27th ANNUAL BLOODY LAKE RENDEZVOUS
HOSTED BY YELLOWSTONE FLINT & CAP CLUB, INC.
April 29th THRU MAY 4 th, 2008
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE RULES FOR THIS YEAR’S RENDEZVOUS. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ABIDE BY THESE RULES, WE WILL SEE YOU AT SOME OTHER CAMP.
Entrance to camp by participants for unloading is 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. There will be no reserving of campsites & no pre-paying ahead of time. As in years past, we have use of the entire park. First come, first served. If you are unable to arrive during these times please plan for other arrangements. If you decide to set up your camp & come back to stay on Saturday: please remember--you may not bring your vehicle into camp. There are carts available to carry gear & supplies in & out if needed. Please return carts to the cabin when done.
NO PAYING FOR OTHERS OR OTHER CAMPS NOT WITH YOU.
For everyone’s safety--do not camp in marked fire lanes. Upon arrival you will have one (1) hour unloading time--then your vehicle must be removed from camp. No re-entry onto grounds without your registration ribbon or you will be required to pay an admission fee again. For everyone’s safety, unauthorized vehicles will not be allowed into camp from Friday 9 p.m. until Sunday 3 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS!! After initial set-up, please step back & look at your campsite as if you were a visitor. All modern conveniences must be hidden from view at all times, especially plastic. Use your primitive mugs or cups & do not carry a can or bottle. Keep your campsite clean & have a properly-dug fire pit. Primitive clothing is required in camp at all times by participants during rendezvous. No tennis shoes, blue jeans or hiking boots will be allowed.
No walking of dogs in camp - NO EXCEPTIONS! Dogs are to stay at your campsite with a maximum 8-foot leash tethered to your lodge. CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR PET & YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO STEP IN DROPPINGS & NEITHER WILL ANYONE ELSE! THANK YOU. Again, there will be an area for a HORSE CAMP. Primitive gear is required. There is an area outside of main camp where you can ride your horse.
Registration fees: $15.00 per lodge & $10.00 per person, age 16 & older. Part of this fee goes to help with the upkeep & improvements for the Lafayette County Park.
Commercial Trader’s fees: $35.00. If you camp in a separate lodge from your trader tent, you must also pay $15.00 camp fee for that lodge.
TRADERS: NO GOODS TO BE DISPLAYED IN PLASTIC. PERIOD ITEMS ONLY. NO FLEA MARKET ITEMS. FOOD VENDERS: IF YOU PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE TRASH RECEPTACLE, PEOPLE WILL USE IT!! THANK YOU.
There is a limited supply of slab wood that can be cut at the woodpile. NO CHAINSAWS ALLOWED! Again, the carts available can be used to transport firewood. If you have wood left on Sunday, PLEASE RETURN IT TO THE WOODPILE. There will be a dumpster available for disposing of garbage. PLEASE RECYCLE! Visitors will be allowed into camp from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday & from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. The camp is closed to non-participants on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday. If you would like guests to stay, please make sure they have paid the $10.00 admission fee & are properly attired. Friday, May 2nd, we will be hosting 6th graders from several area schools from 10:00 a.m. thru 2:00 p.m. If you would like to participate with a 15 minute "Show & Tell" presentation, please notify the gate when you register. or sign a sheet in the cabin. Thank you. The outdoor oven will be available for use. Please feel free to bake/cook in it.
We will have a pie baking contest this year. The oven may be used.
Workshops & all activities that are planned will be posted at THE CABIN.
First aid supplies, lost & found, etc--just about anything you would want to know but were afraid to ask--can be sought out at THE CABIN.
The areas north & east of our rendezvous are off limits. Please respect the No Trespassing signs.
***** QUIET TIME IS AFTER MIDNIGHT EVERY NIGHT *****
We do not say you have to go to bed--just be respectful of those around you. Our rendezvous is to be enjoyed by everyone & everyone wants to feel safe & respected. Thank you all for making this rendezvous a success!!!
Our Booshway, Dog Soldiers, & all our club members are dedicated to ensuring that all participants have a great time at our rendezvous--we are open to your constructive comments & suggestions at anytime as long as you communicate with respect. Thank you & HAVE FUN!!