Idaho Heathens and Pagans

For the past year, a diverse group of people from Idaho and nearby states have been getting together when they can for various activities.

Many of the people in this group first met online, then decided to take the friendships a step further and meet in person.

One of the first get-togethers within the group was an informal "shootout".  Gun control and gun safety discussion via email brought about the formation of a group we fondly labeled "Heat Packin' Heathens ".  

Goose Lake, near McCall, was to be the first location the group chose for our summer campout meetups.

The first campout meetup was on August 1, 2003.  You will find pictures of the lake and the people who came together there for three days of "getting to know each other", lots of good eats and shivering around a citronella candle in lieu of a campfire.  The day we arrived, the Forest Service's no-fire rule went into effect.

Luckily, we had propane stoves to cook on and a big tarp to sit under.  While the forest fires raged through Idaho, it rained much of the weekend.

We liked it so much the first time, we went back in two weeks to do it all over again.  This time, we were more prepared, complete with an earth friendly homemade porta-pottie and shower.  Those who forgot the time before, remembered to bring fishing gear and horseshoes.

For all the comraderie in the middle of August, it was mighty cold in them there hills.