Our Winter Quarters event over the long weekend of Queen’s Birthday celebrations presents some delightful camping weather. At Bernard’s Cache, the chilly winter nights were ideal for wrapping up in warm blankets, then frosty mornings followed by warm sunny days. Many thanks to photographers John “Grub Box” Sultana, Michelle Barraclough and Peter Convey for the gallery photos listed of this event and in Volume 45 of Around the Traps.
Fire in the hole. photo by Michelle.
Quarter scale Cook cannon
Sven prepares to fire the caplock cannon. Photo by Michelle
Peter & Tom prepare tea on a frosty morn. Photo by Grub Box John.
Planning mischief… photo by Grub Box John
The Fruitcakes are out and about.
Tom shoots the fox target.
Peter tackles the running fox.
Ian scores another hit. Photo by Peter.
Just standing around!
Moving fox target.
Smoking!
Long rifles casting long shadows. photo by Peter Convey
Early morning photo by Peter
There’s something out there….. a Peter Convey photo.
Easter can generally be relied upon for glorious camping conditions and this year was no exception. We enjoyed four sunny autumn days and the cool clear evenings that make it a delight to sit about a toasty camp-fire. We conducted our 2nd “Hershel House” shoot and I know we all “Wanna see it again?” next year. Michelle had donated some lovely time pieces which were prized shooting awards for skilled, lucky or devious shooters (you decide). Read all about our Easter activities in Volume 44 of Around the Traps.
On the Sunday of a holiday week-end heat wave we were visited by 19 members of the Austin 7 Club. Nine grand little cars tackled the steep hills of the Strathbogie Ranges and the final South Pass route to Bernard’s Cache. The heat and humidity forced everyone to seek shade but we still had lots of fun together as these pics show.
Ivy’s-7. First to arrive.
Shades gettin’ mighty scarce.
You-beaut Ute
Relaxing in the shade
Nice clean lines
Huddled in the shade
Bright blue and Chummy
So lonely and blue
Still got the blues
Grande Portage Trading Post – Gary & Jenny facing camera and John & Michelle
Bob’s display blanket
Tipis & wall tent
Men’s knife & hawk; ladies to the shade
Ladies rolling pin throw
Ladies rolling pin throw 2
Ladies rolling pin fling
Ladies moccasin (gum boot) throw
Ladies moccasin (gum boot) throw 2
8 where’s #9?
All great little cars
# 9 located
Photos below were contributed by Jenny Baker of the Frontiers Living History Group. See more of Jenny’s photos.
