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Post by Woodyrock on Mar 20, 2013 0:47:28 GMT -5
Today, I started packing for the run down to Glass Buttes, Oregon for the Knappin. This year I will Not be 'camping' in the back of the truck. the first layer is mostly bins of firewood for the 2 Dog stove that is going to keep us toasty warm the whole ten days. When I get back, I will post photographs of the Ger set up by the creek, and maybe some obsidian shots too. Woody The first layer on top of the firewood bins, stove, and tools.  The middle layer  All in the truck!  |
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Post by NatureNut on Mar 20, 2013 8:33:13 GMT -5
Kewl... now you just gotta pray for good enough weather to be able to set it up.  Otherwise you'll have to sleep in your truck, LOL. Good for you Woody! Take lots-o' pics. Jo |
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Post by lparker on Mar 20, 2013 8:55:12 GMT -5
Yah, but, after you get the rest of your gear and food in...you won't have room for rocks!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2013 13:29:47 GMT -5
Very rainy today. Fortunately, the roads over there are fairly good (if you don't mind obsidian cutting up your tires) once you get past the usual mudholes on the way in. The ger is going to make the folks who bring tents very jealous.
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Post by Woodyrock on Mar 21, 2013 17:56:42 GMT -5
All the bins under the Ger are full of firewood. Return trip will be filled with obsidian. The main road into Glass Buttes was rocked, and graded last year by the local ranchers...like driving on a highway. Locals say it is still in good condition.
Woody
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Post by Woodyrock on Mar 21, 2013 17:58:23 GMT -5
BTW, Big Red is shod with big gnarly cut resistant tires. Never had a problem at GB with tires, but then I do not let them spin.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2013 18:22:49 GMT -5
The main road into Glass Buttes was rocked, and graded last year by the local ranchers...like driving on a highway. Locals say it is still in good condition. Woody That'll be great. The rock used to end just past the first cattle guard, usually with some seriously deep mud holes after that. I've never had much problem with tires there, either (just some shallow slices), but lots of people do. I hope the road stays in good shape into July. I'm an hour away west and don't knap, so I can wait until warmer weather. We'll be waiting for the pictures! |
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Post by Woodyrock on Mar 22, 2013 1:08:06 GMT -5
If you go in July, check yourself for ticks, there have been reported cases of Lymes disease. You must in or near Bend....wish I was that close...and sunny, and dry. Central Oregon is about my favourite place.
Woody
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2013 1:42:06 GMT -5
You got the right place. July is awesome over there, even with the chance of deer ticks, and especially if there are thunderstorms in the area - the echo across all those barren hills sounds different than anywhere else I've been. Afternoon can get a little warm in August/September, though. If it stays dry, are any of you going to go across the hwy to dig for Hampton wood? Spring is a good time to look if the road is good, even if it is barely spring, since the dust is washed off of the stuff on the surface.
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Otherwise you'll have to sleep in your truck, LOL. Good for you Woody! Take lots-o' pics.
