Bummer Dude. . . but I understand, priorities first.Originally Posted by WFR
On that note, as much as I would like to make this event, common sense (financial reasons only) has taken over and I too will be backing out. I'll save the vacation time and make a trek up that way soon.
Hope you guys have an excellent weekend and leave the Park Staff thinking great things about hammocks and those that use them. Looking forward to the reports and pics . . .
“He doesn't know the meaning of the word fear, but then again he doesn't know the meaning of most words”
- Bobby Bowden
Sorry to hear that Muskrat. Maybe we'll see you on another one.
And welcome Shane & Mcgarry. Look forward to seeing you there.
I too will something make and joy in it's making
Updated list below:
So far the ones who are coming are:
WHO / WHAT BRINGING
Peter Pan/ JRB Raffle Prizes & much more
Smee/ JRB Raffle Prizes & much more
Doctari / Duraflame log & hot dogs.
Firewalker / A grill with legs & Still undecided on a Potluck food item.
MacEntyre (& Thing 1) / "Grateful Bread: a few loaves of their breakfast bread"
bugman0914 / SW sausage and cheese dip to be heated on the fire.
WV / Homemade Hummus & Carrot sticks
slowhike / NA so far
rip waverly / I will bring a 5lb pack of tater's to cut up and foil-cook in the fire.
lazarus / NA so far
bonsaihiker / brownies and lots of cocoa
Poppabear / Trash bags, paper towels & "some kind of dessert"
Darby / Brats
smithobx/
Dutch / Pies?
2Questions / reflector oven & a container of homemade Chili.
Tendertoe / "Something sweet"
NCPatrick / Cookies
angrysparrow/ venison bacon
Hickery/Pie Irons
aBRG2far/
Shane/
Mcgarry/
Pan and Smee are bringing the JRB Raffle prizes, Large shelter, 10x20,for Base of opns, and portable fire pit for base opns.
Maybe's:
fulminated / NA so far
greenlespaul / NA so far
McSpartan / NA so far
krugd / NA so far
skyline / NA so far
kmanclutch/[/QUOTE]
I too will something make and joy in it's making
Looks like we're going to have to bring shorts and flip-flops:
http://www.weather.com/outlook/trave...:13?dp=windsdp
I'm not counting on snow when we get there....
--Scott <><
"I fish because I love to; because I love the environs where trout are found, which are invariably beautiful... because, in a world where most men seem to spend their lives doing things they hate, my fishing is at once an endless source of delight and an act of small rebellion; because trout do not lie or cheat and cannot be bought or bribed or impressed by power, but respond only to quietude and humility and endless patience...." --Robert Traver
A lot can change in a weeks time, especially the weather. Let's hope & pray
I too will something make and joy in it's making
True...remember last year...
BTW, I'm very much looking forward to meet you, slowhike.
--Scott <><
"I fish because I love to; because I love the environs where trout are found, which are invariably beautiful... because, in a world where most men seem to spend their lives doing things they hate, my fishing is at once an endless source of delight and an act of small rebellion; because trout do not lie or cheat and cannot be bought or bribed or impressed by power, but respond only to quietude and humility and endless patience...." --Robert Traver
Same here Scott.True...remember last year...
BTW, I'm very much looking forward to meet you, slowhike.
I too will something make and joy in it's making
Yea, it rained last year too, then we got lots of snow. Ya can never tell with weather. Yes Virginia, it CAN rain in 17 degree weather.True...remember last year...
When you have a backpack on, no matter where you are, you’re home.
PAIN is INEVITABLE. MISERY is OPTIONAL.
This just occurred to me, , well, more I just remembered I had thought of it before:
This year lets try to do a formal "tour of the set ups". We have always had informal individual "look See" type tours, but at random times & not everyone got to see all available. Example: How many of you saw Stormcrow & Hollow leg's "Bunk Bed" set up at the 2010 hang? Yea, stuff like that.
I propose, & feel free to say NO WAY, a group tour from Noon(ish) on Saturday to Dinner time. Those wanting to be on the tour, sign up. Those wanting to take the tour just show up.
For those showing "just" your hammock, perhaps have your tarp halfway thrown back so all can see. Likely we can get most at or around each set up, & then move on to the next one, perhaps with a short pause so the Exhibitors can cover up & then see each others stuff. Assuming 15 set ups X 10 minutes each viewing, the pot luck usually starts around 3PM (1500 for some of us) we have plenty of time. More exhibits? talk fasterseriously, with about a 3 hr time frame, we can likely do 18 with ease, if we need more time, start earlier than noon.
Suggested items for display:
How I stayed warm. ie: insulation. Especially if it is "unusual".
Heat sources, or "Hot tents" as the winter trekkers call it.
Ways to close your tarp off from the elements: Griz Beaks, sewn in doors, folding the ends of the tarp, ???????.
Suspension stuff: ropes, Webbing / straps, other.
Tarps & how they are set up: stakes, ridgelines, self adjusters, etc.
Stoves.
Clothing.
Anything Hammocks or camping, of course we are esp interested in Winter Camping stuff.
Should be fun & educational.
FYI: this time next week, I'll (Hopefully) be sound asleep on top of Mt Rogers.
When you have a backpack on, no matter where you are, you’re home.
PAIN is INEVITABLE. MISERY is OPTIONAL.
99% chance that I can not go. Sudden $$$ problems so money set aside for the hangout is going to my family.
You guys have a GREAT time & roast a pony for me.
I'll be there in spirit, & will still be trying to get there till Friday PM.
When you have a backpack on, no matter where you are, you’re home.
PAIN is INEVITABLE. MISERY is OPTIONAL.
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