Merry Christmas Members

As the season draws to a close, and the hectic holiday season steps in - just remember, in 5 1/2 months the waters will run quick, and the pits will be uncovered from there snowy mantle. Start planning, and the heck with the economy. The river will still be running.......A singing Christmas message from the commadoor.

2009 - The Stimulus Year

NRBC09

Well, the pictures are in - Thanks Brad.... The cairn represents the stability that this fine organization exudes even through tough times. The faithful, the firm, the enduring continue to cast aside politics (not a chance barry), and put our differences aside (as long as it's the other side). For the few that received their "stimulus" in time, and were able to "cash in" (the shoe prize money) on a "shovel ready" project (cleaning the fire ring) I salute you. Typically there would be a picture of the winners, and there is on the sideshow (I mean slideshow). But we all know by now who it was - yes, it was a Carpenter sweep. The Father - Son team of team Carpenter proved that they would not be brought down by recession. There is a saying about "robbing Peter to pay Paul"......and it is safe to say our government would have loved Paul.

June 25-28th 2009

After a meaningless bored of dictators meeting at the Sagebrush in Wilkesboro, NC. Reigning "I am the horseshoe champion of the new river" and the ",door" unanimously decided on the weekend following Fathers Day to be NRBC Week. After careful consideration and due belligerence, it was decided to place the responsibility of cooking back on the attendees. After maxing out the NRBC executive masser'card on Rolling Rocks the fee schedule was set. $200 if you canoe - $175 if you don't.
The Horseshoe "winners" pot returns this year with $200/split for 1st place, $100/split for 2nd. Losers get nothing, got it - go home and practice!!
Cut off date for letting me know your going? June 14th, no exceptions Eric.

Bring it on, Joel

2008 - In the Books

Well, it's over, done, gone for another season. Great trip, and great weather for the 12th annual bondage run. Even though canoeing seems to be less interesting the older we get, and some are looking older (Joel), the river is still the glue that holds this mess together. I don't have the picture - but I believe there is one out there showing the Horseshoe champions. After a multi-year hiatus (I always wanted to use that word), Joel (dirty shoe) and EEEEEEE took the win by barely getting past the 1st losers John and Jasonnnnnnnnnn.

2007 Horseshoe Champions of the New River

New Year......New River

It is customary that I generally write a New Years message, so I figured that this new year shouldn't be any different. The year brings both happiness and sorrow. Sorrow for our matriarch "pappy" Carpenter who I understand is going thru some difficulty with the latest eye surgery. If your wandering around the web and run across this message, please know that we're all thinking about you and wish you a full recovery.
The happiness side of this message is that it is finally raining. Rain may not mean much to the average fella, but to a bonder, it's the blood that feeds the body of water we call the New River.
It's hard to imagine the trip is only 6 months away and planning meetings will take place in the next month or two.
So in closing, may your river flow full this year, and may those hidden rocks that rub gently on your underside leave no marks.....

As always, I am the ,door

I'm Done.............

This picture pretty much sums up this members day.....and night of fun on the river.

2007 In the Books

Well, it's over. Another trip "in the books". Weather was great, water was........ and the food was splendid. Thanks to "the vagabondage chef" for all the great meals. Sorry that JC forgot to bring his game, but, there's always another year....... Congrats' to E and Dog for a strong game of Shoes. I'm still looking for pictures, so send what you got, and I'll put on the ones that meet FCC regulations.

Time to Go.......

Game on boys.....gather your gear and head north. Thursday is the day. Contrary to popular dissention, the site remains the same. Bring cash - the food isn't free.
Rumer has it - Kyle has learned a new "grip". Could be he has decided to "step up" and take charge of the Carpenter dynasty, or is that a Carpenter disentary???

NRBC 2007

Greetings and Salutations to all the members. It is with little fanfare that we announce the date for this years main event. Mark your calendars for June 21-24th. Do take notice that there is a new location this year. You will not get a map to this location until your payment is received in full. Please understand the problems of the past, and you will understand the "cloak of secrecy". Some changes in the schedule have also been made.
- The only day of canoeing will be Saturday.
- The horseshoe Tournament will start on Friday.
- The cost will be $175.00 per person.
We are discussing the possibilty of having a cook handle food. There will be a cost for this in addition to the cost of the trip. More information to follow on this.

Greetings and Salutations

Hope all is well with the members of NRBC. Just a reminder that the bored of detractors, during there annual meeting has decided to move the trip to an undisclosed location. Actual we will tell you the location, but only in an encrypted, self-dissolving, message at a later date. Don't fret, it's in the same vicinity. The reason is we seem to have become a spectacle, a freak show of sorts. For some of you, this temptation to "cross-over" to the other side is too strong of a force.
Look for for more information to follow.

I just can't explain it.......

That is the crowd that this group seems to attract.....are we just so damn popular that everybody has to see what we're doing? Enough said about the intrusions and distractions, we already have a plan in motion to handle that problem for next year. We plan on hiring "Julie" the cruise director from the love boat.

Another Great Design

Another great t-shirt design from our creative dept. Kudos to the 2005 NRBC - HSC on this 10 year commerative masterpiece.
Remember, all rights reserved, copyright, 2006 NRBC. Lookin' forward to seein' this on the backs of the faithful "18" next week. I wonder if JC will rip the arms off....again.

Wheat Bread?

Get your game on.......If you haven't paid.......guess what?....your not coming.
Rumor has it....the Carpenter boyz have requested "wheat bread" be served at the table.
Well, I don't know where they come from, but I'm a "Wonder" boy...that's right....only white bread for this Commadoor.
Maybe I should pack a bottle of Metamucil just to help things along. Hope we have enough green bottle, for everybody. See you boyz next week, love ya'....mean it.

2006 marks 10 years

For those of you who can actually count, yeh....you know who I'm talkin about....it is the 10th year anniversary of the NRBC annual canoe trip. All are looking forward to an exciting year.....on the river......and on the staub. Here it is the friday before and the Commadoor is hard at work preparing the many things that I must prepare. It's a tough job, but I'll manage....somehow. We did receive some sad news today, A brother to one of our faithful, Mike Crothers, passed away suddenly. We extend our sympathy for this family.

And the River Turns Nasty...........

Since the Panthers lost in Seattle, I've given up drinking Starbucks. Good luck to the Carpenter Boys, as they embark on another "festive" Superbowl weekend. (May your salsa stay in its bowl). The date for this years 10th year Bondage Run Celebration is scheduled for June 22nd-25th. If there are no conflicts, then we will procure the necessary arrangements from our long list of vendors, plumbers, tileman, marbleman, concreteist, sub-contractors, contractors and yes....potters. And by the way.....just what do you do Barry?

New Year......New River.....New Format

Happy New Year to all NRBC members. As the sands of the hourglass slip slowly by, I thought I would interject some thoughts to all those who.... like me, seek inner peace and tranquility for the upcoming new year. In light of mental anguish, I propose a new format for the the upcoming year. Since this will be the 10th anniversary of the NRBC, a little change may do us all some good.
1. The fee should reflect the value - $200.00
2. The horseshoe tourney needs to be shortened, and sweetened.
3. Finally, the participants need to be held to the first 18 paid....final.
4. Lastly, the canoe trip may need to be adjusted to those who wish to canoe vs. those who pitch.
Please feel free to comment.

And you wondered what this group will look like after 20 years? 

Butch "Ten-I-See" Long and Barry "The Sleeper" Carpenter wave to the crowd after winning the 2005 NRBC Horshoe tournament.