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Author Topic: Rondo, I'm ready for Rendezvous  (Read 599 times)

Offline Ohio Joe

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Rondo, I'm ready for Rendezvous
« on: January 03, 2019, 08:22:49 AM »
This morning I was looking at one of our Rendezvous camp pictures (I have more) from last year's Chadron Fur Trade Days.  I'm sure missing the doings and looking forward to this year's doings.  I've always felt and still feel that these events are the most relaxing, enjoyable, fun family and friends events I have ever done.  You do indeed meet the most generous and interesting folks at these gatherings. If you haven't experienced one of these events, I highly encourage you to give them a try. The friends and family memories you make are ever lasting for sure.  :bl th up


Early morning in camp. You can see the the campfire smoke drifting in the air as the day is about to begin with coffee & breakfast.

No better place to be then at a Fur Trade Rendezvous   :hairy   
Chadron Fur Trade Days Rendezvous / "Ol' Candle Snuffer"
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Re: Rondo, I'm ready for Rendezvous
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2019, 11:32:43 AM »
I agree with ya Joe,.... for folks who enjoy traditional muzzleloaders, primitive camping doubles the enjoyment.  :hairy :*:

Did I tell ya, Steve is building me another (snakey) Osage Orange bow? This'n will be a "Horse Bow", 'bout 55" long, 50-60 lbs. draw weight, with sinew and rattle snake backing.  :applaud :*:  :bl th up

Here's a picture of the stave so far, still at 60".  :)

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Re: Rondo, I'm ready for Rendezvous
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2019, 02:10:15 PM »
That's alright Rondo! It'll be a good one as you well know.  :hairy
Chadron Fur Trade Days Rendezvous / "Ol' Candle Snuffer"
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Re: Rondo, I'm ready for Rendezvous
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2019, 02:42:20 PM »
That's alright Rondo! It'll be a good one as you well know.  :hairy

Yeah,.... I've been wanting a snakey horse bow for quite awhile.
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Offline Winter Hawk

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Re: Rondo, I'm ready for Rendezvous
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2019, 05:35:04 PM »
Yeah,.... I've been wanting a snakey horse bow for quite awhile.

Just be careful!  Those snakey horses can be, well, snakey:lol sign

And Joe, how DO you keep that tent so white and clean?  :laffing :laffing :laffing

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