Hey Area 2 MSG'ers....

[SilentWarrior1]

Does anyone know of any place (or have any land) we can use to practice making fire?

 

[hotfarmboy1]

We own a small woods, and dad just informed me he's renting another field this year with another woods on it. Then buying it next year.

 

[PeaShooter]

I own a business in noblesville. We are going to be relocating soon, but after that we should have access to a large shop area for classes (probably not firemaking though).

 

[Bruenor]

We could do firemaking and other outdoor skills in any of the state parks. Mounds is a short rive up 69 for those in the upper Indianapolis area. I'm sure there are other places we could use as well. Everyone bring a tent, and we could set up in the campground. At this time of year, we'd probably have the whole place to ourselves.

 

[infidel]

Never been, but Turkey Run is a possible meeting place?

 

[hotfarmboy1]

We could do firemaking and other outdoor skills in any of the state parks. Mounds is a short rive up 69 for those in the upper Indianapolis area. I'm sure there are other places we could use as well. Everyone bring a tent, and we could set up in the campground. At this time of year, we'd probably have the whole place to ourselves.

True, but personally I prefer somewhere a bit more primitive than Mounds. Especially for practicing stuff for SHTF and survival. I'm sure I'm not the only one.

 

[schapm]

True, but personally I prefer somewhere a bit more primitive than Mounds. Especially for practicing stuff for SHTF and survival. I'm sure I'm not the only one.

I don't care how primitive the setting is. I have a pretty good imagination, so I will just make believe.

In all seriousness, I get the point about mindset, etc. but more important to me would be a place that is convenient for as many folks as possible.

 

[DHolder]

No range close, but Leiber State park, has some primitive camping ,as well as decent hiking. If we were to coordinate with a Mini-Appleseed at Cloverdale, that might be a good weekend. Saturday, shooting, Sunday work on the basics First Aid, SHTF cooking etc.

Wilbur Wright is close (10 mins) from Summit Lake, another excelent campground.

Keep those ideas comming, lets put down some days.

 

[thompal]

Did we decide to split Marion County off as its own area, or not?? Does Area 2 still go from the east border to the west border of the state?

This concept seems to be going the way things typically do. We'll talk about getting together to get things organized, until people get tired of talking about getting together, and then everyone just wanders off.

 

[hotfarmboy1]

Any word on any progress here guys?

 

[Lars]

I'll have a location set after this weekend for the Radio Communications During an Event. I'll pick out a date shortly after that.

 

[Eddie]

Any word on any progress here guys?

Let me take a whack at it. It sounds like everybody wants to meet. For those of us with access to private land I am guessing that the we might be thinking along the same lines: sounds like a good idea but do I really want a bunch of strangers making fires on the back 40?

How's about we start small. I am proposing we just get together at a bar or a restaurant or a park somewhere between the west side of Indy and the state line and sit around and shoot the bull and get to know each other. Let's see what grows out of that.

To me it looks like Greencastle is near the center of the western half of area two. Is there an INGOer in Greencastle that can suggest a meeting place?

 

[Lex Concord]

Let me take a whack at it. It sounds like everybody wants to meet. For those of us with access to private land I am guessing that the we might be thinking along the same lines: sounds like a good idea but do I really want a bunch of strangers making fires on the back 40?

How's about we start small. I am proposing we just get together at a bar or a restaurant or a park somewhere between the west side of Indy and the state line and sit around and shoot the bull and get to know each other. Let's see what grows out of that.

To me it looks like Greencastle is near the center of the western half of area two. Is there an INGOer in Greencastle that can suggest a meeting place?

Spot on...I'm in the Western portion of area 2 and couldn't agree more.

Starting small is a great idea, and Greencastle sounds like a good spot.

I'll be there if at all possible.

 

[infidel]

I've been to the Putnam Inn a few times. Great dinner buffet. Possible location?

 

[Eddie]

I've been to the Putnam Inn a few times. Great dinner buffet. Possible location?

We'll need directions and we need to pick a day. This week/weekend is out for me. Could do maybe Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday next week though.

 

[offroadking208]

ok, good plan. what about muncie for the eastern half of Area 2? i think we get a group together to meet there? maybe start off small in each section (east and west) and then do a full group deal every few months? practice skills that we've learned and share knowledge

 

[dieselman]

i live in NE indianapolis. would like to get involved. someone pm me?

 

[schapm]

I can make it to Greencastle, but really prefer a weekend. Before Turkey season please!

 

[Grizhicks]

All -- The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has the state divided into 10 districts (IDHS: Indiana Emergency Management Agencies & Field Services District Information Map), and it might be worth looking at them and dividing up the state into a similar manner. Just my . -- Greg

PS: I would like to attend anything in Indy and east.

 

[millsusaf]

All -- The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has the state divided into 10 districts (IDHS: Indiana Emergency Management Agencies & Field Services District Information Map), and it might be worth looking at them and dividing up the state into a similar manner. Just my . -- Greg

PS: I would like to attend anything in Indy and east.

That maps is a more logical break up of the areas.