Do you? Really?Originally Posted by HamMike
Some things may be better left unknown....
Do you? Really?
Some things may be better left unknown....
--Scott <><
"I fish because I love to; because I love the environs where trout are found, which are invariably beautiful... because, in a world where most men seem to spend their lives doing things they hate, my fishing is at once an endless source of delight and an act of small rebellion; because trout do not lie or cheat and cannot be bought or bribed or impressed by power, but respond only to quietude and humility and endless patience...." --Robert Traver
When is this ol' Hoosier Hang ....April 14????
Sounds like the last one was a right goodie.
Shug
Last edited by Shug; 01-16-2011 at 12:20.
Whooooo Buddy)))) All Secure in Sector Seven
Of course MULE will be there.
Predictions are risky, especially when it comes to the future.
There are a few references on he HNF website that will shed light on the overall history of this area. But nothing specific to Browning Hill. In most instances it seems that the names borne by the hills and hollows of this area. Were derived from the settlers that inhabited them. Frank Grubb Ridge and Will Hayes valley being examples of this process. Apparently the Browning family was instrumental in the settling of this ridge and the cistern and cabin site are testimony to their habitation. According to the HNF web site this area was one of the last to be settled in Indiana. The land was remote rugged and poor. The settlers lived a very hard life trying to reap a living from these hills and hollows. The wildlife ponds had not yet been dug, and the settlers could not dig wells through the underlying limestone so most home sites seem to be situated on creek channels and feature water retention devices like cisterns. These same folks suffered miserably from the effects of poor water quality, poor nutrition, no health care and isolation. If you take the time to survey their graveyards . You will see that they are over filled with the young. Brothers and Sisters, lain low, victims of destitution and epidemic. Some folks yet feel that the rampant and overwhelming instance of traumatic death, grief and suffering wrought on these unfortunate people. Might cause the confused and tormented souls of the afflicted to linger near the site of their associated trauma for eternity. When feeling disturbed or desecrated they summon the energy to make their displeasure known. This is but one of several theory's for the reported disturbances at Browning Hill. There are other theories, but out of respect to others, I prefer not air them here. Big Al
I don't care how much it weighs, if it will strap to my pack I will carry it!
15th is the official start but I'm plannin on gettin into the woods the 14th and maybe stayin til monday. Several others had expressed an interest in goin early as well.
"He who makes a beast of himself, gets rid of the pain of being a man." Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
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Yes I do Bonsai! The truth will set you free! There might be a soul trapped on that hill.Do you? Really?
Some things may be better left unknown....
"He who makes a beast of himself, gets rid of the pain of being a man." Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Please check out the link below to show your love for hammocks!www.zazzle.com/hammocklife
looks like the near by town of story has a ghost as well.
The near by town of Story has been purchased by a group of attorneys and re-vamped. Not much of the old aura left, and I can remember stopping in at the store for that last cold pop, ice, or whatever, before heading into the wilds. You could even navigate the roads all the way to the Salt Creek Bridge wash out back then...in a pinto! Spent lots of trips pulling the canoe down there, float fishing and camping.
Tip to performing musicians. If you book a gig there, be sure to "accept" MC AND VISA along with having some blank credit card slips, and have a bank account. Otherwise you will not get paid for a month or so, or whenever they feel like balancing the books. Booking is done by an outside entity, management will act like they know nothing about having to pay you. Be polite. They will offer to feed you with left over meals, which you should accept. The food is good.
If you have all of the above, be persistent, and a credit card will magically appear.
The last time I was in Story, I wanted a cold drink - cost me $2.50 for a 12 oz. soda. Don't plan on spending cash there unless you want to take out a loan.
I like big hammocks - I cannot like.
Yes, they have certainly gotten well beyond reason. I can't afford to be in places like that unless being paid to be there in the first place!
First house on the left past story, on the way to the trail head, is the home of Gordon Bonham, fine blues musician in his own right, even if he is a better folk singer/songwriter.
He's got little kids now AND goats. Watch out for them!
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