One such hobby is Mountain Man rendezvousing... What is that? It is part living history/interpreting and another part skills. Where else can you dress in funny, outdated clothing and throw tomahawks at wood blocks, start fires with lenses, shoot targets with natural wood bows, and shoot eggs with reproduction flintlocks! All while hanging out with some really good people!
The Southwestern was a new experience for us. We have always done weekend events, but the SWRR runs for 10 days. In spite of a torrential downpour and cold nights, it was a blast! They even had a Highland Games Day! Sportin' the Fraser colours!
And there is always time for music!
Left - Sadie exploring the creek at Copperhead Ridge.
Right - Just waiting for our turn to try our hand at the pistol competition
Stephanie is usually on the other side of the camera, but Sadie took this one. Good job!
This year may be a slim one for the Mountain Man stuff due to obligations and conflicting schedules. The Southwestern, for example, does not line up with our Spring Breaks this year as it normally does. The Rocky Mountain National may be a possibility, however. Who wants to go?
One of our first outings! Christmas at Old Fort Parker, 2018
Bevil's Rangers Gun Club Rendezvous, 2018
Top - Stephanie won the sharpshooter competition, showing off her medal.
Center and Bottom - Sadie learning to build a fire with Mr. Raymie!
Southwestern Regional Rendezvous 2019, Aquilla, Texas
The Southwestern was a new experience for us. We have always done weekend events, but the SWRR runs for 10 days. In spite of a torrential downpour and cold nights, it was a blast! They even had a Highland Games Day! Sportin' the Fraser colours!
And there is always time for music!
Copperhead Ridge, 2020
This was our first event in 2020. Due to illness in the family, we did not get to attend its inaugural year. But we day tripped it this time, and had a fantastic time! Thanks, Don!
Left - Sadie exploring the creek at Copperhead Ridge.
Right - Just waiting for our turn to try our hand at the pistol competition
Fergus enjoys these things as well!
She gets better every time!
The end of the Mountain Man Run involved shooting an egg at around 50 yards! I was just as surprised as everyone else when I hit it 1st try! .50 Caliber Shenendoah Flintlock!
This year may be a slim one for the Mountain Man stuff due to obligations and conflicting schedules. The Southwestern, for example, does not line up with our Spring Breaks this year as it normally does. The Rocky Mountain National may be a possibility, however. Who wants to go?
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