Nor Cal & North SF Bay GTG (November 11-14, 2022)

[Eccentric]

Is that where they want everybody to camp?

I believe so. The idea was that it's a large enough area that we can camp together and have some of the Saturday GTG activities there. People that wanted to camp elsewhere would be accommodated.

The early gas engine guys will be in front of the visitors center if I understand things correctly. There's a large oak down the area near the horse barn. That'd be the 'cookie cutting' wood....

 

[Gologit]

I believe so. The idea was that it's a large enough area that we can camp together and have some of the Saturday GTG activities there. People that wanted to camp elsewhere would be accommodated.

The early gas engine guys will be in front of the visitors center if I understand things correctly. There's a large oak down the area near the horse barn. That'd be the 'cookie cutting' wood....

Good. We'll be there sometime around noon on Friday. Bruce said something about wanting to photograph a display of antique logging tools so I'll bring some tongs, a peavey, and my caulks. They're antiques but I still use them all the time. There's a message there somewhere but I'm not sure what it is.

 

[madhatte]

I'll be there later Friday, I think. Gonna hit the road here in the next hour or so and make a few stops.

 

[Eccentric]

Glad to hear gentlemen. I really appreciate all you folks traveling to see us and help the park once again. Will miss Patty and Cody and Randy and everyone else who cannot make it this time.

 

[Bob95065]

I am stuck on the east coast until Monday. Have a great time guys.

 

[Eccentric]

Sorry to hear that Bob.

 

[schmuck.k]

I'm in red bluff right now will be there today

 

[BrocLuno]

OK, back in town. Hope you all got settled in OK... Will see whoever is there in the AM

 

[Eccentric]

A few folks are there now. Two from Grass Valley, and two from Washington state. More hopefully will be there in the AM.

Tomorrow will be the big messy oak behind the horse barn (as well as socializing).

Sunday will be the volunteer work day. Lots to do. A plan is forming. I'm back home helping with a sick 6 month old. Will be back at the park in the AM. Bedtime...

 

[Bob95065]

I really wish I could be there

 

[BrocLuno]

Well we put another one in the books. Had a good time. Chilli lunch and Stew dinner

Made a lot of Oak into fire wood and bearing blocks and such. That will really help the Parks. Took down some Hazard Trees and did some next gen woodsman training (and got it on video for future use ). No public issues, a few of us got to close to moving wood once or twice, but all good in the end

Most folks got to use their stuff and only broke a few saws here and thereopcorn:

So thanks to all who came and helped out. We're figuring this out as we go and it seems to be working ...

To Nate and Kevin - many thanks for driving all that way (from Wash State ...). You guys did a bunch and I hope you'all get home safe and well

Will be posting pics as I get them sorted out in the next few days ...

 

[BrocLuno]

Info - next years event will have to move to the second weekend in November. There is a conflict with another event in the Park on the first weekend... Suggest we start another thread for the Nor-Cal Bothe GTG about 6 months out for next year ...

 

[Eccentric]

Info - next years event will have to move to the second weekend in November. There is a conflict with another event in the Park on the first weekend... Suggest we start another thread for the Nor-Cal Bothe GTG about 6 months out for next year ...

I agree.

 

[Eccentric]

Twodogs giving the morning safety briefing. Yes those are my fingers on the edge of my phone...

Some of the crew bucking up large oak limbs. Hopefully others have more pics of this...

Gologit with his 'new' PM-850.

Madhatte resting after some plant rehabilitation.

 

[Bob95065]

Info - next years event will have to move to the second weekend in November. There is a conflict with another event in the Park on the first weekend... Suggest we start another thread for the Nor-Cal Bothe GTG about 6 months out for next year ...

I am still on the east coast flying home tomorrow. I am so sorry I missed the GTG. I'm already looking forward to next year.

Did you consider pulling it up to the third weekend in October? There may be a lower chance of rain.

 

[Gologit]

Saturday's crew...Gologit, Kevin Schmuck, Madhatte, Aptchas, 2dogs, Tyler

 

[Eccentric]

Dangit...........that was when I overslept Sunday....

 

[slowp]

OK, they said they fixed my pointy trailer. I can go now.....oh shucky darn...

 

[Gologit]

Saturday's tree. Madhatte bucking in the bind. 2dogs bucking in the clear.

 

[Gologit]

Madhatte getting the widow makers down.

Lots of bind in lots of different directions.

Planning. L to R...Kevin Schmuck, BrocLuno, Atpchas, 2dogs, Gologit, Tyler