Welcome

Story telling is encouraged, as to both true and fabricated tales, so long as the teller of the tale tells no story to any person (a) to whom offense may be given, or (b) who may possibly retell the tale to any person to whom offense may be given.  The teller of any tale must be guided by the fundamental principles that Camp does no wrong, its owners and occupants do no wrong, and what happens at Camp stays at Camp.

The  FRICOC wing, including the owner's quarters and owner's bathroom, is designated a private, limited access area.  Access is available by permission only.

The bunkrooms are for sleeping.  There are no reserved bunks.  There are presently 10 bunks available for use.  Please be mindful of others before  choosing a bunk.  If the number of guests exceeds the number of bunks, consult with the owners.

There is no designated DJ.  Try your luck.  You'll find out.

TVs are for Steelers, Pitt, Penguins, and Pirate games.  Watch something else, quietly, at your own risk.

Noise is welcome until its not.  You'll know.  If you don't, you'll learn.

Enjoy the back porch light.  Until Jason goes to bed.  Then, don't.

When you put the last log on the fire, get another load.

Feel free to burn any wood you've cut and stacked.  Otherwise, feel slightly less than free to burn any wood.

Park closer to Camp than the owners or anyone who has trouble walking.  You deserve it.  And, you deserve what might happen to your car when you do.

During buck season and bear season, guests may take up to one shower lasting a maximum of 8 minutes per day @ $10 per shower, subject to a penalty of $5/additional minute, and subject to a penalty of $100/additional shower.  Non hunters may not shower after 11:00 am on any hunting day unless all hunters have showered or elected to not shower.

Bring a towel and use your own towel or drip-dry.  One finger will be removed from those who use others' towels without permission.

"...like Grant took to Richmond" is recognized as the official story of Camp.  During any hunting season, campers may be required to recite the story.  Not knowing the story is no excuse for failing to tell it upon request.  Failure to comply may result in ouster.

"Indian Maid" is recognized as the official song of Camp.  During any hunting season, campers may be required to recite the song.  Not knowing the song is no excuse for failing to sing it upon request.  Failure to comply may result in ragging, dutch oven, or ouster.

Without unanymous consent from those at the table, dealer's choice prevails.

Without unanymous consent from those at the table, 5 card poker rules apply.  Varieties of draw and stud poker, criss cross, night baseball, and wild cards are welcome.  Welcome exceptions include in-between, and others recognized by the owners.

Without unanymous consent from those at the table, games are generally begun with a nickel ante.  Bets may be by nickel only unless a pair is showing, whereupon a maximum bet of a dime may be made.  Raises may be made in a denomination not to exceed the amount of the bet or a prior raise.  Exception:  In-between and cold hands may begin with a larger ante.

With the exception of agree-upon games of penny poker, no pennies are allowed.  Jerry is permitted to throw any pennies into the fireplace.

Without unanymous consent from all players, games are played to 21.

There are no "leaners," and there are no instances where 2 points are awarded for one horseshoe.

Losers always go first

Without unanymous consent from all players, games are played to 21.

If any part of a bag is touches the ground during or after a throw, that bag cannot count; however, grounded bags remain on the board until after all bags have been thrown during the turn.

Winners and higher seeded teams always go first.

Without unanymous consent from all those assembled in the game room, with 4 players the game is played to 21, and with 2 players the game is played to 15. 

If the puck does not pass the foul line closest to the shooting player ("near foul line"), it is considered to be in the ‘illegal zone’ and is to be immediately removed from the table.  If the puck passes the near foul line, it is legal and will not be removed.

There are 4 score zones: 1, 2, 3, and 4.  To score, a puck must be on the board and beyond any opponent's puck on the board.  A puck need not be completely in a score zone to count, but if a puck is touching a line between two score zones, it is deemed to be in the lower score zone. 

To count for 1 scored point, a puck must be in score zone 1.  To be in score zone 1, a puck must be (a)  completely beyond the foul line farthest from the shooting player ("far foul line"), and (b) not completely beyond the line beginning zone 2.

To count for 2 scored points, a puck must be in score zone 2.  To be in score zone 2, a puck must be (a) completely beyond the line begining score zone 2, and (b) not completely beyond the line beginning score zone 3.   

To count for 3 scored points, a puck must be in score zone 3.  To be in score zone 3, a puck must be (a) completely beyond the line begining score zone 3, and (b) not completely beyond the line beginning score zone 4.   

To count for 4 scored points, a puck must be in score zone 4 and not be a hanger.  To be in score zone 4, a puck must be (a) completely beyond the line begining score zone 4.   

 A puck in score zone 4 that extends over the far edge of the board is a hanger and counts as 5 points 

To determine which player/team will throw first, one player from each team throws one puck.  The team whose player throws the puck closest to the far end without going into the alley chooses whether to throw first or to defer.  The winning team or higher seeded team has first choice as to its color.