Get Together: Nov 29, 2008 - Deep Hollow, Mary Ann Forge, and Beck's Canal
- Thread starter Ben Ruset
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Thank you Ben for a wonderful and informative day and the time you put forth in scouting the day in advance.
It was great meeting some of the faces of the site, hearing stories and observing of the various interests that the members here have. I particularly enjoyed having the young group of explorers join us so thanks to the Dad's who brought them along. Their presence brought back many memories of my youth and they were simply so much fun to watch. They offered the added benefit for me personally of being able to locate the group when bringing up the rear!
Looking very forward to doing this again!
Bill
It was great meeting some of the faces of the site, hearing stories and observing of the various interests that the members here have. I particularly enjoyed having the young group of explorers join us so thanks to the Dad's who brought them along. Their presence brought back many memories of my youth and they were simply so much fun to watch. They offered the added benefit for me personally of being able to locate the group when bringing up the rear!
Looking very forward to doing this again!
Bill
Amazing, Chuck! You captured me twice, the only two times I emerged from my hiding places in the bushes.
It was nice meeting you and my mentor, Bubby.
Nice picture Chuck, I look like the guy in charge of the lunchroom back in gradeschool. The one thing that I noticed was that we didn't see any wildlife. I was sure the kids would kick up a deer.
Just echoing everybody else’s comment's here. It was a great hike organized by Ben, a guy who certainly knows his South Jersey history which made it all the more interesting. All the sites/ruins were great, with the few side attractions/surprises interesting as well. One of my favorite sections involved the bushwhacking though the brush and coming across those old glass pits. It's always interesting to see a group of people, some who have never even talked online get along so well when there’s a common interest involved. I made a few good friends there, and look forward to future trips! Many times I go hiking to places like these solo, though now after meeting some on the trip it'll be nice to have some company to go along with and share information on the pines for some hikes. Thanks again for organizing this.
I have some pictures which I’ll be uploading in a bit. Unfortunately my flash card stopped responding after the first stop, so I only have a few.
I have some pictures which I’ll be uploading in a bit. Unfortunately my flash card stopped responding after the first stop, so I only have a few.
And now a few pictures, a few more can be found in my gallery:
Mossy ruin macro
Falling wall
What may have been the engine support block. Two pieces of wood would have fit into those grooves supporting the engine above.
Checking out the sawmill site
Partial group shot
Ruins
Follow the leader into the woods
Up the hill we go
The old well
Checking out the old well
On the trail again
Mossy ruin macro
Falling wall
What may have been the engine support block. Two pieces of wood would have fit into those grooves supporting the engine above.
Checking out the sawmill site
Partial group shot
Ruins
Follow the leader into the woods
Up the hill we go
The old well
Checking out the old well
On the trail again
unfortunately i was stranded in bed all weekend due to a wicked cold. looks like yall had fun.
I'm sorry I missed it but I had company in from Texas, I kind of had to stay at home. But I remember Ben posting another meet up in early 2009.
Looks like you all had a great day! Sorry I wasn't there. I look forward to perhaps meeting some of you in the future.
Jeff
Jeff
Great pictures Grendel,I can't stop laughing at that picture of Tom. He looks like hes gonna rough up that bird if he comes out of his house. That pic of Bubba and Eric is great, they are so photogenic.
He never came out. Must have been a chicken! I'm sure Bub can't wait to see his new best friend again!