I'm in, and updated
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I'm in, and updated
Hey Mike, You need to come back to the Texas Hang soon, we can hook you up with some Exotic Coon Down for your DIY projects:lol: As for the trowel its the same as yours
OOPS...er ah I mean congrats you all passed the HF Pop Quiz of the week.:laugh: I mean, who would for get there water bottles and firestarter:scared: So add another 1.5 oz for 2/ 1L platys I keep...
Alright here's your chance guys. Let me know if see something I can add, take out, or possiblly upgrade. Thanks for the input.. OK lets get started, Thru hike Colorado Trail /Late June/ Aug
Base...
unclemike had one at the Texas Hang, Very comfortable and roomy has a diamond RS pattern very soft. you'll prob like it.
"In the past, we’ve had wood chip name tags to help reduce the risk of an identity crisis. I haven’t heard from EastTexas, our normal supplier this year. Name tags are a big help and if someone can...
It won't be the first time it rained. A couple yrs ago it rained Fri night an lows in mid 30s, GoodTimes..:)
If the Stone Soup is in Randys pot we'll need a 4x4 table for that pot alone:lol:
Hey Mike, I'll see what I can come up with:confused:...You know, after checking the spreadsheet I think we're going to need a bigger park next year:lol:
I'll have the "Snipe", a generic Skeeter Beeter and of course a DIY hammock. Also going to bring the mini "Ogee" tarp I made for the first hang, but never deployed. May bring my daughters kit,"bring...
Alright guys, need something else to do for the next 2 weeeks!:D Firewood cut,ck .. candles for Fri/Sat group fire,ck.. a couple of personal size candles,ck.. name tags,ck.. show and tell,ck.. give...
I'm making a new winter tarp, need to test it somewhere. this sounds better than the backyard.. I'm in. Mark
How many will be attending?
Last year we were right at 50 folks and the space can accommodate twice that or more. (The first year we had a couple of dozen and the following year over 40.) To date,...
I'm ahead of you, I got a couple already picked out for candles, I'll have stacked and waiting...
Hey Mike, My 1st post didn't go thru so, Thanks for the heads up for the Hang, I'm finaly getting thing put back together an turned on back here, and i'm looking forward to seeing everyone again. I...
Welcome rodloos, the Texas Hang is a great place to learn and meet some great people. The "Springfield Area" is where we will be. Last year was great yak weather, this yr? As for the firewood; I'm...
Well I'm back, and count me in on this year too. I see some new names, guess I better find the name tags. ETH
I'm getting a late start, It will be noonish before I get started today.
The water situation is what my "Dobby's for:laugh:,otherwise I'm good to go. Picking up a camera tonight, so pics will be better.
soon as I can, This week is dragging sooo sloww..:lol:
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Well my work has finally slowed down so I'm taking a week off, actually 9 days off (whoo buddy) And I'm going to do me some walkin and hangin in the woods and try out my new gear. My brother's coming...
Put me in the maybe list, been wanting to hang in Ark. for awhile, plus need to try out my new "Snipe"(dang show and tell). Alan I'll be glad to put your tiny car in my truck, even though I have a...
Finally going to get to experience what all you guys are talking about, just ordered the Phoenix 20* #1143
I should have my new down UQ by then, course it'll be 85* like shane said. I'm in. mark
First and foremost Thanks to UncleMike and Alan you guys are amazing. Our vendors 2QZQ, stovemanDan, Dejoha, Wise Foods, BF5, MacEntyre. and the other people who gave there time to make the hang the...
Yep ,we talk about that last year and this year, at the hang, made one and it was great, good flat lay, problem was the sides to tight you can get in but you can't get out or atleast that was my...
Got your PM SamD, I'll bring a few extra name tags and "Split" will be bringing the left overs tags from last year, so we got you covered. If I got time I might make some new tags for this year,...
We're @46 and still counting :(, but at least we're below 110* now,:laugh: come on upper 90s........
We're breaking records everyday now 39 cons days over 100*. 14 cons days Over 110* and 51days over 100* all summer and still counting, our normal high is at midnight. I know that cold fronts a...
+2 Ordered yesterday, tracking today, thats fast!
Yep, I'll be there. My last post was a little short, sorry I had to take off but will make up afew more tags if we need some or dif style? can't wait for the cooler weather, freinds and gear, OH and...
I guess I could whip up a couple more.
Well I finally made it home, I know, I know I live closer than anyone else, but do you
realize how much piney woods there are between Fairfield and my house. I just needed one
more night...
So...
"are ye filled with excitement and wonderment of the journey ahead"
UncleMJM, I sure messed up my last post, the short of it is, I'm bringing some stuff for anyone in need also just got a small batch of carbon fiber toggles...ETH
6' sling= 13-14' of line
eflat7, sorry for the loss. I had mine for 15yr before he passed, still think of him all the time. I got some great stories too, but thats for a dif thread. Sorry for you and your friends loss. ETH
Sandpiper, Sleeping bags/pads will prolly be fine,Think OldGringo said last year high 40s50s at night and humid but then again this is Texas so? Imade a DIY peapod from a bag,also will bring some...
Sorry about the slowness, been busy but, Yep I'll be there (solo) with cash in hand:) No sense bringin a shooter to a hangin, will all be swingin by nightfall Alan:lol:
I have a few requests; Is...
So how much you selling them for?... Great job, alot better than my mesh one. ETH
You guys better watch out .. Or ya'll be in the DIYers 12 step program.. lol.. Great job. I'm doing diy peapod now, just about finished.. ETH..
I'm working on one of these, only 4.5 ft longer.Long story short the Sil I got AIN'T Sil. They don't make Sil the color I want so I'll try to make my own, lots of good info in that thread Papa Smurf...
First, Thanks for your service. and Welcome to HF. Its a great place to hang.
Hey mudbone,
welcome to the forums, lots of DIY info here and Shugs Vids are great. check out the texas hang coming up in nov.
We have another member here that makes nice roomy tarps also that no ones mentioned, lots of post, pics and vids.. check it out..
http://gargoylegear.webs.com/
I think I was sittin behind you.. LOL
Hey gunner, I think you miss fired there.7/64 is rated 1600#
7//16 is rated 23,925#
tjm, I can't answer your question, I always considered the rocking a free perk of using a hammock, my DIY hammock had tieouts but took them off, I like to rock, you could add side tie outs like HH ,...
Hey smokeeater,
Now thats a famliy size tarp, very cool and big. You'll be very popular in bad weather.lol Awesome job, Congrats. ETH
I been gone for a few days and you guys took this to a new level or aproach anyway, hope ya'll come up with something really cool, I didn't think dying nylon was possible,or at least I never had any...
Is this some kinda noobie feast:scared:? I'll warn you now I'm OLD and GRISILLY:eek:
and quite bitter when heated up:lol::lol: (yea that should scare'm away);)
[QUOTE=UncleMJM;296682]As I begin my annual whine about 100*+ days it's hard not to be wishing for November temps and time in the trees. :(
Based on the folks who have responded to this thread and...