Texas Fall Group Hang 2010: November 12-14

**Rat** · 11-08-2010, 21:13

While he kill cause is still unkown, KAST believes it is a result of phytoplankton respiration that reduced oxygen levels and not a contaminent. Currently there are no fishing restrictions or eating restrictions on Fairfield.

**Alan** · 11-08-2010, 21:19

Originally Posted by MAD777

Do we need to purify the water (filter, chlorine-dioxide, Steripen, etc.) or are there convenient taps with potable water?

Each site on the Springfield Loop has a water spigot. I'd say it's safe to drink.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

**Kayak Camper** · 11-08-2010, 21:31

From what I heard last there was a massive fish kill due to the algae bloom. Was debating bringing my kayaks but may leave them at home with the kill and the weather forecast. Would probably enjoy a fire more than the boat so may use the trailer for bringing some wood since I think they don't allow gathering of wood.

Woke up this morning feeling under the weather so I'm hoping to kick this before the weekend.

**Rat** · 11-08-2010, 23:10

Originally Posted by Alan

Each site on the Springfield Loop has a water spigot. I'd say it's safe to drink.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Yep, it's safe, I drank/cooked with it last year.

**UncleMJM** · 11-08-2010, 23:37

Originally Posted by tarp

I responded on Oct 25, but did not see my name. I will be attending and have made my own reservations. See you all there.

Sorry Tarp

I must have been blind when I was reviewing posts. I've corrected my last post with the "final" list. Glad you'll be there with us.

Originally Posted by MAD777

Sounds well planned. I have two more questions - do we need to purify the water (filter, chlorine-dioxide, Steripen, etc.) or are there convenient taps with potable water?

The second question is - what's the status of the recent fish kill? Are the fish safe to eat?
I have a new 4wt fly rod that wants to come with me

The water is fine, I've consumed tons with no ill effect. I can't speak for the fish but never worried since I never catch any.

Originally Posted by Kayak Camper

Would probably enjoy a fire more than the boat so may use the trailer for bringing some wood since I think they don't allow gathering of wood.

Woke up this morning feeling under the weather so I'm hoping to kick this before the weekend.

Correct on the wood gathering. Not allowed in State Parks.

Hope you get to feeling better - I'm enjoying better living through chemistry myself. (Still got the tickle in the throat and cough but think I'll live.)

**spidennis** · 11-09-2010, 07:13

Originally Posted by Rat

Yep, it's safe, I drank/cooked with it last year.

Hey Rat?! What happened to the Hoginator?

**oldgringo** · 11-09-2010, 09:16

Here's the current forecast:
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick...&FcstType=text

I'll be bringing one of those popup canopy thingies...should be big enough for me and 40 of my closest friends.

**oldgringo** · 11-09-2010, 10:27

I have some items for sale, which I will bring if anyone is interested. Just pm me.

1. Big Agnes Savery mummy bag, 20* synthetic, long, left zip/ BA Two Track self-inflating pad/ BA Sleeping Giant memory foam pad.

2. JRB Katahdin top quilt w/sewn in footbox.

3. USGI Intermediate Cold Wx mummy bag, center zip.

4. Speer SPE w/ "wings".

5. Two GargoyleGear digicam tarps, one diamond, one Ogee. These are pu coated prototypes that actually belong to Gargoyle.

**sandpiper** · 11-09-2010, 11:42

OG, pm sent

**KerMegan** · 11-09-2010, 11:46

on the pot luck- do we need to bring food for 50, or will 8-10 do? I was thinking of a cool stuffed pumpkin recipe, but it won't serve 50 folks, unless I bring a -really- big pumpkin, and those take forever to cook in the coals..
km(who is getting excited..)