So Ben, Guy, and Jeff want to go. Lets see what Jeff says about the time before we decide. Guy, if you are off next week, we could make it another day. 9 am is not too bad.
Gee, what is it?
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I am only off Friday of next week. I still am not certain if I can make it this Friday. I will not be certain until tomorrow night. I am going to my brother-in-laws in the afternoon and have to be back early. I only mentioned the 9AM because if I can make it and we start at 10, it isn't worth me going and having to leave early.
Guy
Guy
Unfortunitly Christmas Eve will be very tough. We have company coming over and I seriously doubt I can get away. I know I mentioned before that I could be available most every morning but I didn't think you guys would pick Christmas eve. It seems as though Guy has some conflicts with that date as well. I could be available any morning next week, including Friday as Guy mentioned that as a possibility.
Also, Bob, I assume from you're previous post where you mentioned the book that you have, that it provides some detailed directions to the den site, or is descriptive enough that we can find it. As I mentioned before, I was unsuccessful in my one attempt at locating it. Is that the case?
I really want to join you guys on this trip but I understand if Christmas eve is the only option for the rest of you.
Jeff
Also, Bob, I assume from you're previous post where you mentioned the book that you have, that it provides some detailed directions to the den site, or is descriptive enough that we can find it. As I mentioned before, I was unsuccessful in my one attempt at locating it. Is that the case?
I really want to join you guys on this trip but I understand if Christmas eve is the only option for the rest of you.
Jeff
woodjin said:
No problem guys, we can do next week. The weather is supposed to jump up to 50. As far as directions, no. Its not the directions that are clear, its the description of the den area proper:
"The den itself was reached by a narrow footpath that crossed some boggy ground densely grown with high ferns, and then started to rise through a stand of tall trees-mostly chestnut oaks....following the path partly up the rise, I turned to the right and began to descend rather sharply into the hollow-a boggy bowl at its brookside extremity-which is the den proper. There is a rather pronounced change of growth soon after the trail enters the den...." (pages 40-41 Snakes and Snakes Hunting).
There is another description which is almost a giveaway as far as the den description goes. I'll bring the book or make a copy of the page.......bob
PS: part of the den has also been destroyed. I want to go there not so much to look for a snake den, but to explore the area a bit. All the years I lived in Pres. Lakes I did not visit that area except one brief visit to someone elses camp out on the other side of the pond. And that was at night under the influence of alcohol.
That sounds good! I'm definately into checking out the whole area. It was my understanding that Ace Pittman nearly single handedly wiped out that den, but that the snake population has slowly regained some numbers. I was not aware that the den was partially destroyed, what a shame. This time of year is not the best for finding snakes, so I kind of figured it was trip geared more to the den and general area.
Looking forward to it. Let me know if there is anything I can bring.
Jeff
Looking forward to it. Let me know if there is anything I can bring.
Jeff
What say you 9:30 at the corner of Mt Misery road and route 70? Bring yourself a lunch and sturdy boots............bob
Guy, if you are going to meet up with everyone, there is a benchmark right there on that corner that is the meetup point.
Yes, we will be up to the bottom of our butts in the water. 
No, actually not Guy. We will be in the transition zone though, and at times I will be eager enough to step in the damp spots. I have not decided if my rubber knee highs will suffice. Depends on the weather. I suggest Jessica can stay parrallel to us but slightly higher (and dry).
No, actually not Guy. We will be in the transition zone though, and at times I will be eager enough to step in the damp spots. I have not decided if my rubber knee highs will suffice. Depends on the weather. I suggest Jessica can stay parrallel to us but slightly higher (and dry).
BobM said:Yes, we will be up to the bottom of our butts in the water.
No, actually not Guy. We will be in the transition zone though, and at times I will be eager enough to step in the damp spots. I have not decided if my rubber knee highs will suffice. Depends on the weather. I suggest Jessica can stay parrallel to us but slightly higher (and dry).
She has waders.
Guy