Could Use Some Help
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During the the 1930s, many WPA and CWA projects took place around Bowman's Hill including the building of cabins, grounds work and plantings. I know for sure a cabin by the visitor's center was one of the buildings constructed. The chimney and three stall privy look similar in style to the stone work at the existing cabin.
Yup chimney solved then. Thank you. The roof is similar to the old bathroom holes. 
The bathrooms were made of stone. The floor was totally caved it. Nice work and thanks for solving the mystery.
The bathrooms were made of stone. The floor was totally caved it. Nice work and thanks for solving the mystery.
Guy, we discussed this before with Sue. For those who don't know, she worked developing pesticides for a major company but has now moved out of NJ. She said that DEET (including OFF) doesn't kill bugs. It disguises your smell so that they don't think you're a tasty snack. I remember she said that if the chiggers died when you sprayed them with OFF, it was just due to the alcohol in which the DEET is dissolved. Looks like Pineywoman's comment about baby wipes confirms this.
Maybe a pump spray bottle with isopropyl alcohol would be just as effective and cheaper, in addition to not exposing you to a chemical (DEET) that may have side effects?
Hey there bergenparanormal,
I am Jeff. As indicated in previous posts by other members I live near this area in question. I have been all though this area. It is state owned land north of Moores property holdings. There was a cranberry industry there at one time but little remains of it now. most of the packing houses and related structures were of only wood construction and have since completely disappeared.
It is beautiful woods, but thick. The topography is usually dramatic (in elevation changes). Very few people go in there, mostly hunters from a local gun club, but in the off season I pretty much have the place to myself. If you are interested I will take you in there, but it would be best to wait till after the first frost due to chiggers.
the general area has been known as Goose Pond for at least two centuries. The Sooy family was prevalent in the area.
You can PM me on this forum.
Jeff
I am Jeff. As indicated in previous posts by other members I live near this area in question. I have been all though this area. It is state owned land north of Moores property holdings. There was a cranberry industry there at one time but little remains of it now. most of the packing houses and related structures were of only wood construction and have since completely disappeared.
It is beautiful woods, but thick. The topography is usually dramatic (in elevation changes). Very few people go in there, mostly hunters from a local gun club, but in the off season I pretty much have the place to myself. If you are interested I will take you in there, but it would be best to wait till after the first frost due to chiggers.
the general area has been known as Goose Pond for at least two centuries. The Sooy family was prevalent in the area.
You can PM me on this forum.
Jeff
I finally made to to paradise!! Thank you all for your wonderful maps! Gorgeous day as well.
This is just from my phone can't wait to upload the "real deal" photos. Found some orange mushrooms and various beautiful flowers.
This is just from my phone can't wait to upload the "real deal" photos. Found some orange mushrooms and various beautiful flowers.
Um... No chiggers yesterday. However, I did not know that mosquitoes could attack you THROUGH your clothing. Woke up to welts everywhere. Fun times. I guess they have really big suckers.
Yeah, they grow mosquitos pretty big in the Pines. Some people have a good tolerance for them - unfortunately I'm not one of them. The bugs tend to keep me out of the woods this time of year.
They LOVE me. Poor kid has some on his face. I try to do my best to protect the little devil. I didn't know they could be so vicious there. They are the size of small welts in some areas and really can't believe I was attacked through my clothing.
Btw, Teegate if you are listening.... found your PBX videos. Nice work...but you guys are nuts trekking through to the Bodine Fields.
Btw, Teegate if you are listening.... found your PBX videos. Nice work...but you guys are nuts trekking through to the Bodine Fields.
I've found that chiggers only settle in under tight clothing (socks, elastic waistbands, etc.), so I avoid them now by hiking the pines in the nude. 
I think it depends on how you get exposed. I got chigger bites on my hand and arm the other day when I pulled up some weeds next to the driveway. Dumb me... should have run right inside and scrubbed down.
I was full of shit when I said I hadn't been chigged this year. My ankles were a' itchin the morning after I boastfully made that claim.
I've found that chiggers only settle in under tight clothing (socks, elastic waistbands, etc.), so I avoid them now by hiking the pines in the nude.
Awkward.
Hiking in the Pines is probably not a nude place to wander, but hey it is a freeing place. There's great areas to explore. I can't get enough of the solace and the beauty. I absolutely love it and feel at peace whenever I go. It is at least 2x a week.
You truly are an EffinGeniusI've found that chiggers only settle in under tight clothing (socks, elastic waistbands, etc.), so I avoid them now by hiking the pines in the nude.
