Tag Archives: Flint & Steel

Aux Aliment du Pays – Off the Nourishment of the Land

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Gabe the Shootist

Requirement #19 of the American Mountain Men states: Must spend three days and two nights totally alone under primitive conditions and aux aliments du pays [“off the nourishment of the land”].  Here is my story about completing this requirement: AUX … Continue reading →

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An Expedition on the Green River

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Gabe the Shootist

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 →

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The Most Interesting Man In the World

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Gabe the Shootist
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Weldon Striker

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Gabe the Shootist

This striker was found at the same Indian campsite as my Claddagh ring.  It is stamped “Weldon”.  My search found a Weldon forge in Morris county, New Jersey.  According to a History of Morris County, New Jersey, 1739-1882, with Illustrations and … Continue reading →

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