FL-Circuit hike of Lake Wales Ridge

[MightyMouse]

I thought about fretting because I'd forgotten my camera, but...knowing y'all as I do, I kinda figured there'd be photo evidence galore. Anything necessary could be provided by someone in that bunch, and I was not wrong. Photos, salsa, hot sauce...and laughs? Oh, my...carrying my pack in Florida's Finest Sand doesn't give my gut that much exercise!

Thank you all for a memorable weekend...AGAIN. I look forward to the next one.

And OHbytheway - Smokin' Bear bbq truck is the perfect end to our weekend with y'all. I got ribs, Duffy got pulled pork sandwiches - definitely up to the culinary standards of Clan Bacon, especially when paired with coleslaw and green beans!

Haven't known you all very long, but you now occupy in a big warm spot in my heart. Thank you for filling an empty place I didn't know I had.

[jayf124]

GREAT Pictures! Looks and sounds like a great time. Thanks, all for sharing.

Jay

[blaktee]

very cool pics!!!!

[peanuts]

thank you for the trip report and the pictures!! oh, dates wrapped in bacon, not new to me....but wrapped in spanish serrano ham or italian prosciutto is also devine :d add a drizzle of honey...

[samsara]

Great time, great people, great hike, great food. As always it has been an amazing weekend. Thanks to everyone for coming out and having so much fun. This is a very special group and I look forward to the fall hanging season again so that we can get together again. My internet access is pretty wonky today so I don't know if any of my photos will upload but I'll give it a shot.

What a wonderful weekend

Dave

[islander]

Nice panorama photo Dave...

[Duffy]

Samsara, thanks again for sharing this forest with us. Came away with new memories, new friends, and new ideas for gear. And sides sore from laughing! What a wonderful weekend. See you all in the fall, if not sooner...
...Duffy

PS: Anyone passing through NE Fla, PM me if you want to hang out

[MAD777]

OK, I found a couple more pictures including one of Duffy & MightyMouse's cool dual setup.

[emcee]

And OHbytheway - Smokin' Bear bbq truck is the perfect end to our weekend with y'all.

+1 on that! I couldn't eat all the ribs at once, but snacked on them again after getting thru Palmdale! Thanks, Islander!

[islander]

Some of the best BBQ in Central & South Florida I've ever eaten.