Ferns Pass On....

On December 22, 2008, the temperatures on Lake Claiborne dipped into the mid twenties resulting in the untimely death of "The Ferns".

They will be missed.

Staff & Management

Holiday Greetings

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Staff & Management

Holiday Season......

The ThanksGiving Holiday came quickly... and ended just as quick. Fortunately, Sunday was rather nice in comparison to Friday and Saturday. We hope you and your family enjoyed a fine a holiday. On to Christmas...the Christmas Parade is coming up...as wells as the Ruston High Choir's Coffee, Cake and Carols....to get you in the spirit....

Did you notice the high altitude Fall Lake Pictures taken Sunday Afternoon, November 30th? They were taken from a mountain (closest we have to one) ....which overlooks the Lake...located on Pleasure Point.

Have A Great Week!

Local High Schools Make Playoffs / LSU....? / Tech

Congratulations to Ruston High and Cedar Creek on making the playoffs. There is nothing more fun or exciting then Second Season Football. Let's head out and support your favorite team this Friday.

LSU...What a difference a year makes...and we could'a / should 'a won that game Saturday night.

Congratulations to La. Tech...let's go bowling....

Fall - Great Time!

Cool nights, and bright, warm sunny days...It just doesn't get much better. We are starting to see some brilliant color this year....Hope you can find some time to get out and enjoy it.

Country Showdown Benefit for Boys & Girls Club

Country Showdown Winner At the Dixie

After being crowned the 2007 Colgate Country Showdown National Winner on January 24, 2008, Nash Street has been experiencing life in the fast lane. Nash Street – named for the place they practiced – consists of Daniel Hare (bass), Hannah Melby (fiddle), Caroline Melby (mandolin), Jason Graham (guitar), and Jay Lezzon (lead guitar). They have been playing their crowd pleasing version of bluegrass, country, and gospel to enthusiastic crowds throughout the southeast and have added Ruston, Louisiana to their touring schedule.

Nash Street’s climb to the top of the Country Showdown began in Meridian, Mississippi after winning the talent show sponsored by radio station WOKK. Each year the competition begins in the spring with more than 450 country radio stations producing live shows to find the best new talent in their market. Winners advance to state and then regional competitions during the summer and fall before competing at the National Final in January.

LeAnn Rimes hosted the televised event, held in the historic Ryman Auditorium. Nash Street was presented with a $100,000 Grand Prize check and the title, “Best New Act in Country Music”. The stage presence and ability to connect with the audience makes Nash Street attractive to the music industry.

The Greater Choudrant Association is bringing Nash Street to the Dixie Center for the Arts in Ruston as a fundraiser for Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Louisiana.
John Emory, Sr. noted, “The Boys & Girls Clubs deserve the support of our communities, and we believe a family oriented concert is an excellent way to raise money for the organization.”

The concert begins at 7:00 on November 15th at the Dixie. Tickets are $15.00 and may be purchased by calling 265-1954, at Community Trust Bank in Choudrant, or at the Dixie (255-1450) during box office hours. Daniel Hare, upright bass player for the group, has a local connection with his grandfather James Whitman growing up in Choudrant. He also has many family members who are graduates of Louisiana Tech University, including his mother Jaynie Whitman Hare and his grandmother Sue Shaughnessy Whitman.

Find Out Whasup with Auburn

I 'm sure they will be coming out with something similar for LSU...but in the meantime check out the inside story of Auburn football:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi7Qlsy2Oo4

Following the Presidential Campaign

As we approach election day, here are some links you might enjoy checking out:

Real Clear Politics: http://realclearpolitics.com/

National Review: http://www.nationalreview.com/

National Review's Corner Blog: http://corner.nationalreview.com/

The Drudge Report: http://www.drudgereport.com/

Breithbart.com: http://www.breitbart.com/

The Weekly Standard: http://www.weeklystandard.com/

Weekend Football

Great Football Weekend...All Alma Maters won.....RHS, TECH, LSU!

Are there any Auburn fans left in the area? Thank goodness our one local Auburn zealot (G.H.)....HAS BEEN SILENCED once again by LSU!

Be Sure to Mention LSU's Victory ...It Will Be Good Therapy For Him......

IKE; Bearcat Football

As IKE passes through...The Staff is monitoring the LSU vs. North Texas; Mississippi State vs. Auburn; Ohio vs. USC....it's a busy evening....winds are gusting upwards of 35 mph...rain is periodically falling in slanted sheets....the rockers are rocking...the porch fans are turning without power...memories are being made....

Camp Tatum Sports coverage of the Bearcats vs. Natchitoches Central game is posted on CampTatumsports.com. We experienced moderate rain and wind in the second half...and the Bearcats huge wind...made that very tolerable. This week's game against Captain Shreve at home will be critical. Memories of last years 2 and 0 start...only to be upended by Captain Shreve ... which began a three game slide last year...hopefully will not be repeated. We hope you will come out and support the Bearcats this Friday.

Whasaup...Auburn is experiencing a very slow start......

Labor Day - Gustav Watch

Gustav has come a shore. We are monitoring its track and wondering what will be its impact in North Louisiana. Excessive volumes of rain can quickly turn Lake Claiborne which is currently low into an overflow flooding situation posing risk to low lying property owners. In the great flood of '91...houses were flooded and boats were pushed through the tops of boat houses. Stay tuned to Camp Cam...to see updates of how the storm impacts this last great summer holiday weekend........

Let's pray for our South Louisiana fellow citizens as they face the brunt of this storm....

Exciting Choices - This Labor Day Weekend

The official end of summer weekend is full of fun entertainment choices. Friday night the Bearcats host a Freshmen / JV Jamboree with West Monroe. Cedar Creek will be traveling to Natchitoches to participate in another. Saturday....Bearcats in Monroe for Bayou Jam....Louisiana Tech opens with its biggest home game ever....LSU kicks off its season following winning a National Championship.....Topped off...with heading to one of our three area lakes for a final outing....

Have A Great Labor Day Weekend!

Bearcat Scrimmage Moved to Tech

The Bearcat Scrimmage with Richwood today...shall be played at La. Tech on their artificial turf.

Are You Ready for Bearcat Football?

Get on board early with the Bearcats. Friday night at James Stadium the Bearcats will have their annual pre-season scrimmage with Richwood beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Saturday Night @ 7:00 p.m. at James Stadium the Bearcat Football Booster Club will host their 3rd Annual Bearcat Madness. It's an opportunity to gather with other Bearcat Fans....meet the team...spirit groups...gear up with all the latest T-Shirts and hear a preview of the season from Head Coach Billy Laird. It's a fun time under the lights...that is growing into an ever larger Bearcat Tradition....kicking off annually the Bearcat Season and school year.

Hope to see you there!

Annual Meteor Viewing Likely A Wash

Tonight is the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower. At its peak 60 meteors per hour are expected.

Unfortunately, rainy weather and overcast skies likely will deny us this year.

Bearcat 2008 Football Schedule

Here is the RHS 2008 schedule:

Sept 4, RHS vs. Neville (A)
Sept 12 RHS vs. Nat. Central (A)
Sept 19 RHS vs. Capt. Shreve (H)
Sept 26 RHS vs. Huntington (A)
Oct 3 RHS vs. Byrd (H)
Oct 10 RHS vs. Ouachita (A)
Oct 17 RHs vs. Airline (H) Homecoming
Oct 24 RHS vs. WM (A)
Oct 31 RHS vs. Southwood (H)
Nov 7 RHS vs. Pace, Florida (H)

Annual Meteor Viewing is Monday Night!

Plan to enjoy the annual August meteor shower Monday evening.......

3rd Annual Float Fest - Postponed to Labor Day Weekend!

The water is boiling...it's just too hot...

Staff & Management

When Your Kids Grow Up, You Take Pictures of Ducks...

When your kids grow up...and lead independent active lives...You end up taking a lot of pictures of ducks! Lake Claiborne has always had its share of year round waterfowl...and now that we have been putting out "duck corn"...we have been able to meet many of them...

Our favorite times on the lake are early mornings and late evenings...and this appears true for the ducks as well. Until football season gets underway...it's sunrises...sunsets...and ducks...unless something else interesting comes along.....

We're having fun...and we ask you to "endeavor to perservere".

Staff & Management of CampTatum

The Fourth of July

The Fourth of July on Lake Claiborne was a fun time with many taking advantage of the long weekend. Relatively low key for the Staff & Management...we did have an opportunity however to entertain some exceptional young people. Tubing, floating, visiting with friends and neighbors, wonderful fireworks and of course eating made for a "glorious" holiday.

Coming the first Saturday in August...."NO BOATS....JUST FLOATS"...our third annual "FLOAT FEST".

Memorial Weekend was Huge!

The Lake was very busy this weekend. Boats, and jet skis everywhere. All of the camp sites appeared full. Gas on the lake was $4.20 a gallon...but that did not seem to slow many people down. Most of the camps appeared to be entertaining. The water was still cool, but you quickly became acclimated...and with the warm outside temperature...it was rather refreshing. It was a great start to the summer season....

Memorial Day Weekend

Summer begins this weekend!

We wish you a safe, and glorious Memorial Day Weekend! Lake Claiborne...the 6400 acre playground...is wide open this weekend...if you can't be there...checkout lake activity this weekend on Camp Cam.....

Staff & Management

School year winds down...Memorial Day Weekend...Start of Summer

The school year is winding down, and the traditional start of summer is coming next weekend. Memorial Weekend is always the beginning of a slightly slower summer pace with many anticipating their scheduled summer vacations. It is also a great time to head to an area lake or to our Louisiana Tech Baseball complex for a weekend of WAC baseball. Louisiana Tech and the Ruston community are hosting our conference tournament.

The Ruston High 2008 Football team had an exciting close out on Friday of their Spring workouts with an outstanding showing against West Ouachita. Their future looks bright. Checkout the many pictures of this year's Spring game posted on CampTatumSports.com, now.

Congratulations to our graduating local college seniors. Area high schools will be having their graduations over the next two weeks. Congratulations. Ruston High's is scheduled for May 27.

Have a Great Week!

CAMPTATUM.COM IS BACK!

CampTatum.com has been in the twilight zone for the last several days. After a week or two of dodling service...we finally made the move to a new service provider with a proven track record. Check out our new look...we are exploring and learning new software...to hopefully improve camptatum.com's look and feel.

The Staff & Management

Camp Tatum.com Status

Last Thursday, our site (camptatum.com) went down again due to service provider difficulties. This was the last straw. We are currently awaiting the transfer of our domain name to another provider. This could take a few days. We are hoping to have camptatum.com up and running in a few days at a new location. This should not affect any of your settings. Until then we will be posting on http://camptatum.net and http://camptatumsports.com. When it returns, it will once again become our primary posting location.

We hope this will be a change for the better.

Staff & Management

Camp Tatum Web Family

Buffalo Iron Men Elected Leaders at RHS

Congratulations to the following Buffalo River Iron men, elected to lead the student government at Ruston High School:

Ross Garbariono - President

Reid Brashear - Treasurer

Gantt Graham - Sergeant at Arms

CampTatum.com is Back Online

Thursday - Saturday, Camptatum.com experienced service provider problems. Early Sunday, Camptatum.com came back online. All three websites are updated with new content. We would like to thank Robert Summerlin for providing some great shots of our young people who particpated in the State Track Meet Saturday.

Staff

While CampTatum.com is down...It's Time For CampTatum.Net

We are still experiencing service provider difficulties on CampTatum.com....Bare with us...Hopefully our service provider will have us back up and running soon.....That's why we have CampTatum.net....In fact a smilar disruption of service last August...is why CampTatum.Net got started...Check Out CampTatum.net for our pictures from this weekend....and where we will be primarily posting until camptatum.com comes back online.

Staff & Management

CampTatum.com is Experiencing Technical Difficulties

Today, camptatum.com has experienced several outages caused by technical difficulites on the part of our service provider. As of this writing, it is currently offline. Our service provider has been alerted and we hope these problems will be corrected in the immediate future. Should you ever not be able to receive camptatum.com, always check camptatum.net and camptatumsports.com which should be operating. Those sites are serviced by a separate, independent internet provider. We regret any inconvenience.

Staff & Management

Catch Some Spring Football Practice...

Spring Football Practice in full pads begins this afternoon, at RHS....

Have a good week!

Lady Bearcats, End a Glorious Run

Being the competitors they are, it will take few days for our girls and coaches to recover from their Quarter Final game last Friday. This is true of the parents as well, especially of seniors who played their final high school game. (Been there...) Winning a state championship last year and returning to Sulphur and competing in this year's 5-A Quarter Finals is no small accomplishment. We in the "Bearcat Nation" are most proud. You have made Lady Bearcat Softball one of the most revered and respected programs in the state. Congratulations to all of our players, especially our seniors and our Coaches...on a "Glorious" run.

Thanks for sharing your memories with us.

The Staff & Managment of CampTatumSports

Lady Bearcats Seek to Repeat State Title

The Lady Bearcats take on Byrd at the State Tournament Friday at noon in Sulphur. A win tomorrow will take them into Saturday's games, with the final game being for the state title. What a great way to spend a weekend...

Hope to see you there....

Camp Tatum Sports Team

Buffalo 2008 Makes the Newton County Times Newspaper

We made the paper, Guys....
http://www.harrisondailytimes.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19507750&BRD=1815&PAG=461&dept_id=516632&rfi=6

Record turnout for annual float
By the Times Staff
04/24/2008
Updated 04/22/2008 04:19:38 PM CDT

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JASPER - This was the 13th year for Camp Tatum's annual father and son float on the Buffalo National River and another record turnout with 267 participants.

The history of this weekend outing goes back to 1994 when founder Danny Tatum of Lake Claiborne, La., began bringing his two sons to Jasper for a father and son weekend on the Buffalo. The boys were five and six years old at the time, he recalled, and as each third weekend of April rolled around they were being joined by friends from the Ruston, La., area.By 1996, the group had grown to include 20 fathers and sons. By word of mouth that group has grown each year. Last year 225 fathers and sons made the trek.It's a new generation of fathers and their sons, Tatum noted. Many now come from different parts of the country, but all have some ties to Ruston.Tatum continues to base the outing in Jasper.With more than 200 people coming to town for a weekend, many local businesses benefit as the visitors look of accommodations and supplies. Many have built relationships with the area businesses.Tatum spends much of his time planning the event. His web site camptatum.com has a newsletter and updated photographs.On Monday, his web site already had photos posted of the weekend's activities.In his blog, Tatum exclaims, "It was glorious ... and now Buffalo 2008 belongs to the ages. We are so glad you and your son could join us this year. What a contrast in weather from Friday to Saturday. That's why we are Iron Men ... We Accept the Challenge ... Face Adversity. Guys, in 13 years that was the coldest we ever had on Friday. We survived ... the wiser about how best to prepare. For historical comparison, Friday's 21 and Saturday's 22 water level was within the top 3 trips for our best water."It was noted that one boy was injured on Saturday and needed medical treatment. Tatum has already begun planning the 2009 weekend.

©Harrison Daily Times 2008

Buffallo 2009 Official Date Set

The 14th Annual Father - Son Buffalo River Adventure Trip Date shall be April 17-19, 2009. Plan now...give your input to those in charge of scheduling competing events...Iron Men want to do it all.....

We hope you can join us for Buffalo 2009.

The Staff & Management of Camp Tatum Travel

Buffalo 2008 - Post Trip Update to Iron Men

Gentlemen,

At 12:10 p.m. yesterday, the Founder arrived home, and the Staff heard him exclaim, "IT WAS GLORIOUS...AND NOW BUFFALO 2008 BELONGS TO THE AGES"

We are so glad you and your son could join us this year. What a contrast in weather from Friday to Saturday. That's why we are Iron Men...We Accept the Challenge...Face Adversity.... I hope there were enough positive memories for our smallest sons...which will outweigh...any permanent negative from Friday. Guys, in thirteen years....that was the coldest...we ever had on Friday. We survived...the wiser about how best to prepare. For historical comparison, Friday's 21 and Saturday's 22 water level was within the top 3 trips for our best water.

The Staff worked hard and late...but I believe they have provided us a fair sampling of memories on http://camptatum.com/ ...... which will allow you to share our Buffalo Experience with your friends and co-workers.

Wasn't it great to have so many sons.....with such a wide age span...enjoying the trip. Thanks for making memories with us....and for allowing us to share them. I will be checking on Tim's son this morning...who from what I was told Saturday evening...hit his head on a rock at the water fall, and sought some medical treatment...I will let you know. Pray for him...and let's be thankful... for what was, at least to my current knowledge a relatively safe trip.

Every year I leave...Ready to do it again. Plan now for Buffalo 2009, our 14th Annual, coming the 3rd weekend in April next year.

It was Glorious!

The Founder

River Tip for Wednesday / Lady Bearcat Playoff Victory

River Tip: Remember we are making memories....not running a race...take your time and enjoy all the river has to offer... it may get lonely watching the river flow should you move faster than the Gordons think you outta...(waiting for pickup and transport back to town) Also, Jasper is really not that exciting when everyone else is still on the river... and just so you know, to my knowledge, the Ozark café has never run out of chicken fried steak.

Lady Bearcats: Congratulations on an important first round playoff victory over Lafayette. Way to go....Catch some of the action on CamptatumSports.com. We wish you continued success...as you defend your State Title.

Iron Men River Tip For Tuesday, April 15

River Tip of the Day: Experience teaches the Iron Man to never let his guard down…because he has learned that it’s not the rapids that will get him…for in those areas he is remains vigilant…but rather it’s the relatively calm waters…where his focus is lost… that his potential for flipping rises… therefore, Iron Men who Stay dry…Stay focused.

River Tip for Monday, April 13

Iron Men, as you head down the river...should you hear banjo music start to play...."PADDLE FASTER".......

Latest River Tips - For the new "wannabe" Iron Men

The Staff of Camp Tatum Travel in an effort to assist our first timers in their transition to Iron Man status have come up with some daily river tips during the week immediately preceding our departure.....the following are some that have already been given:

River Tip: Should you take a tumble....wear something light & quick drying.....

River Tip: When you are approaching a narrow rapid...do not bunch up...Iron Men do not do well together in narrow spaces....generally you will find ... it's every Iron Man for himself...and they will delight in surviving the rapid while watching you tumble...


River Tip: On the River Iron Men will enjoy some beautiful country and have the opportunity of seeing various creatures of God’s creation…but Iron Men learn to contain their excitement and guard their tongue…before exclaiming…”look at that flock of eagles”….because they know their fellow Iron Men will be unforgiving when it comes to “faulty creature identification”…ie. Buzzards rather than eagles…..

River Tip: On the trip to and from the river…should there be a need for conversation…ask your driver about the Elk they released on the ridge several years ago…then sit back and enjoy the ride.

River Tip: Bring a lawn chair…some of our most exciting times...involves counting how many times the local girls pass up and down main street…trying to get a glimpse and interact with our boys…..Nighttime in Jasper, it just doesn’t get any better!

Stay Tuned....more daily postings on the way.

Daily River Tips "another public service provided for aspiring Iron Men" from the Staff of Camp Tatum Travel.

Bearcat Track & Field Win Hoss Garrett Relays

The annual Hoss Garrett Relays sponsored by the Ruston High Track & Field Team was held Saturday following a Friday postponement because of rain.

The Bearcats put on a show, winning the event. It was great to see the effort and discipline exercised by our young people. If you were unable to attend, catch some highlights on http://camptatumsports.com .

Congratulations to Coach Anderson....and the entire boys and girls track and field teams.

CampTatumSports

Hoss Garrett Relays...

Postponed for rain Friday, the Hoss Garrett Relays are going to be held Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m. The weather should be great by then....come out and support a Bearcat competing in various track and field events.

Buffalo 2008 SignUp Is Over - Now Let's Get Ready For A Great Time!

Having begun on January 1, the sign up period for Buffalo 2008 has now come to a close with our largest group ever planning to attend. In 13 years, we have grown from an initial group of 20 fathers and sons, to this year's 261. Wow! The trip is always memorable but its continued success is because of the great fathers and sons from all walks of life who simply want to make some special memories. Each trip has always seemed to deliver just that. I am as excited about this trip, as I was with the very first. I hope you are too! I'm glad you are going. Let's be safe...and have a "Glorious" time.

If you were unable to join us this year, make plans now for Buffalo 2009. Our trip is set each year for the 3rd weekend April...with the possible exception of an Easter conflict. I see no reason to give up on a trip...that has produced so many wonderful memories.... I know many of you veterans...feel the same...and you as I begin thinking about next year...as soon as the most recent trip ends.

The staff of Camp Tatum Travel plan to bring to our websites...as many memories as possible. So stay tuned....Meanwhile....."Shall we gather at the River for Buffalo 2008"

This Week.....

Weather permitting, you have three opportunities this week to see Lady Bearcat Softball and Bearcat boys baseball. The Lady Bearcats have two home district games on Tuesday and Thursday. Our boys have a district game against Ouachita Thursday.

Buffalo 2008 Deadlines

The last day to sign up for Buffalo 2008 is Tuesday, April 1. We currently have 260 planning to attend. Trip monies are due by April 4. Go to the Buffalo 2008 link on http://camptatum.com to find out your costs and important update information concerning where to send. Due to our large number and our need to secure and finalize preparations in Jasper, this deadline will be enforced. Should you be unable to attend this year, mark your calendar for the 3rd weekend in April next year for Buffalo 2009.

Other Buffalo 2008 Information

We have posted a direct link on http://camptatum.com which will allow you to check current water levels on the Buffalo. This becomes more important beginning ten days out.

Stay tuned for T-Shirt distribution information. As soon as the T-Shirts become available, information concerning pick up times will be posted.

We are excited about this year's trip. We hope you are too! It will be "Glorious".

Head to the Ball Park This Afternoon...

The Bearcats are playing big district games at home today. The Lady Bearcat Varsity step up at 5:30 and our Boys begin @ 6:00. Camp Tatum Sports plans to cover both games....checkout CampTatumSports.com Friday for exciting Bearcat Memories.......

DEADLINE FOR BUFFALO 2008 IS TUESDAY APRIL 1, 2008.

The Latest....

Buffalo 2008 is going to be "The Big One".........258 Currently Signed Up

Absolute Latest News - Buffalo 2008

We currently have 254 signed up. We have ordered 241 T-Shirts. We are requesting 124 canoes at this time.

Need a room? Check with Keith Newson...he may have an extra room available at the Riverview, which is right next to the Gordon Motel.

Heard from Iron Man, Jim Oakes. He did break his leg in the fall...but he is managing the pain with a little help....Best of All...He is still planning to join us....Now, that's an Iron Man...

Check out the Buffalo River page for current costs sheet and t-shirt orders.

Buffalo Update / Easter Weekend / Spring Break / Bearcat District Play

We trust you and your family had a glorious Easter Weekend. It's Spring Break throughout Lincoln Parish and I bet you recall, as I do, fondly the days when that had a greater meaning. Over the weekend, Buffalo 2008 surged to 252. We lost a few, but picked up a lot more. Keep in your prayers, Iron Man Jim Oakes. Though I have not had the opportunity to speak to Jim, I understand he survived with some broken bones a nasty fall from his roof on Friday. News of his accident makes me appreciate the fact, that I am not as young as I once was and that we never know what tomorrow will bring. I know we all wish him a speedy and quick recovery. I will keep you posted on Jim's condition as I learn more. Also, should you see Iron Man Jim Pearce...wish him a "Happy 50th Birtday". Jim turned 50 on Saturday. Unlike the rest of us...I kinda think Jim looks his age..........just joking.

Over the next few days, I expect the trip to start settling out. Should you still need a room, be sure to let me know. I will keep you on a list, should things start shaking out in and around the Gordon Motel. This morning I will be submitting our T-Shirt order for the trip. I believe Tommy T's has developed a pleasing design for our shirts this year and one that the boys will enjoy wearing for years to come as a trip reminder. We are glad each of you have signed up. Checkout the "who has signed up now link" on Camp Tatum's Buffalo River Home Page and take a look at our amazing group. With this many fine father and sons....the trip can not help but be glorious. Did you get those amazing pictures of the flood waters at our second day launch site provided by Iron Man John Neal? Wow! As I mentioned before, it just seems like they and us are having a wetter Spring. I have a feeling Buffalo 2008 may enjoy our best water in years.

Wouldn't you know that Spring Break finally comes again at a reasonable time, now that my boys are past the Lincoln Parish School calendar. We hope you will take some time off this week and enjoy a little of the break with your children. If you need something to do, check out our local high school athletics this week. I understand that on Thursday, our defending State Champion Lady Bearcat softball team as well as our boys baseball team will begin district play at home against West Monroe.

Remember, the last day to sign up for Buffalo 2008 is April 1. Enjoy the Week!

The Founder

Buffalo 2008 Update

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Buffalo 2008 Update

As of this writing we have 239 of the best fathers and sons around planning to attend Buffalo 2008. Posted on the Buffalo 2008 Home Page you will find the latest trip information. Please be sure to note the upcoming important trip deadlines.

What about that Storm last night?

Hail with Tornado Warnings in Claiborne Parish made for an exciting crawlfish boil for Ryan and his friends. The rest of the weekend looks great......have a good one.

Buffalo 2008 Trip Information

The trip continues to grow. We currently have 237 planning to attend. We have requests for 116 canoes.

Trip Deadlines:

Friday, March 21, 2008: Last Day to Sign Up for T-Shirts

Tuesday, April 1, 2008: Last Day to Sign Up for this year's trip

It's shaping up to be a great trip...let's leave no father and son behind...

Moving On Into Spring - Buffalo 2008 Update

It was a great time for Bearcat winter sports. Congratulations to the Bearcats.

Moving On.... Today the high will reach 67 or higher. It's going to be a great afternoon for Lady Bearcat Softball and Bearcat Baseball both playing important games at home today.

Cold to pleasant...pleasant to cold...It should not be long before Spring catches on to stay.

Buffalo 2008:

It's going to be great! We have 227 signed up. We will be submitting our T-Shirt orders next week. Should you want one...you must order by the cutoff time. There will be no re-orders. This year's trip deadline is April 1. Should you know a Father and Son who would enjoy the trip, please encourage them to sign up today.

Have a Great Day!

Bearcat Boys Basketball / Buffalo 2008

Our Bearcat Boys Basketball Team won big over Barbe in the first round of playoff action. Good Luck ........ We are Proud of You....

Buffalo 2008....We're at 208 and growing.....Sign Up continues.....

A Glorious Evening - Better Than Broadway!

Calvary Baptist Church's College Department put on a wonderful show Thursday night full of singing and original dance numbers. The program was a fund raiser in support of their upcoming quarter break mission trip. There is a final performance this evening, and I would encourage everyone to attend. It was an uplifting pleasure, and a job well done.

RHS Boys Basketball have their final regular home season game this evening, before they begin their second season. The "Bush Boys", the student body support group orgainzed by zealot Bearcat Fan and student Brandon Pearce continues to increase in number. If you are able to attend this evening, you will likely see well over 100 wild and crazy Bush Boys with their famous T-Shirts in the stands cheering their Bearcats on to another victory.

Both of these events, will restore your faith in our youth of today.

Have A Great Weekend!

The Staff & Management

Red Alert Guys

It's Valentines Day!

Bearcat Boys Basketball - Home Friday

The Bearcat Boys Basketball Team is tied for first place with Ouachita. See their final regular season home game Friday night. It's exciting basketball.

A Successful Bearcat Weekend!

Friday night, Our Bearcat Boys Basketball Team ranked #8 defeated the #7 West Monroe Rebels. It was exciting! It's great to see so much enthusiastic support from the student body and local community for our Bearcat Basketball program. Congratulations!

Saturday afternoon, Our District Championship Soccer team defeated in double overtime a tough Sulphur team in the first round of playoff action. It was a Glorious Day and another Glorious Bearcat Victory!

Camp Tatum Sports

Buffalo 2008; Bearcat Winter Sports

Buffalo 2008:

We now have 180 signed up for this year's trip. We hope you can join us this year.

Bearcat Basketball:

Our boys basketball team is rolling. Tuesday night our #8 ranked Bearcats defeated a solid Ouachita team. Friday night the # 7 ranked West Monroe Rebels come to Ruston for the district championship showdown. Our team is exciting, and with the addition of "Bush's Boys" the atmosphere is electric. Get out this Friday night and watch some great high school basketball.

Bearcat Boys Soccer:

Only Iron Men can play in the conditions they play. Our team has clenched the district soccer title and will begin their first playoff game Saturday afternoon here at home. The action is non-stop. The Bearcats will need all of their fans as they begin facing some tough south Louisiana competition.

Ramblings......

Buffalo 2008 Update:

The trip is growing daily. Currently we have 170 Fathers and Sons planning to join us this year. Spread the word, ...there is no better way to emerge from a cold, damp, dreary winter then with the anticipation of another fine Buffalo Spring Adventure. Just a feeling...but this could be the year...for some of our best water ever.

Bearcat Football Banquet:

Get your tickets today for Monday's Annual Ruston High Football Banquet. It's a time to honor our guys for their hard work...and to set the tone for next season.

Bearcat Basketball:

We have another great team this year. Coach Bush and his guys have developed a "cult" following in the student body...known as Bush's Boys....they have created T-Shirts identifying their group....and are over 50 strong at this time....As it says on the gym wall...."Nothing Great was Ever Achieved....Without Enthusiasm".

Bearcat Soccer:

Building on their success from last year....loaded with non-stop action...set an evening aside this winter to enjoy our teams.

Local Auburn Fan:

At every turn this year....our zealot local Auburn Fan...tried to voodoo the LSU Tigers on their quest for the National Championship...His ulitmate failure in this effort was glorious! Tiger Bait, forever!