Whispering Pines '09

[colmoultrie]

I got to my 2nd rendevous, Whispering Pines in the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania. I had a great time! There was a friendly group of people there, a nice atmosphere, and some fun shooting and socializing.

Nessmuk helps to run the shoot, and he was nice as could be. Even though we'd never met, he recognized me from my picture here on the forum and offered me a place in his tent - which I gladly accepted, nd he and Jim, the booshway, set me up with a great dinner and breakfast. I was really grateful for their hospitality - it made the whole experience much easier for a tenderfoot who knew almost nobody there.Here's some of the photos from the weekend. I was only able to spend Friday night and Saturday, but I'm already making plans to go back next year!

Me just before the woods walk:

Guys starting fire. I had never done this before, but Nessmuk lent me his kit, showed me how to do it, and I managed to burn through the string in 24 seconds! Seemed to take forever to me, but they tell me that's fast. Of course I probably couldn't do it again...

Some pics of the campsite:

Bruce & Katie (this pic had some weird colors in it, so it looks slightly better in B&W:

Shep preparing to shoot:

and the shot's away...

Some more pics of the firing line...

The most fun? The woods walk of course! There were some neat targets, and I did fairly well for me. Next year I hope some others from this forum make it out there.

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

That looks like a beautiful place to camp and shoot. Very good photos too. Thanks for putting them up. :thumbsup:

 

[chance]

Looks like a TON OF FUN!!!!

 

[rkmeyer]

Looks to me as though a great time was had by all.
Thanks for the pix. :thumbsup:
Dusty :wink:

 

[Trench]

Thanks for taking the time to post the pictures. Your clothing and gear look great and I can tell by the smile on your face that you had some fun. Now...I need to get myself to one of those.

 

[david50]

great pics! thanks

 

[vthompson]

Looks to me like that fun was had by everybody. Thanks for posting the pic's.

 

[Rick Callison]

Looks like a lot of fun, wish I'd been there!

 

[qtrhrs7]

Good pics! Tanks! :thumbsup:

 

[Leonredbeard]

Comoultre,
Hey, I know that guy, Shep. It must have been hot for him to shoot without his stockings. He is one of a kind. He is one I will miss, since I won't get to see him at Union County ML Association's Rifle Frolic over Labor Day weekend. That is one you should go to if you think you had fun at Whispering pines!
volatpluvia

 

[bwhoffman]

Wow! GREEN grass! envious!

Great pictures, great fellowship and glad you had a great time!
Its very addicting, espeacially when you are in the mixt of real folks whom make you fell welcome and not inferior!

Hats off to you and those who opened their camps to you! :hatsoff:

 

[smo]

Thanks for posting the pics, Looks like a great time .I've only been to two rondys but i hope i can make a few more before i check out.

 

[erzengel]

:hatsoff:

Great pictures and what a fun that must have been.

:thumbsup:

 

[Chilidog]

Enjoyed your pictures. Thanks for taking the time to post them for us. :thumbsup: