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An Expedition on the Green River
AN EXPEDITION ALONG THE GREEN RIVER On November 19, 2015, Aaron Griggs and I left Buena Vista, Co and traveled to Moab, UT. It takes 6 hours to drive from my house to Moab via US Hwy 24 and … Continue reading
The Most Interesting Man In the World
Posted in Humor, Miscellaneous
Tagged firestarting, Flint & Steel, The Most interesting Man in the World
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Wojtek
This was sent to me in an e-mail. I find this fascinating!!!!
Posted in Events, Liberty & Freedom, Miscellaneous
Tagged Bears, Polish Army, Wojtek, WWII
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A scout along the Chattahoochee 11/11/2015
Recently, I found myself back in the states in the newly founded town of Atlanta, Georgia. I was without my rifle and was in search of another. The only rifle the trading post would sell me was a version of … Continue reading
Posted in American Mountain Men, Hunting & Trapping, Shooting
Tagged Chattahoochie river, Geogia, Hunting
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Fort Uncompahgre redux
June 12-14, 2015 several of us returned to Fort Uncompahgre in Delta, CO for an open house weekend. We had a great time bringing the old fort to life.
In your zeal to “Do It Right”, You are doing it all wrong!
Since before I joined the American Mountain Men I have heard the phrase “Do it right”. I was somewhat taken by that line, because I am a stickler for authenticity and historical correctness. I have since come to understand that … Continue reading
Posted in American Mountain Men, Events, Miscellaneous, Pet Peeves & Other Rants!
Tagged AMM
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2014 AMM Western Territorial
Oct 23-26, 2014, Violet & I attended the AMM Western Territorial Rendezvous at Bent’s Old Fort. I was the auctioneer for the fundraiser.
2014 AMM Eastern Territorial Rendezvous
Oct 9-11, 2014, Violet & I attended the AMM Eastern Territorial Rendezvous near Morris, IL. We had a good time in spite of the ticks. We had a great time with the folks from Illinois and I represented the western … Continue reading
Fort Uncompahgre
May 17-18, 2014 – We attended an open house at Fort Uncompahgre near Delta, CO. The fort is a re-creation of one of Antoine Robideaux’ fur trading posts. It was in operation from 1828 -1844. I ran the blacksmith shop … Continue reading
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