Field Report 2009
SPC (Salmon Pond Club) Prep for the 1st Field Report
NYS Big Game Season (Oct. 24th & 25th 2009)
Hello to all:
This is in preparation (pep rally) for the 1st “Field Report” of the 2009 season. This year the season starts Saturday the 24th.
Head Count
Alm & I went into camp Saturday. We went up to do some leaf peeping and to take the grill cleaning supplies in.
Sightings & Harvest
We saw a few partridge.
Meals
Should be good, make sure you let us know of any special request, especially the way you would like your food cooked, we will try to accommodate :>).
Poker Action
Make sure you have enough fresh change.
Weather
They are predicting snow tomorrow; it’s heading in the right direction.
New Tricks & Games Learned
I’m sure we will learn something new this season.
Pictures.
To come.
News & Info
We are low on paper towels and t-paper, let’s go back to the old system, where every one who comes into camp, brings a roll of each to help build up the supply.
1st week’s cooks: Matt Hoskins (638-6265) & Jim Hughes (494-2237), please give one of them a call by Wednesday night to let them know if you plan on being in camp. On the 5th Weekend Dick Murray would like to know by that Tuesday night.
Enjoy and Keep Safe (I’ve attached our curtsey & safety reminder)
Jim
SPC (Salmon Pond Club) 1st Field Report
NYS Big Game Season (Oct. 24th & 25th 2009)
Hello to all:
This is the 1st Field Report of the 2009 NYS Big Game Season.
Head Count
There were a total of 16 of us in camp this weekend 14 “Sports”, the Cook & the Cookie.
Sightings & Harvest
The Herd was not damaged. Ryan Hoskins and Bill Davis saw two doe Saturday. On Sunday morning Steve Greene saw 3 doe and Rusty Baker saw a “Flag” (white tail). On the way home I saw two nice doe and a Tom Turkey on Route 28 (Forest House area) and about 25 turkeys when leaving Indian lake (Chamberlin Road area). I counted the legs and divided by two and came up with 24.
Meals
Matt Hoskins (Cook) and President Jim Hughes (Cookie) did an excellent job.
Saturday breakfast: eggs, bacon, sausage and pancakes.
Saturday lunch: SPC soup (Tomato with elbows, bacon and sausage) hot dogs with meat sauce and chocolate chip cookies.
Saturday Dinner: Roast Beef, salad, mashed potatoes, corn and homemade bread.
Deserts: Banana cream, chocolate cream and white chocolate cream pies.
Sunday breakfast: eggs, bacon, sausage, and French toast.
Sunday lunch: Spaghetti, meat balls, sausage, salad and garlic toast.
Poker Action
The new weekly “Poker Draw” number drawn was 10 (see attached PDF). There was a poker game Saturday night (7 of us) Dave Capron & Bob Cunningham were the winners. Dave says “I don’t understand this game, but I’ll raise”, he wins.
Weather
Wow, rain and more rain (The weather excuse: Too rainy).
New Tricks & Games Learned
There were some farm educational discussions taking place Saturday night at the fire side chat area, these discussions actually distracted us form the poker game quite a few times. Pictures.
See the attached, “The Herd”, and we think geese droppings are a problem. News & Info
Uncle Dick pointed out that there were 4 mountain lion sightings in Indian Lake (Crow Hill area) in late summer and early fall, but they don’t exist in the Adirondack? Don’t forget to bring a roll of paper towels and tp. 2nd week’s cooks: Jim Whitney (793-9248) & Skip Potter (623-2077), please give one of us a call by Wednesday night to let us know if you plan on being in camp. On the 5th Weekend Dick Murray would like to know by that Tuesday night. Enjoy and Keep Safe Jim
SPC (Salmon Pond Club) 2nd Field Report
NYS Big Game Season (Oct. 31st & Nov. 1st 2009)Hello to all:
This is the 2nd Field Report of the 2009 NYS Big Game Season.
Head Count
There were a total of 14 of us in camp this weekend 12 “Sports”, the Cook & the “Pastry Chef”. Jay was in for only a short time; he injured his ankle and knee on Thursday and went home early Friday morning. He is doing fine.
Sightings & Harvest
The Herd WAS damaged. The “Uncle Dick / Stevie Greene Show” was at camp again this weekend. Pete McCormick, Steve Greene and Uncle Dick hunted “Salmon Pond Ridge” Friday afternoon. On returning to camp Uncle Dick (sure shot) shot a 4 point buck by the “Tent Platform” trail. Stevie was with him, this is the same area that they had harvested a buck a couple of years ago. As usual the story is a good one, when you see them ask them for the details.
Meals
Jim Whitney (Cook) and Skip Potter (Cook & Pastry Chef) were on call this weekend.
Saturday breakfast: eggs, bacon, sausage, corned beef hash and blueberry pancakes.
Saturday lunch: SPC soup (Tomato with elbows, bacon and sausage) grilled ham & cheese sandwiches and double chocolate, walnuts and cranberry brownies.
Saturday Dinner: 1 ½” thick top choice NY strip steaks cooked to order (“Pittsfield”, “medium rare” & “medium well”) by Pete McCormick, salad, baked potatoes with sour cream, corn and peas and Skip’s homed rolls.
Deserts: Katie’s homemade apple pies.
Sunday breakfast: eggs, bacon, sausage, and French toast.
Sunday lunch: Alm’s baked Ziti with meat sauce; home made rolls and Skip’s Maple cream Pie.
Snacks: Kielbasa, assorted cheeses and dips, pickled herring with sour cream, crackers and chips.
Halloween Cup Cakes: These were supplied by Bob Cunningham’s wife. They went fast.Poker Action
The new weekly “Poker Draw” number drawn was 7 (see attached PDF). There was a poker games Friday night and Saturday afternoon (rain storms) (7 of us) Dave Capron & “Lucky, Lucky Uncle Dick” were the “screw your neighbor” winners. I had the quote of the week on the game I dealt, “no peekie” (7 cards, 3’s and 9’s wild and an extra card if you get a 4 if you pay a quarter). I mentioned that some one had a mesh of wild cards in there hand because there weren’t many shown, I won with 6 aces.
Weather
Friday and Sunday overcast but nice, Saturday heavy rains.
New Tricks & Games Learned
Someone with the initials of DM had a green hair coloring victim (Uncle Dick).
Pictures
See the attached, “Uncle Dick’s buck
.News & Info
We did turn one of the gas refrigerators up side down for 24 hrs to rejuvenate the internal generator, that did not work, but it did allow us to use the under side of the shelves :>).
Don’t forget to bring a roll of paper towels and tp.
3rd week’s cook: Dave Moore (793-9248), please give Dave a call by Wednesday night to let him know if you plan on being in camp. On the 5th Weekend (Tuna Fish Weekend) Dick Murray would like to know by that Tuesday night.Enjoy and Keep Safe Jim
