Welcome neighbor.
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Welcome neighbor.
Give Molly Mac Gear IX underquilts a look see...perfect for summer mocycle camping, very compact, feather light and way way better than a pad.
Thank you Land and yer welcome sir.
Howdy neighbor.
:D Narnia :laugh:
And thank you. I had fun both on the rides and such and making the slideshow.
This very evening, Me and Spkldoe have the distinct pleasure of seeing the Travelin' McCoury' live at Carnegie Hall no less. Gonna be a goodun!
Thank you sir. Gald you had a good desktop journey.
You have a good memory to nail the falls after all those years.
Dazzling Appalachian hills and hollers, 6 states, four seasons, dragons, waterfalls, motorcycle adventures, hammock hangin’, twisties, old structures, a camel, baby buffalo and other critters,...
I should have figured and yep that would be cool. We could ease up to the App Trail for a hang.
I'll likely pass through more than once in the upcoming season...on my to do list for breaking in...
If I may be so bold as to suggest an addition to your possibles list (if you haven't been)...Burke's Garden
Well within easy striking distance and a most worthy ride.
Welcome neighbor.
There's two kinds of motorcycle campers...those who hammock and those who just don't know any better! Welcome to HF.
Welcome neighbor.
Given where you live and your view out the front door, I might once again learn to like winter! I'm thinking snowshoes here would come in handy about now.
You bike for a kayak...made me flinch...
I know I am in the minority here, but this is winter from the perspective of a motorcyclist and pursuer of all things spring gobbler.
Winters '09 & '10 @ Speckled Buck Farm video/slideshow. ...
A tip o' my huntin' hat to you. I'll continue to wear my old Pronghorns this winter, but my feets sure are gonna appreciate the new pair come spring gobbler season. Thank you for posting.
I am humbled by the high praise about this video from outdoorsmen of the caliber that reside within this community.
We used to camp and hunt on a plateau above Canaan Valley north of Davis, WV that looks so much like the UP of Michigan that your trip report brought back some very warm memories of the men who...
[QUOTE=oldgringo;361351]Just back from deer camp myselfQUOTE]
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and thank you. Glad you liked it.
Very sweet. Thanks very much for letting us tag along.
You and my Pap would be very sympatico deer hunting. He used to go thru the woods with the specific intention of having the deer know he...
Me and you both!
I can see from my phrasing how I might have miscommunicated (danged neenernet). Everyone is well. I simply put together this pic collection to commemorate Pap hunting yet another season and decided...
Forced to choose between sitting at home or hunting in the wind & rain, I'll don the gore-tex over light wicking long johns (or over heavier fleece if cold) everytime.
Toting 8 or 10 lbs of gear...
I put this video together in honor of my father who at 85 just hunted another deer season...gotta be 1 in a 1000.
It is a collection of stills, some of which have been posted here before, that...
I've looked at it. Ever use it spring gobbler hunting? How's it do? Inquiring minds want to know....please good sir.
Y'all just trying to spend more of my money aren't ya? :D
Before daylight/leaving for work, hung it out to dry. Packed it dew damp yesterday morning. :D
Much appreciate the virtual trip. The real thing must have been beyond phenomenal.
Still watching this thread with great interest, but cannot commit just yet.
A few Nantahala Nat. Forest campgrounds nearby - Cable Cove, Horse Cove and Cheoah Point
@poppabear...thank you. we had a great time.
@medicjimr...I hear ya about the push for new wells. they're cropping up everywhere and generally wreak havoc in the process.
Thank you. ...
Glad y'all had a good trip. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Four day hang and ride @ Kum-bray- (sound a mule makes) -bow (as in arrow flipper) State Forest...my last four days of freedom...
I'm a workin' man now so the slideshow will tell the tale.
I'm interrested if the timing works out.
Cherohala Motorcycle Resort in Tellico Plains is nice and is within easy striking distance of both ends of the Dragon...great loop either way you ride. Be...
Slideshow A few new pics, mostly the same but captioned
Thanks everyone. The trip was 3 years in the making as Spkldoe worked thru some health issues. But she is fine now and life is good!
@Hawkeye...thanks for the heads up on the hammock...
Check edit in day 4....still so excited...I forgot! :eek:
The weatherman said the heat was to return today and for once he did not stretch the truth.
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Before the first morning song bird sounded, I roused Spkldoe from her tent. We boiled up a pot of water on the large Trangia using 4-12 penny nails as a pot stand, an idea shamelessly stolen from...
Last night’s rain left the mountain encased in a heavy fog, so we rearranged the planned breakfast menu as we had a little time to kill. I fired up my Clikstand/Trangia combo and once it bloomed,...
Day 1 – let’s move along and get to base camp
Spkldoe and me rustled up an impromptu journey to Roan Mtn, TN. She trailed in the cage and I straddled our ‘06 Yamaha FJR 1300 as we rolled out...
You might find some useful info at Kifaru.
Teepees & stoves & such.
'Purty' slick tensioner ya got thar partner. Thank ye.
Shameless tourism plug: GRT SP
Never ridden it but have fished and floated along most all of it. If anyone goes and should the rains become heavy, make absolutely sure you camp on high ground. ...
:shades: Just too cool. She'll be the envy of all her friends.
Saw some guy that looks just like you over on Motocampers. Good on ya for spreading the word about hammocking & HF.
B/c I have waaay to many hobbies (just ask spkldoe) and so most of my equipment is a compromise. All serviceable, but not exactly ideal. Sure makes looking for a better compromise fun though. :)
Simply a great ride report. How are you handling the food aspect?
Ride safe.
Will do. Thank you much again!
We will be base camping and riding for a few days on those fantastic motorcycling roads.
Thank you sir. Local info much appreciated.
Looks like I'll be hanging.
Looked on web before posting and only found info about driving nails, hanging lanterns etc. Nothing specific about...