Fall Trace 2009

Fall Trace 2009

Yet another great weekend of fellowship and great food.

People began to arrive thursday, but the majority of our brothers arrived Friday, hugs all around. Evey trace is like catching up things, but like it was just yesterday that we had seen eachother. The brotherhood of men and young men continue to amaze me.

There were 7 new green horns going through the big adventure this past weekend, and what a blessing to having this brotherhood grow once again. I look forward to every opportunity I have to get together to see my brothers, and I hope and pray that these new greenhorns will come to know and appreciate the brotherhood the way that I have. Friday night our first meeting began, and communications were had. White Owl is one of the most passionate people I know especially when it comes to FCF. Our chapter has been blessed with some great leadership, in my time I have known Onk Or, Two Blood, and White Owl as presidents. there are many staff that have also bee great blessings, and it is important for all of them to be recognized. If you have ever been a member of the North Star District staff, I salute you, and say thanks.

The Rain
Despite all of the rain, it didn't keep us from eachother. There many fires and stoves a blazen', and countless storries and conversaitons being told around them through out the weekend. A little rain can't keep us down. My first fall trace was in 1986 at Lamefoots camp next to the river, I believe the river was flooding that fall, the rain didn't stop once. Yet we all spend time in fellowship and eating great food as usual. I think that was the first time I had eaten waffles with Norm Klausen, I will never forget it.

Trading
Over the years I have always enjoyed doing a little trading and selling of goods to both young bucks, and old timers. This year there were a few trade blankets, including mine. I have been blessed over the years, especially as a young buck, by trading and gifting at times. This trace was no exception. I enjoyed trading with many of the young bucks, although I truley hope that it was seen as a blessing to them, I felt blessed to help educate and encourage the young bucks about what they are selling and trading. I believe in know what you have, being able to label it appropriately, and finding something of value that matches the value of what you trade. I spend some time with some of the young bucks doing exactly that. I believe in teaching people to fish, not just giving the fish to them, and I hope when were blessing people, that we are doing this as a group.

Court
There were several court cases this fall, but the one to remembered for all times is the year long saga of the missing gavel. The honorable judge Onk or, had his Gavel missing for one year, and received proof of where it was over those months. This poor Gavel has had many travels, and it finally found its way home on Saturday. The individual behind all of this story, documented the Gavels travels well, and presented them in a book to Onk Or as as way to honor our judge. The was one of the most exciting court cases ever presented at our honorable court.

Good byes
Saying good bye is always hard, but after a wonderful breakfast from our cook and his staff, we cleaned up, packed up, and heading our own directions.

See ya at the next one.

God Bless
Lil Buff