waystations and a "ranger gathering"

Oissene · Post by **Oissene** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 2:16 pm

So what would be necessary for a waystation? ie supplies, location ect.

And as to the second question.. A "Ranger Gathering" although rare and unique, would be held so as to see who was still alive, active, discuss threats and tactics,gear, and techniques and just get together face2face..
We are a spread out lot(and not a great number) So where would you chose to have such a gathering and what would you like to see happen at such a gathering?

Post by **Greg** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:01 pm

What would I like to see at such a gathering?

Rangers and Mead. Lots of Mead.

I'd pick somewhere somewhat central to our ranger community, so everyone could travel a reasonable distance. For our community, I'd say Colorado seems pretty central and has some great terrain, but the majority of our members are on the east coast, so geographic points notwithstanding, I'd move the meeting point east, into the Appalachians, and have someone on that end pick an area with a diverse mix of mountains, deep woods, and rocky outcrops so we could find a suitable location to house all of us for a few days as a base camp.

As for what I'd like to see happen...
You pretty much nailed what would happen for a gathering in Middle Earth, I do believe. However, for OUR purposes, I would imagine we'd have several short day-treks planned, skirting out away from our base camp to spend a night impromptu elsewhere and such. There would be much clacking and rattling of wasters throughout the time spent together, as well as many arrows thudding into targets. One big fun camp out full of weapons training, shared ideas, and fun with friends.

Post by **Beornmann** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:05 pm

Strictly looking at geographical calculations:
the average location based on the CONUS member information, if provided, puts the center of the group at Somerford, OH.

If these Lat/Long info are weighted according to number of posts, it does move westward to West York, IL

Now, Pete's 300+ and Gareth's 100+ posts do not factor due to lack of location info.

Steven S. · Post by **Steven S.** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:31 pm

That's not actually too far from me!

Post by **Greg** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:08 pm

Now, of course, the REAL question:

Who'd be willing to fly/drive out to Ohio for a weekend get-together sometime this summer?

Willrett · Post by **Willrett** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 1:35 am

I wouldn't be able to go this summer but I would love to go. I know I'm a 5 1/2 hr drive to Dayton OH (go for work) next summer would be the earliest I would be able to go. But is sounds great.

mcapanelli · Post by **mcapanelli** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 2:31 am

I'll be in Ohio at the end of this May so a 12 hr or so drive is no biggie to me.

Post by **Beornmann** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:50 am

Found Pete's location on SFI, and re-calculated the geo-center:
Average: Columbus, OH
Weighted Avg: Richmond, IN

Faolan · Post by **Faolan** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 12:32 pm

My son's are coming up to visit from PA and I'm getting married at the end of July, so I'm kinda booked for this summer!

mcapanelli · Post by **mcapanelli** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 1:28 pm

Faolan wrote:My son's are coming up to visit from PA and I'm getting married at the end of July, so I'm kinda booked for this summer!

Married? Congratulations!!

Gareth · Post by **Gareth** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 3:59 pm

Post by **Beornmann** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:46 pm

Gareth wrote:Truth is I'll be in Wisconsin until the end of June. Then Hawaii for the summer. Then DC near the end of the year, so I think my lack of location shouldn't factor in at all, and I just realized that I'm rambling.

Aren't you quite the wanderer.
Aa' menle nauva calen ar' ta hwesta e' ale'quenle

Post by **Greg** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:59 pm

Well, for those of you who are IN Ohio...can you think of any areas that would be suitable for a gathering? Do you have or know of any photos that we might see of such an area?

Harnas Andrij · Post by **Harnas Andrij** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:23 pm

I am pretty new to this whole thing but live in Ohio and find myself definitely interested. Not sure of a good location but I definitely can look into a few places.

Post by **Greg** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:08 pm

Keep us posted on anyplace that looks promising!