HANGCON '17 FL > Doe Lake, Ocala National Forest>Jan. 20-23, 2017>HANGCON '17

[Floridahanger]

Oooooooo weeee!!!! So glad to see a date for HangCon 2017. I will try to make it. My first HangCon 2017. Maybe y'all will let me play with fire and maybe a dutch oven or 2.

[Scott_Adkins]

HangCon '17

(woohoo!!)

January 20-23, 2017

HangCon '17 will be at Doe Lake in the Ocala National Forest - same place as the last couple of years.

Anyone who would like to take a lead on an activity, large or small, or any facet of HangCon, please chime in on this thread and add it to the activities spread sheet. And of course, sign up on the spreadsheet if you would like to participate so everyone can be prepared.

Some reminders about HangCon:
HangCon attracts all sorts of folks into the woods: hardcore (and decidedly not hardcore) backwoods backpackers and car campers. Doe Lake enables folks to stay in close if they wish or to push off into a more secluded spot along the trails. For the more civilizationally concerned, Doe Lake also has flush toilets and hot showers on site!!

Cost: There is no cost for anyone to participate in HangCon. You don’t have to pay to come, be part of the community and have a good time with everyone. So please don’t let cost keep you home. Some specific events may have fees to participate.
That said, a mass hanging of this magnitude is not free. It is our hope to keep attendance costs at zero for all participants and vendors. But based on past experience, we expect expenses to run over $5k. Donations are accepted, encouraged even (really encouraged in fact!) - recommendation: $5-10 a day per person. Raffle ticket sales also help cover the expenses.
All funds go to the hang. There is no paid staff and any unused funds are used to support Doe Lake or are donated to the Fl. Trail Assn., Friends of Fl State Parks, and/or other similar outdoorsy, do-gooder organizations.

Funds: Once again and for one last time, Gumbo & I will be the primary handlers of the funds. We will transition this job to a new person this year. (PM me if you're interested.) So if you would like to make an advance donation - which would be very helpful and very appreciated, please PayPal (as a gift) to [email protected].

Raffle Tickets: will go on sale at HangCon on Saturday (the 21st) after lunch, cost will be $5 for one ticket or 5 tickets for $20.
Raffle tickets are also available in advance. To encourage folks to buy tickets in advance, $20 will get you 6 tickets (instead of 5) if you buy them before midnight 12/31/2016. The funds have to be in Gumbo's PayPal account before 1/1/17. To get advance tickets, PayPal a gift of the appropriate amount to[email protected]. Please include your HF name as a note with your PayPal submission. We probably don't know your real name or your email address. The PayPal note must also clearly state how much you're allocating to raffle tickets and how much as a donation. Raffle tickets purchased in advance will be distributed Saturday afternoon.

Meals: There will be group dinners Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Community breakfasts haven't been definitively decided yet. Be prepared other meals and snacks as needed.

Rules: I don't like rules either, but here's what's what to keep things flowing for ya’ll:

• In keeping with the Hammock Forums community and our usual vibes, this is a family friendly event. And it's going to stay that way.
• The official first day is Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Anyone wanting to come early may come on Thursday the 19th. If you want to come earlier than that, please stay at a nearby site and come to Doe Lake on Thursday.
• This is a hammocking event. We allow tents as a courtesy (and because we’re gonna try to convert them). Pop-up campers, trailers, RVs, motorhomes, etc. just aren't part of the picture. If they would like to participate, they are invited to stay at nearby, RV friendly sites – and come in for activities each day.
• Check in on the porch upon arrival and before setting up.
• Parking:
  
  • ​Parking in parking area only. If you wish to hang near your vehicle, pick a hang spot near the parking area.
  • Two exceptions: 1) those with a Handicap Parking Tag may park between the road and the fence (just before the lodge) and hang by their vehicle. 2) Parking behind the Lodge is for folks checking in (and then only for a few minutes) and for vendors who need to go back and forth to their vehicle to do their vendoring thing.
  • You may drive to your site, dump your gear, pets and small children, even set up your set up. But when you’re done, park in the parking area.
  
  
• VERY IMPORTANT: DO NOT BRING FIREWOOD FROM OUT OF STATE!! It may have cooties and we don't want your cooties.
• Children and dogs: both are welcome. Dogs must be leashed or penned. Please use your discretion regarding your kids.
• No generators and no hook ups. Doe Lake has plenty of fresh water.
• Rule number one is HAVE FUN so…
  
  LET’S GET THIS THING STARTED!! Get those bins out and start staging your gear!

Don't see a link to the spread sheet. Might be because I'm using the app, but I us ally see them.

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[Floridahanger]

Don't see a link to the spread sheet. Might be because I'm using the app, but I us ally see them.

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It's in his signature.

[Scott_Adkins]

Thanks. Got to it on the computer. His signature didn't show up in the app. Might want to add a direct link in the message body for the future.

[Timberrr]

Thanks. Got to it on the computer. His signature didn't show up in the app. Might want to add a direct link in the message body for the future.

Good idea. Thanks. Will add it.

[Roundtrip Raven]

Yes! I've been looking for this post since I moved here. I am ready to get my hang on.

[Floridahanger]

Yes! I've been looking for this post since I moved here. I am ready to get my hang on.

Well, this is the Group Hang to do it. There is over a mile of hanging spots. From the lodge, you can go down following the trail on the lake to over a half mile on either side.

Or, you can stay close by at one of the many beautiful spots. Also, you can do as many others do and bring any type of hammock stand you wish to make your own hang spot. Just make sure this doesn't block someone else's ability to use the trees.

Meet you there in January.

[New2trees]

Wow I was wondering when this was going to post.
Count 1Z and my self in for sure maybe I can get the wife to tag along this year��

[Floridahanger]

Sam, glad to see you'll be back. My kids had a blast last year and can't wait for more fun with 1Z. Definitely bring your wife.

I love huge family reunions.

[Gumbo]

Our little "Ghost" who was befriended by 1Z last year keeps reminding me that he's coming with us again this year and has told me I should not promise 'his' hammock to anyone else. LOL