TX>Fairfield Lake State Park>November 7-9, 2014 - 2014 Texas Fall Group Hang ver 6.0

[UncleMJM]

The dad/uncle in me is comforted as I see people check in that they are safely home. Thanks for doing that folks.

I had a great time and am glad that many I've heard from did too.

Let's show the rest of the world what we did, saw, ate, and thought…. here is a trip report thread to put all that good stuff out to those who couldn't make it and to remind those of us who did. I'm looking forward to seeing pictures, and especially posts of prizes and "thank you" notes to the many vendors and donors that contributed.

Also, mark your calendar for the weekend of the second saturday in November, 2015. That's when we get to do round 7!

[Captn]

Mike ... Thank you so much for all you do for all of us .... I can't believe how this event has grown! Awesome people, awesome food, and great companionship .... Even with everything else going on, how can one NOT make this hang!

[LoxyGirl]

That was the most awesome camping trip I have ever been on. The company was great, the scenery of awesome. All around great weekend.

[LoxyGirl]

To Cheryl.... I think the one that wanted the warm ups for her dog send me your address and I will send them to you.... Yay. And my daughter Bug wants to send her request to get her name on the site .... please send the address to send that in because I can't find one.

[Polkster13]

My wife and I had a great time. This was our first hang with this group and we found everyone to be very friendly and helpful. Made several new friends that we will be "hanging" with again in the very near future. Both my wife and I won prizes at the raffle. I was told I had won a first aid kit. When I got the bag home and opened it up, it turned out to be lots of assorted stuff sacks with 2 handy CPR kits that fit in the palm of your hand. Also, I found 2 XXS Western Mountaineering stuff sacks, 1 stuff sack that has a flat bottom (looks like it went to a cook kit), 1 that has a vertical zipper on one side and a horizontal zipper on the other side with mesh outers and a solid inner to separate the two compartments. But the best thing I found was 5 cuben-fiber stuff sacks of different sizes and colors with draw-cords. The line-locs attached to the sacks weight more than the sacks themselves. I am planning on replacing these with something a little lighter. Overall, I am very pleased with my prize.

The Fairfield Lake State Park was super nice (we were in the part with electricity and water) and Melinda and I walked the nature trail Sunday morning before departing. It was just long enough to get a good workout without working up a sweat. My wife and I plan on bringing our kayaking group back here to do a kayak camping/fishing weekend trip in the near future.

We are already looking forward to next years event. Thanks again to all of the organizers and presenters that made this years event a major success!

[anjea214]

This was my first group hang and I had a blast! I really enjoyed meeting all of you, swapping stories, and just having a great time. I can't wait until the next one - I don't know if that will be next year or the one after...aiming for a kidlet #2 this year. ;-)

Here is a link to my pics for those not on the FB group. The album is public. Feel free to save pictures you like and if you reshare, I ask that you please give credit. Enjoy!
https://plus.google.com/photos/10341...52621391657329

[oldgringo]

My thoughts are with Paul, riding that bike into this arctic air. I hope he's not too miserable.

[Baby Huey]

My thoughts are with Paul, riding that bike into this arctic air. I hope he's not too miserable.

Paul assured me that if it got too dangerous, then he would probably have his bike hotshotted in while he took a safer form of transportation.

[UncleMJM]

Paul posted on the Facebook group last night that he was putting in some couch time, safe at home. I expect to see him chime in here sometime before too long.

Correction: His post was on his own home page, not the FB group. In any case, 15 hours ago he was safe at home.

[Caveman]

Another great hang! Can't say enough great things about this group. Thanks again to all that help make this such a great event! Looking forward to next year already.