Final Four

Need I say more?

Dinner Friday Night shall be Lasagna by T-Bone

This meal shall include the Lasagna as well as Garlic Bread and Spinach Salad. All prepared by TBone aka DaGeek

DaGeek

Well I am almost bursting at the seems and no not because of my rotund figure... I wanna camp.

While winter seems to have a stubborn grip on us right now it should be noted that we are a little over 2 months removed from the opening Camp Out for this year. I am hopeful that this time finds all in good spirits in spite of the White Shroud's dominance on us. So I started a fire to warm up... I am trying to get through it by day-dreaming a lot about this years rendition of Cooper Camp. As is stated in this newly revamped blog page Camp shall begin on the 27th day of the 5th Month of the 2010th year. :) I can't wait to say the least. I am hopeful all shall comb this page and contribute to the discussion. I would like this to be our camp "home-base". The hope is to collaborate on food, supplies and attendance dates. I would inform you all that Jer is as of this night brewing his wonderful nectar for our official opening of Cooper Camp. We shall begin on the 27th and continue camping until the 31st. If you are attending 1 day or for the home event I would simply like to get a head count. Please comment to this post so that I know who is doing what. Love Peace and Hope to each of you.

Chris

Almost here!!!!!

Just 3 more days! I can't wait to get to Davis this week. I am looking forward to getting out of the city and spending some time out in the woods with friends. Hope to see everyone there.

Pat White a Pro!!!

With the 44th pick in the NFL draft the Miami Dolphins selected the greatest player to ever where a Mountaineer uniform. Way to go Pat White!!! I could not be prouder.


DaGeek

1 month

Happy Earth Day, all! I think it's appropriate that exactly one month prior to the beginning of our 2009 camp-out season, we have a day dedicated to preserving nature, which we cherish as the core of our outdoor experience.

I look forward to seeing everyone in a month!

TimPat

The Ng Twins

I am happy to announce that we no longer need to smuggle one of our favorite camp-out (and tailgate) components. According to the Chas Gazz, Pottsville, PA's signature beverage will be sold in WV beginning in April.

Cheers!

BOOTS! in da house/campsite

As a "newer" member of this here blog spot I would like to say thanks for the invite. I have been looking forward to this years Camp Cooper for months. If its alright, I think I'd like to nominate JB and myself as official camp cooks. JB and I are soo looking forward to this summer! Lets make it a priority to do it more than once this summer!

I need folks to check in...

I am here,

DaGeek

Time to update this here web-log

With fewer than 100 days between today and the commencement of the 2009 Cooper Summer Camp-Out season, I think it's time we revive our virtual commune. Aside from determining the dates of our summer camping excursions, I think the most important matter to discuss is plans for the construction - yes, CONSTRUCTION - of the first phase of the much-anticipated Cooper Compound. I'll let Da Geek explain in more detail.

Here's to family, friends, fire, food, fermentation, and freedom

TimPat

Tis time to plan the next campout.

It appears that the first or second week of August is what will work for 2 bagger. I am in for that time. Please let everyone know if you are in.

Chris

Rich Rod to pay 4 millioin to WVU!!!

Maybe just maybe this saga will come to an end. It appears as was reported, now in several places that Rich Rod, or someone on his behalf, will have to pay the full 4 million in liquidated damages to WVU. The compromise is the attorney fees where each side will have to bear its own. This is a tentative agreement that if approved by the WVU Board of Governors will be a reality. I am not sure what the attorney fees will be but I am guessing somewhere in excess of 500k. That being said, it looks like WVU will basically be able to pay for this years staff with this money. Mostly, I am hoping that this will put to bed this era of WVU football. Rich Rod thanks for getting us to this point but good bye. It is time to move on the the Coach Stewart era full steam ahead. I could not resist posting this on our camp site.

DaGeek

Well campers it is time to set up an August outting...

I am now asking my brethren and sistas to give me a shout out on dates for our August events. I would love to hear from each of you on your availability. 2 bagger please get me Lacy's email so I can get her on this site. Also, I am thinking that we need to have TimPat get us some cool stuff from Dicks as he is now our hook to sporting goods. :) Also, 2bagger you promised some photos from our last camp out please post them. Anyway, we need to begin our planning so that we can have yet another wonderful weekend 'O bliss. Love you all so much I was inclined to write you some poetry to get you in the mood.

Time by DaGeek

Time for another day at the camp

Time for another fire

Time for another waterfall excursion

Time for another fun filled incursion

Time for a mellow day out in Davis

Time for a time without work or its stress

Time for a spell and peace for us each

Time for our camp not a day at the beach.

Heat wave

Right now Central Appalachia is going through a bit of a heat wave. I love camping, but I'm sort of glad that we didn't this weekend - the heat is simply oppressive (and I've got a cold). Anyway, I was just posting on here to see if folks had recovered from their inaugural Cooper camp-out sunburns and to see how folks were doing. Other than having a cold, I'm in pretty good spiritis - I would like to think that I was at least a small factor in Mike Garrison's coming resignation as president of WVU. There's still a lot to do, but I'm glad that this step has been taken.

But the biggest question is...

When will we camp again? WV-Day weekend is out for Jer and me, but I'd like to hope that we'll have ourselves another camp-out here in the near future.

Talk to y'alls soon.

--TimPat

4 more days till Camp begins. Woo hoo!!!

Well ladies and gents we are coming upon our beloved weekend of fun. Who is coming? What are they bringing? How long are they staying? Etc. Etc.

Confirmed as of Sunday were Holly, Geno, Jer, Jer's squeeze, and myself. I am hopeful that Tim and Pam are also going to be in attendance.

I helped dad chop up a Maple tree for fire wood. I am going to be at camp on Friday morning getting things in order. I would like to get some pulled pork for one evenings meal. I am looking to you other campers to let me know what you would like to eat. Geno informed me today that he was getting access to a fire top grill. Jer informed me that he is going to be supplying some IPA. I of course will see to it that some butterscotch schnapps for your coffee drinking pleasure. Jer and Geno will be pleased for sure. Anyway, please chime in and let me know who is in and who is not.

T-bone.