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THE RED RIVER SAGA: CHECKMATE
SEPTEMBER 18 - 25, 2005
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Melissa Bowker
DW Eversole
Danika Harvey
Kelsey Harvey

Scott Harvey
Mike Hughes
Joanne Joseph
Cobalt King

Nathan King
Kyle Maggard
Paul Napier
Pam Neace

Cindi Hanson-Page
Andrew Ray
John Robertson
Johnathan Ross

Sue Smith
Greg Stamper
Sam Wooten
RRS LEAGUE Banner displayed on site along with Sue. Created by AVANTI DESIGNS . . . the Banner, not Sue.
#01
Sunday, our arrival to P2 is similar to being locked out of FS Road 9. The area is "taped" closed.
#02
Instructions for Kyle
#03
John outside the room at Abner's.
#04
Andrew cleans cameras into his laptop computer.
#05
Monday, after seeing the USFS we get permission to move in.
#06
Gasoline prices at the time.
#07
Natural Bridge Shell Station was kind enough to give us all the water we needed. This is the first tank being filled.
#08
Andrew transports water tank carefully.
#09
2006's Message Board
#10
Andrew's Coleman Oven is Great!
#11
The Shower, called OPERATION TITANIC this year, is set up in it's first location.
#12
Jack Alexander at True Value Hardware, Campton.
#13
The USFS begin to "dress" the concrete pads
#14
John comes back with RRS Softball Uniforms.
#15
Unofficial Ridge is ready. Except for the Shower.
#16
Natural Bridge Shell supplies a Second Tank of Water ... plus our parking passes.
#17
The New Subway beside the Shell station.
#18
The Girls at Subway were very friendly.
#19
The construction of the Famous "Pepper-Shake Sandwich"!
#20
John climbs a tree behind P2 to capture a look at this open field.
#21
The USFS paints the lines on the concrete.
#22
Andrew & John continue to labor at the Shower System's New location.
#23
Pam! Discovers us eating at Shell in Campton.
#24
John inside True Value
#25
Jack Alexander to the rescue once more!
#26
This Picture is just so Wrong. On So Many Different Levels.
#27
We met Johnathan back at Campton's Shell Station.
#28
Woodpecker eaten Apple
#29
John fires up the Saw
#30
Kelsey & Danika arrive
#31
Scott & Kelsey relax
#32
Kelsey walks the log
#33
Danika & John look on
#34
Kelsey having Fun
#35
Walking down to the overlook
#36
Looking into the Gorge
#37
Kelsey and the Gorge
#38
Andrew & John -- exhausted! Note the Rockface in background.
#39
Sue works on the Chili
#40
Melissa makes it in for just the night
#41
Sam surveys the night
#42
Cindi checks out the Colorful Flame Crystals
#43
Interesting!
#44
Is Bigger Better?
#45
John & Andrew are truly greatful for breakfast.
#46
Chef Cindi delivers
#47
Whistling Arch, Greg looks on as John works his way down.
#48
At the Whistling Arch Overlook, John looks into the Gorge.
#49
Dave and Lynn Bacht
#50
Interesting Tree on the Whistling Arch trail.
#51
The Swinging Bridge, John & Greg check out the anchors.
#52
Andrew on the Bridge
#53
John on the Bridge
#54
Andrew out on the Bridge
#55
Mike ready to play
#56
Sugar rush causes Cindi to run amok.
#57
Sing the Night Away
#58
Kyle visits Saturday morning
#59
We split up at Natural Bridge Shell
#60
Indian Glen. John, DW & Greg walk in.
#61
The journey back
#62
Haven't I seen this shot before?
#63
Archaeological Weekend
#64
USFS Ranger Rita Wehner. Our RRS Contact.
#65
The Weekend event draws lots of people behind the Gladie CEC.
#66
DW looks on during the spearpoint construction.
#67
Hey, those mats would be nice back at camp.
#68
We arrive just in time! Two hours underground -- the meat is cooked!
#69
This view probably happened a few hundred years ago.
#70
John remarks how remarkably cool it is inside.
#71
DW gives the Spear Toss a whirl.
#72
Mike shows Cobalt points in the Gorge 3D display.
#73
Cindi & Sue rest inside the Gladie Cultural Environmental-Learning Center.
#74
Nathan & Cobalt atop Sky Bridge.
#75
Cobalt King on his way underneath Sky Bridge.
#76
The "Burt Lancaster" Pillar of Sky Bridge.
#77
Walking to Chimney Top Rock
#78
The Half-Moon of "Half-Moon Arch"
#79
Nathan, Cobalt & Andrew reach the Chimney Top Overlook
#80
OOoooh, the Kentucky Reptile Zoo!
#81
"Croc-a-Gators"
#82
Exotic Reptiles
#83
Baby "Croc-a-Gator"
#84
Andrew follows along the Chairlift. Ahead Nathan & Cobalt are on their way to Natural Bridge.
#85
Atop Natural Bridge -- a Wedding has taken place.
#86
Chairlift back down
#87
Sue & MIke
#88
Sue & Cindi consider the Mysteries of the Universe.
#89
"I'm a Honky Tonk Man"
#90
Cindi sells CHECKMATE Cola
#91
DW prepares to light the Firering
#92
Mad Mountain Mike Plush Animal Prizes
#93
Paul looks into the Gorge
#94
DW & John across from the Overlook inside "The Hole".
#95
"The Hole" in the Rockface ... interesting!
#96
Cobalt tops off his day with a little work.
#97
John & Joanne settle down by the Fire.
#98
Cindi cooks Sue's Birthday Dinner
#99
DW eats by headband light
#100
Paul joins in the fun
#101
Cindi playing along
#102
A fun filled day leaves everyone exhausted
#103
Sue displays the interior of the Shower System
#104
Sunday, Sue & Cindi pack up to leave.
#105