too

Bob, my friend, where in the world have you been hiding?

Geeesh, this is going to be a real shindig with all these fine folks showing up. That skunk just might have to share his bed after all.
Shinin, right shinin it is!

Uncle Russ...
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: Two Steps on March 21, 2011, 04:01:26 AM: Morning Bob ;). It'll be good to see ya.
Al
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Post by: makin meat on March 21, 2011, 01:04:29 PM: uncle russ, you have heard of the guy livin under a rock? sure is too bad the pacific n.w., is so far over the mountains.
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: makin meat on March 21, 2011, 01:06:42 PM: hi al, ya i been lookin forward to this too
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Post by: sse on March 21, 2011, 04:59:11 PM: MM - Nice to see ya come outta hibernation...LOL
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Post by: Hank in WV on March 21, 2011, 05:11:58 PM: Don't ride him too hard yet. He's probably hungry and real grumpy.
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: Buzzard on March 21, 2011, 05:22:59 PM: Russ, ya can take all that money ya got ridin me and spend it on travel expenses. It'll get ya to at least Montana. I won't mind, I am expecting Two Steps to come loaded for bear this year. With all his winnin's, he'll be able to build Hank a new dog house, or at least dig a new skunk hole!!!
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: Uncle Russ on March 21, 2011, 09:12:33 PM: Quote from: "Buzzard"
Russ, ya can take all that money ya got ridin me and spend it on travel expenses. It'll get ya to at least Montana. I won't mind, I am expecting Two Steps to come loaded for bear this year. With all his winnin's, he'll be able to build Hank a new dog house, or at least dig a new skunk hole!!!

Rumor mill has it that brother Al has the brand new, 2011 updated version of "Hard to Come by Excuses" that's he's been studying...he just might show you folks a thing or two with his new book of excuses.

He's likely to have excuses that ain't never been heard before.

If Hank's going be there too, I just might want to put my money somewhere else...better keep yer good eye on this one, he'll end up winning the shirt right off yer back!

Wish you folks were a little closer....actually I wish you were a lot closer.
Sounds to me like you guys are going have a right good time.

Be safe!

Uncle Russ...
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: Two Steps on March 21, 2011, 09:22:07 PM: Quote
With all his winnin's, he'll be able to build Hank a new dog house, or at least dig a new skunk hole!!!
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Sorry Buzzard...I done spent every bit of my winnings...come to think of it...the waitress wouldn't take my medal...told me to pay up in cash or she'd call a cop . Had to borrow money from Hank for the coffee...
Al
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: Hank in WV on March 21, 2011, 10:03:47 PM: Quote from: "Two Steps"
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With all his winnin's, he'll be able to build Hank a new dog house, or at least dig a new skunk hole!!!
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Sorry Buzzard...I done spent every bit of my winnings...come to think of it...the waitress wouldn't take my medal...told me to pay up in cash or she'd call a cop . Had to borrow money from Hank for the coffee...
Al

Actually Al, I really didn't want to bring that up, but........
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: Two Steps on March 22, 2011, 04:06:57 AM: Quote
Actually Al, I really didn't want to bring that up, but
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Umm...ah...I'm sorry, but you've reached a number that is no longer in service....
Al
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: 2 Locks on March 22, 2011, 07:09:39 PM: I sure would like to make it this year Eric.

Vacation time is in short supply - If I come Friday evening what time is the cutoff for driving near camp to drop off the heavy stuff?

Maybe I'll just do the Saturday only thing - Circumstances will decide.
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: nobber on March 22, 2011, 08:12:56 PM: real stuff doesn't get goin till saturday friday is just setting up and lounging around so anytime works.

Eric
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Post by: makin meat on March 22, 2011, 10:07:31 PM: it always seemed to me there was just as much "real" b.s. goin on friday ., unless al n hank aint showin up till saturday
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Post by: Swamp on March 22, 2011, 10:49:27 PM: MM, you sure about that? I wouldn't think there would be a whole lot of BSing going on in Nobbers camp! :rotf
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Post by: Two Steps on March 23, 2011, 05:30:10 AM: Bob...ya might want to point out to the folks that "BS" stands for "Buckskin Studies". I'd sure hate for them to get the wrong idea. :shock:
Al
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: shootrj2003 on March 23, 2011, 11:00:57 AM: You know this is the first time in my life I've got all the time to go places and now I don't got the cashh-go fiiger,You guys have fun
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: Hank in WV on March 23, 2011, 05:23:30 PM: Hey shootr, I don't know how far you have to go but if you're close, it's about as cheap a weekend as you'll find. Some fun people and some brand new old friends coming this year.
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Post by: makin meat on March 23, 2011, 11:23:36 PM: sure nuf al i think that goes without sayin. anybody what knows me, knows im all about "buckskin studies"
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Post by: BEAVERMAN on March 24, 2011, 05:47:22 PM: BOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey everybody... look it's Bob!... he's alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, good to see you Bob!
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: makin meat on March 24, 2011, 10:21:16 PM: ya its me i thought it was time to come outa hibernation. jumped the gun a little. guess sun dont mean spring. thought i could put the snoshoes away. oh well, im awake now so i mights well stay up. hi ho to all.
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: nobber on April 18, 2011, 08:33:23 PM: ANYONE ELSE COMIN???

Nobber
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Post by: rickevans on April 19, 2011, 04:15:00 PM: Well..I will be in Michigan working on a long project. If I can convince Swamp to let me ride with his posseeeee I'd sure like to attend. Never done a shoot like this before. What do I need to bring from the station in Middle Georgia for this event?
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: Buzzard on April 19, 2011, 05:53:36 PM: Rick; last year you'da needed about 50-60 round balls, hawk&knife, primitive bow and arrow, skeeter dope and a blanket. nobber can round up some tentage and feedin utensils, man can his wife cook! And see'in as how Two Steps is goin to be there, ya better wear your extra tall moccersins to!!! Hope to see ya there, Buzzard
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Post by: Riley/MN on April 19, 2011, 06:09:50 PM: garshdarnitall I just realized this is the same weekend as Gamehaven Council's Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills course - guess who's the course director.....

mebbe next year
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: Hank in WV on April 19, 2011, 06:48:10 PM: Rick,just bring your shootin gear, your welcome to use my bow, hawk, etc. Them hip-wader moccs might be a good idee too.
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: Swamp on April 19, 2011, 07:03:01 PM: Rick, my son and I will be going Sat only, leaving here early in the morning, and returning late that night. My daughter has her dance recitals on Sat and Sun, and I have to go to that on Sun. So, your welcome to hitch a ride with us if you want. I do believe Double Barrel is going with us as well. It's a little over 2 hrs drive for us, whitch isn't bad at all.

Let me know my friend!
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Post by: 2 Locks on April 19, 2011, 07:10:01 PM: I'm going to bow out on this one Nobber. It's the exact same weekend as the Oakland County Sportsman's Rendezvous, which is only 20 minutes from my house. A much smaller affair, but a beautiful camp site & most of my friends will be there.

I'll try again next year
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Post by: rickevans on April 20, 2011, 07:15:44 AM: Swamp...I will take you up on that offer.
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Post by: Chairslayer on April 23, 2011, 01:40:31 PM: If I can get the time off, I'll be there. Here's hoping!
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Post by: Hank in WV on April 23, 2011, 04:21:23 PM: fingers crossed
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Post by: Two Steps on April 23, 2011, 05:51:21 PM: Pulling for ya Dan...
Al
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Post by: Chairslayer on April 25, 2011, 01:05:29 PM: I don't see any problems yet, and I'll be bringing my two oldest grandsons with.
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Post by: Hank in WV on April 25, 2011, 01:11:01 PM: I didn't even know you and Earl were related.
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Post by: Two Steps on April 25, 2011, 09:10:46 PM: Quote
I didn't even know you and Earl were related.
:rotf
Al
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Post by: Chairslayer on May 13, 2011, 09:36:37 PM: Well, guess what? I got the time off. Me and the two oldest grandsons will be there. Don't believe Earl is coming this year. And just to set the record straight, we ain't related.
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Post by: Two Steps on May 13, 2011, 09:38:19 PM: Good news Dan!! Look forward to seeing ya and meeting the boys...
Al
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Post by: Hank in WV on May 14, 2011, 05:41:29 PM: Good to hear son. You're gonna have to sharpen up them 3 hawks of yours. Or do you need five this year?

"And just to set the record straight, we ain't related."

That's good to hear also.
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: Buzzard on May 15, 2011, 07:42:22 AM: Well Gents; and i use that term loosely, the countdown has began. After the wettest April on record here in westcentral Ohio, our corn crop is only 3% planted, in a normal year we would be near 80% by now. If i'm gonna get off work to make this fandango, it's gonna hafta rain some more. A couple'a inches about Thursday otta do it!!!! If it stays dry, i'll be in the field. Dangit man. I know if i try a Shawnee rain dance i'll be shot, or shot at. Maybe by the dark of the moon would work. I'm still planning on being there but only Mother Nature knows for sure. Here's to ya, Buzzard
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Post by: Hank in WV on May 15, 2011, 11:16:56 AM: Well Buzzard, I hope you get your wish but I hope it only rains in your fields. I for one am getting pretty sick of it myself. I even had to cut the grass yesterday in the rain just to be able to keep up with it. In any case, I hope you can make it Jeff.
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Post by: Hank in WV on May 15, 2011, 11:28:17 AM: By the way Eric, do we have a final list of all the suckers...er...I mean participants this year?
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Post by: pathfinder on May 15, 2011, 01:43:13 PM: Quote from: "2 Locks"
I'm going to bow out on this one Nobber. It's the exact same weekend as the Oakland County Sportsman's Rendezvous, which is only 20 minutes from my house. A much smaller affair, but a beautiful camp site & most of my friends will be there.

I'll try again next year :(

I do wish I didn't commit to OCSC,Nobbler gave me heck at K-zoo fer not makin' it a couple of years ago! I would strongly reccomend you make a TMA shoot if at all possable! The TRR at Swamps is already #1 on my must do list of events. The fella's here are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!! :toast :toast
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: Swamp on May 16, 2011, 01:47:14 PM: Path, we (Rick Evans, Double Barrel, Lamp-Wick, and myself, are heading to the Frolic early Sat morning, and will return late Sat night. We have room in the van if'in you want to join us. I know it's right in the middle of OCSC. Your call Pal.
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Post by: jingles on May 16, 2011, 05:29:43 PM: Hello to all! I haven`t heard from Eric yet, but I will be setting up on Thursday and start to work in the woods, so if anyone shows up and you do not see anyone around come look in the woods I will be there. Looking foreward to seeing all of you again!! Jingles
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: Hank in WV on May 16, 2011, 05:41:39 PM: Getting itchy myself Ed. Seems like that might have been a poor choice of words about this time last year.
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Post by: Double Barrel on May 17, 2011, 11:59:17 AM: Quote from: "Swamp"
Path, we (Rick Evans, Double Barrel, Lamp-Wick, and myself, are heading to the Frolic early Sat morning, and will return late Sat night. We have room in the van if'in you want to join us. I know it's right in the middle of OCSC. Your call Pal.

I am SO looking forward to this!

Any good guesstimates on a head count yet?
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: 2 Locks on May 17, 2011, 09:06:29 PM: Quote from: "pathfinder"
Wish I had some freinds :rotf
(but ya still gotta find your own lodge to sleep in :toast
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: Double Barrel on May 18, 2011, 12:04:14 PM: Quote from: "2 Locks"
Quote from: "pathfinder"
Wish I had some freinds :rotf
(but ya still gotta find your own lodge to sleep in :toast

:rotf

Are you going Dave?
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: nobber on May 18, 2011, 02:22:24 PM: WELL, Last count I had is 7 adults and 2 youngsters for camping and 4 day visitors on saturday, may have a local guy coming to visit and check us out also :

Campers:

Nobber
Jingles
Hank
Two Steps
Buzzard
Makin Meat
Dan + 2 grandsons
Glenn Menser(maybe)

Saturday folk:

Swamp + son
Double Barrel
Rick Evans

If I am missing anyone chime in and let me know, I am heading out there tonight and will be there most of the day thursday and friday so if ya get close and need help gettin there call me on my cell at 260-688-0764 and I will make sure ya get there. It is the old gageview apple orchard and we are just over the hill.

Nobber
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: Chairslayer on May 18, 2011, 02:55:53 PM: Hey Eric! how big is your extra lodge? I found out today my wall tent isn't going to be here in time. 2 boys can take up a lot of space!
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: Two Steps on May 18, 2011, 06:05:53 PM: Quote
we are just over the hill.

:?
Al
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Post by: Hank in WV on May 18, 2011, 08:52:36 PM: that's another thing I was meaning to talk to you about Al. See ya tomorrow.
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Post by: Two Steps on May 18, 2011, 09:01:21 PM: Yes sir...I'll be leaving here at about oh early thirty or so. I'll call when I get close enough to get lost
Al
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Post by: 2 Locks on May 18, 2011, 11:19:14 PM: Quote from: "Double Barrel"
Are you going Dave?
No, I'll be at another local rendezvous. Maybe next year.
Title: Re: 2011 "Old" Northwest Frolic
Post by: nobber on May 19, 2011, 01:54:25 AM: lodge is 15X15 plenty of room for you them and a few more if need be

Nobber
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Post by: Swamp on May 19, 2011, 06:52:40 AM: Nobber, do we need to bring Blanket Prizes?
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Post by: nobber on May 19, 2011, 10:23:53 AM: wouldn't hurt Swamp, me and the wife furnish some prizes but we always appreciate donations!!!

Nobber