May 7, 2016 Pick Up The Burn, WA.

[pietro beretta]

I will be at this event. Wife has finals and would like me out of the house anyway.

 

[TMitchell]

I don't have any way to get air there.

 

[Cogs]

Ahhhh... But we have Pistons Wild! If I can't come up with some, I will send a message to them. I'm sure that's part of their standard gear.

 

[TMitchell]

Ah right. Someone will have onboard. Jeep Nation should have someone too.

 

[Cogs]

Yes... Piston's Wild confirmed with me that 'Air' is standard equipment and there will be plenty of it on the Mountain.

Duh! Air? On the Mountain? Duh!

 

[Cogs]

Perfect weather for this Saturday on Larch Mtn in Yacolt Burn State Forest. A very unique opportunity to meet and work along side folks from all recreational groups. From 4x4 clubs to dirt bikes, from hikers to horseback riders. Connect with DNR folks and even a State Representative or two. Be a part of a huge statement and do some good for our backyard playground. Then we all have a big party with BBQ lunch, DJ music and chances to win some great prizes! Let's do this!

 

[TMitchell]

Should be a good time. I posted to the Jeep Nation FB page about air and got a couple hits too, so we should be more than covered.

 

[Cogs]

A cleanup rally in the woods

is better than a Trump rally in Spokane!​

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Because...

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[pietro beretta]

Maybe I should have thought twice about saying yes to a tetanus shot today!

If you see me favoring one hand tomorrow... this is why

 

[Cogs]

Come to the cleanup and help us show the spirit of NWFA as we team up with other recreational groups to do good for one of our backyard playgrounds! It's not too late to RSVP!

See you there!

Cogs

 

[Cogs]

Well this is kind of nice... This will be the first time I don't have to be the first one there for setup! DNR is setting up. And, first time I can leave when I want to!

Gee. Nothing to do... Up early... I think I'll head up and help set up.

(Man, am I sick or what?)

 

[Cogs]

Attending Pick Up The Burn today were NWFA members...

@pietro beretta
@TMitchell (+ Wife & son)
@WrenchNguns (+ son)
and yours truely.

@Joe Link would like to pin a Volunteer sticker to your user name. Thank you!
(post if you were there and I missed you!)

100 heads counted by DNR. Filled the dumpster in these pics and also had a second dumpster at the North end of Larch that got over half full.

Lots of gun owners/lovers also attended. Heard a lot of gun talk and the sporting goods prizes were some of the first to go (cleaning kit, targets pkg & gift certificates).

My team, the Orange team, the BEST team ) filled two pickup beds and a large trailer. We covered the L1000 and L1500 on the West end of Larch.

Really good BBQ lunch! Great prizes. We all had a very worthwhile day.

A Great day! Thank you!​

 

[pietro beretta]

@Cogs taking his photos
@WrenchNguns & son.

Every hand helps!

Pulling out a water heater!

 

[TMitchell]

I didn't take too many pics, but I'm very happy with how today went. Will definitely be continuing my participation in the future. Good to meet you guys! The guy who picked our donation in the raffle seemed rather excited!

 

[Cogs]

I didn't take too many pics, but I'm very happy with how today went. Will definitely be continuing my participation in the future. Good to meet you guys! The guy who picked our donation in the raffle seemed rather excited!

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That be Sporting Systems, Vancouver! Thanks for you help and it was good to meet you... again! Was good to see your wife and son out there helping. That little guy will never remember this day, but really it was all about his future of public land recreation.

Thanks, TM.

Cogs

 

[TMitchell]

The wife even commented on how much fun she had and when the next one was. Can't wait!

I'll try to keep an eye on here and be more active.

 

[Cogs]

On the subject of Yacolt Burn State Forest and DNR, I started a thread about the upcoming DNR meeting regarding expressing our experiences with target shooting on the Burn.

In the Community Outreach section...
https://www.northwestfirearms.com/t...nr-wa-re-target-shooting-5-31-16-vanc.219611/

Hope to see you all there!

Cogs

 

[WrenchNguns]

My son and I had a great time. Always enjoyable working outdoors with others. The food and prizes weren't too bad either

 

[Joe Link]

Great work guys, thank you! Volunteer badges have been added