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Posted: 1/22/2020 4:01:12 PM EDT
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I’m not aware of one but I would be interested in joining one if it existed or was created. I am also in NE FL.
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Posted: 1/22/2020 4:08:06 PM EDT
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Again, I'm in Tallahassee. I think we can form a statewide group and rotate hike locations.
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Posted: 1/22/2020 10:01:48 PM EDT
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I’m down to help out Statewide and also if Northeast Florida forms a chapter! Office in Jax and live in Clay.
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Posted: 1/23/2020 1:52:51 AM EDT
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My trip to VA made me realize that I am not going to grow or be very motivated alone. As hard as it may be to get people to participate in things other than holding a recliner down, maybe at first it is NW/NE FL and C/S FL as an effort to have enough people to make it interesting and keep events from being squashed if someone can't make it because of work or whatever. Seems like NWFL, NEFL, CFL, and SFL make the most sense for smaller groups that hike on the regular as participation in those areas becomes adequate. Maybe quarterly would be a good time for nearby groups to meet up, and a large statewide event once or twice per year makes sense. I'm fine with people from Georgia or even other states coming around if they can't get anything going in their area. In my case, I know of a few people that are in my area that may be interested, but I know of none who are a sure bet.
As far as Opsec goes, I'm fine with whoever wants to hike. The moment they start talking about doing stupid stuff they are gone or I am gone. Let's spitball a little until we have something workable and agreeable. |
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Posted: 1/23/2020 1:53:45 AM EDT
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I’m down to help out Statewide and also if Northeast Florida forms a chapter! Office in Jax and live in Clay. |
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Posted: 1/23/2020 9:16:28 AM EDT
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I'd do it. Cary State Forest near Bryceville might be a good location. It's between I-10 and I-95, centrally located for NE FL/SE GA, with lots of dry dirt roads. Trail runners use it, but otherwise it's pretty empty. There's a little-used campground for people coming from a ways away.
American Battle Buddies thread |
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Posted: 1/23/2020 9:53:02 AM EDT
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Again, I'm in Tallahassee. I think we can form a statewide group and rotate hike locations. I found when hosting the hikes years ago you'll get guys to travel for the weekend events( overnight hikes) ,but day trips would cut attendance . The 1st event would allow folks to start the networking process. I posted a location in the other thread thats keeps drive times for most under 2 hours.( central /north Florida) |
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Posted: 1/23/2020 1:48:11 PM EDT
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I'd do it. Cary State Forest near Bryceville might be a good location. It's between I-10 and I-95, centrally located for NE FL/SE GA, with lots of dry dirt roads. Trail runners use it, but otherwise it's pretty empty. There's a little-used campground for people coming from a ways away. |
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Posted: 1/24/2020 8:23:39 PM EDT
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I'm in, though you knew that. Cary is an easy drive for me too.
With the big morale boost from Virginia, it might be possible to have regional groups and a statewide one. I guess I'm gonna have to start shopping for a tactical fishing rod now. |
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Posted: 1/25/2020 9:43:14 AM EDT
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I'd do it. Cary State Forest near Bryceville might be a good location. It's between I-10 and I-95, centrally located for NE FL/SE GA, with lots of dry dirt roads. Trail runners use it, but otherwise it's pretty empty. There's a little-used campground for people coming from a ways away. American Battle Buddies thread |
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Posted: 1/25/2020 1:13:17 PM EDT
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excuse my ignorance, not really sure what the goal is but count me in
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Posted: 1/25/2020 4:44:39 PM EDT
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excuse my ignorance, not really sure what the goal is but count me in |
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Posted: 1/25/2020 6:47:12 PM EDT
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From the other ABB thread here in FL.
Quoted:See original thread herehttps://www.ar15.com/forums/general/A-Call-to-all-American-Battle-Buddies-ABB-Updated-Challenge-in-OP-/5-2271929/. See new thread from Ben here: https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/American-Battle-Buddies-American-Pioneer-Corps-Guidelines/5-2291145/?. He's still working on the concept and fleshing it out with input, including deciding on the formal name. The concern is that the Battle Buddies could scare the normies and attract bad attention. Miami_JBT and I discussed this a bit yesterday, we're thinking of doing a Florida-wide Battle Buddies with hikes scheduled throughout the state. The problem with Florida is its geography. The state is long and narrow, with population concentrated in a few centers. We're thinking it's better at the start to have one chapter that rotates where it meets and hikes. Give us your input, we want this to succeed. |
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Posted: 1/25/2020 8:39:24 PM EDT
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I’m in for NE FL in Jacksonville.
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Posted: 1/25/2020 10:03:03 PM EDT
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Miami_JBT and I are working on a FL ABB group. Original thought was to have one statewide group that does regional events until we have enough momentum in each region to have a local point of contact take on the task of running their local group. That way, we could have some statewide cohesion and coordination that leads to each local group getting up and running.
I don't want to take over FL or be the Big Boss of anything, so if you think I'm wrong, say so. But I think there's value to at first coordinating statewide. |
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Posted: 1/25/2020 11:36:23 PM EDT
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It's good. I think we have a thing then.
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Posted: 1/26/2020 12:42:40 AM EDT
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I’m in for NE FL in Jacksonville. |
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Posted: 1/26/2020 8:38:39 AM EDT
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Miami_JBT and I are working on a FL ABB group. Original thought was to have one statewide group that does regional events until we have enough momentum in each region to have a local point of contact take on the task of running their local group. That way, we could have some statewide cohesion and coordination that leads to each local group getting up and running. I don't want to take over FL or be the Big Boss of anything, so if you think I'm wrong, say so. But I think there's value to at first coordinating statewide. As example. I can plan hikes all over the ONF, volusia, northern Lake county areas. Places that ive personally hiked, hosted previous arfcom hikes etc. But ask me to have input on something in say Tampa area.....im lost. Going with local/regional.POC in order to guide the state group or for that region imho is the way to go. Going that route also means more local /regional networking recruitment etc. Like mann posted. Each area will get a core group that always shows up. From there itll continue to grow. The survival forum hikes in Florida we had a good solid 8 guy crew that always went. Even to the extent we could have chaser trucks, comms networks etc on our hikes. I hope this ABB idea takes off a gets folks out there. . |
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Posted: 1/26/2020 9:21:46 AM EDT
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I posted in the other thread too but I'm down to meet up for this. I'm in NE FL as well.
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Posted: 1/27/2020 1:10:04 PM EDT
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Gents,
I'm compiling a list of interested FL ABB members right now. Those of you who aren't already in the other thread, I've just added your names to the Jacksonville group. Link below. https://www.ar15.com/forums/Hometown/Florida-Battle-Buddies-chapter-of-the-ABB/10-640300/?page=2#i7049206 @evlblkwpnz @DominicO @RayJaxShooter @cttb @rival904 |
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Posted: 1/27/2020 1:10:46 PM EDT
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@mgwantob didn't forget you, I just can't @ more than 5 people at a time
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Posted: 1/27/2020 2:37:07 PM EDT
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@leftytheking
See my location input in the other thread. Also posted a possible shake down hike/event for those in the volusia/lake/marion/putman area. |
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Posted: 1/27/2020 2:59:27 PM EDT
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List updated
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Posted: 1/27/2020 4:27:16 PM EDT
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In the main Florida thread Protus was talking about a short hike on February 16 in Lake George Forest. That’s about an hour and a half drive for me. Does that date and location work for us or do we want to try to go somewhere closer?
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Posted: 1/27/2020 4:42:41 PM EDT
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In the main Florida thread Protus was talking about a short hike on February 16 in Lake George Forest. That's about an hour and a half drive for me. Does that date and location work for us or do we want to try to go somewhere closer? 1- easy to find via GPS/cell service. 2- with in that 1 hour distance to many ( sanford to st.augustine to Gainesville). 3- offers good parking and amenities, along with a camp area in case folks further out wish to try. 4- we have open roads and a short trail that are easy to map/pace and allow folks to shake themselves down with out killing anyone. I normally host hikes around Alexander/juniper springs/Hopkins prairie areas in the ONF. I just figured since we had about 4 guys in that area it'd be a good easy meet/walk before jumping feet 1st into the challenges. Im not trying to step on any toes. 
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Posted: 1/27/2020 5:05:33 PM EDT
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I only chose that spot for these reasons. 1- easy to find via GPS/cell service. 2- with in that 1 hour distance to many ( sanford to st.augustine to Gainesville). 3- offers good parking and amenities, along with a camp area in case folks further out wish to try. 4- we have open roads and a short trail that are easy to map/pace and allow folks to shake themselves down with out killing anyone. I normally host hikes around Alexander/juniper springs/Hopkins prairie areas in the ONF. I just figured since we had about 4 guys in that area it'd be a good easy meet/walk before jumping feet 1st into the challenges. Im not trying to step on any toes. How about a hike for us NE Florida people in the Cary State Forest on February 16th? If it’s not right out of the question we can work on details. |
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Posted: 1/27/2020 5:08:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Haha, I was concerned I was stepping on yours! |
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Posted: 1/27/2020 5:10:30 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/28/2020 5:29:02 PM EDT
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Haha, I was concerned I was stepping on yours! How about a hike for us NE Florida people in the Cary State Forest on February 16th? If it’s not right out of the question we can work on details. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I only chose that spot for these reasons. 1- easy to find via GPS/cell service. 2- with in that 1 hour distance to many ( sanford to st.augustine to Gainesville). 3- offers good parking and amenities, along with a camp area in case folks further out wish to try. 4- we have open roads and a short trail that are easy to map/pace and allow folks to shake themselves down with out killing anyone. I normally host hikes around Alexander/juniper springs/Hopkins prairie areas in the ONF. I just figured since we had about 4 guys in that area it'd be a good easy meet/walk before jumping feet 1st into the challenges. Im not trying to step on any toes. How about a hike for us NE Florida people in the Cary State Forest on February 16th? If it’s not right out of the question we can work on details. |
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Posted: 1/28/2020 6:12:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm game for this. What would be the best way to organize everyone for easy communication? Group text? 1. no security: create a thread in FL HTF. 2. moderate security: use Signal app on smartphone, but that requires disclosing phone numbers and real names via IM. I don't know if Signal does group texts. 3. super security: Get a free Protonmail account using your screen-name here, use that email address to create an account on the Cyphr app (yes that is spelled correctly), then communicate either by Protonmail for group emails or by Cyphr for group texts. 4. Super duper security: set up that free Protonmail account while logged into a VPN. |
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Posted: 1/29/2020 1:34:39 PM EDT
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So let’s call it Sunday February 16th at Cary State Park. I’ll create a separate thread if I can get some kind of consensus on time. From there we can get some kind of group text thing going.
I’ll start. I’d prefer we start in the morning, maybe 9 AM? What do you all think? |
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Posted: 1/29/2020 2:31:17 PM EDT
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I’m in for NE FL in Jacksonville. 
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Posted: 1/30/2020 7:11:53 PM EDT
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So let’s call it Sunday February 16th at Cary State Park. I’ll create a separate thread if I can get some kind of consensus on time. From there we can get some kind of group text thing going. I’ll start. I’d prefer we start in the morning, maybe 9 AM? What do you all think? |
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Posted: 1/30/2020 10:37:21 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm game for the 16th. 9am also works for me it's only an hour drive. If this time and date works for others I'd like to see a separate thread for planning. @Katanasword @verticalgain @evlblkwpnz @RayJaxShooter @cttb |
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Posted: 1/30/2020 10:45:34 PM EDT
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@rival904
@mgwantob @BrowardMason @Blanco_Diablo @MauserMatt Hello, please see the above post and let us know if or if we need to adjust a bit to get most of you all to make it. Thank you! |
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Posted: 1/30/2020 10:55:50 PM EDT
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In addition to you I’ve also got 2 people I know personally that have also committed to that day and time. What does the rest of the group think? @Katanasword @verticalgain @evlblkwpnz @RayJaxShooter @cttb Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: I'm game for the 16th. 9am also works for me it's only an hour drive. If this time and date works for others I'd like to see a separate thread for planning. @Katanasword @verticalgain @evlblkwpnz @RayJaxShooter @cttb |
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Posted: 1/30/2020 11:43:22 PM EDT
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I think this would work.
@RINO_Hunter @M4REAL @yea-right |
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Posted: 1/31/2020 12:19:54 AM EDT
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I think this would work. @RINO_Hunter @M4REAL @yea-right |
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Posted: 1/31/2020 12:46:45 AM EDT
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I’m in for NE FL in Jacksonville. |
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Posted: 1/31/2020 6:47:54 AM EDT
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Is this for the Largo hike? |
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Posted: 1/31/2020 5:22:42 PM EDT
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I think this would work. @RINO_Hunter @M4REAL @yea-right OP I asked leftytheking to put me on the Jax list. I might/should be able to make the 16th. As long as BrowardMason brings the crabmeat. |
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