2004 Western Conclave

wrote...
What is the closest city/town to this clave?

The closest city to fly into would be Bozeman, about 90 miles away. West
Yellowstone is about 20 miles or so away from Clave Central and Ennis is about
40 miles away.
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Warren
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wrote...
Ya know what? I can probably attend this one, 'cause I'll be
r-e-t-i-r-e-d!

You lucky bastid!

Thanks for scouting all this stuff out, Warren. Are those FS campgrounds
generally full that time of year? I have a little pop-up trailer I wouldn't
mind hauling up there from here (northern CA). Maybe if I came a day or two
early, (before the weekend), getting a spot would be easier?

I doubt finding a spot would be a problem. I rarely see more than a couple of
people using it at a time. I'll be up there early to snag some spots though.

I'm looking forward to (finally) meeting & fishing with you folks...

Look forward to seeing you there.
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Warren
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"Warren" wrote in message
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:
Okay guys, mark your calendars because July 10-17 (a Saturday through
Saturday
affair with the Friday before and the Sunday after being optional) will
mark
ROFF's return to the Madison for the 4th Western Conclave. The area I am
throwing this in is the Upper Madison since the crowds aren't as bad, the
scenery is better and it will keep everyone together in a small stretch.

Warren, is there any EFFEN way to get these here Western Claves further away
from me than you already have and still be in the Western States? I swear by
each and every Tiny Turgid Nipple of the Nine Naughty Nieces of
Nebbahchenezzur that you must plot these damn things to be at the absolute
extreme distance for your humble correspondent! I can only hope that there
aren't any more "Rustic Cabins" for rent in the area. Them damn Montana
Double Buck-Toothed Night-Gnawing Rats bout done me in at Rock Crick.


There
are two FS campground right across the road from a cabin rental place
about
four miles upstream from the Slide Inn, which would be a good place to
rent a
nice cabin or hook an RV up at.


Uh-oh!


I'll add more info later after doing some more research on
accommodations. I
can't remember the name of the place across from the campgrounds, but the
Slide
Inn is a nicer spot IMO. The guy who owns it is a kick ass fisherman and
gives
damn good advice out of his fly shop there at the Slide Inn. The cabins
look
nicer and they have a large cabin that would be great for 3-5 guys to
rent
together. I'll try to get up there in the next week or so to take some
pics
of
the rooms at both places, the campground, the area, etc.


Be sure to get a census on the rodentia population.



Areas to be fished range from what will be open in the Park (about a 20
minute
drive) to the Upper Madison, Gallatin, Henry's Fork, Hegben Lake, etc.
It's
pretty damn close to that nice brookie spot I took some of the people to
during
the HF clave where we caught some big brookies. I know we will have at
least
one boat for float trips. As I said, I'll post more in the next week or
so.
..............

For some reason I have been more concerned lately with the bugling elk in
my
yard than with fishing. The blood is set to flow and I'm ready to go!
The
damn elk are getting so horny that I was able to bugle an elk with a goose
call
last night while BBQing on my back porch.

Yeah, you and that damn elk go bugle each other. Happy Hunting.


Danl, the Road Weary

wrote...
Thanks Charlie. It looks about a 6 - 8 hour drive from where I am.

That's not too bad at all. Hopefully you will be able to swing on down.
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Warren
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Ken Fortenberry wrote:
Tim Lysyk wrote:


What city in Montana is this close to? (Too lazy to look it up myself, I
guess).


There are no cities in Montana. The closest "town" is West Yellowstone
but it would be better described as an open sewer with a McDonalds.

I'd agree that West Yellowstone is a gross-out tourist crapola town,
although they do have some very fine flyshops.

Idaho Falls might be the best place to fly into. I could go through
Idaho Falls on my way to the Clave and pick up one or two people at the
airport.

Can we expect Yellowstone Kenny to grace us with his munificent presence?

--
Cut "to the chase" for my email address.

Warren
Count Tom and I in for at least part. The actual days depend on how many
weekends our Kitchen Passes include.

Lou T

On Fri, 17 Oct 2003 18:30:14 -0600, Warren wrote:

I doubt finding a spot would be a problem. I rarely see more than a couple of
people using it at a time. I'll be up there early to snag some spots though.

Count me in, Warren. I'll probably be there early too assuming I drive
out again.
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Charlie...

It's on the calendar. I am going to try to make it this year. Right now, I
see no obstacles, and I am having a hard time envisioning any that will
interfere. I will bring a small pontoon boat, float tubes if needed, and
they do sell Sleeman's in Alberta now. Although, personally, I think it is
okay but much prefer a Big Rock or Rickard's Red. How much beer can you
bring across the border?


Tim Lysyk
timlysyk at telus dot net

"Warren" wrote in message
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wrote...
Thanks Charlie. It looks about a 6 - 8 hour drive from where I am.

That's not too bad at all. Hopefully you will be able to swing on down.
--
Warren
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warren - tried to send this to you e-mail, but it got bounced with note
saying you wanted to remain "private" and not receive e-mail...


i thought you were thinking absaroka area for 2004? anyway, i'll be
looking for a cabin or room with essentials (hot water, shower, bed,
etc.) if you get a chance, take a look at this place on cliff lake -

http://www.wedgeretreat.com/

if i can get at least 3 others, the $295 per night 4 bedroom cabins
would work. it doesn't have rv sites (that's good, imo), and seems to be
in a good location. if you find other places, let me know.

hope all is well with you and your daughter. what kind of work are you
getting?

jeff

Warren wrote:

On Sat, 18 Oct 2003 13:14:40 -0400, Jeff Miller
wrote:

warren - tried to send this to you e-mail, but it got bounced with note
saying you wanted to remain "private" and not receive e-mail...


i thought you were thinking absaroka area for 2004? anyway, i'll be
looking for a cabin or room with essentials (hot water, shower, bed,
etc.)

Warren has a pretty big tent, maybe he'd rent you a room.
--
Charlie...