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SPALLS
April 2008

                

Richard and Joan Urata are producing this issue of SPALLS with contribution by Michelle Mowery.  Please contact Richard Urata for questions, comments and future additions to SPALLS.

SPALLS Distribution

Many of the PSK knappers with only snail-mail address are not receiving SPALLS.  For you that are receiving SPALLS via e-mail, please notify these snail-mail knappers to send a payment of $5.00 for 2008 to Richard Urata, P. O. Box 1089, Hamilton, Montana 59840.  Year 2008 subscription is due at this time.  Please note that the subscription rate dropped to $5.00 per year.

THE POLICY IS: If you send your e-mail address to Richard Urata at  HYPERLINK mailto:richurata@cybernet1.com richurata@cybernet1.com there is no charge for SPALLS.   If you do not have an e-mail address and want SPALLS by snail-mail, you must send $5.00 to cover the cost of printing and postage.

If you have an e-mail address and did not receive SPALLS in April, e-mail your address to Richard Urata.  I have from 5 to 10 “not deliverable” messages at this time.  I need some updates!

SPAM PROTECTION:

Several of our subscribers have not been getting the SPALLS issue via e-mail.  Please check your SPAM protection.  I think that some of your SPAM protection is eliminating the SPALLS message.  One of the checks for SPAM is the number of multiple issues from the sender.  If your protection checks this, the SPALLS message will be tagged as SPAM.  In some cases, the message is only tagged. In others, the message is deleted.  Subscribers to “hotmail”, some of the hotmail accounts bounce SPALLS because of server space.  Be sure to empty your server often.

NEXT SPALLS ISSUE:

The next SPALLS issue will be in July, 2008.  Weather’s great, go to the knap-ins!

COMING EVENTS:

(CANCELLED) Seventh Annual Goldendale Knap-In, Goldendale, Washington, May 

Due to medical reasons, Ed and Loretta could not have the knap-in this year.

For more information, contact:  Ed and Loretta Thomas, 40 Rocky Ridge Road, Goldendale, WA 98620, (509)773-6461, or email:  HYPERLINK "mailto:feather@gorge.net" feather@hughes.netnote new email address!

Message from Ed:

Our dear friends,

I must apologize to everyone again this year. I fell and broke my hip about a month ago and have only been home since Monday. I am on weight restrictions and Loretta is not doing so good in regards to her lower back problems. 

Thus, we are having to cancel this year’s annual Thomas Hollow/Goldendale, over the w/e of 15 – 18 May 08.

After talking with a few of our Knappers about this, we felt it best to not risk getting another injury due to hopping around like a ”fart on a skillet”. 

We will try to reschedule something in Mid July (depending upon our mobility and help available), or in mid to late September. We don’t want to interfere with the other scheduled K/I’s if possible! 

We got lucky with the weather on the w/e in October last year for that gathering. Mid May to mid-late September is the best time of year for K/I here.

Forth Annual Western Oregon Knap-In, Illahee Flats, Oregon, May 24 thru June 1

Jim Hopper and Brad Baughman will be hosting the Forth Annual Western Oregon Knap-In at Illahee Flats, Oregon from May 24 through June 1.  There is no charge for camping and porta potties will be provided.  There is plenty of room for any type of vehicle parking and camping.  Illahee Flats is a traditional abo gathering area, so bring your tarps so we don’t contaminate the area with modern debitage.  Also, bring your knapping chairs.  Bring your fishing rods.  There are several good lakes close by as well as the river.  Dry Creek Store is only 2 miles away and has gas and a deli.

Directions:

From I-5, take highway 138 east (towards Diamond Lake/Crater Lake ) to mp 47at Dry Creek Store.  Go just past Dry Creek Store (200 feet east of store), and turn left (north) on a gravel forest service road.  Go about 2 miles, then turn to the right at the Illahee Flats sign.  For more information, contact: Brad Baughman at (541) 459-4313, or e-mail:  HYPERLINK "mailto:bbb7707@yahoo.com" bbb7707@yahoo.com 

Fort Knapadonia Knap-In, Whidbey Island, Washington, August 4 through August 10

Joe Higgins will host the Fort Knapadonia Knap-In in August.  He promises to have a full schedule of events – archery target shoots, 2-inch Goat, 10-speed, etc, etc, and don’t forget – making arrowheads and blades.  There will be water available, electricity, port-a-potty, and lots of room for camping and RVing.  Women are welcomed!  There are plenty of garage sales and stores for shopping.

You are welcomed there as early as Monday, August 4.  We don't know if the salmon will be running but bring your fishing poles with 10 to 12 pound lines anyway.  Also, the fishing commission has not made the decision wether fishing will be allowed this year. If the fish cooperates, we can have a salmon BBQ as the main dish of our pot-luck on Saturday evening.  

Directions: 

To get to the knap-in, drive north past Seattle about 70 miles on Interstate 5.  Take the 230 off-ramp to highway 20 and go west toward Anacortes.  Take highway 20 turn off to Deception Pass.  Go past Deception Pass about 2 miles and turn right (west) on Banta Road.  Follow the signs from Banta Road to the knap-in.  There are stores and restaurants/fast foods in the area.  Contact Joe Higgins at (360) 720-1076 or (360) 675-4943 for more information on fishing and the knap-in.

Moses Lake Knap-In, Moses Lake , Washington, August 29 through September 1

The knap-in will be held at Ken and Adele Calvert’s place, at Moses Lake, Washington.  Plenty of room for camping.  Ken’s property is a lake front property.  They say that the lake has all kinds of fish. 

There will be a pot luck on Saturday afternoon with meat, two vegetables and bread furnished by the hosts.  Plan to bring dishes to compliment the main course.  And if we are real lucky and if Adele can get it done she we will also make homemade ice cream.

Directions:

To get there, take interstate 90 off ramp 179 and go north on highway 17 toward Soap Lake.  Stay on highway 17 until mile post 59.  You will see a gravel pit on your left. Turn left after the gravel pit onto McConihe Road.  Stay on McConihe Road for several miles and turn left onto “D 5” road.  Go to end of the road and turn left.  You will see a Knap-in sign about 100 yards down on the right of the road.  Turn right onto Ken’s property.  If you miss “D 5” road stay on McConihe Road (Stay on the pavement) and it will circle around and will pass Ken’s property.  Look for the Knap-in sign on your right.  Ken’s address is 4535 Road 6.5 N.E.   For more information, call Ken at (509) 762-2454 or his cell at (509) 855-2226.

Second Annual Fall Johannesburg High Desert Knap-In, Johannesburg, California, October 9, 10 and 11.  

(This is not a PSK event)

Michelle Mowery aka Princess Littlefoot aka Petroglyph Carver has decided to host a Knapp-in at her home in the high desert of Southern  California on October 9, 10 and 11.   Michelle's yard is 1/3 fenced acre and 75 shade trees. It is very private and quiet until YOU get there. Then we expect everyone to have a good time.  The yard has lots of room for tents and tables and chairs and umbrellas.  Acres of cleared ground are available across from the knapp-in for camping (for free) and plenty of room in the yard at the knapp-in for tents and canopies.

 Everyone should bring their own food, tent, tables, chairs, tarps, umbrellas, snacks, breakfasts, drinks and something to share at the potlucks.   She has a commercial freezer for lots of ice and frozen foods on her covered patio.  There is a mini market two blocks away...for more supplies. Ridgecrest is only 20 minutes away.

There will be an atlatl contest and field trips for gems.  There will be vendors from all over with Indian wares.

Directions:

Johannsburg is 27 miles north of Kramer Junction or four corners of 58 and 395.  It is also 38 miles west of Barstow, 45 miles north of Mojave and 20 miles south of Ridgecrest.  Johannesburg is only four blocks long and Michelle'e house has a 40 ft arbor vitae hedge ten feet tall on the front of the yard. House is hidden under the trees.  Her address is 27400 Highway 395.  If you want to come early you will have to clear it with Michelle to make sure she will be home.  For more information, contact Michelle Mowery (760) 374-2323, or cell (760) 793-0012,    PO BOX 277, or 27400 Highway 395, Johannesburg, Ca 93528, e-mail:  HYPERLINK "mailto:michelle@deathvalleyhostel.com" michelle@deathvalleyhostel.com. Also, check Michelle’s website for further information:   HYPERLINK "http://www.deathvalleyhostel.com" http://www.deathvalleyhostel.com and scroll down to petroglyphs pages and stories about my carving.

11th Annual Turkey Feast Knap-In, Millersylvania, Washington. November 1 and 2

 

Holly and Mick Hill, the hosts, always have a potluck centered around a fantastic turkey dinner at this knap-in.  Get ready for Thanksgiving by attending the Millersylvania Knap-In south of Olympia, WA.  In the past Holly Hill arranged a pre-Thanksgiving pot-luck feast; I think Holly provided most of the feast.  The potluck will be held approximately 1:00 pm Saturday.  Millersylvania is a Washington State Park with a picnic shelter complete with fireplace and a kitchen. As usual the knapping and dinner will be around the huge covered indoor fireplace or kitchen wood stoves so we will all be warm and dry
regardless of weather.  Bring a potluck item for Saturday, camp stool or lawn chair, and the usual knappers stuff, tools, displays, barters, sales, etc.!  Holly will be bringing FABRIC and the TURKEY – Mick.  The campground has a small overnight camping fee and there are hookups, bathrooms, and hot quarter-operated showers. The kitchen cabin has electricity for lights and wall socket use, but water has been turned off for winter weathering. Jugs of water will be available for drinking, etc. There is a bathroom a short distance from the cabin also.  

Directions:

To get to the park, take I-5 to Exit 95.  Then follow signs to park entrance, Kitchen #1.  A hike path is located at the first parking lot to cabin near Deep Lake.  We will have wheelbarrows available again for transporting supplies from vehicles to the cabin. Thanks for your efforts to follow park rules. If necessary, there is a back road to
deliver heavy goods or to meet needs of those who don't hike. For those who have attended, please watch for others trying to find the path to the cabin!  Call Mick and Holly for more directions: (360) 493-8439 or e-mail at:  HYPERLINK "mailto:mickhill@comcast.net" mickhill@comcast.net.   Please let them know if you are going.

Second Annual Spring Johannesburg High Desert Knap-In, Johannesburg, California, April 24, 25 and 26. 2009 

(This is not a PSK event)

Michelle Mowery aka Princess Littlefoot aka Petroglyph Carver has decided to host a Knapp-in at her home in the high desert of Southern  California on April 24, 25 and 26.   Michelle's yard is 1/3 fenced acre and 75 shade trees. It is very private and quiet until YOU get there. Then we expect everyone to have a good time.  The yard has lots of room for tents and tables and chairs and umbrellas.  Acres of cleared ground are available across from the knapp-in for camping (for free) and plenty of room in the yard at the knapp-in for tents and canopies.

 Everyone should bring their own food, tent, tables, chairs, tarps, umbrellas, snacks, breakfasts, drinks and something to share at the potlucks.   She has a commercial freezer for lots of ice and frozen foods on her covered patio.  There is a mini market two blocks away...for more supplies. Ridgecrest is only 20 minutes away.

There will be an atlatl contest and field trips for gems.  There will be vendors from all over with Indian wares.

Directions:

Johannsburg is 27 miles north of Kramer Junction or four corners of 58 and 395.  It is also 38 miles west of Barstow, 45 miles north of Mojave and 20 miles south of Ridgecrest.  Johannesburg is only four blocks long and Michelle'e house has a 40 ft arbor vitae hedge ten feet tall on the front of the yard. House is hidden under the trees.  Her address is 27400 Highway 395.  If you want to come early you will have to clear it with Michelle to make sure she will be home.  For more information, contact Michelle Mowery (760) 374-2323, or cell (760) 793-0012,    PO BOX 277, or 27400 Highway 395, Johannesburg, Ca 93528, e-mail: michelle@deathvalleyhostel.com. Also, check Michelle’s website for further information:  http://www.deathvalleyhostel.com and scroll down to petroglyphs pages and stories about my carving.

Bakersfield Monthly Knap-In, Bakersfield, California

(This is not a PSK Event)

A monthly knap-in is held on the first Sunday of every month.  The one-day event goes from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Hart Memorial Park.  The park is eight miles northeast of Bakersfield on the Alfred Harrell Highway.  Knappers meet at the East end of the park.  

Directions:

While on highway 58, east of Bakersfield, take the Camanche exit and turn to the north.  Camanche curves around 5 to 6 miles and dead ends into highway 178. Turn north on 178 (right) then a quick left (less then 1/4 mile) onto Alfred Harrel highway. Alfred Harrel 7-8 miles goes into Hart Park.   The knap-in is 100 yards or so from the entrance on the right hand side of the park.  For more information contact Gary Pickett at: (661) 392-7729, e-mail:  HYPERLINK "mailto:air-o-head@webtv.net"air-o-head@webtv.net .  Or Sherry Pauley at: (661) 392-7063, e-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:webmaster@opalvalley.com"webmaster@opalvalley.com.  

REPORTS:

First Annual Spring High Desert Johannesburg Knapp-In, Johannesburg, California, March 28 through 30

By Michelle Mowery

Knapp-in is over but the rock hunting goes on. We had a very good time.  We were treated to Ostrich Egg casserole breakfast by our good friend Carol who is a terrific gourmet cook.

 

The highlight of the knapp-in was a visit by our friends from Laguna Niguel, great guys and great knappers. They stayed in the area for three days to hunt for jasper and agate.

 

We had friends from Nevada who stayed five days and enjoyed the many field trips that they took. Some hunted nuggets and some tried their luck at the atlatl.  Dano won hands down on that contest.

 

Lots of rock and arrowheads were traded and the hostess made out like a bandit on arrowheads. Chad made a gorgeous carnelian point and presented it to Michelle. Jim Winn made a knife river point and also gave it to Michelle.

 

Michelle made sure everyone went home with a nice big petroglyph as a token of her appreciation to all who made the knapp-in a success.

 

We had lots of rock displays of petrified bogg in water trays, agate of every color, and several ton of mojave blue boulders of agate. Tons of Indian chipping stones which are very interesting artifacts. Dano took lots of pictures and says we will get a cd for posting asap.

 

The wind kept us on our toes to make sure our canopies did not get airborne, but after Dano tied it down to a couple of 150 pound boulders all went well.  Laughter until wee hours of the morning was a sign everyone was happy.  If you were not here you missed a lot of fun. See you in the fall...or sooner.

Keep on dreaming, keep believing, keep a rainbow in your heart, the dreams of today are the reality of tomorrow. Stop to smell the roses for life is very short. May God bless and keep you. . People who need people are the luckiest people in the world.  Love, youth and faith are all we have.

MAYBE OF INTEREST:

Website for Artifact and Archeological Books

This website has Artifact and Archeological Books and Videos for sale.  

Go to:  HYPERLINK http://www.hothemhouse.com/ http://www.hothemhouse.com/ .

Public Land Access

By Ed Thomas

These organizations are trying to keep public lands accessible for public use.  If you plan to dig rocks for knapping, help these organizations out.  Get involved!!

This is the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies web page. I believe this group to be the main oversight group that all rockhound/knapping organizations should be affiliated with. HYPERLINK "http://www.amfed.org/region.htm"http://www.amfed.org/region.htm 

This is the ALAA website that Steve Berggren was referring to. HYPERLINK "http://www.amerlands.org/"http://www.amerlands.org/  American Land Rights Association.  HYPERLINK http://www.landrights.org http://www.landrights.org 

TARP

There is a flint forum where knappers can participate by posting and reading messages and/or going into the chatroom.  It may be of interest as knapping information is passed back and forth via messages.  It is called TARP – you know, the thing you put on the ground to collect the debitage.      HYPERLINK http://www.egroups.com/group/thetarp http://www.egroups.com/group/thetarp .  

Knappers-R-Us

Here’s another e-group for knappers:   HYPERLINK http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Knappers-R-Us/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Knappers-R-Us/ 

Flintknappers Digest 

Another Egroup called flintknapper’s Digest:   HYPERLINK http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flintknappingdigest/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flintknappingdigest/ 

Lithic Casting Lab

For anyone who wants to replicate certain styles of points (Flake patterns, thickness, convexity, length, and width), you can purchase castings of artifacts from Lithic Casting Lab.   HYPERLINK http://www.lithiccastinglab.com/ http://www.lithiccastinglab.com/ 

Paleo Planet

Primitive Technology discussions, including flintknapping.   HYPERLINK "http://b16.ezboard.com/bpaleoplanet69529" http://b16.ezboard.com/bpaleoplanet69529 

SPALLS - Rich Urata

SPALLS
July 2008

Richard and Joan Urata are producing this issue of SPALLS with contributions by Dave Pehling, Brad Baughman and Jim Hopper. Please contact Richard Urata for questions, comments and future additions to SPALLS.

SPALLS Distribution

Many of the PSK knappers with only snail-mail address are not receiving SPALLS. For you that are receiving SPALLS via e-mail, please notify these snail-mail knappers to send a payment of $5.00 for 2008 to Richard Urata, P. O. Box 1089, Hamilton, Montana 59840. Year 2008 subscription is due at this time. Please note that the subscription rate dropped to $5.00 per year.

THE POLICY IS: If you send your e-mail address to Richard Urata at HYPERLINK mailto:richurata@cybernet1.com richurata@cybernet1.com there is no charge for SPALLS. If you do not have an e-mail address and want SPALLS by snail-mail, you must send $5.00 to cover the cost of printing and postage.

If you have an e-mail address and did not receive SPALLS in July, e-mail your address to Richard Urata. I have from 5 to 10 “not deliverable” messages at this time. I need some updates!

SPAM PROTECTION:

Several of our subscribers have not been getting the SPALLS issue via e-mail. Please check your SPAM protection. I think that some of your SPAM protection is eliminating the SPALLS message. One of the checks for SPAM is the number of multiple issues from the sender. If your protection checks this, the SPALLS message will be tagged as SPAM. In some cases, the message is only tagged. In others, the message is deleted. Subscribers to “hotmail”, some of the hotmail accounts bounce SPALLS because of server space. Be sure to empty your server often.

NEXT SPALLS ISSUE:

The next SPALLS issue will be in November, 2008. Weather’s great, go to the knap-ins!

COMING EVENTS:

Fort Knapadonia Knap-In, Whidbey Island, Washington, August 4 through August 10

Joe Higgins will host the Fort Knapadonia Knap-In in August. He promises to have a full schedule of events – archery target shoots, 2-inch Goat, 10-speed, etc, etc, and don’t forget – making arrowheads and blades. There will be water available, electricity, port-a-potty, and lots of room for camping and RVing. Women are welcomed! There are plenty of garage sales and stores for shopping.

You are welcomed there as early as Monday, August 4. We don't know if the salmon will be running but bring your fishing poles with 10 to 12 pound lines anyway. Seem like all of the different salmons like the ‘buzz bomb’ lure. If the fish cooperates, we can have a salmon BBQ as the main dish of our pot-luck on Saturday evening. If you’re really lucky, there may be some Dungeness around.

Directions:

To get to the knap-in, drive north past Seattle about 70 miles on Interstate 5. Take the 230 off-ramp to highway 20 and go west toward Anacortes. Take highway 20 turn off to Deception Pass. Go past Deception Pass about 2 miles and turn right (west) on Banta Road. Follow the signs from Banta Road to the knap-in. There are stores and restaurants/fast foods in the area. Contact Joe Higgins at (360) 720-1076 or (360) 675-4943 for more information on fishing and the knap-in.

Moses Lake Knap-In, Moses Lake , Washington, August 29 through September 1

The knap-in will be held at Ken and Adele Calvert’s place, at Moses Lake, Washington. Plenty of room for camping. Ken’s property is a lake front property. They say that the lake has all kinds of fish.

There will be a pot luck on Saturday afternoon with meat, two vegetables and bread furnished by the hosts. Plan to bring dishes to compliment the main course. And if we are real lucky and if Adele can get it done she we will also make homemade ice cream.

Directions:

To get there, take interstate 90 off ramp 179 and go north on highway 17 toward Soap Lake. Stay on highway 17 until mile post 59. You will see a gravel pit on your left. Turn left after the gravel pit onto McConihe Road. Stay on McConihe Road for several miles and turn left onto “D 5” road. Go to end of the road and turn left. You will see a Knap-in sign about 100 yards down on the right of the road. Turn right onto Ken’s property. If you miss “D 5” road stay on McConihe Road (Stay on the pavement) and it will circle around and will pass Ken’s property. Look for the Knap-in sign on your right. Ken’s address is 4535 Road 6.5 N.E. For more information, call Ken at (509) 762-2454 or his cell at (509) 855-2226.

Second Annual Fall Johannesburg High Desert Knap-In, Johannesburg, California, October 9, 10 and 11.

(This is not a PSK event)

Michelle Mowery aka Princess Littlefoot aka Petroglyph Carver has decided to host a Knapp-in at her home in the high desert of Southern California on October 9, 10 and 11. Michelle's yard is 1/3 fenced acre and 75 shade trees. It is very private and quiet until YOU get there. Then we expect everyone to have a good time. The yard has lots of room for tents and tables and chairs and umbrellas. Acres of cleared ground are available across from the knapp-in for camping (for free) and plenty of room in the yard at the knapp-in for tents and canopies.

Everyone should bring their own food, tent, tables, chairs, tarps, umbrellas, snacks, breakfasts, drinks and something to share at the potlucks. She has a commercial freezer for lots of ice and frozen foods on her covered patio. There is a mini market two blocks away...for more supplies. Ridgecrest is only 20 minutes away.

There will be an atlatl contest and field trips for gems. There will be vendors from all over with Indian wares.

Directions:

Johannsburg is 27 miles north of Kramer Junction or four corners of 58 and 395. It is also 38 miles west of Barstow, 45 miles north of Mojave and 20 miles south of Ridgecrest. Johannesburg is only four blocks long and Michelle'e house has a 40 ft arbor vitae hedge ten feet tall on the front of the yard. House is hidden under the trees. Her address is 27400 Highway 395. If you want to come early you will have to clear it with Michelle to make sure she will be home. For more information, contact Michelle Mowery (760) 374-2323, or cell (760) 793-0012, PO BOX 277, or 27400 Highway 395, Johannesburg, Ca 93528, e-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:michelle@deathvalleyhostel.com" michelle@deathvalleyhostel.com. Also, check Michelle’s website for further information: HYPERLINK "http://www.deathvalleyhostel.com" http://www.deathvalleyhostel.com and scroll down to petroglyphs pages and stories about my carving.

11th Annual Turkey Feast Knap-In, Millersylvania, Washington. November 1 and 2

Holly and Mick Hill, the hosts, always have a potluck centered around a fantastic turkey dinner at this knap-in. Get ready for Thanksgiving by attending the Millersylvania Knap-In south of Olympia, WA. In the past Holly Hill arranged a pre-Thanksgiving pot-luck feast; I think Holly provided most of the feast. The potluck will be held approximately 1:00 pm Saturday. Millersylvania is a Washington State Park with a picnic shelter complete with fireplace and a kitchen. As usual the knapping and dinner will be around the huge covered indoor fireplace or kitchen wood stoves so we will all be warm and dry
regardless of weather. Bring a potluck item for Saturday, camp stool or lawn chair, and the usual knappers stuff, tools, displays, barters, sales, etc.! Holly will be bringing FABRIC and the TURKEY – Mick. The campground has a small overnight camping fee and there are hookups, bathrooms, and hot quarter-operated showers. The kitchen cabin has electricity for lights and wall socket use, but water has been turned off for winter weathering. Jugs of water will be available for drinking, etc. There is a bathroom a short distance from the cabin also.

Directions:

To get to the park, take I-5 to Exit 95. Then follow signs to park entrance, Kitchen #1. A hike path is located at the first parking lot to cabin near Deep Lake. We will have wheelbarrows available again for transporting supplies from vehicles to the cabin. Thanks for your efforts to follow park rules. If necessary, there is a back road to
deliver heavy goods or to meet needs of those who don't hike. For those who have attended, please watch for others trying to find the path to the cabin! Call Mick and Holly for more directions: (360) 493-8439 or e-mail at: HYPERLINK "mailto:mickhill@comcast.net" mickhill@comcast.net. Please let them know if you are going.

Winter Break Knap-In, Seattle, Washington, Saturday, January 31

A One-day Knap-In to initiate the new knapping season will be held on Saturday, (Not Sunday), January 31, hosted by Dave Pehling. The knap-in will run from 10:00 am 'till we get tired’.

It will be at my nephew's house in Granite Falls as he has a large walled-in workshop that we can heat and use as we like.

We'll have the tarp set up as well as a bow-bench and tools if anyone wants to work on a stave (BYO, though I may also have a couple available....)

Directions from Everett are as follows...

From I-5 at Everett, turn onto US-2 E toward SNOHOMISH.. Stay in the left lane over the trestle and merge onto WA-204 E via the ramp on the LEFT toward LAKE STEVENS.

At the top of the long hill, Turn LEFT onto WA-9 .

Go about 1.7 miles and Turn RIGHT onto WA-92 (at the 3rd stop light)

Go about 7.8 miles and Turn LEFT onto JORDAN RD, just before you get into Granite Falls.

Stay on Jordan, cross the Stilli river bridge, (about a mile) and take the 3rd drive (I think) on the left. I'll have a PSK sign out so you shouldn't miss it. If you go over a mile past the bridge, you've gone too far. If you need directions while driving, I'll have my cell phone on -- 425-327-8034

For more information, you can contact Dave at: pehling@netzero.net or phone (360) 691-7902.

Glass Butte Gathering, Glass Butte, Oregon, March 21 through March 29

(This is not a PSK event)

Here in the Northwest it's the largest, longest, oldest, and coldest running knap-in. The term "hardcore" suddenly springs to mind. It's very aboriginal, very warm-hearted abo's in what can be a very COLD setting. I best repeat that in case you missed it - that's C-O-L-D!! (you have been warned....) Even at that I haven't missed one in a dozen + years. It's always been a "high energy / cabin fever breaker / icebreaker / start of the season" event. (couple hundred people or so..) A lot of things are always going on and it's always busy and it's always laid back (?). Also, if you have other interests in all the
other aboriginal skill sets: food/fire/water/tanning/cordage/herbs/basketry/etcetcetc. - this is one of the best for networking/sharing/learning. Again, the weather is THE wildcard for this event – true to form, the weather at last year’s event kept up to it’s reputation for which this Knap-in has been famous for... Our Main Man (who says he's not in charge) is : Jim Riggs, PO. Box 627, Wallowa, OR. 97885, no phone / no E-mail. For more details (unvarnished and varnished) and possible ride/sharing/etc. gimmie a call: (360)-493-8439 or HYPERLINK "mailto:mickhill@comcast.net"mickhill@comcast.net. Pictures say it all! - check out the last couple years at Roadkills site (KnapIn Pics) at: HYPERLINK "http://www.neoanderthal.com/index.html"http://www.neoanderthal.com/index.html

East Wenatchee Knap-In, Wenatchee, Washington, April 3, 4 and 5

This knap-in is at Hurst’s Landing, a park-like setting, along the Columbia River. Cole Hurst hosts this knap-in. This is the only knap-in that have been having the OOGA BOOGA Ceremony! Maybe they will have one in 2009. Last year’s knap-in was fantastic! It will be better this year! There is lots of room for camping. Water and out-houses are available.

DIRECTIONS

To get to Hurst’s Landing go to East Wenatchee and head east on Highway 28. The turn to Hurst’s Landing is on the right near milepost 6. If you make it to Rock Island, turn around and go back a few miles. Hotels and food are only a couple of miles away. For more information call Cole Hurst at (509) 421-7705, e-mail: HYPERLINK mailto:stonewacker@aol.com stonewacker@charter.com . Cole was on the “Flintknapping 2002” calendar, for the month of May.

Second Annual Spring Johannesburg High Desert Knap-In, Johannesburg, California, April 24, 25 and 26. 2009

(This is not a PSK event)

Michelle Mowery aka Princess Littlefoot aka Petroglyph Carver has decided to host a Knapp-in at her home in the high desert of Southern California on April 24, 25 and 26. Michelle's yard is 1/3 fenced acre and 75 shade trees. It is very private and quiet until YOU get there. Then we expect everyone to have a good time. The yard has lots of room for tents and tables and chairs and umbrellas. Acres of cleared ground are available across from the knapp-in for camping (for free) and plenty of room in the yard at the knapp-in for tents and canopies.

Everyone should bring their own food, tent, tables, chairs, tarps, umbrellas, snacks, breakfasts, drinks and something to share at the potlucks. She has a commercial freezer for lots of ice and frozen foods on her covered patio. There is a mini market two blocks away...for more supplies. Ridgecrest is only 20 minutes away.

There will be an atlatl contest and field trips for gems. There will be vendors from all over with Indian wares.

Directions:

Johannsburg is 27 miles north of Kramer Junction or four corners of 58 and 395. It is also 38 miles west of Barstow, 45 miles north of Mojave and 20 miles south of Ridgecrest. Johannesburg is only four blocks long and Michelle'e house has a 40 ft arbor vitae hedge ten feet tall on the front of the yard. House is hidden under the trees. Her address is 27400 Highway 395. If you want to come early you will have to clear it with Michelle to make sure she will be home. For more information, contact Michelle Mowery (760) 374-2323, or cell (760) 793-0012, PO BOX 277, or 27400 Highway 395, Johannesburg, Ca 93528, e-mail: michelle@deathvalleyhostel.com. Also, check Michelle’s website for further information: http://www.deathvalleyhostel.com and scroll down to petroglyphs pages and stories about my carving.

Bakersfield Monthly Knap-In, Bakersfield, California

(This is not a PSK Event)

A monthly knap-in is held on the first Sunday of every month. The one-day event goes from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Hart Memorial Park. The park is eight miles northeast of Bakersfield on the Alfred Harrell Highway. Knappers meet at the East end of the park.

Directions:

While on highway 58, east of Bakersfield, take the Camanche exit and turn to the north. Camanche curves around 5 to 6 miles and dead ends into highway 178. Turn north on 178 (right) then a quick left (less then 1/4 mile) onto Alfred Harrel highway. Alfred Harrel 7-8 miles goes into Hart Park. The knap-in is 100 yards or so from the entrance on the right hand side of the park. For more information contact Gary Pickett at: (661) 392-7729, e-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:air-o-head@webtv.net"air-o-head@webtv.net . Or Sherry Pauley at: (661) 392-7063, e-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:webmaster@opalvalley.com"webmaster@opalvalley.com.

REPORTS:

Winter Break Knap-In, Seattle, Washington, Saturday, January 26

By Dave Pehling

We had about a dozen folks show up, though it was a cold, rainy day. It was really nice having a nice, warm shop in which to break rock. Mick and Holly reported on their healing process from last years' broken bones and Mick showed off the titanium hardware he recently had removed. Didn't look like it would make good knapping tools. Had a couple newbies show up and they received the usual, excellent instructions from some of the "old timers".

In all, it was a good day, no serious cuts, & all had a good time.

In 2009, it will be Jan. 31.

Forth Annual North Umpqua Knap-In, Illahee Flats, Oregon, May 24 thru June 1

By Brad Baughman & Jim Hopper

The 4th Annual North Umpqua Knap-In was held Memorial day week at Illahee flats. It was the best ever and is growing every year. There were over 150 people during the first 3 days, then the crowd thinned out until the next weekend when it picked up again.

I am happy to report that most of the campers were families. The weather was the usual sun/rain mixture, but warm. As usual we were entertained by the wildlife in the meadow. Deer, elk, coyotes and turkeys gave us quite a show.

There were tarps set up to knap under and on the ground to catch the debitage, which made it possible to continue knapping no matter what the weather threw at us.

Both dacite and obsidian were provided (a trailer load). Some of the material was dug during the glass buttes knap-in with the help of many of the knappers there. Spalling was done by Emory Coons and Glenn Baughman. It was great to see that most of the 2000 lbs was used up! Most of the debitage were taken home by knappers to make smaller arrowheads.

People gathered lots of arrow shaft and atlatl dart material, carved flutes and digeridoos and spent time throwing atlatls in the meadow.

A great time was had by all!!

We hope to see more of you next year!

Brad Baughman & Jim Hopper

MAYBE OF INTEREST:

Website for Artifact and Archeological Books

This website has Artifact and Archeological Books and Videos for sale.

Go to: HYPERLINK http://www.hothemhouse.com/ http://www.hothemhouse.com/ .

Public Land Access

By Ed Thomas

These organizations are trying to keep public lands accessible for public use. If you plan to dig rocks for knapping, help these organizations out. Get involved!!

This is the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies web page. I believe this group to be the main oversight group that all rockhound/knapping organizations should be affiliated with. HYPERLINK "http://www.amfed.org/region.htm"http://www.amfed.org/region.htm

This is the ALAA website that Steve Berggren was referring to. HYPERLINK "http://www.amerlands.org/"http://www.amerlands.org/ American Land Rights Association. HYPERLINK http://www.landrights.org http://www.landrights.org

TARP

There is a flint forum where knappers can participate by posting and reading messages and/or going into the chatroom. It may be of interest as knapping information is passed back and forth via messages. It is called TARP – you know, the thing you put on the ground to collect the debitage. HYPERLINK http://www.egroups.com/group/thetarp http://www.egroups.com/group/thetarp .

Knappers-R-Us

Here’s another e-group for knappers: HYPERLINK http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Knappers-R-Us/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Knappers-R-Us/

Flintknappers Digest

Another Egroup called flintknapper’s Digest: HYPERLINK http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flintknappingdigest/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flintknappingdigest/

Lithic Casting Lab

For anyone who wants to replicate certain styles of points (Flake patterns, thickness, convexity, length, and width), you can purchase castings of artifacts from Lithic Casting Lab. HYPERLINK http://www.lithiccastinglab.com/ http://www.lithiccastinglab.com/

Paleo Planet

Primitive Technology discussions, including flintknapping. HYPERLINK "http://b16.ezboard.com/bpaleoplanet69529" http://b16.ezboard.com/bpaleoplanet69529

SPALLS - Rich Urata

SPALLS
December 2008

                

Richard and Joan Urata are producing this issue of SPALLS with contributions by Ed Thomas.  Please contact Richard Urata for questions, comments and future additions to SPALLS.

SPALLS Distribution

Many of the PSK knappers with only snail-mail address are not receiving SPALLS.  For you that are receiving SPALLS via e-mail, please notify these snail-mail knappers to send a payment of $5.00 for 2009 to Richard Urata, P. O. Box 1089, Hamilton, Montana 59840.  Year 2009 subscription is due at this time.  Please note that the subscription rate dropped to $5.00 per year.

THE POLICY IS: If you send your e-mail address to Richard Urata at  HYPERLINK mailto:richurata@cybernet1.com richurata@cybernet1.com there is no charge for SPALLS.   If you do not have an e-mail address and want SPALLS by snail-mail, you must send $5.00 to cover the cost of printing and postage.

If you have an e-mail address and did not receive SPALLS in December, e-mail your address to Richard Urata.  I have from 5 to 10 “not deliverable” messages at this time.  I need some updates!

SPAM PROTECTION:

Several of our subscribers have not been getting the SPALLS issue via e-mail.  Please check your SPAM protection.  I think that some of your SPAM protection is eliminating the SPALLS message.  One of the checks for SPAM is the number of multiple issues from the sender.  If your protection checks this, the SPALLS message will be tagged as SPAM.  In some cases, the message is only tagged. In others, the message is deleted.  Subscribers to “hotmail”, some of the hotmail accounts bounce SPALLS because of server space.  Be sure to empty your server often.

NEXT SPALLS ISSUE:

The next SPALLS issue will be in April, 2009.  Weather’s great, go to the knap-ins!

COMING EVENTS:

Winter Break Knap-In, Seattle, Washington, Saturday, January 31 

A One-day Knap-In to initiate the new knapping season will be held on Saturday, (Not Sunday), January 31, hosted by Dave Pehling.  The knap-in will run from 10:00 am 'till we get tired’. 

It will be at my nephew's house in Granite Falls as he has a large walled-in workshop that we can heat and use as we like.  

We'll have the tarp set up as well as a bow-bench and tools if anyone wants to work on a stave (BYO, though I may also have a couple available....)

 

Directions from Everett are as follows...

 From I-5 at Everett, turn onto US-2 E toward SNOHOMISH..  Stay in the left lane over the trestle and merge onto WA-204 E via the ramp on the LEFT toward LAKE STEVENS.

At the top of the long hill, Turn LEFT onto WA-9 .  

Go about 1.7 miles and Turn RIGHT onto WA-92 (at the 3rd stop light)

Go about 7.8 miles and Turn LEFT onto JORDAN RD, just before you get into Granite Falls.

Stay on Jordan, cross the Stilli river bridge, (about a mile) and take the 3rd drive (I think) on the left.  I'll have a PSK sign out so you shouldn't miss it.  If you go over a mile past the bridge, you've gone too far.  If you need directions while driving, I'll have my cell phone on -- 425-327-8034

For more information, you can contact Dave at: djpehling@verizon.net or phone (360) 691-7902.

Glass Butte Gathering, Glass Butte, Oregon, March 21 through March 29

(This is not a PSK event)

Here in the Northwest it's the largest, longest, oldest, and coldest running knap-in. The term "hardcore" suddenly springs to mind. It's very aboriginal, very warm-hearted abo's in what can be a very COLD setting. I best repeat that in case you missed it - that's C-O-L-D!! (you have been warned....) Even at that I haven't missed one in a dozen + years. It's always been a "high energy / cabin fever breaker / icebreaker / start of the season" event. (couple hundred people or so..) A lot of things are always going on and it's always busy and it's always laid back (?). Also, if you have other interests in all the
other aboriginal skill sets: food/fire/water/tanning/cordage/herbs/basketry/etcetcetc. - this is one of the best for networking/sharing/learning. Again, the weather is THE wildcard for this event – true to form, the weather at last year’s event kept up to it’s reputation for which this Knap-in has been famous for...  Our Main Man (who says he's not in charge) is : Jim Riggs, PO. Box 627, Wallowa, OR. 97885, no phone / no E-mail. For more details (unvarnished and varnished) and possible ride/sharing/etc. gimmie a call: (360)-493-8439 or HYPERLINK "mailto:mickhill@comcast.net"mickhill@comcast.net.  Pictures say it all! - check out the last couple years at Roadkills site (KnapIn Pics) at: HYPERLINK "http://www.neoanderthal.com/index.html"http://www.neoanderthal.com/index.html

East Wenatchee Knap-In, Wenatchee, Washington, April 3, 4 and 5

This knap-in is at Hurst’s Landing, a park-like setting, along the Columbia River. Cole Hurst hosts this knap-in.  This is the only knap-in that have been having the OOGA BOOGA Ceremony!  Maybe they will have one in 2009.  Last year’s knap-in was fantastic!  It will be better this year!  There is lots of room for camping.  Water and out-houses are available.  

DIRECTIONS

To get to Hurst’s Landing go to East Wenatchee and head east on Highway 28.  The turn to Hurst’s Landing is on the right near milepost 6.  If you make it to Rock Island, turn around and go back a few miles.  Hotels and food are only a couple of miles away.  For more information call Cole Hurst at (509) 421-7705, e-mail:  HYPERLINK mailto:stonewacker@aol.com stonewacker@charter.com .  Cole was on the “Flintknapping 2002” calendar, for the month of May.

Second Annual Spring Johannesburg High Desert Knap-In, Johannesburg, California, April 24, 25 and 26. 2009 

(This is not a PSK event)

Michelle Mowery aka Princess Littlefoot aka Petroglyph Carver has decided to host a Knapp-in at her home in the high desert of Southern  California on April 24, 25 and 26.   Michelle's yard is 1/3 fenced acre and 75 shade trees. It is very private and quiet until YOU get there. Then we expect everyone to have a good time.  The yard has lots of room for tents and tables and chairs and umbrellas.  Acres of cleared ground are available across from the knapp-in for camping (for free) and plenty of room in the yard at the knapp-in for tents and canopies.

 Everyone should bring their own food, tent, tables, chairs, tarps, umbrellas, snacks, breakfasts, drinks and something to share at the potlucks.   She has a commercial freezer for lots of ice and frozen foods on her covered patio.  There is a mini market two blocks away...for more supplies. Ridgecrest is only 20 minutes away.

There will be an atlatl contest and field trips for gems.  There will be vendors from all over with Indian wares.

Directions:

Johannsburg is 27 miles north of Kramer Junction or four corners of 58 and 395.  It is also 38 miles west of Barstow, 45 miles north of Mojave and 20 miles south of Ridgecrest.  Johannesburg is only four blocks long and Michelle'e house has a 40 ft arbor vitae hedge ten feet tall on the front of the yard. House is hidden under the trees.  Her address is 27400 Highway 395.  If you want to come early you will have to clear it with Michelle to make sure she will be home.  For more information, contact Michelle Mowery (760) 374-2323, or cell (760) 793-0012,    PO BOX 277, or 27400 Highway 395, Johannesburg, Ca 93528, e-mail: mmowrey2000@yahoo.com. Also, check Michelle’s website for further information:  http://www.deathvalleyhostel.com and scroll down to petroglyphs pages and stories about my carving.

8th Annual Goldendale Knap-In, Goldendale, Washington, May 14 thru 17

Ed and Loretta Thomas will again be hosting their eigthth Annual Knap-In at "Thomas Hollow", near Goldendale, WA. from Thursday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. Their property lies about 5 miles East of Goldendale. This will be their 8th Annual K/I at this location and 9th overall.

There is a "walk-through" Archery Range about their property that contains 15 targets and, possibly, a new moving target. Really great for stretching after sitting and Knapping for awhile, also quite relaxing! The usual fun games will be going on, such as Goat Rock events, etc. There will be a fund raising Auction and a Raffle to help cover expenses, as we did in past years.  Vendors are welcome to set-up and attend. They should contact Ed and Loretta ahead of time though! There will be a hand-washing facility and Sani-Cans available.  Those folks wishing to camp can do so on the property, as there is plenty of room! People may camp out from Thurs. to Mon. if they wish.

Saturday evening will be the Salmon BBQ. The Thomas Family will provide the Salmon and cooking. Everything else will be Potluck!  So, bring something along for this meal.

Sunday morning will be a Pancake and Egg Fritata breakfast provided by the Thomas Family. Everything else for breakfast is to be Potluck.

DIRECTIONS:

Goldendale, WA, is on Hwy 97 in S. Central Washington approximately 70 miles S. of Yakima and 12 miles N. of Biggs, OR (on the Columbia River).  Exit Hwy 97 at the N. Exit into Goldendale. Travel S. about 2-1/2 blocks on Broadway to Bickleton Hwy Exit on left (East). There is an AIMEE’S ATTIC store sign at this intersection. Turn East, under Hwy 97 and travel approx. 4-1/2 miles to intersection of Willis Rd (on the Rt.). Across from Willis Rd is Pumphouse Rd (new Pumphouse Road sign on post at corner). Turn N. on to Pumphouse Rd and travel approx. 1/2 mile to intersection of Rocky Ridge Rd on the left. Turn left to Rocky Ridge Rd and go to 2nd driveway on left (about 1/3rd mile). This is the place. Signs will be posted for the K/I at intersections!

Please observe 15 MPH speed limit on Pumphouse and Rocky Ridge Roads!

For more information, contact:  Ed and Loretta Thomas, 40 Rocky Ridge Road, Goldendale, WA 98620, (509)773-6461, e-mail: feather@gorge.net , Website: http://www.40rockyridge.com

Fifth Annual Western Oregon Knap-In, Illahee Flats, Oregon, May 23 thru May 31

Jim Hopper and Brad Baughman will be hosting the Fifth Annual Western Oregon Knap-In at Illahee Flats, Oregon from May 23 through May 31.  There is no charge for camping and porta potties will be provided.  There is plenty of room for any type of vehicle parking and camping.  Illahee Flats is a traditional abo gathering area, so bring your tarps so we don’t contaminate the area with modern debitage.  Also, bring your knapping chairs.  Bring your fishing rods.  There are several good lakes close by as well as the river.  Dry Creek Store is only 2 miles away and has gas and a deli.

Directions:

From I-5, take highway 138 east (towards Diamond Lake/Crater Lake ) to mp 47at Dry Creek Store.  Go just past Dry Creek Store (200 feet east of store), and turn left (north) on a gravel forest service road.  Go about 2 miles, then turn to the right at the Illahee Flats sign.  For more information, contact: Brad Baughman at (541) 459-4313, or e-mail:  HYPERLINK "mailto:bbb7707@yahoo.com" bbb7707@yahoo.com 

Fort Knapadonia Knap-In, Whidbey Island, Washington, August ( 2nd or 3rd weekend, not sure which weekend at this time)

Joe Higgins will host the Fort Knapadonia Knap-In in August.  He promises to have a full schedule of events – archery target shoots, 2-inch Goat, 10-speed, etc, etc, and don’t forget – making arrowheads and blades.  There will be water available, electricity, port-a-potty, and lots of room for camping and RVing.  Women are welcomed!  There are plenty of garage sales and stores for shopping.

You are welcomed there as early as Monday, August XX.  We don't know if the salmon will be running but bring your fishing poles with 10 to 12 pound lines anyway.  Also, the fishing commission has not made the decision wether fishing will be allowed this year. If the fish cooperates, we can have a salmon BBQ as the main dish of our pot-luck on Saturday evening.  

Directions: 

To get to the knap-in, drive north past Seattle about 70 miles on Interstate 5.  Take the 230 off-ramp to highway 20 and go west toward Anacortes.  Take highway 20 turn off to Deception Pass.  Go past Deception Pass about 2 miles and turn right (west) on Banta Road.  Follow the signs from Banta Road to the knap-in.  There are stores and restaurants/fast foods in the area.  Contact Joe Higgins at (360) 720-1076 or (360) 675-4943 for more information on fishing and the knap-in.

Moses Lake Knap-In, Moses Lake , Washington, September 4, 5, 6 and 7

The knap-in will be held at Ken and Adele Calvert’s place, at Moses Lake, Washington.  Plenty of room for camping.  Ken’s property is a lake front property.  They say that the lake has all kinds of fish. 

There will be a pot luck on Saturday afternoon with meat, two vegetables and bread furnished by the hosts.  Plan to bring dishes to compliment the main course.  And if we are real lucky and if Adele can get it done she we will also make homemade ice cream.

Directions:

To get there, take interstate 90 off ramp 179 and go north on highway 17 toward Soap Lake.  Stay on highway 17 until mile post 59.  You will see a gravel pit on your left. Turn left after the gravel pit onto McConihe Road.  Stay on McConihe Road for several miles and turn left onto “D 5” road.  Go to end of the road and turn left.  You will see a Knap-in sign about 100 yards down on the right of the road.  Turn right onto Ken’s property.  If you miss “D 5” road stay on McConihe Road (Stay on the pavement) and it will circle around and will pass Ken’s property.  Look for the Knap-in sign on your right.  Ken’s address is 4535 Road 6.5 N.E.   For more information, call Ken at (509) 762-2454 or his cell at (509) 855-2226.

12th Annual Turkey Feast Knap-In, Millersylvania, Washington. November 7 and 8

 

Holly and Mick Hill, the hosts, always have a potluck centered around a fantastic turkey dinner at this knap-in.  Get ready for Thanksgiving by attending the Millersylvania Knap-In south of Olympia, WA.  In the past Holly Hill arranged a pre-Thanksgiving pot-luck feast; I think Holly provided most of the feast.  The potluck will be held approximately 1:00 pm Saturday.  Millersylvania is a Washington State Park with a picnic shelter complete with fireplace and a kitchen. As usual the knapping and dinner will be around the huge covered indoor fireplace or kitchen wood stoves so we will all be warm and dry
regardless of weather.  Bring a potluck item for Saturday, camp stool or lawn chair, and the usual knappers stuff, tools, displays, barters, sales, etc.!  Holly will be bringing FABRIC and the TURKEY – Mick.  The campground has a small overnight camping fee and there are hookups, bathrooms, and hot quarter-operated showers. The kitchen cabin has electricity for lights and wall socket use, but water has been turned off for winter weathering. Jugs of water will be available for drinking, etc. There is a bathroom a short distance from the cabin also.  

Directions:

To get to the park, take I-5 to Exit 95.  Then follow signs to park entrance, Kitchen #1.  A hike path is located at the first parking lot to cabin near Deep Lake.  We will have wheelbarrows available again for transporting supplies from vehicles to the cabin. Thanks for your efforts to follow park rules. If necessary, there is a back road to
deliver heavy goods or to meet needs of those who don't hike. For those who have attended, please watch for others trying to find the path to the cabin!  Call Mick and Holly for more directions: (360) 493-8439 or e-mail at:  HYPERLINK "mailto:mickhill@comcast.net" mickhill@comcast.net.   Please let them know if you are going.

Bakersfield Monthly Knap-In, Bakersfield, California

(This is not a PSK Event)

A monthly knap-in is held on the first Sunday of every month.  The one-day event goes from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Hart Memorial Park.  The park is eight miles northeast of Bakersfield on the Alfred Harrell Highway.  Knappers meet at the East end of the park.  

Directions:

While on highway 58, east of Bakersfield, take the Camanche exit and turn to the north.  Camanche curves around 5 to 6 miles and dead ends into highway 178. Turn north on 178 (right) then a quick left (less then 1/4 mile) onto Alfred Harrel highway. Alfred Harrel 7-8 miles goes into Hart Park.   The knap-in is 100 yards or so from the entrance on the right hand side of the park.  For more information contact Gary Pickett at: (661) 392-7729, e-mail:  HYPERLINK "mailto:air-o-head@webtv.net"air-o-head@webtv.net .  Or Sherry Pauley at: (661) 392-7063, e-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:webmaster@opalvalley.com"webmaster@opalvalley.com.  

REPORTS:

Seventh Annual Goldendale Knap-In, Goldendale, Washington, October, 2008

By Ed Thomas

The October knap-in was a little low on turn-out but our core group was here. We had 23 folks in attendance, including Loretta and I and a few neighbors. We did get some fresh Salmon from the local Natives for the Saturday evening BBQ and the attendees all had brought down main courses as well as desert and side dishes. The same held true for the Sunday morning breakfast.  We had our traditional  pancakes and egg frittata with other items furnished by the rest of the folks. Everyone chipped in on preparation of the meals and with some site preparation as well.  I wish to thank Jim Smith, for he arrived on Wednesday to help us in advance with the preparations. He also did a lot of archery target repair and upgrading.

A number of the folks spent substantial time on the archery course and seemed to really enjoy that part too.  Jim Miller knocked out 9 points over the weekend before leaving on Sunday.  Phil Kirschner and his wife Cheryl came down from the Puget Sound area and demonstrated his playing of the Native American wooden flute, which I now have through some rock trading.

Bettye Hensel and Joe Greenwell spent time on Monday morning in doing a bunch of cleanup work in the communal area, which was very much appreciated! I received CD’s from Bettye Hensel and Karen Haimes this past week, which I will put together into one CD for those that wish a copy. Those interested can contact us for a CD copy when I am done.

Everybody had a great time and I even knocked out a point myself!  Loretta and I are very fortunate to have such wonderful friends as those that come to our knap-in

11th Annual Turkey Feast Knap-In, Millersylvania, Washington. November 1 and 2

Lost & Found:

     Millersylvania Knapin

         Thick dark blue & gray coat with 5 nice pressure flaked points in pocket.

         Larger 2-ply white leather knapping pad

         Tupperware lid - white 8" x 13" - "Sterlite"

         2 large full white buckets of fresh debitage....

    Puyallup Gem & Mineral Show ( and Knapin )

         Large package of Kentucky BowBuilding Workshop photos..............Dave....

         Another 2 large full buckets of fresh debitage....

MAYBE OF INTEREST:

Website for Artifact and Archeological Books

This website has Artifact and Archeological Books and Videos for sale.  

Go to:  HYPERLINK http://www.hothemhouse.com/ http://www.hothemhouse.com/ .

TARP

There is a flint forum where knappers can participate by posting and reading messages and/or going into the chatroom.  It may be of interest as knapping information is passed back and forth via messages.  It is called TARP – you know, the thing you put on the ground to collect the debitage.      HYPERLINK http://www.egroups.com/group/thetarp http://www.egroups.com/group/thetarp .  

Knappers-R-Us

Here’s another e-group for knappers:   HYPERLINK http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Knappers-R-Us/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Knappers-R-Us/ 

Flintknappers Digest 

Another Egroup called flintknapper’s Digest:   HYPERLINK http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flintknappingdigest/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flintknappingdigest/ 

Lithic Casting Lab

For anyone who wants to replicate certain styles of points (Flake patterns, thickness, convexity, length, and width), you can purchase castings of artifacts from Lithic Casting Lab.   HYPERLINK http://www.lithiccastinglab.com/ http://www.lithiccastinglab.com/ 

Paleo Planet

Primitive Technology discussions, including flintknapping.   HYPERLINK "http://b16.ezboard.com/bpaleoplanet69529" http://b16.ezboard.com/bpaleoplanet69529 

SPALLS - Rich Urata


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