Tag: Robert Scrivener

Recent Game Bag I Aquired

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Midwest Gun Builders Show – Holden, Missouri Every year in the middle of February, my wife and I make the trip to the Midwest Gun Builders Show in Holden, Missouri. It’s one of those events we look forward to all winter long. There’s just something about gathering with like-minded folks who appreciate craftsmanship, history, and the traditions surrounding muzzleloading and gun building. The show always has a good mix of builders, collectors, and vendors. Tables Read More …

A Small Treasure from Lexington: My Late 1800s Game Bag

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At a recent show in Lexington, Kentucky, a good friend handed me something that felt like a direct link to a different era: a late 1800s game bag. At first glance it didn’t look like the oversized, heavily compartmentalized game bags often pictured in period catalogs. This one was modest, purposeful, and beautifully restrained — a personal, usable object rather than an ornate status piece. What I found Why this piece matters Most surviving game Read More …

Robert V. Scrivener III

No. 109 Bark Tan Double Pouch

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This bark tan double pouch is made from richly toned deerhide, tanned the traditional way for that natural look and feel you can’t replicate with modern leather. It features two main compartments, a sewn-in interior pocket, and an additional pocket on the backside for easy access to smaller essentials. All stitching is done by hand with linen thread, keeping it historically correct and built to last. The strap was hand woven by my wife using Read More …

Robert Scrivener III

Laurie, Missouri Rendezvous

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I’ve been meaning to make this rendezvous for a spell now, but the past few years the timing just never did work out. This year, though, the stars saw fit to line up in my favor. My brother Earl and I loaded the wagon and set our sights on Laurie, Missouri, where the gathering’s held down in the city park. ’Tis a small rendezvous, maybe ten camps in all this year, but what it lacks Read More …

Robert Scrivener III

Soda Lake POTA Activation US-10808

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A Quiet Wyoming Gem for Ham Radio Just north of Pinedale, Wyoming, beneath the jagged skyline of the Wind River Mountains, lies Soda Lake — a broad, turquoise-colored basin that glows under the high-altitude sun. We’ve returned here a few times over the years, drawn back each time by the quiet solitude, the sweeping mountain views, and the wide-open radio horizon. This trip was no exception — two peaceful days of camping, hiking, and low-power Read More …

Robert V. Scrivener III

No. 104 Simple Cowhide Pouch

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Sometimes simple is best. This cowhide pouch is built sturdy and straightforward. The body is made from solid cowhide, lined with goat, and trimmed in matching goat for a clean, sewn with linen thread. It’s a practical piece made for everyday use. The strap is cut from thicker cowhide for strength and durability, and it features a hand-forged buckle that adds both character and reliability. Inside, there’s a small pocket for keeping the little essentials Read More …

Robert Scrivener III

2025 Field Day

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Field Day in the Shoshone National Forest – 2025 Recap This year’s ARRL Field Day found me traveling through the scenic wilds of Wyoming, specifically in the Shoshone National Forest at Fiddlers Lake Campground (grid square DN52np). Despite being off-grid and running solely on emergency power, I was able to jump into Field Day and make the most of it. Day 1: Digital Start, SSB Wins I operated 1B battery on my 12 amp hour Read More …

Robert Scrivener III

Sinclair, WY POTA US-10857

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POTA at Dugway Recreation Site – Two Days, Two Activations, and Plenty of Fun This weekend I had the chance to activate a new-to-me POTA location: the Dugway Recreation Site BLM Management Area, a quiet and scenic spot tucked right alongside the North Platte River. I ended up activating the park twice over two days, and both sessions turned out to be short but satisfying. Day 1 – FT8 Contact Run For the first activation, Read More …

Robert Scrivener III

POTA Activation – Medicine Bow National Forest (US-4403)

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Today marked my ninth activation of Medicine Bow National Forest (POTA Park US-4403) over the past two years. This place never gets old—quiet surroundings, good elevation, and reliable propagation make it a go-to spot on the map. I split the activation into two sessions, one before brunch and one after. In the morning, I logged 15 confirmed FT8 contacts, which was more than enough for a valid activation. But the bands were still open, so Read More …