Kampin’ Top Kill

I am worried about this oil fix because every year Kampin’ we do our own version of a ‘Top Kill’.  We eat white gravy until our ‘system’ is all clogged up.  The issue is how long this lasts and what happens later.  Eventually the clog breaks and trust me wildlife and all in the vicinity are impacted.

Everyone is Mullet Crazy!

A year ago when I decided that I would grow the first Kampin’ mullet I thought it might be a big deal but it has really turned out to be huge. 

I guess Hollywood and others have gotten wind of my plans and, wow, the mullet craze is exploding:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macgruber/id363282870?mt=8

http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/redeye/2010/04/legendary-sports-mullets-a-la-patrick-kane.html

There is one guy who I used to idolize who seems to be bucking the trend.  Even though I think he is a Jack ass for cutting it I have to give him credit for sporting it for as many years as he has!

http://www.kansascity.com/2010/05/27/1974362/jared-allen-cuts-his-mullet.html

I will get my ‘mop’ cut into a mullet  just before Kampin’ and I will be sure to post pictures!

Return of the Exotic Meat…

…and I do not mean Lance.   What I mean is, this morning I found a dead bird in the driveway and I acted quickly and bagged it and threw it in the freezer so we can cook it up Kampin’.  Even more reason to be on first shift cause this treat will not last long!!

I Almost Had To Miss Shopping AndDrive Home Friday

I got a letter from the laywers today for my disability pension hearings saying I had to be evaluated by doctors on Monday 6/7 at 11AM and Friday 6/11 at 8:30AM. I called my lawyer and after some back and forth was able to change the appointments. I didn't want to miss shopping and certainly didn't want to drive back overnight Thursday and get back late Friday night. IThat drive would have made Cuda look like a pus. That was a close one.

1st Shift Map and Plans

Here are the details for the first shift:

We will depart at 2am on Tuesday the 8th.  This should get us to the Norske Nooke at about 7am.  Tom will split off there and head to Hayward to get the pontoon.  We are hoping to  be at the park by 1pm that afternoon, with Tom close behind.

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Early Weather Reports

Early weather reports show cooler weather and some rain for the first day (for the first shift).  I do like a fresh cup of rain water coffee!

http://www.accuweather.com/us/mn/international-falls/56649/forecast-details.asp?fday=11

http://www.accuweather.com/us/mn/international-falls/56649/forecast-month.asp?mnyr=6-01-2010

Mysterious Beer Can Burger has been spotted in the North Woods

Recent reports have sited the Beer Can Burger near Voyagers National Park.
Is he out for revenge or merely searching for his lost Goldschlager?

How to get the 4th OKK

I am not the one who will decided this.  It is up to Mike the creator of the greatest kampin’ knife of all time but here are my top 3 tips for having a chance at it.

1. There is one open seat left in the 1st shift car and going first shift certainly will not hurt your chances.
2. Bring back the exotic meat – read this report : http://www.nps.gov/voya/parknews/bald-eagle-nesting-areas-protected-in-voyageurs-national-park.htm  - mmm I would like me some bald eagle!
3. Make sweet love to Mike.

I am not saying that any or even all of these will get you the coveted 4th OKK  but they sure will not hurt, well except for #3…

Meet my newest Facebook Friend….

And possibly a replacement for Derek if he doesn’t get his shit together.  His name is Salvatore, and could be a long lost relative from Brindisi Italy.

 

It appears that Salvatore is a member of the Italian Army, so he has Kampin’ in his blood.  He has quite a few lady friends (known as Eyetalian Birds) in the Facebook, is a bad ass like Chuck Norris (as Lance pointed out), might be a long lost relative, and best of all doesn’t have any excuses about going Kampin’.  That makes him a prime contender for the 4th Official Kampin’ Knife.  I think the official Kampin’ invite will go out to Salvatore next week.

Key Ingredient in New Deet…

I was looking for some new Deet and I found this brand and after careful review I found something special…

This may be the ‘King’ of bug spray.

Shifts and Updated Menu

OK with about a month to go until kampin’  it looks like shifts have been determined.

1st Shift – Departs Tuesday June 8th between 1am and 2 am for and afternoon arrival on that same day - Mike, Matt, Tom and Lance.  Lance and Tom will drive and we will get most of the gear up to the site.  Tom will detour to Hayward to get the pontoon.

2nd Shift – Tom departs Tuesday June 8th in the afternoon with a rendezvous in Hayward to get boats.  He will arrive at camp Wednesday June 9th in the early afternoon.

Last Shift – Departs Wednesday June 9th between 9pm and 10pm with an arrival the next morning – Brent, Jeremy, Brian, and Derek.  This shift will bring the remaining gear.

Because of the new early arrivals we have come up with a first shift menu.

	Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner
Tuesday	Breakfast on the road at any shit hole.	Chicken at Jim's Ash Trail Store  http://www.jimsashtrailstore.com (Don’t forget to call ahead…)	Beef Brisket Cook: Lance
Wednesday	KBS - Xtreme Bacon Edition Cook: Matt	Fish Fry Nibblers – If we do not catch anything we will have to starve… Cook: Matt	Mongolian BBQ Cook: Mike
Thursday	1st Shift - Biscuits -n- Gravy Xtreme Sausage Recipe Cook: Mike 2nd Shift – Breakfast on the road at any shit hole.	Franks and Beans and Bacon (No Name Franks) Cook: Bo Derek	Prime Rib and Lobster with Mashed Potatoes and Bacon Cook: Tom and Mike
Friday	KBS (Kampin Breakfast Sandwich) Cook: Matt	Assorted Lite Nibblers Cook: Lance	Leg of Lamb with Potatoes and Carrots Cook: Jeremy
Saturday	Juevos Rancheros Italian Style Cook: Matt	Ribs and Sweet Corn Cook: Brian	Paella Cook: Brent
Sunday	Get food on the way home.

Camping with a ‘c’ vs. Kampin’ with a ‘k’…

A lot of people ask me what do I mean when I say Kampin’ with a ‘k’.  I was going to describe it but then I decided that pictures and videos would be better…

Camping with a ‘c’:

Kampin’ with a ‘k’:

Lance is so bad ass…

Lance is so bad ass, he is the stunt double for Spartacus in the Starz series “Spartacus Blood and Sand”…..