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Woolly Hollow 2011
Bear and Joann got Married this year and here are a few photo's of this event.

Nora Jean and Earl ~~
Pinkshirt Bear and Joanne ~~
Billy Koch ~~
Glen  ~~
So Cute  ~~
No nose and nelson  ~~
Wedding Bear  ~~
Wedding Bear and Joann ~~
Wedding Bear and Joann2 ~~
Wedding Bear and Joann3 ~~
Wedding Bear and Joann4 ~~
Wedding Bear and Joann5 ~~
Wedding Bear and Joann6 ~~
Wedding Bear and Joann7 ~~
Wedding Bear and Joann8 ~~

Cadron Trade Faire
A collection of 16 photographs graciously provided by Smoke. This is a new format -- let the Web person know if you like it!

Woolly Hollow State Park
Ashley and friend ~~ Ashley in the keelboat ~~ Beth in the keelboat ~~ beth is still in the keelboat ~~ Chuck keeping warm ~~ Chuck's "other" side ~~ Dave Leffler ~~ Jimmy and Glenn ~~ the Jordans ~~ Larry and Anna ~~ Mariposa ~~ Marvis ~~ MarvisMart ~~ Mirror Mirror ~~ peacocks ~~ peacocks' best side ~~ potluck ~~ serving beignets ~~ and more beignets ~~ Beignet Lady (Carol) ~~ Cassie and Mark

Cadron Settlement Park
An impromptu afternoon of music, food and fellowship.
camp minstrels ~~ soloist Laurine ~~ Donna Jean and Laurine ~~ Chris ~~ Tom does some work while Dakota supervises ~~ don't shoot! ~~ No lie, it was this big! ~~ calling muster

The HAM Gala Float
In support of Heritage Arkansas Museum, EARA provided a keelboat ride and dinner at Cadron blockhouse for Dr. Alex Pappas and five of his friends.
Wild Child ~~ Tinker and Keith ~~ posed group ~~ Lonesome ~~ Lonesome #2 ~~ Karen ~~ Cassie ~~ outside crowd ~~ outside kitchen ~~ harp music
Staci ~~ side table ~~ another view of the side table ~~ getting ready ~~ the Betheas ~~ Chris ~~ Scooter working
boat arrives ~~ disembarking ~~ more disembarking ~~ distinguished guests ~~ blockhouse threshhold
ready for food ~~ serving drinks ~~ Glenn carves ~~ fancy feast ~~ eating dinner ~~ ready for dessert ~~ serving dessert ~~ Laurine ~~ the Moodys ~~ Bryant and Mark ~~ outside crowd

Archaeological Dig at Cadron Settlement Park
By looking at the front of the blockhouse, you would never know what is happening around back. We have marked this area with orange construction fencing, which will hopefully discourage any unauthorized digging. In a typical digging day, we have lots of help. Here is an aerial view of the screening area. The digging is very precise. Each person digs in a one-square-meter area (defined by the strings) down a depth of 5 centimeters. This is called a "level", and when it is finished, Lynita marks the information on a chalkboard, photographs it, and fills out the paperwork. Everything we find goes in a plastic bag, which is also labeled to identify location and depth. As you can see, we are finding a real mixture of things, both trash and treasure, indicating lots of activity in this area. It is a lot of hard work to dig the dirt, put it in buckets, and screen it for artifacts. Sometimes we're not sure if it's any artifact or not. But we all manage to have a great time. At the end of the day, we pack everything up, and consider how much more we need to do.

Cadron School Days
Betty ~~ Mark ~~ Karen ~~ Tom ~~ Mike with the rope machine ~~ the Reedys ~~ Suzie ~~ Scooter ~~ Karen & Mark ~~ Lewis ~~ students screen for artifacts ~~ a young militia ~~ a new blockhouse proprietress ~~ two young friends ~~ fresh bread ~~ textile tools

Highpoint Rendezvous at Mt. Magazine State Park
This event was all about the Biscut Wench AKA Ana.... See her kitchen, her (willing) slave, and mmmmm.... biscuits and gravy.

Pinnacle Mountain State Park
It seems that everyone was too busy to take photographs this weekend. We do have a picture of traders' row and a nice shot of a quiet camp. Nelson and Suzie tied the knot (got married, that is) and the following morning they joined the peacock parade. Our finest were dressed in their finest -- here is a montage of our fine-feathered friends.

Petit Jean State Park
The star of the show little miss Johnson ~~ Pimp Gator ~~ 'normal' Gator ~~ another 'normal' Gator ~~ Bear's trade tent ~~ Cindy ~~ a gathering ~~ Betty ~~ Tom ~~ Larry & Co. ~~ NoraJean ~~ Carol ~~ loading weapons ~~ artillerie demonstration ~~ watching the demonstration ~~ Mike makes rope ~~ Mike & Denise ~~ Gator & Glenn ~~ afternoon break ~~ three amigos ~~ Carol & Karen ~~ Shep's stocks ~~ night visits

Twelfth Night at Cadron Settlement Park
The air was cold, but the sun was shining. It was warmer in the sun, so we flocked outside to party.
Cindy, Keith, John Paul, Daniel and Tim
Reggie, Rachel, Staci and Scooter
Larry Layne, Bryant McIguire and Jimmy Allen with a whole crowd of folks milling about.
Jimmy Worden, Mike, and Shep
Mark Thurman struts his stuff.
Glenn Cook in a much more sedate pose (as compared to Mark, see above)
Julia and Mike in a statuesque pose.
We fired up the oven
Evening falls. Cadron has the most wonderful sunsets on the planet!
After the sun went down, we put away the cameras. "What happens at Cadron stays at Cadron."

Southwestern Regional Rendezvous
A panoramic view of the encampment.
This event draws a lot of colorful folks and plenty of traders.
traders row ~~ colorful folks ~~ a crowd ~~ another crowd
We also see a few of our own "regulars"
Tim Richardson ~~ Alan Ashley ~~ Howard Bethea and 'lil miss Johnson ~~ Glenn Cook
"No Nose" was up to "No Good" with a homemade drinking contraption
first drink ~~ second drink
and the undying gratitude of some patrons. NO NO 'No nose'!

Traveling Arkansas with Chuck Dovish
On July 31 - August 1, we took the keelboat on its first 'overnighter', and took Chuck Dovish and cameraman (???) in tow. We traveled from Toadsuck Lock and Dam (in Conway) to Murray Park in (Little Rock), and spent the night on a sandbar on the Arkansas River. This trip was featured on an episode of Traveling Arkansas on AETN, and is probably the most well-documented keelboat trip we have ever had. The pictures tell the story.

In preparation, we attached the sail and raised the flag
Our fan club
hitting the water ~~ ready to go ~~ under sail
We found a new use for the sail . . . it is now a sun shade
Happy minstrels enjoy the day, but the work is hard so we take a break
Stopping for the night, we raise a tent, but others decide to stay on the boat
On the second day, it was HOT but we kept our spirits up with Tim at the helm
We were quite a sight on the big river
To make better time, we rowed and rowed and rowed some more
Finally, we approached Little Rock and entered Murray Lock and Dam and soon thereafter we were on solid ground.
Crew members wonder What have we done?

Pinnacle Mountain State Park
This is one of our favorite events, and it keeps getting larger every year.
See an aerial view, then come down to earth and see the camps.
camp #1 ~~ camp #2 ~~ camp #3 ~~ camp #4 ~~ camp #5 ~~ camp #6 ~~ camp #7
The cooks: Nora Jean ~~ Cassie ~~ Teresa
The traders: trader #1 ~~ trader #2 ~~ trader #3 ~~ trader #4 ~~ trader #5
Debra Browning takes a smoke break.
The keelboat generated a lot of attention.

Ft. Smith
Loading up the keelboat.
We were so full some folks had to ride on top of the cabin.
Images of us on the river: river #1 ~~ river #2 ~~ river #3 ~~ river (B&W)
We were greeted by a very large crowd: Welcome #1 ~~ Welcome #2
Part of the crew at the end of a long day: Mutant, Don, Larry and Tim

Petit Jean State Park
Shep, John Paul & Cindy ~~ Glenn ~~ Carol, Glenn & Shep ~~ Shep & Carol ~~ Cindy & Carol ~~ John Paul (with attitude) ~~ John Paul cooks ~~ Keith ~~ Jean ~~ Dave ~~ chopping wood ~~ Marvis & Reggie ~~ Shep & Mark ~~ Karen & Carol ~~ Scooter & Larry ~~ another Larry (Thompson, that is) ~~ Mike ~~ Mike making rope ~~ Mutant ~~ artillerie demonstration ~~ Bear & Glenn ~~ Shep ~~ Ox Lady (should someone tell her those are not oxen!) ~~ Reggie & Tom

Cadron Settlement Park
Rita Layne taking a break.
Chuck Martin with his tam!

Artillery School, Ft. Des Chartres (Illinois)
The three dogs: Mark Thurman, Chuck Martin, and Ed Williams.
The gun crew that Mark and Chuck served on.
The gun crew at work.

Flag Ceremony
(This ceremony was conducted at the Old State House Museum in Little Rock, celebrating the 200^th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase.)
American representatives: Rita Layne, Sharlene Richardson, Julia Bethea, Howard Bethea, Michael Bethea, and Tim Richardson
Spanish Representatives: Glen Cook, Larry Layne, and Mark Thurman
French Representatives: Laurine Williams, Bob Norment, WJ Monagle, and Ed Williams
WJ Monagle had a “blow out” in his pants that needed fixing!!

Sylamore Creek
Larry Layne fishing for bass or rocks? Take your pick. 
A whole bunch of folks getting out of the sun and a little rain.

Pinnacle Mountain State Park
An overview of the encampment and a close-up of the teepees.
First primitive event ... Paul Sublett shares the spotlight with James and Sarah Taylor.
Arrowheads ... Jimmy Worden's handiwork.
Ashley Anderson (in the wagon) succumbs to the Pinnacle Plague as Glenn Cook prepares to bring out the dead.
"Broken Hawk" Tinker Koch gets another camp name.
Howard and Michael Bethea contemplate a sea of canvas.
Carol and company enjoying quality time with friends.

Petit Jean State Park
Foggy morning
Grizz and David warm themselves over the fire.
Shep Miers wonders what's for breakfast?
Kaye tries to look demure (but we know better....wink...wink...)
Deb Carbone is always smiling (it's contagious!)
Larry Thompson's wares. Modoc is making out his Christmas list!
The band for Nick and Viola’s wedding at Cadron blockhouse, April 2003: Ed & Laurine Williams and Chris & Donna Jean Bliss.
John Paul demonstrating fine living at its best. Highpoint Rendezvous at Mt. Magazine State Park, October 2003.

Twelfth Night at Cadron Settlement Park
A great photo of the Cadron blockhouse
An inside view of the blockhouse with Boyce Browning sampling the fare. 
Good company: Howard Bethea, Carol Fritts, and Jimmy Allen. 
The latest picture of the wood fired oven with the pavilion installed. Ed hand rived the oak shingles.

Filming the Hunter-Dunbar Video, Arkedelphia
A photo of some of those who participated in the filming the video.  There is one female in the group -- can you spot her?
The four amigos: Mitch Post, Tim Richardson, Glen Cook, and Don Simons dancing as they launch the dugout canoe for the video.
Rita "Scooter" Layne, watching all the fun, holds accoutrements that will not float.
Jimmy Allen, Adam, and Tim Richardson floating down the Ouachita river.

Woolly Hollow
Glen Cook and Carol Fritts
Reggie Talley and Keith Cook
Jimmy, Mark, & Sharlene
Bryant & Kathy McIguire taking a break
Debra Browning cooks supper
Donna Jean & Chris Bliss
Ed Williams in the dugout canoe.

Kid’s Camp at Historic Arkansas Museum
Ears of corn roasting on the fire
Tim Richardson playing the devil out of his new fiddle

Minute Man Days
RJ Stanley teaching some Cub Scouts how to pass a knife.
Jim & Reggie: Jim McElmurry and Reg Talley goin’ over the finer points of a 4# field piece.
Howard & Glenn: Howard Bethea and Glenn Cook loadin’ a pistol. Be sure to pick up your brass.
Carol and Karen: Carol Fritts and Karen Keating make yarn!

Highpoint Rendezvous, Mt. Magazine State Park
Carl and Cindy Coffman
Anna & Griz Hayhurst
Larry Layne

Pinnacle Mountain Rendezvous
Karen and Jimmy trading stories
Gregory, Lewis and Neal 
Two Royal Rangers with a couple of friends  
Koch, Cook, and Reddy

Cadron History Days at Cadron Settlement Park
(EARA volunteers helped educate 300 middle school students on the history of the Cadron Settlement and early Arkansas.)
Chuck Martin talking about the firearms used in early Arkansas
Larry Thompson displaying trade goods
Michael and Howard Bethea shows Lee the direction to Arkansas Post
Nelda Burdell trading herbs with Tom Reedy
Mark Thurman talks about the militia
Ed Williams bakes bread in the masonary oven
Julia Bethea churns butter.

Petit Jean Mountain
Great campfire scene
“Buckshot” (a.k.a. Andrew) dressed in his finest
The young ladies talking about what else but ”What to cook for dinner?”

Christmas at Historic Arkansas Museum
Great shot of Julia Bethea mulling cider
Julia again, with Mike and Bryant
The happy music folks: Tim and Donna Jean

Southwestern Regional Rendezvous
Frank and Karen: With a backdrop of tents, Frank Fusco and Karen Keating discuss how to make a capote.
Campfire Band: Donna Jean Glasgow on penny whistle, Chris Bliss on mandolin, Larry Wheat on fiddle, and Ed Williams on guitar are the band for the Saturday night dance.
Tim & Bison: Tim Richardson and the buffalo/bison that was eaten at the Rendezvous.

Wolly Hollow State Park
Down time: Carol and Karen jawing
Great Wheel: Sharon spinning on a new wheel
Two 'skinners: Chris & RJ cooking coffee

Arkansas Post
Chuck Martin sewing
French and Spanish camps
French Marines
Spanish colonial troops

Sylamore Creek Rendezvous
The "nekid" sign giving directions to new arrivals
Two folks cooling off in the creek
Lonesome cooling off in the creek. (He is sitting on a stool.)

School Days at Cadron Settlement Park
Ed Williams cooking biscuits and pizza for 300 middle school students from Conway
Some middle school students dressed up to help out.
Nick Williams (Ed's grandson) helps to cut biscuits.

Pinnacle Mountain Rendezvous
Spinning yarn: Carol Fritts, with her mother Laverne Probst standing behind, talks to kids about how to spin.
Steve and Neil: Steve Dunlap, French Marine, and Neil Curry, voyager, discuss the price of furs.
Jimmy Worden spent 24 hours on the grill cooking pork and venison. The pork was planned -- the venison was roadkill (really!)
Tim Richardson's bear trap collection. He has added a 4^th one.

Bear Hunt near Snowball Arkansas
Ed Williams frying potatoes, cooking coffee and poultry
Four of the hunters: Chuck Martin, Ed Williams, Dan Kohl, & Tim Richardson.

Petit Jean Mountain Rendezvous
Reggie and Alan: Reggie Talley, on the right, explains how to load and fire his field piece. Alan Ashley, on the left, holds court.