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Hey all,

Well, it's Friday am and I think reality is starting to set in.:(

Got to get back to making big boards into little ones. Man, what a great time and great bunch of people!! I love these...

I can't believe it's finally here! The is is the day I've been waiting sooo.... long for!
Driving back from Williamsburg VA. yesterday I had a hard time keeping it below 80mph!:scared:

All that's...

Well, it's off to Williamsburg VA with the family for a few days. I'll get back Sunday pm and leave with my trusted compadre', Running Feather, EARLY Monday am.
Then that's when the real adventure...

Running Feather & I will be there around 10am Monday.

Man, I wonder if we'll reach the 30 people mark by then?!:D

I've got one that will hold 9 beers! However, it'll have to be empty.:crying:crying:lol:

Seriously though, if you can use it, you're more than welcome to it .;)

Sounds like my projects, functional,but not pretty upon close inspection.
Doesn't matter as long as it works;)

Yeah, I use the "got to test it" thing with my wife as well. I guess once it's in your system it never goes away. I still have never slept so well as I do in the "Burrito" on the deck.:D

I'll be looking forward to bringing my two little ones, CHG(Clueless Hiker Girl)10, & Bearbait 6, in a few years. We're still working on Mama Bear, but she'll come around I know.

Can't start a...

:D

Yeah, it was definitely warmer. However, I've still got a "cool" spot under the butt.(Sorry no other way to describe it).:rolleyes:

I'm going to "test" it again tonight. Anyways, despite the...

Kriss, my wife, noticed last time you were over here, you've got a thick head of hair!!!:lol::lol::lol::eek:

Come on!! It's gonna be one you'll not want to miss.

:D

Thanks for the consultation! I'll fiddle with it a bit today and see if I can tweak it a little.:D

Hawk-eye,

Last night was the coldest I'd slept out, and brrrrrrrrr......I had the ccf pad resting in between my DIY UQ & hammock.
It looks like I've got to add a layer of 1.1 ripstop to my...

I'm not keeping track until the single digits. Oh wait.....8 DAYS!!!!:laugh::laugh:

Sorry Hawk-eye, had to rub it in!:D:rolleyes:;)

I'll be going with alky stove, windscreen hardware cloth, & Heiny pot setup. 2.75 ozs. TOTAL. I love alky stoves! You can't beat the simplicity & weight!:D

Ken & Hawkeye, I've got ya'll covered.;)

Kriss, my wife, is baking 4 loafs of Peanut Butter Banana Nut bread for all of us, AND homemade preserves.:thumbup:

We'll all feast like kings at this...

Looks like quite a few of us are going to be trying out our systems this weekend.
Out here in H-ville NC its supposed to get down to 31*!!! Yippee,Hooray!!:D
I guess I'll have to run some more...

[QUOTE=Hawk-eye;160526]So ... do I have it bad when I have an ap on my iPhone specifically for the Linville Gorge Hang countdown to 27 Oct, 9:00 am? :rolleyes:[/QUOT

I believe you have an apt for...

Who's coming in on Monday?

Just curious.:confused:

Man!!! Look @ all the hangers comin' in at the last minute! I love it!:thumbup:

I'm with ya' Shug, we're all gonna have such a good time in the Gorge!

Lookin' forward to meeting you all, Jerry...

Brand new Red Bull alky stove just ran the test and we are ready for the Gorge!:D

12 days & counting!!

Still no reply for the Brown Mtn. Lights expedition on Monday night.

I don't believe...

[QUOTE=Running Feather;159491]Wow :scared::lol::scared::lol::scared:[/QUOT

Double Wow!! Water is the most powerful natural force on Earth.

2 weeks.........336 hours.........20,160 minutes........1,209,600 seconds!!!:scared:

( Too much time on my hands!!!! ):lol::rolleyes:

I'm ALWAYS looking for better/different ideas for stoves.

With this group, I'm sure we'll all learn something from one another!:D

Running Feather & I are arriving on Monday morning & I think Shug & MacEntyre are getting in Monday as well.
Who else is is coming in then?

The reason I ask, is I think we're planning on camping...

15 days !!!!!!!

I haven't even gotten started on the packing yet!:scared:

Maybe I'll do that today.

15 days!!!! :thumbup:

Jason,

I agree with MacEntyre, as soon as you get your system, start hangin'!

You may end up like alot of us and find out that you don't need your conventional bed in the house any...

18 days!!!!

Guess I'll start packing! Am I too excited?! Maybe obsessed? Psychotic? Oh well, harmless enough!:confused::lol:

The Gorge is calling. Can anyone else hear it?

Diamond Diggs is planning on coming I read, I think that's the only female we'll have. Is that right?

Your one of the fortunate ones, Hooch. Your gal has been "enlightened" to the goodness of "hangin' "!:D

Hangers unite! I know what you mean. My wife sees me using the "Gear Making Machine", modifying my hammock, getting things ready, and checking out HF about every hour, and says," Is that all you...

Yeah, me too!:confused:

Sounds like there'll be some pretty good stories 'round about the campfire.:D

With 20 some people, it'll be interesting!


"The point of a journey, is not to arrive" Alex Lifeson, Rush

Highs 34*, lows 25* snow? I may be a glutton for punishment but, bring some of that down with ya' Shug!:scared:
Reminds me of my hometown!( Watertown, N.Y.) :D
Plus, that'll give us all a reason to...

It seems to be that everyone will be there for Wednesday morning, ya'll wanna plan for a community breakfast then?

I'll be bringing Momma's delicious peanut butter banana nut bread.

I wanted...

You are one busy, travelin' man, Shug!

There's definetly NO moss growin' underneath you!

Looking forward to meeting & hangin' out with ya'. (pun intended):D

:thumbup1:Wow! Who'd a thunk it? Almost 20 hangers on a mid-week!!!

Must be the free patch!:lol::D

This is going to be one GREAT hang! I'm sooo... psyched! I don't know how I can last another...

Running Feather & I are going to get there Monday around 10, where is the best place we should park?

22 days & counting!!!
Thank God one can't stop time!:D

I hope we have some cold nights,( 30* or so ) before the hang. I want to put the DIY UQ to the test just to make sure it'll be warm...

Excellent! It'll be good to see ya' again, CB. The more the merrier!:thumbup:

It always amazes me, your trash weighs less than when you bring it in, so why not tote it back out?!!:cursing:

Hey Linville Gorge hangers,

I've been doing a bit of surfing on the net, and what's up with these Brown Mtn. lights?
Has anybody got any info on them? (Good story,or personally seen them?)

I...

Ken,

I like the way you think!;)

24 days & counting!!!

My wife makes an EXCEPTIONAL peanut butter banana nut bread. Also I can bring a jar of homemade strawberry preserves for a topping! Anyone interested?:D

I'll bring my videocamera too!:thumbup1:

Looking forward to hiking with an experienced guide!:thumbup1:

I think Tuesday is going to be a great day of exploration with ya'll!

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Sounds like a plan. Who all is going to be there Monday morning besides Running Feather & I ?

I'm so looking forward to exploring " The Grand Canyon of the East".

Rain or shine,...

I've got a hammock, tarp, & bug net if anyone needs to use them too. Hey, the more the merrier!!! Let's "enlighten" some more folks, right?:thumbup1:

Running Feather has 2 packs of black pepper bacon:D. Is there something I can bring to help out?