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Well we got home not long ago. My family had a really great time! That's quite a feat when you have two 16 year old girls and no plumbing! Different from our usual camping experience, but great all...

Welcome to those deciding to join us this weekend. I had no idea there were so many hangers in Florida! Next year we will need a bigger site!

When I inquired about hammocks for camping at the...

I am so making the girls watch that video before we head out. That should make sure the keep they food out of their tent!

No point in doing things half way is there?:laugh: I think it's our lovely weather and sunny dispositions! If this goes well, can you imagine what next year would look like?

The area looks pretty large. I think there is room for cars to park near close to their campsite and be pulled off to the side of the dirt road but still have room for other cars to pass.

I was...

That is one of the benefits of car camping. No need to hoist the goodies out of reach of the critters.

But then, when you car camp the goodies are better!

Normally our meals are much simpler because we rarely car camp. On future trips I doubt the fare will be as all out as this from me. I got excited..first hang and all...

Don't forget to bring your...

Well as luck would have it, this morning at Publix the andouille sausage was on sale. We are going to have one hearty chicken and sausage gumbo come Saturday! I think all the shopping is done, just...

My crew will be arriving around noon or before. If everything goes according to plan we will be there around 11:30 on Friday. Given how excited I am it will probably be closer to 11.

I didn't mean to make it sound like I was worried about temps. I just think I'm going to need a bit more than my summer weight sleeping bag for this one.:)


I can't wait!:D

Thanks Ed! My husband might be interested if he gets cold. Oddly, I'm not really concerned to much about the cold. I pretty sure I'm a hot sleeper. I find myself tossing at night looking for a cooler...

Thanks! I'll give it a try. To be honest we never really planned on camping much in the heart of winter. With the milder weather we have here 10 months out of the year, I figured I'd never need...

How neat that Shug posted a new video this morning on the very thing I was experimenting with this weekend. Since Tim was starting to get worried a bit about the cold, and we don't have UQs as part...

I was thinking the same thing Flakfizer. With 30+ hangers and a first time event in Florida, I sorta thought a vender or two might opt to come hang with us. Maybe next time!

Oh and one other...

Thanks for letting me know Sandykayak. I'll put those those single tickets away.

I'm definitely excited! I have been pulling items to pack since last week!

On Thursday I'll be driving to Bradenton to pick up my son who decided last week to join us. The girls actually were less...

Yesterday morning when my husband checked the weather it said a low of 23. That's a lot different than what I'm seeing today. Can't wait to see you all Friday!:woot:

Okay, time to stop hoping for colder weather!:lol::eek:My husband is starting to waffle!:( :scared:Below 32 is not something I'm going to be able to coax him and the kids into doing!

Worse case,...

The 2 cans of chowder I am bringing are not condensed either. Only my two girls are planning to eat chowder. I'll be making either potato soup or tortilla soup for the boys.

I picked up some...

Time to start packing! :woot:

If any of ya'll use a structural ridge line I'll be looking closely at your setup. I am not convinced that it will improve my lay enough to merit buying more rigging,...

Sandy Kayak -I happen to have some left over (about 500) admit tickets (they are the one part kind) that would work if those who entered wrote their name and a contact number on back. Send me a PM...

My family total is going to be 5. We will arrive Friday (21st) around 11 AM and be leaving Sunday (23rd) afternoon.

2 daughters (16) and 1 son (19)

Thank you so much SandyKayak!

Here's what I'm going to plan on in that case.

FRIDAY DINNER:

My husband does not like shellfish very much but the girls both want clam chowder. I'll bring...

Actually I think Hawaii get snow nearly every year up in the mountains. A drive around the big island will take you through four different climates on any given day.

Beautiful place though. Shame...

My girls will be tent the tent campers too. I seem to recall when I was younger the ground did not seem as hard to me either.

Flackfizer - She's from near Rome. Not sure what you meant by ASF. I...

We will be bringing our two 16 year old daughters. Well one daughter and one exchange student from Italy. Ciao!

Ed,

I've got you counted for some Gumbo and no I'm good on ingredients for the gumbo.

Has anyone ever had mushrooms from a boil? YUM! The fixins can be every bit as much a meal as the shrimp....

It's not my turkey fryer. It belongs to Sunny's Trike. You'd have to ask him.

I am planning to make a community Chicken and Sausage Gumbo either Friday or Saturday if folks are interested interested. My gift to all you great folks! I know there are some who are allergic to...

I wouldn't mind heading south a time or two. We are just beginning to explore real Florida. We aren't hikers though, we prefer to kayak/camp.

Hey Islander, do you think a chickee in the...

I've never done it before but I have a Rhino that I'll be bringing. Though I don't have topo maps. I use it for kayaking.

I'll be arriving there Friday around noon and will have to leave sometime Sunday. My departure time depends on who's playing in the NFC Championship (if the Saints make it that far I won't be able to...

Alexander Run is close for those who are interested in maybe shuttling for parking and doing the run. Tim and I will definitely be going at some point if anyone else is interested. It is an easy...

Thanks Sunny's_Trike for bringing the pot and propane! It will work great.

Gumbo it is! I'll bring all the fixins. For everyone else it's BYOB (bring your own bowl).

As a New Orleans native, Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is a staple in our home. If someone has a big enough pot, I can make enough Gumbo to feed an army.