2011 DUTCH HUNTERS RENDEZVOUS

[sgtfda]

Re: 2011 DUTCH HUNTER'S RENDEZVOUS

Paul our hobbies are not fun unless there is a chance it will kill us

The squirrel photo reminded me of a police call from years ago. A very old couple called to report a monster in their bedroom. When I arrived they said they heard a noise in the bedroom wall. They cut a 2 ft hole in the wall to see what it was. Now this was quite a task the old guy was in a wheel chair and his wife used a cane. Well out came a monster thru the hole. They had it locked in the bedroom. I entered the bedroom gun drawn ready for action. The monster was a baby squirrel.
But to them it was a monster

 

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[somehiker]

Re: 2011 DUTCH HUNTER'S RENDEZVOUS

Two photos taken from above and across.

 

[cactusjumper]

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Time to get back to the 2011 Rendezvous! More pictures:

Cousin Sam and Ralph visit with Baker Looney

Ernie Provence, Joe Ribaudo & Bob Corbin

Lawrence (Buscar) and friend from New York

Thomas Glover, Beth, Roy & Ralph.

Ralph talks it over with Cousin Sammy.

Tom Lamonica visits with Baker Looney, Greg takes notes.

Kitchen ready for the attack of the hungry hoard.

Ernie finally recognizes his old partner, Vince.

Roy with NO-SOCK coffee.

There are already plans afoot for next years event.

Once again, many thanks for all the help. Ken, you were definitely a bright spot!

Joe

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

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Joe, you are just going to have to teach Beth how to use scissors, or let her borrow your weed burner, that looks like a typical desert rat.

Don Jose de La Mancha

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

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Don Jose,

I keep telling you every year - that is Roy WITH his hair cut. I cut it just before we left South Dakota!!! Geesh, we ARE desert rats!!! Who else
spends 4 or 5 months at a time away from home without a motel? And, he says its cheap insulation!!

Beth

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

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Well, The Lost Dutchman Rendezvous, 2011 is in the history books. I think there were more folks there this year. And, thanks to Joe and Carolyn, great food, and great company - as usual. Thanks again, guys, and I am sorry we missed you going out - it took longer to pack up our stuff than we had planned. The stew was G-R-E-A-T!!!!!

Got to meet new folks and old friends - didn't seem to be enough time to talk to everyone. Have to thank everyone who brought "stuff". Ken and his U-Haul full of goodies, were appreciated by one and all, as was his impersonation of Sargent Shultz from Hogan's Heroes.

The kielbasa, the hamburgers, the steaks - I think the grills didn't get a rest this year!! It was great to see Joe and Carolyn, Tom and Sharon, Bob Corbin, Greg Davis, Randy, Paul and everyone again, and we were thrilled that Clay Worst made the Rendezvous. The "question and answer" fest was great! Did Greg have enough tape recorders? (yes, he did).

And, BB did show up, with equipment and friend, and "took the hike", as promised, and officially stepped into the Dutch Hunter community. Like all of us who have searched (and still not found it), he "manned-up", came to the rendezvous, explained his theories (and, interestingly enough, had a copy of Killer Mountain - involving someone else at the rendezvous, Baker Looney, of the Magill party), hiked to his area of interest in temperatures of over 90 degrees, and returned to tell his story.

I gotta say, now - BB - was that hole REALLY empty, or are you hiding something from us??

We haven't got all our pics organized yet, as we just got home, but, when we do, we will post some more. For now, here are a few.

Beth

 

[Oroblanco]

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Ditto to all the good words posted, what a great rendezvous this year was! At least it seemed so to me, about the only thing missing was our traditional campfire but it was pretty warm for that. I only wish we had more time to spend with each friend, seemed like there was just not enough time. It will be very tough to top this rendezvous.

I heard that the local TV news had a camera stop by, did the rendezvous make it on the local news? I would love to see a clip of that if they aired it, and if anyone thought to record it.

Don Jose de la Mancha wrote

Joe, you are just going to have to teach Beth how to use scissors, or let her borrow your weed burner, that looks like a typical desert rat.

Don Jose de La Mancha

YIKES! Scissors are those scarey looking pointy things aren't they? Almost as dangerous as those sharp razor-thingies, which I make a point to keep at least one step away from at all times! As to my personal appearance, gosh amigo that was my Sunday-go-to-meetin' suit I wore, sorry about the mug but I do keep trying to warn folks not to damage their cameras by pointing them in my direction but some folks just won't listen. I am sure you know just what I mean, since we look so much alike that many folks mistake you and me for twins after all.

Great rendezvous, now to convince Don Jose to join us for next year, I am asking for all of you to help me talk him into it. I swear that I won't be a-sneaking in to Tayopa during your time at the Dutch hunters rendezvous amigo, in fact you will see me there so it would not be possible.

Oroblanco

 

[rfjj]

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2011, a year to remember! Here in Okla. we had the worst blizzard on record, tornado season was one of the worst on record, culminating with the destruction of Joplin, lots of flooding during the spring rainy season followed by horrible wild fires that led into the hottest summer on record. Top it off with a 4.7 earthquake this morning. (not much by ca. standards but unheard of here). Maybe those Aztecs were onto something with their end of the world thingy (2012). But on the other hand 2011 was the best rendevous Ive been to so far. Kudos to Randy, Wayne, and Greg for organizing (Wayne Im still thinking Bluff Springs). Joe, you and Carolyn are some of the nicest people ever. Thank you for everything. Frank and Glen, thanks again for the dinner and letting me hang with you. Enjoyed seeing and talking to everyone. Cant wait till next year (If we're still here) Ralph Johnson

 

[DSRTXJ]

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Looks like it was a great time! I am going to have to make it out next year to mix it up with some young blood!(29).....

I love hanging out with the old timers hearing stories and a the wealth of information that most of the younger generation these days lacks..

Looking forward to next year!

 

[sgtfda]

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It's a sign Ralph. Get out while you can!

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

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Who is a lawyer in here I have excellent grounds for a contingency case, Roy, 'IT', posted ---> I am sure you know just what I mean, since we look so much alike that many folks mistake you and me for twins after all.
**************
sheesh, can you imagine?? I am sexy, brilliant, a handsome, devil may care type, just made for romantic broads. while he can't even keep peace between two modified, X man eaters.

sides -- (rre98tr8tr8y-yrt88y888, and further more, $%%^###^^^^&$$@ .

Welllll, I do have to admit that he 'does' have more hair , but that certainly isn't a reason for showing off sniff.-----Mine was partially burned off by the tropical sun.


Don Jose de La Mancha

 

[dustcap]

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---Mine was partially burned off by the tropical sun.
Don Jose de La Mancha

Real...
Is that why some things that you post are half-baked?

Just couldn't resist that...
Ken 'dustcap' Chichester

P.S. Now that I have a breather from H&R Block classes, I will try to get some pictures posted.

 

[Oroblanco]

Re: 2011 DUTCH HUNTER'S RENDEZVOUS

Who is a lawyer in here I have excellent grounds for a contingency case, Roy, 'IT', posted ---> I am sure you know just what I mean, since we look so much alike that many folks mistake you and me for twins after all.
**************
sheesh, can you imagine?? I am sexy, brilliant, a handsome, devil may care type, just made for romantic broads. while he can't even keep peace between two modified, X man eaters.

sides -- (rre98tr8tr8y-yrt88y888, and further more, $%%^###^^^^&$$@ .

Welllll, I do have to admit that he 'does' have more hair , but that certainly isn't a reason for showing off sniff.-----Mine was partially burned off by the tropical sun.


Don Jose de La Mancha

HAY I will be more than happy to handle your case for you amigo, for a small retainer fee (up front, payable in silver or gold, which ever you prefer) and work very cheap indeed. You may wish to consider contingency plans on the infinitesimal small chance that I might not win your case for you.

As to the handling man-eaters, Beth may just take that as a personal insult, and who is the other one? Your self-description I will take as a very high set of compliments, "sexy, brilliant, a handsome, devil may care type, just made for romantic broads" since we do look SO much alike! Muchas gracias compadre, I am most flattered!

I will wait for your retainer fee before filing the preliminary documents in the appropriate courts.
Oroblanco

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

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Uh -------- BROADS?

From Dictionary.com:


18.Slang. a.Usually Offensive. a woman.

b.a promiscuous woman.

Now, Jose, I KNOW that's not what you meant


Beth

 

[somehiker]

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Beth:
During the Rendezvous,I had mentioned a blue material which I had come across during a hike and was curious as to natural or man made.
As I recall,based on my description of the material's colour,texture and provenance,you had suggested a tentative I.D.
I cannot remember now what the name was,something mineral used in jewellry,but I later did come across another,which I photographed and sampled.

Then,later in the week while hiking with Tim,I spied another patch of this same substance.
This time though,when Tim pried it from the ground and broke it apart we found...string embedded within.
It was a balloon !! though unrecognizable as such.And so my description of the colour as "balloon blue" it least,turned out to be correct.
Goes to show

Regards:Wayne

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

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WOW, Wayne,

That is really a cool id. and a cool find!

It always amazes me what Arizona sun can do to things. I was thinking lapis, but, the shade of blue is definitely not the same.

I'm glad you figured out what it was.

Any tags around? You know, sometimes kids send off balloons with a little message to contact them when it is found. That would be cool, too.

Beth

 

[sgtfda]

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I guess I should say the rendezvous saved my life. After drinking a hundred cans of pop and falling on my face I went for a check up. Turns out I'm a type 2 diabetic and my blood sugar was off the chart. Now a week later after diet and exercise and a little white pill I'm back to normal.
So thanks Dutchman Joe.

 

[somehiker]

Re: 2011 DUTCH HUNTER'S RENDEZVOUS

WOW, Wayne,

That is really a cool id. and a cool find!

It always amazes me what Arizona sun can do to things. I was thinking lapis, but, the shade of blue is definitely not the same.

I'm glad you figured out what it was.

Any tags around? You know, sometimes kids send off balloons with a little message to contact them when it is found. That would be cool, too.

Beth

Beth:

I have never seen any other colour of similarly degraded balloon latex out there.If it wasn't for the string present in the piece that Tim broke apart,it would still be a mystery.As I had said at the time,I suspected it could be the remains of a party balloon,but looked more like a glob of blue paint.The first was also in a shady area,where I noticed it while taking a break from the sun.That place would only see direct sunlight early or late in the day.So likely just the heat from the rock.It was also mixed in with natural lichen on the rocks.No card or message with any of the three samples.I often come across bits of balloon and string tangled in brush,or amongst the rocks up high,but these are usually the metallic silver or gold type.I sometimes pack them out,where I can reach them.

Regards:
Wayne

 

[rfjj]

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Frank, sorry to hear that bit of news. I remember you taking a nasty fall at the camp. Hope everything is ok now and remains that way. R Johnson

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

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sgtfda,

I'd say you are in pretty good physical shape - so, it was probably quite a surprise. I'm glad you found it before you really had a "big" accident, and you know what to do, and how to manage it.

Very few people know they are diabetic until there is a problem. It's just one of those "silent" things. My brother developed type 2 - diagnosed in 2005, and he swore up and down that it was just because he had eaten a lot of cake the few days before his tests. (he is in good shape, too).

He refused to believe it, plus didn't believe that pasta was sugar, and, had to pass out and wreck his car before he figured out it was serious. (thankfully, the only thing hurt was his pride and his fender).

Now, he watches what he eats, takes his little white pill, walks and takes his blood sugar levels on a regular schedule. He also finally got it through his head that he had to eat more often, because his would spike up, drop low, spike up, drop too low. (he always ate breakfast, but he would never eat lunch or snack, then he would eat a big dinner). 400, 70, 350, 71, up and down. Now he has it on a nice level, and is feeling great. (and he doesn't get up in the middle of the night to drink and pee, anymore)

Glad to see you didn't have to go through all that!! You've got a lot of living left to do!!

Take care,

Beth


Wayne,

I still think its cool, even though its a balloon. Like I said, it always amazes me what the desert can do to things. Sometimes really makes it hard to figure out what you're looking at. I always wonder, when we find strange things, how they got there. (kid at heart, I guess).