I am hoping all of you enjoyed Thanksgiving. We have much to be grateful for. Here in California the drought continues. They are hinting at an El Nino condition for the winter, but not a lot of rain yet. If I sound like the Saturday evening news weather man, it is because we are hobbled by drought conditions as to places to hold our encampments and other NAF related events. The National forests remain closed to campfires and/or shooting, and we are still looking/hoping to find a private property which will accommodate our humble needs. Good news, however! We have been offered the use of Don Morgan's property near Tehachapi, Ca. for an encampment in January. The dates are the 16th through the 19th. This area is considered high desert, so the weather for that time of the year should be nice days and cold nights. The information I received said campfires will be permitted, so bring some firewood, por favor. Water as well. Thanks to Don! More information should be forthcoming. Meanwhile, if you need more information, contact the Captain or myself.

I have not heard from any other party's regarding news pertaining to the NAF, so I have little more to report.

I am hoping for more activity in 2015. As information is sent to me regarding camps and events, I will forward it to the membership. This newsletter depends on input from the members, so input, dammit! Lets get the NAF in high gear for 2015.

God Bless and Happy Holidays!

George Thompson, Chief Factor