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davegran
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Posted: Sat Jun 27th, 2009 12:21 am |
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BJA wrote: Glad to see things moving along! Been on vacation all week. Okay so the cleanup is tomorrow. everybody needs to couble check about schools in the area Ben
Be assured that there are NO school grounds within 1000 feet of our cleanup route. It's been checked on the Internet and checked on the ground. There was a lot of information posted during the week you were gone.
Dave
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BJA
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Posted: Sat Jun 27th, 2009 12:35 am |
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ROOK_WI
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Posted: Sat Jun 27th, 2009 01:55 am |
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Johnny Stiletto wrote: The only supplies I received were vests and bags....
I got my gloves, trash poker,bug spray, sun lotion, water, folding chair, sun glasses, hikers, holster & gun.
See youse about ten!!
(I have a smaller early 90's blue GMC Jimmy with a "Cycles have equal rights" sticker on rear window)
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davegran
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Posted: Sat Jun 27th, 2009 03:48 am |
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ROOK_WI wrote: Johnny Stiletto wrote: The only supplies I received were vests and bags....
I got my gloves, trash poker,bug spray, sun lotion, water, folding chair, sun glasses, hikers, holster & gun....
Now that man is prepared! I'm still getting my stuff ready. That's a good list to follow; just don't forget a hat... we don't want any exploding brains out there! 
Dave
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GlocksRfun
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Posted: Sat Jun 27th, 2009 09:51 pm |
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Good times. Anyone feel free to resize this image.
Last edited on Sat Jun 27th, 2009 09:53 pm by GlocksRfun
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ROOK_WI
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Posted: Sat Jun 27th, 2009 10:29 pm |
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I have posted my group pic here:
http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum57/27771.html
Makes NICE wallpaper I have to say.
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Johnny Stiletto
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Posted: Sun Jun 28th, 2009 12:11 am |
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The highway cleanup was a great time! Everything went smooth and I'm looking forward to the next one.
As far as the next cleanup date goes, how about either 8/22 or 8/29? Either of those days should be just fine for me. Any suggestions?
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Mugenlude
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Posted: Sun Jun 28th, 2009 01:40 am |
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It was nice to meet up with everyone, and put some names with faces. Oh yeah, we showed that garbage who was boss. 
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BJA
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Posted: Sun Jun 28th, 2009 01:50 am |
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Had a good time today! Glad to have met many of you and hope to see you guys again at the next garbage pickup. Either of those dates sound good to me, the "real" hunting season doesn't start until september first I believe, so hell yeah I'll be there on either of the days.
Ben
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davegran
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Posted: Sun Jun 28th, 2009 02:45 am |
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Johnny Stiletto wrote: ....
As far as the next cleanup date goes, how about either 8/22 or 8/29? Either of those days should be just fine for me. Any suggestions?
The 22nd is our 39th anniversary, and the 29th is the Appleseed Shoot over in Racine. I can't miss either one!
Dave
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davegran
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Posted: Sun Jun 28th, 2009 04:04 am |
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After-Action Report
Open Carry.Org Adopt-A-Highway 2009.1 was a total success! Plan "A" to meet and organize at the Ottawa Park was countered by a 48 team Little League playoff overflowing the parking lots; so the 2A volunteers had to improvise, adapt, and overcome....
We shifted to an alternate site, organized into six teams, took the class photos, and then got on with the project.
The volunteers who showed up and followed through with their commitment were:- Parabellum
- Springfield1911
- Johnny Stiletto
- BJA
- AaronS
- davegran
- GlocksRfun
- Sajuuk
- Sajuuk's wife, Sayadina
- ROOK WI
- Geoff
- Mugenlude
They deserve some "attaboys" and an "attagirl" from the forum. The nine who didn't show up, not so much.
In all fairness, Pezhead992 was down with a strep throat, skamp had some family business come up and pm'd me, and uncledrew23 got up late, called me en route and then never made it there; I hope he's o.k..
It only took us about 1-1/2 to 2 hours to cover the 4.6 total miles of our section... very good for our first time.
The rest of you missed an excellent adventure. We had people driving by, honking and waving and giving us the thumbs up. We talked to some curious citizens. We did some service work, educated the public a little, got a dose of fresh air, and met some great forum members face to face. The dates and times for cleanups 2009.2 and 2009.3 are yet to be decided. Stay tuned.
Afterward most of us went up to a beautiful location in Dousman called Cory Park which featured shade trees, lots of grassy open spaces and a pavilion with picnic tables and very clean restrooms. We had a choice between that park and one down in Eagle, which was farther away-more about that later....
So we sat in the shade for an hour and a half or so, sharing sandwiches and stories. A very congenial group, and not one gunfight broke out.... 
After we all started home, I decided to find the park in Eagle to check it out for next time. It's a good thing we didn't go there! Not only were there baseball players, but this place also had a custom car show and a carnival complete with cotton candy, rides, and a ferris wheel! The place was jam-packed!
It was one of those days I'll remember for a long time. Thanks, everybody!
Dave
Last edited on Sun Jun 28th, 2009 08:14 pm by davegran
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AaronS
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Posted: Sun Jun 28th, 2009 05:10 am |
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Could have made some after pick up stew with that road kill raccoon...
Say just to let all know, I did find two ticks on myself, so ya might want to check. Both came right out (not my first). I bet that's what bit Parabellum in the head.
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davegran
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Posted: Sun Jun 28th, 2009 01:18 pm |
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A couple of the guys have posted pictures of our group here.
Thanks, guys 
Dave
<edited to fix link - sorry for the screwup  >
Last edited on Sun Jun 28th, 2009 07:50 pm by davegran
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Woodchuck
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Posted: Sun Jun 28th, 2009 05:22 pm |
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davegran wrote:
A couple of the guys have posted pictures of our group at:
http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum57/27771.html
Thanks, guys
Dave
Link broken
Great Job guys. Glad everything went well.
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davegran
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Posted: Sun Jun 28th, 2009 07:54 pm |
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Woodchuck wrote: davegran wrote:
A couple of the guys have posted pictures of our group at:
http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum57/27771.html
Thanks, guys
Dave
Link broken
Great Job guys. Glad everything went well.
I fixed the original link and you can also access it here.
Sorry about that!
Dave ( the Missing Link... )
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AaronS
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Posted: Mon Jun 29th, 2009 06:01 am |
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It was great getting out to see other people the feel so strong about gun rights. And to show the rest of the people that we are a good group of Americans.
Please don't forget to let us know when you all want to go back. I will go for sure.
I was thinking of getting the group photo printed real nice, and sending a thank you to Jim Doyle for all his support on open carry (well, his nice words from the Dells. back in March '06). I am sure he would like it (yes that is a joke).
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pvtschultz
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Posted: Mon Jun 29th, 2009 01:36 pm |
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I'm sorry that I couldn't make it guys. I was fully prepared, and then my post-partum wife, well, had a major post-partum episode leaving her with our two little boys. I guess two weeks isn't enough time. 
I'll be there for the next one, count on that. I say pick a date and run with it.
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davegran
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Posted: Mon Jun 29th, 2009 10:03 pm |
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pvtschultz wrote: I'm sorry that I couldn't make it guys. I was fully prepared, and then my post-partum wife, well, had a major post-partum episode leaving her with our two little boys. I guess two weeks isn't enough time.
This is what they call a "Teaching Moment". I'm very glad you made the decision that you did! Obviously, supporting your wife and kids is much more important than picking up trash.
The only problem was that we didn't know that you weren't coming. We ended up wasting a half-hour waiting for you to show up. Next time if anybody has a change of plans PLEASE let us know with a post or a PM so we don't worry and we don't wait. O.K?
Dave (extending right hand to shake yours....) 
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davegran
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Posted: Wed Jul 1st, 2009 12:37 am |
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AaronS wrote: Could have made some after pick up stew with that road kill raccoon...
Hang on to this recipe in case we get lucky next time....
Woodchuck in Tomato Sauce
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1 young woodchuck (ground hog), cut into serving pieces
Water to cover
1/2 cup vinegar
Seasoned flour
3 tablespoons cooking oil
1 minced garlic clove
Pepper
2 cups tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon basil
Soak woodchuck pieces in vinegar and water overnight. Remove from marinade and drain on paper toweling. Roll in seasoned (S&P) flour. Brown in heavy skillet in cooking oil. Add garlic and saute for a few minutes. Pepper meat and add tomato sauce and basil. Cover skillet and simmer for 2 hours or until tender. SERVES: 4 
Dave
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AaronS
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Posted: Thu Jul 2nd, 2009 06:05 am |
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davegran wrote: AaronS wrote: Could have made some after pick up stew with that road kill raccoon...
Hang on to this recipe in case we get lucky next time....
Woodchuck in Tomato Sauce
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1 young woodchuck (ground hog), cut into serving pieces
Water to cover
1/2 cup vinegar
Seasoned flour
3 tablespoons cooking oil
1 minced garlic clove
Pepper
2 cups tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon basil
Soak woodchuck pieces in vinegar and water overnight. Remove from marinade and drain on paper toweling. Roll in seasoned (S&P) flour. Brown in heavy skillet in cooking oil. Add garlic and saute for a few minutes. Pepper meat and add tomato sauce and basil. Cover skillet and simmer for 2 hours or until tender. SERVES: 4
Dave
I'm thinking that we might have needed more garlic for the raccoon.
How long till next pic-up?
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