Rendezvous, Events & . . .

Updated 31 January 2008

Hello in Camp!!

       I’ve been outta the Loop for waaayyy tooo looong!.   Had Stomach Surgery that kept me down for 29-days in Good Sam Hosp. In LaFayette, CO & another week re-coopin’. Enuff ‘o that!   I’ve got a bucket load of Events that need to get posted---so’s onward & upward!!

      NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS ! ! ! The experienced clothing talents of "Irish Lace" & "Dollmaker" have teamed together to produce circa 1700's to 1800's clothing for Dolls, Adults, Kids and young Men & young Women. Please visit their Pages at http://www.rmrondynews.mysite.com/ and click on the "Lace-1," "Lace-2," & "Lace-3" pages on the Navigation Bar. Thank You!!        Still Available!! If you had a memorable time at the recent Bayou Salado 2007 Rendezvous but yur memory's a little fuzzy? I got good news for you!! The Bayou Salado 2007 Picture CD is now available through the Rocky Mountain Living History Society (RMLHS). There are -155- still photos & movies* presented in "a-day-in-the-life" fashion. From serene sunrises to Drummers & Dancers, singing around the Camp and around the campfire. If'n it's not on this Picture CD, it didn't happen!! Having a computer (with most versions of Windows O/S) to play this CD is good to have but it may also play on most models of DVD Players* made since 2005. Order this Picture CD through the RMLHS for $10.00 (plus postage) by writing: RMLHS Picture CD, 9219 West 76^th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado   80005 (Make checks or Money Orders payable to R M L H S. And be sure to include your current valid mailing address (PO Box address is OK) Sorry, no credit cards accepted. For more info, call (303) 940-9747 or E-Mail: rondy1830@comcast.net

{Note: * = Movies (video clips) on this Picture CD may not play on most DVD Players. Consult your DVD manual for instructions. More info on playing this CD is included with the disk.}

        I'm always looking for Club information, in particular those Outfits that promote Rendezvous (Fur Trade Era), Re-Enacting/Interpretation, Buffalo Soldiers, Fur Trade Era Trapping & Native American history. I've replaced the "Govn't News" page on the Web Site http://rmrondynews.mysite.com// with a Page having Club information. I've got -5- Outfits listed there now and I'm looking for more. Your Club can be located in any state, all I ask for is valid contact info and your Club listing is free!!

Note: Events marked with ###, I’ve got the flyer in-hand!! Send me a valid E-Mail or Snail-Mail addy and I get the flyer to you quickly.
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*** 2008 ***
I'm looking for Event information. If'n you have anything skedded in 2008, send it to me ASAP!!! Thank you!!.
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RENDEZVOUS: 28^TH Annual Frozen Butt Rendezvous ###(w/ map) February 8 thru 10 (see map at www.freetrapper.com/kvm for location info) near Frankfort, Kansas. Events skedded include: ‘Hawk & Knife Walk, Archery & others. No water on-site. Some firewood available. Hooters on-site. Use of above-ground firepits are heavily encouraged. Pets on-leash at all times! Contact: Lee Trebutt at (785) 494-2457, Chris Emme at (785) 776-1366 or Jim Bean at (785) 776-6365
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RENDEZVOUS: Frozen Toes Rendezvous ½ Miles West of

85 on CR 14-1/2 at Ft. Lupton, Colorado. Dates: February 22 & 23. Early setup on 21 Feb. Primitive Camp. Also Tin-Tipi Camp area. Camp Fee: $30.00 Camper or Trader. Friday nite: “Perfesser’s” Ham & Beans—Bring corn-bread or pastry. Saturday nite: Red & Green Chili cookoff—bring bred or tortillas! Shooting Range open Saturday (WX permitting). For more info, call Bob Harder at (303) 465-2103 or Al Heath at (303) 428-5838
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         F T O A Fur Sale: March 1 -- Okmulgee Fairgrounds, Okmulgee, Oklahoma. (Time to be announced later.) More details on "Home & Hello" page at http://ftoa.mysite.com/
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         RENDEZVOUS: 24^TH Annual Southwestern Regional Rendezvous ### near Stringtown, Oklahoma. Dates March 7^th thru 16 (Early Setup: Wednesday 5 March). Open to Public March 8^th to 9^th & 14^th thru 16^th. <Kid's Education Days March 13^th & 14^th> Gate Hours (Weekends): 8:AM to 6:PM. (WeekDays): 8:AM to 10:AM & 4:PM to 6:PM. Featuring: Mountain Man Woods Walk. Competitions include: ‘Hawk, Knife, Archery & Pistol. Assorted daily events TBA. Wood & Water provided on-site. Admission to Short-Term Camp: after March 7^th. Admission to Long-Term Camp: March 15-17 ABSOLUTELY NO VEHICLES IN LONG-TERM CAMP AFTER MARCH 7^TH!! If'n you'd like to be a Historic Educator, contact "Beaver." You may Pre-Register for this Event. Send your (Pre) Registration Form to: SWRR c/o Kelcey Edwards, BOX 342, Atoka, Oklahoma 74525 Camp & Trader Fees are less if Pre-Registered by February 20^th 2008!! For more info, contact: Booshway: Sterling "Beaver" Swan (580) 920-1799 E-Mail: swrr2008@yahoo.com Segundo: Matt "Lil Tennessee" (no contact info available)
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         RENDEZVOUS: Cabin Fever Rendezvous ### near Miami, Oklahoma. Dates: March 20 thru 23. Primitive attire is required after your camp is setup & until the gates open at 12:Noon on Sunday. Pets allowed only in Modern Camp. Pitch-In Dinner & Entertainment on Saturday night & Breakfast on Sunday AM. Keep modern items well-concealed at all times. Camp Fee is $20.00 which includes -1- shooter. On-site wood & water. School Days are March 20 & 21, be ready to educate the young pups! Activities (skedded) include ‘Hawk & Knife Throw, Bow Shoot & several shooting competitions MNLRA rules apply. For more info, contact Bob & Tammy White at (479) 271-7607 or send E-Mail to: twistedthistle@sbcglobal.net   Updates for this Rondy will be posted on http://www.talkingbear.com/ (also here when available)
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CONVENTION: CSMLA Winter Convention ### Ft. Lupton High School, 535 Reynolds Street in Ft. Lupton, Colorado. Dates are April 5 & 6 from 9:AM to 5:PM Saturday & 9:AM to 2:PM Sunday. Admission is $1.00 adults, Kids under 16 & CSMLA Members are free. Door Prizes, Silent Auction & Trader’s Row indoors (except for some outdoor classes & displays). Classes & demonstrations open to all attending. Camping & Hotel info available on request. Contact : Ron “Rusty Flintlock” Saner (720) 933-9469 rbsyna@yahoo.com
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RENDEZVOUS: KAN-NEB Rendezvous ### April 4-6 near Wakefield, Kansas at Cedar Grove Range. Bring your own water & firewood. Traders welcome. Fire Bucket in each camp!! All pets must be on-leash. Sat-nite Pitch-In dinner—meat provided. Fees: Single Camper $20.00 Family Camp $25.00 Contact: Tim Jeffery, 131 East 15^th, Junction City Kansas 66441 (785) 209-0633 or Garrett McCall, 818 Park Avenue, Milford, Nebraska 68405 (308) 293-4933
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RENDEZVOUS: Quapaw Creek Living History Rendezvous ### near Sparks, Oklahoma. Dates: April 30 thru May 11. Early Setup begins April 27. Pre-1840 Event, period attire required for all participants (general Public is exempt). Several kinds contests including Rifle, ‘Hawk, Knife & Archery skedded. Competitions start May 2^nd. Camp Fees: Adults $20.00 Kinds under 18 $10.00 Trader Fee $60.00 (Includes 1 Adult) - General Public Fees: $5.00 Kids 6 & under FREE. For more info, contact: "Badger Henry" at (806) 676-3639 or the Sparks America Campground at (918) 866-2543 or http://www.sparksamerica.com/
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RENDEZVOUS: Bear Sign Rendezvous North of Ainsworth, Nebraska near Meadville (on Meadville Road) Dates: May 2 thru 4 Wood available, bring water. Pitch-In Dinner Saturday nite. Camp Fee: $20.00 For more info, contact Allen Baragar (402) 387-0281
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RENDEZVOUS: Cherokee Ridge Runners Spring ‘Vous ### Event is located at Little Sioux Wildlife Area, Southeast of Cherokee, Iowa.
Dates: May 3 & 4 School Day “Show ‘n Tell” May 2. ‘Hawk ‘n Knife Throw. Camp Fees: Single $10.00 Primitive $20.00 Modern $25.00 Camp Fee includes Saturday nite Camp Feed (Limit of 5 meal tickets) Extra meal tickets: $3.50/person For more info, contact Bill Spiers (712) 373-5072 or C.W. Miller (712) 225-2024
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DEMONSTRATION: 2^nd Annual Ft. Lupton Heritage Fair Date: May 3 Demonstrators of all major American Historical Eras are invited to participate. Contact Gary Dawdy (303) 452-6512 for more information.
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RENDEZVOUS: 2^ND Annual Rockaway Beach Rendezvous *** near Rockaway Beach, Missouri. Dates: May 16 thru 18. Primitive 1840's attire. Hooters, water, wood & trash removal on-site. All modern gear must be concealed. Pitch-In Dinner Saturday night with entertainment to follow. Camp Fee $15.00 For more info, contact Booshway: Junior Estenbaum, Box 553, Rockaway Beach, MO 65740 (417) 561-1166 or Head Dog Soldier: Steve "Moonshine" Johnson at (417) 683-0191 or (417) 294-1814
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RENDEZVOUS: Lancaster’s Restoration Rendezvous ### ½ mile West of US 85 & CR 14-1/2, Ft. Lupton, Colorado. Dates: May 24 thru 26. Cannons by Booshway approval only! Water & some firewood on-site. Above-ground firepits are required (rentals available @ $5.00 per pit) No vehicles in camp after 6:PM unless pre-approved by Booshway!! Pets must be leashed. Traders welcome (& may be asked to donate for Auction). Events include: Primitive Archery, ‘Hawk & Knife throw & primitive shooting. Fees: Camping/Trading $30.00 Refundable camp Deposit $20.00   Contact: Otto “Bear Claw” Ota (303) 460-9467 grouchyoldbear@q.com or Ron “Rusty Flintlock” Saner (720) 933-9469 rbsyna@yahoo.com   Flyer also available at www.douwana.com
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RENDEZVOUS: 23^rd Annual Red, White & Blue Rendezvous ### near Cairo, Nebraska. Dates are May 23 thru 26. Featuring $3,000.00 in Prizes & Trader Bucks to be given away during Camp. Water & some wood available. All trash MUST BE PACKED OUT!! Camp Fees: Traders $40.00 (includes camp & medallion), Campers $20.00 (includes medallion). Only Registered Traders can redeem Trader Bucks. Contests include, ‘Hawk & Knife, Kid’s Games & various shooting matches. For more info, contact: Byron Herbig (402) 694-3986 or Don Strinz (402) 761-3244
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RENDEZVOUS: Original High Plains Rendezvous Ass’n. ### Camp Fees: $40.00 <$45.00 at gate> for 2 Adults & under-18 kids (2 lodges max) & 1 medallion. Extra Adults are #15.00 per person. Additional tent $15.00 Traders: $60.00 <$65.00 at gate> Includes 1 camp & 1 trade tent. Contact: Lee Trubett, 4140 Rockenham Road, Saint George Kansas 66535 <no phone or Event dates given> Pre-Registration deadline: 31 May 2008.
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RENDEZVOUS: National Frontieersmen Rendezvous near Craig, Colorado. Dates: June 5 thru 8 (Quoting info sent me) "The NAF is a hard-core group that requires compliance if you attend their Event." Horses welcome ! Vehicles allowed in Camp Thursday only, NO VEHICLES IN CAMP Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Horsedrawn wagon provided for transportation. Fun Events & Demonstrations planned. Public will be invited for a few hours on Saturday & Sunday. Contact info: Ken Davis (970) 824-6109
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RENDEZVOUS: Santa Fe Trail Rendezvous near Raton, New Mexico. Dates: June 9 thru 15. Early setup is June 8^th. Many contests skedded including: Trail Walks, Primitive Archery Matches, Mtn. Man & Momma Run, Team Events-Survival Walk, Knife & ‘Hawk walk & Mtn. Man Run, Jug contest, Dessert cooking contest, smooth-bore matches and too many to be listed. Leashed dogs allowed. Separate Rowdy Camp. Tin-Tipi Camp close by. Water & wood provided. Camp Fees: Adult $35.00 Junior (12-15 yrs.) $10.00 Maximum $65.00 for immideate Family. Traders: $65.00 maximum Camp Fee + $15.00 Trader fee. For more info, contact: Booshway: Shay Lynne Stone, Box 7, Kingsland, TX 78639 Phone (512) 755-9716 or Segundo: Jody Stodghill, 319 Fairview, Trinidad, CO 81082 Phone (719) 845-4082 E-Mail to: raton@cap-n-ball.com Web Site: http://cap-n-ball.com/raton/
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RENDEZVOUS: High Plains Regional Rendezvous ### near Mclouth, Kansas. Dates: June 13 thru 23. Long & Short-Term Primitive, modern camping available. Long-Term Primitive Unloading closes at 15 June @ 6:PM Only -1- hour allowed for loading & unloading!! Wood, Water, Hooters & ice on-site. Period Eatery & Grocer with daily runs for special-ordered items. Domestic animals must have current vaccinations & be secured to you or to your camp at all times. Vendors with fur & animal parts should contact the Kansas DWP http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/ Cell phone use is restricted. Opening Ceremony: Sunday June 15 @ 7:PM   Booshway: Bill Karl (913) 769-6268   Segundo: Joe Johnston (785) 748-0747 E-Mail: wlee@freetrapper.com   Web Site: http://www.hprr.org/
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RENDEZVOUS: 4 Moons Rising Rendezvous ### near Brookings, South Dakota. Dates: July 2 thru 6 Hawk ‘n Knife, Archery, Fire-Starting Cooking Card Games CANDY CANNON!!! For ALL ages! And much more. Directions & other Camp Info may be found at www.fourmoons.org or send E-Mail to booshway@fourmoons.org Early setup available. For Early setup info, contact Booshway Thane “No Shadow” Wells at (605) 874-2940 twells@itctel.com or Ryan “Broken Spoke” Wells at (605) 874-8554 Pre-Registration contact: Toye Thelen, 38524 * 149^th Street, Mansfield, South Dakota 57460

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RENDEZVOUS: 2008 Rocky Mountain Nat’l Rendezvous ###(w/ map) Henry’s Fork (Private land) in McKinnon, Wyoming. Dates: July 12 thru 20. Pre-1840 Camp. Primitive attire & camp accoutrements required. Featuring Primitive Horse camp, Tin-Tipi camp. No cannons!! Featuring Trader’s Row, shoots, ‘Hawk & Knife, Archery & Kids Games. Volunteers are always needed! Contact: Carney Pace (435) 247-2254 cpace@ubtanet.com or Terry Haney (435) 353-4401 ter@ubtanet.com Purser: Crystal Clark, P. O. Box 113, Vernal Utah 84078 Note: Pre-Registration deadline 1 June 2008. No early setup before July 10^th!! No exceptions!! Emergency contact will be handled through the Sweetwater County, Wyoming Sheriff at (307) 352-6720 Map & more info can be found at www.rockymtnnatlrendz.com/rendezvous2008.html
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RENDEZVOUS: Bayou Salado Rendezvous 2008 On the Hartsel Springs Ranch near Hartsel, Colorado. Dates of this mountain ‘Vous are July 23 thru 26. Contests, games and much more in store. Early setup is 22 July. For (Camper or Trader) Pre-Registration info, contact Bunny Dukeman at (303) 940-9747 or send E-Mail to rondy1830@comcast.net (Flyer to follow) See above paragraph for Photo CD of last year’s Bayou!!

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RENDEZVOUS: Rocky Mountain College Rendezvous ### near Jefferson, Colorado. Dates are August 2 thru 9. Located in the Pike Nat’l Forest. This is a teaching Rendezvous, come & learn of the North American Fur Trade. Classes (skedded) include: Flintlock 101, Knots & Lashings, Dutch Oven Cooking and much more!! Camp-Wide activities (skedded) include Council Fire, Story Telling, Cooking Constest, Kids Games & much more!! More information & Pre-Registration forms available. All Trader & Camper Pre-Registrations must be received by 1 July 2008! Contact: John “Night Hawk”or M.J. “Cross Otter” Kummer at 29500 County Road 5, Elizabeth, Colorado 80107 (303) 646-2724 or send E-Mail to: jkummer@myawai.com   Flyer also available at www.csmla.org
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RENDEZVOUS: COMO Mtn. Man /rendezvous ### South of Hartsel, Colorado on S.H. 9 -- follow signs. Dates: August 18th thru 24th. Primitive Bow & Arrow shoot, 'Hawk & Knife Throw, black powder shoot, various Kid's & Adults Games "when it works best!" Camp Stew Friday nite about 6:30, bring fixin's. Latecomes bring fruit or bred. Camp Pitch-In Saturday nite.  Camp Fees: $25.00 Nuthin' extra fer Traders though donations will be much appreciated. "There will be a Family Area in Modern Camp: no rowdy behaviour in this area at night!!" For more info, contact: Dave "Preacher" Pohlman (303) 882-1818 preacherdave@comcast.net or Pat "Crazy Beaver" Pocious (719) 836-2698  Pre-Registration not required, but it sure helps!! Call after 1 August to check on Fire Ban info.

        If'n y'all got Rondy Info <don't forget including the DETAILS!> (Colorado, Northern New-Mex or Southern Wyoming mostly, other state's info will be posted if sent to me with adequate, 4+ weeks lead-time), please send it to me quickly. I'll be making E-Mail postings every 3(+/-) weeks unless I receive news that's REALLY IMPORTANT that all will need to be aware of. News of Buckskinner Demonstrations, parades, re-enactments and such are GLADLY ACCEPTED!!!!!!!!!   Send your Event Information to "Smoke Talker" via smoketalker@juno.com Note: (Event Name) with " ### "means that I have the Event Flyer in-hand. I will send the Flyer by request only. I can send any Flyer via E-Mail or Snail-Mail to any valid address.

          This past month, I've taken note that the Web Site www.RMRondyNews.Mysite.com is seeing (during August & September) an average of more than (15) visitors per day. This number has since increased to over an average of twenty (20) visits per day since October 2nd. I am humbled to see & know that the efforts on my part to serve the Rendezvous, Buckskinning & Re-Enactor communities has born this much fruit. This would not be possible without y'all taking the time & effort to visit the Web Site of which I much appreciate your time & efforts. I'm always looking for ways to improve the Site and I'm looking to y'all for comments & suggestions to keep the Site current, fresh and up-to-date. Please also keep in mind that y'all should visit the Site often in case there's any "breaking news" within the Rendezvous & Re-Enacting realm, as it's much easier & quicker to update the Web Site than it is to E-Mail 300+ people each time news breaks. (The E-Mail Event postings will still be sent out every 3-5 weeks.) Feel free to write or call me. Again, thanks much

          "Real hide keeps real warm."

"Smoke Talker" ** (720) 540-7698 after 6:PM (MT)
Campers only: Contact rmrondynews@juno.com
Traders only: Contact smoketalker@juno.com
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Notifying Visitors of Site Enhancements

ABOVE: FTOA President Clovis McGovern with trapped Bobcat.
<This page, for the time being*, will be set aside for upcoming Events. The Events that follow are mostly Rendezvous. I have included a couple Events that the FTOA will be holding in September 2007 and the Fur Sales in 2008. Others will be added as Event information becomes available.

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For more information on Rendezvous and similar Events, this Site is also linked to http://RMRondyNews.mysite.com