Simon,

SWEEEET!!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

What are you gonna bring to destroy some trees and make some shelters with?

Roo,

Both techniques are really hard. The bow-drill was much easier, but the hand-drill would take at least 10-20 minutes worth of straight drilling. Hand-drilling is a really meditating experience that I haven't full appreciated yet.

After Cloak got home, after our trip, he was almost able to get a coal going.

RW,

Thanks for the suggestion. Both of us thought of you suggesting that we try it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Can you get a pic of a well-done notch. This was pretty much my first time trying and getting somewhere with both techniques. I really didn't have any idea what I was doing, including making my bow ( I made a bow awhile back that worked really well, but though a shorter one would be easier)

Nick,

Thanks, You should join our endeavors someday. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Leatherface,

Bowdrilling is really fun but takes a lot of practice and patience as many of you have stated. I gave up many times when I was pretty darn close.

L4D,

Awww don't say that. There are many really nice wooded areas in California. If you can, you should go to the woods, even if it is a little far away, and find a nice spot, far away from the trail. A nice secluded area to set up your HQ. Also bring a friend along and some ice cold beer. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Technically, I think what we do is also a little out of our jurisdiction. However, the area that we are in, is set for a Private Road. I don't believe Forest Rangers patrol that area too much. Lots of bikers, hikers, etc go through the trails.

I was lucky enough to find our secret location. I doesn't seem like anyone has looked or ventured to it yet. I hope no does for a long time, too. With the grow that's been going this spring, we almost missed our entrance on the way in.