Monday, March 30, 2009

New Feature!

NEW FEATURE! A slide show is available in the right column. Click on any picture and it will appear, in a larger format, on your screen. I will try to add more pics as I get time. Never enough time or beer.

Executive Board Meeting Minutes

An Executive Board Meeting was held on Saturday, March 28th. Members present included McNally, Kolbe, Burless, Decker, Katona, and Henry (Teleconference). Summary is as follows:
1. A lack of DWH's (dish washing whores) was discussed. It was pointed out that DubaDuba was about as good as they come, unless he get's his nose in the todies early. Motion to appoint Henry as designated DWH and limit his drinking to post dish washing passed, 5-1, with Henry voting no. I think this means that he is going to continue to observe extended todie hours.
2. The lack of a Beamis cleaner was also discussed. Now here is a job nobody wants. Numerous options were discussed, but the only concensus reached was that NEHC members are outstanding at dirtying the Beamis, but we do not have anyone qualified to clean them. Any suggestions from members will be considered. Please feel free to comment.
3. Annual dues were discussed. They will remain the same $0.00, and it was decided to pursue some of the stimulus money that is now available. Executive Board members all believe that we would qualify for stimulus money to build a new bar, storage shed, sauna, shower, and carpet the place. Member Adams (director of government relations/financial institutions) has been appointed to contact his close friend Barack to arrange for the transfer of stimulus money into the NEHC treasury account.
4. The summer work camp was discussed and it was decided, like in the past, that no one wants to work. Startling.
5. The McNally blind was officially named the "Hooka-Hooka Lounge."

Meeting adjourned, nothing was accomplished (as usual) and drinking continued well into the morning. Lots of world problems solved, nothing in camp solved.

HELP!

Hey guys. If you have anything to add to North Eighty Website (blog), email it to me. Cookie, give me dates and times of Spring Hunt (when do we get to eat at Sportsman again?). I am working on a slide show of old photos. Will have up in near future.

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Preparation for Spring Turkey (2009)







Spring Turkey Season is almost upon us. Charter members John McNally, Dave (Cookie) Burless, Rick (Doc) Decker, and Kim Kolbe spent March 27-March 29 preparing the camp for the Spring season. Camp improvements included a relocation of Mac's sleeping quarters, mounting of numerous deer "racks" and turkey "fans" on the west wall, and repair of gas lighting fixtures. A newly rebuilt carb was also installed and spark plugs replaced in the farm dump truck. It now runs as good as new. Master mechanics McNally/Burless worked together to get the truck running, Kolbe just chased tools and materials. Meals, as usual were outstanding. All you can eat Pollock (Whittemore Sportsman's), Beef Stew, and one pound steaks highlighted the menu. The camp appears ready for the April hunt.