camping pavilion extension

Three days and 9 tired workers later we can see the results of their labor. We added a 20x20 area the the camping pavilion that was constructed about 18 years ago under the direction of Mack Billeaud.
Ron Clausin and Nelson Jones came down from Bastrop First and ram-rodded a crew of 6 Teen Challenge guys that came to the camp to help out. This area will allow us to have much more room for our events and plenty of space to cook and prepare food without crowding out the area for dining and meeting.
We were able to finish all the framing and gable end facing and all the sheet metal roofing on one side. The rest of the roofing will be installed later this coming week.
Plans to modify the smoke stack on the cooker, place a grill top over the fire box, and install a tripple sink clean up area are also under way. We anticipate to have this completed in time to use at the upcoming Trace in January.

camp pavillion extension

Construction has begun on the addition to the camping pavilion. We are adding 20 feet to the existing structure to have more room for the cooking area. We anticipate having it completed in time to use for the upcoming FCF Trace in January.

2009 Frontier Adventure

What a great weekend we had at the Frontier Adventure. We had 10 new Frontiersmen and 2 new Buckskin advancements take place. Randy (Spider) Henry did devotions for us and David (Red Fox) Craun spoke on "Wind in the Fire" at the Saturday night Council Fire. Thanks to all the officers and staff that made this such a great advent. Not only did the "Greenhorns" complete all the requirements to become Frontiersmen, they also made a "S" hook in the blacksmith shop and completed a blackpowder shooting safety course taught by Lee (Red Dog) Hernandez. Steven "Tender Heart" Boyer did an excellent job on the traps and snares class. Candle did his stuff as Scout to the 10 degree. All the staff presented excellent classes. Eagle Scout as always was superb with keeping the records as our Scribe. Snake Hunter has a great staff and coordinated all the events and instructors well. Special thanks goes to Will "Swamp Rat" Landry and his crew for putting out delicious meals. Everyone worked together well to make it all happen in good order.

The Jim Bowie chapter FCF traveled to Missouri for the '09 Territorial Rendezvous held last weekend. Even though it rained hard on Thursday, we had a great time of fellowship and renewed friendships.

Snake Hunter with missionary David Jenkins

Cooking up lunch

Grabbing a snack

More cooking

"Twiggy" in front of the Buckskinners store

"Two Forks" in his smithy

Flint Knapping

Knife throwing

Hawk throwing

"White Dove" in front of his lodge

"Copper Head" showing his creations

The Luna guys chilling out

Jim Bowie campers at Rendezvous

2009 Pow Wow

In spite of rain and tornados in the north part of the state, about 250 brave Rangers and leaders entered the gates of Twin Lakes Camp for the 2009 Royal Rangers Pow Wow. Even though we had to take our council fires inside and lots of folks ended up bunking in the dorms, we were able to do all the scheduled events and give out lots and lots of ribbons and trophies. Check out the photo albums posted on my Facebook page at David Lee Craun for a complete photo gallary of the weekend.