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Thanks, Kurt! This could be just the push I need. I used to follow a regimen of freeform journaling as well as writing/playing music daily, but life & marriage & responsibilities & carpal tunnel...

Liberal hanging laws. :laugh: We only hang hammocks and bear bags in Wisconsin at the moment.

I found some rejuvenation alright, but it made me crave what I have been burying in my life. Time...

Welcome, Snipen! I see you found a trail name more suitable to shug's sensibilities! I think we are going to have to have more WI hangs - we have no shortage of trees, beautiful trails, liberal...

Actually, I wrote it in 5 minutes while I was half listening to my boss talking to me about some work drudgery, and trying not to let him see me do it.;)
Thank you for the kind words.



100%...

I took a hike among the trees
after finding a mushroom where the bigger birds fly.
A cog inquirer stopped by,
then the circus came to town
with a spark of goofy sunshine in his back pocket....

She told us she preferred "keys" because it was shorter.:laugh: "Misplaced" would have been a good one, too.

Posted most of my pics in an album here. I never take enough pictures!

Shug of the piney tree straps, it was a wonderful ramble, wasn't it?



Actually, it just begins. You have made some contacts that I think you know you can rely on, and would hike with you any...

Oh, and either permethrin rocks totally, or the slugs ate all the ticks!:lol:

We saw a lot of his "leftovers" on the trail, but you may be the only one who actually saw a bear. Randy and I heard one ripping a stump apart, but never saw the bear. And you saw an Elk! You...

Everyone made it to the hang, including Hangin'Yankee. It was an excellent, excellent, excellent hang. Everything about it was perfect, especially the company.

I can't single any one person or...

It has been 12 years since I've been there, so you could be right. Then again, the last time I was there, I had a State Park sticker on my vehicle. I think the fee may also have been "on your...

Sounds like Adam has the pot covered, but if you have room you can bring it along. It can stay in the car if we don't need it. Remember, we will unload extra cooking junk and leave it behind Friday...

Adam, there were twice as many people at Mt. Rogers!:laugh:

I have 1 spare headnet, if they get that bad. I hate using them, so I may have 2. :D Heck, they stay away from fire, so maybe we...

I found some rhubarb from a co-worker - you guys are in for a culinary wonder!

Anybody have fresh rhubarb yet? I have wild rhubarb, but it isn't as tasty. One stalk would make a good addition to the compote for flavor.

Anyone driving in have a larger campfire pot - 4...

They are added to my list of "must yet pack." If I have any peaches from my trees still frozen, I will bring those as well. They stew up real tasty-like. Heck, throw some sliced apples and raisins...

Can't think of anything that hasn't been mentioned. Are we missing anything in our list?

FF: Venison Hot Dogs, Venison Bacon, Hot Dog Buns, Mustard, Ketchup, salt/pepper
shug: Barbecue / buns...

Ahh, yes. Showers. What's the matter, afraid to take a dip in Lake Three on a 70* day? Water temp should be around 60* if we are lucky.:eek:

There is a public swimming beach on Loon Lake near...

Hurray for Rain! They have had some good rains up in the area this past week, so there will be no burning ban. Also, the rain should knock down some of the ticks. :D

Gear list for me will be:
Camo 1.1 & silk BB, CCS 10x12 tarp (if there is any hint of rain, otherwise I may leave it at the car and take my ATTH as a tarp,) Exped PL 40* bag, and either my JRB Mt....

I have it packed for you already.:D And since you are bringing your Clark, I will leave mine behind.

You wish. :tongueup: I may take my golite pack to drop an extra 2 lbs to kick your butt, even though it is WAAAAYY to big for what I need on this trip. I think we need to decide the pack thing on...

Not unless you are carrying it.:laugh:

Does anyone on this trip have a desire to try out a Clark NA or a JRB BMB?

I am packing (re-packing and checking, actually) my gear this weekend, and can throw those in if anyone wants to see...

That wasn't really Iafte, even though I'm sure he would love to be able to do that. Who wouldn't?



Yay, Stew! I will get to taste it this time, since nobody saved me any at Mt....

For stormcrow, it depends on if he has a real pack or if they are just bags tied together with string.;):lol: He can carry a lot that way because half of it ends up on the trail as he walks...

We will try to save you some of shug's pork - maybe you can have it for breakfast on Friday, or a real late dinner Thursday. ;) There is a lot of food on the menu, so I can't see how that would be a...

You haven't met our ticks yet, have you?;) Also, no bears or wolves in Florida.:rolleyes:

I say we just stick with the original plan to move the vehicles on Friday morning, and try to find enough parking close to Porcupine to accomodate the vehicles. If anyone wants to move their car on...

LOL.:D Or I could bring my 2 Duluth packs!

And hey, it was only mostly uphill! And all the tires had air!

Not so bad. Maybe we shuttle a couple cars near the second nights hang, and a couple near the last nights hang. String them out. Then again, it really isn't that far from Porcupine to Lake Three. ...

That is why I mentioned it - I have to leave early Sunday and won't get to hike this section. But the other section mentioned by kwpapke is a good hike, as well.

Thanks, Ed! That is exactly the info I was looking for. Sorry you can't make it.

So based on this info, we will need to unload near the trail to Porcupine and shuttle some gear in on Thursday,...

If I am back from my run to Ashland, I may be interested. I have some "chores" to do Thursday morning :rolleyes: that may take up a little part of the day, including getting something set up at...

Sent Ed an email - hopefully he will respond here. If not, I will pass on whatever info he gives about Porcupine Lake parking. I also re-invited him on the hang/hike, or even to come down and share...

Forest roads. I can't remember, but I believe 217 is blacktop until where you turn off on 213.

There should be a marking for Porcupine Lake (it's a back country campground,) or a marker for the...

Yummy - I love homemade jerky.;)

We will definitely not go hungry that first night, and will probably even have some leftovers to take care of the first day (who wants to haul them?:laugh:) I may...

Wish you could be there! I know you would enjoy the hike, especially if you didn't have to set up in the dark.;) But I'm POSITIVE that shug will have a camera.:lol: Not sure I like the idea of my...

35/70/53-63 might be a little quicker, but yours is a good route.

35/48/77/53/Y/N for a real scenic route and a good idea of what that part of the state is all about if you have the time. Lots...

Cool at night, somewhat warm during the day, and ticky all the time.:laugh:

Driving tips for those heading up.

Wausau is having some major road construction, reworking bridges and ramps and things, so delays are heavy at times. I have to go through Wausau, but I have...

Sorry to hear that RR, we will catch you on the next one. Maybe someone needs to call an upstate PA hang sometime?

Updated confirmed list:

AnimalControl
Dennis
Dutch
FishinFinn
kayaknut01...

I took half the day off on Wednesday now, so there will be no rushing to get up to pick up Dutch. Oms, what time do you think you can get up by Milwaukee?

Two interesting notes (at least to me): ...

It shouldn't be that bad..... but it could. They have had so little rain, the only place where we should really see skeeters is when we're near water......... Oh crud, that's every night.:D But the...

They make a good torch, too. Ticks, on the other hand, pop like popcorn. So they have their amusement as well.:lol:

I heard some wives tale about smothering ticks with dish soap if they imbed in...

Army worms are very minimal up there this year - seeing them farther south, but not near Drummond. They ebb and flow in cycles, so at least it is a down year for something! Ticks, on the other...

Looks like there is a reason for most of the "possibles" being possible. I think our confirmed list is probably going to be it.

We will catch you on the next round, guySmiley!

Updated...

Received news that pizza is definitely out, and canoebie seriously doubts he can make it. But since Thorwren is on the fence, but leaning towards coming, I am adding her to the confirmed list until...

Dutch has to be at the Wausau airport by Noon, I believe. So we have to leave around 9:00 AM to ensure that we reach Wausau in time. If we get there early, we'll go have lunch somewhere - I know an...