what a post subject title that turned out to be!..maybe like TEOTWAWKI i could have just put CCSCOGP..humm that looks like a old Russian spy outfit..so anyway it's not all doom and gloom out there, the Midwest-Quad State--camp stove collectors group had a camp out and show-and-tell at Wyalusing State Park near Prairie de Chien Wisconsin.it was a great group and the best part was that no one was trying to outshine anyone else,none of that "my dog is bigger than your dog" stuff.we all share an interest in not only old stoves but old gear in general.i whipped up a huge pot of spaghetti which got rave reviews,another fellow came up with many-many bottles of local micro brews and the next AM the retired truck driver served up a...of course..truck drivers breakfast..hash browns,heaps of bacon,scrambled eggs and pots of coffee.the guy who came down from Canada introduced us to Lemon Curd and some sort of Ginger Jam.everyone said there was just not enough time to get in everything we wanted to do so we said Quad State Two will be in the works.i'll just post the photos without comment as they speak for them self.

















the last three photos are some gear that was just gifted to me!!!..i had a few things i handed out but these were beyond just trinkets,the tarp and hanging stove will be canoe trip gear.





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great group i suggest you have a look at Classic Camp Stoves at spiritburner.com