View Full Version : TX > Tyler State Park Hike-Bike-Hang Open Invite March 6th-8th
Flynguy521
02-11-2015, 16:28
Just a low-key, spur of the moment hang at Tyler State Park (http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/tyler). I just wanted to extend an invite for any interested parties. Hike, bike, or hang and enjoy the outdoors with some fellow Lone Star Hangers. I have one site reserved and I believe there are 34 more available as of this posting. The areas 5-7 (http://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4508_039d.pdf) are grouped together in the reservation system and are first come, first serve.
CooOkieCOOon
02-11-2015, 16:37
Subscribed..
Flynguy521
02-11-2015, 16:46
CooookieCooooon!!!!!
Also subscribed :)
good news is i am off that Friday :)
Flynguy521
02-11-2015, 17:02
Nice! Here are a few pictures from today when I went to scout sites. Didn't get any of the sites, but there are quite a few places to hang, although a lot of them are on slopes since its so hilly back where the tent sites are.
102911102910102912102913102914
Nice, it looks like a neat state park! Starting to consider getting a state park pass since we are actually going places now.
Flynguy521
02-11-2015, 17:21
I just got one today. I didn't time it, but this park is less than 25 minutes from my driveway. I have not utilized it as much as I should.
Spreadsheet is here. (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LBLmwZJiBwsoir3Oyi9xSS93qsV9vnUt6G6Bqa0s1rI/edit?usp=sharing)
Wish i could make it, but i will be visiting Mickey in Florida at that time.
CooOkieCOOon
02-11-2015, 18:35
CooookieCooooon!!!!!
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/11/6cf184492808bd832618b3af7f3ae271.jpg
Flynguy521
02-11-2015, 18:50
Wish i could make it, but i will be visiting Mickey in Florida at that time.
You'll be missed. Have a safe trip to Florida. And CookieCoon, I could not stop laughing! I truly Laughed Out Loud!
Tyler state park is one of favorites, it has alot to offer.
TSP is my favorite orienteering venue. We placed three permanent courses in there. Ask about it at the boat/store place. They should have the maps. All three start right on the steps between the store and the bath house.
Lake is UP. I've seen it down where you saw the post holding up the swim platform.
You were standing on that bridge near the SE part of Lake Tyler State Park. When in the store, look over the door for when the DAM BROKE.
All those trails...been on them all. Even orienteered them....in the DARK.
Probably won't make it to this meet, however, but watching.
Went there with North Texas Outdoors this past weekend we had 60 people in the Lakeview sites with water and electric. Plenty of parking and trees and with 8 people per site max it was a great weekend windy but beautiful by the lake.
Went there with North Texas Outdoors this past weekend we had 60 people in the Lakeview sites with water and electric. Plenty of parking and trees and with 8 people per site max it was a great weekend windy but beautiful by the lake.
Awesome! I have not heard of this SP before now-happy to have more details about it. Looking forward to hopefully hanging here.
It was li(e summer camp with the activities available.....hiking, mountainbiking, kayakimg, canoeing, geocaching, fishing and relaxing. We had an abnormally winfy day but dtill a great place. Also the raccoons are night time ninjas.http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/12/9cce665adb8174d981b5f556c9c8b181.jpg
ahahahahaha!! cookie coon-they are definitely waiting for you :)
hanggirl
02-12-2015, 12:15
me want cookie lol
Flynguy521
02-12-2015, 12:17
Awesome! I have not heard of this SP before now-happy to have more details about it. Looking forward to hopefully hanging here.
This is by far one of my favorite parks. The terrain is what makes it stand out to me. When you drive past the front gate and start into the park there are tons of ravines. It makes me think I'm in a different state other than Texas, because I'm so use to how flat it is around here.
and just down the hill from the main gate, is historical site. CCC built stuff. There is a pond with a rock water fall, etc. Historical markers are around there also. We were surprised when the park OKed us having an orienteering marker in that area.
Baby Huey
02-12-2015, 13:19
Subscribed. Gonna have to get a tuneup for the bikes.
Subscribed. Gonna have to get a tuneup for the bikes.
Man, I wish I had bikes!
It was li(e summer camp with the activities available.....hiking, mountainbiking, kayakimg, canoeing, geocaching, fishing and relaxing. We had an abnormally winfy day but dtill a great place. Also the raccoons are night time ninjas.http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/12/9cce665adb8174d981b5f556c9c8b181.jpg
I think I know who doopie is now... Since I was also at Tyler SP with NTO and I'm pretty confident I know who took that racoon picture. ;)
Here's proof... It was windybas hell!!
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/12/60bc76c2aeaac1d7faeefe90435bdaf4.jpg
Doopie is Raymond :) anf u are?
Big Dawg
02-17-2015, 11:33
I love this park it's only 15 minutes from my house. I might try to sneak over 1 night. My daughters birthday party is that saturday.
Big Dawg
02-17-2015, 12:43
It also holds a special place in my heart because my grandfather was a part of the ccc team that built it.
Flynguy521
02-17-2015, 13:03
It also holds a special place in my heart because my grandfather was a part of the ccc team that built it.
That's a neat legacy! The best family get together we ever had was at TSP for Thanksgiving one year when I was about 14. I've loved it ever since!
Hope you can make it out. No one has filled in the spreadsheet, but I think Purpleninjasmoke is coming and possibly his girlfriend, The Hueys are coming and that is all I know of for sure.
I will hopefully know for sure by the end of this week if we can go.
CooOkieCOOon
02-17-2015, 14:55
Barring any catastrophes, looks like myself and two buddies will be there sometime Friday evening.
Fastest1
02-17-2015, 15:39
Who is swimming to the dock?
Flynguy521
02-17-2015, 16:51
Sweet! Hope you and Mike can make it Erin!
As far as swimming in gonna say it's still too cold, but who knows.
Flynguy521
02-17-2015, 16:53
I'm gonna try and get site 124 or 138 not sure yet. I have three on my site so far.
Big Dawg
02-17-2015, 20:14
We use to spend thanksgiving there every year at black jack circle
Stewie510
02-18-2015, 05:58
Wish I could but wedding season is in full swing and I have a wedding to shoot every weekend that month...:(
Okay for now if all goes to plan Mike and I are in :) woot!
I added us to the spreadsheet-and will make a reservation soon..unless someone wants to share a site and split cost that would be cool.
Flynguy521
02-18-2015, 15:03
Only two sites left in area 5-7 for Saturday night. Just sayin'.
CooOkieCOOon
02-18-2015, 16:43
Only two sites left in area 5-7 for Saturday night. Just sayin'.
What site(s) where the plan to stay in?
Flynguy521
02-18-2015, 16:46
Just a low-key, spur of the moment hang at Tyler State Park (http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/tyler). I just wanted to extend an invite for any interested parties. Hike, bike, or hang and enjoy the outdoors with some fellow Lone Star Hangers. I have one site reserved and I believe there are 34 more available as of this posting. The areas 5-7 (http://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4508_039d.pdf) are grouped together in the reservation system and are first come, first serve.
Red oak or hickory hollow. They group those areas together in the reservation system. In those areas there are only two sites left for Saturday.
CooOkieCOOon
02-18-2015, 17:00
Red oak or hickory hollow. They group those areas together in the reservation system. In those areas there are only two sites left for Saturday.
Okay, thanks. Reserving a site now.
Arghhhh I hope we get one in time
We MIGHT not be going to Disney over spring break because of scheduling issues (will do a summer cruise instead) and if that is the case i Will try to attend, might have to bum some trees off of Brian and Cheryl.
Flynguy521
02-20-2015, 01:28
We MIGHT not be going to Disney over spring break because of scheduling issues (will do a summer cruise instead) and if that is the case i Will try to attend, might have to bum some trees off of Brian and Cheryl.
Sorry to hear about your Disney trip, but hope you can make it if it does go south. I'm bringing my own chair this time[emoji6], unless you got a chance to make those pack cover hammock chairs you talked about, in that case I'll be bringing you some cash.
I haven't been able to check if there are spots available yet
Flynguy521
02-20-2015, 01:43
I haven't been able to check if there are spots available yet
Not sure. Even if all the ones in areas 5-7 are gone for Saturday one of the other areas still have sites I believe.
Hey Guys and Gals, New guy here from Mckinney. The wife and I have been wanting to attend a group hang for a few months now and think this may be one we can make. I checked the reservation site yesterday and it showed zero sites avail, just checked again and there were four avail. for water only!! I look forward to getting out in the new hammocks's and doing some testing next weekend so I should have plenty of questions for all y'all experts! I do have two pups that come along on all my camps and love new people. Do I need to bring anything special to the hang?
If Rat is coming, bring plenty of Shiner.
Shiner is always in the cooler anyway...
Flynguy521
02-20-2015, 11:32
He's got the extreme hunt the weekend before so he may have a tough time getting away. I really wanted to do that, but I couldn't make it work with my schedule. Great news about the sites! Look forward to meeting you guys. Jury's still out if I'm bringing my pup or not. Wife is hosting a party for her girlfriends and she loves to show him off. [emoji190]+[emoji57]=the look on his face about having to stay with her so who knows.
okay we made a reservation in a water only site. we will see yall there
Mrs. Baby Huey
02-20-2015, 16:51
I went ahead and reserved a site this way we will all have plenty of room and trees.
Mrs. Baby Huey
02-20-2015, 17:04
When I did my reservation there was one site left.
UncleMJM
02-20-2015, 17:56
It doesn't look like our crew will be making this one so I'll look forward to a picture laden trip report. It's a great park and I'd love to hang there sometime, (I did a drive through recon there to check it out a while back).
CooOkieCOOon
02-20-2015, 18:27
This is going to be another great hang. Can't wait. [emoji1]
This is going to be another great hang. Can't wait. [emoji1]
Lol heck yes it will be
Csquared
02-21-2015, 09:19
I am going to try to come and if nothing else lurk and ask questions. This starts my son's Spring Break, so I may steal a day and drive out and check it out. So much to learn.
Chris
hanggirl
02-21-2015, 11:39
Ok so I just tried to reserve a spot for this hang. I've been hoping to be able to go. Got all excited when the computer said there was one tent site available. Tried to reserve it but the system just doesn't like my lifestyle. I live in an RV with no fixed address other than my mail service in FL. The system says my address is invalid and therefore won't let me make the reservation. Of course it's the weekend so the customer service is closed. ARGGGH. Just lined up my dog babysitter today. Do any of you folks have room for one more on your site? The odds of that last site still being available on Mon when customer service opens again, well, let's just say I'm not counting on it.
hanggirl
02-21-2015, 11:59
yup the site is gone. zero left
Mrs. Baby Huey
02-21-2015, 12:28
We have room on our site there are only 2 of us.
Flynguy521
02-21-2015, 13:28
I will probably have room on my site. So far just me on it.
Mrs. Baby Huey
02-21-2015, 16:11
I will probably have room on my site. So far just me on it.
I want to get our sites right next to each other. We are going to get there either really late Thursday night or early Friday morning.
Flynguy521
02-21-2015, 16:27
Sounds good. I'll try and grab two together. Did you guys reserve for Thursday. Or just Friday and Saturday?
Mrs. Baby Huey
02-21-2015, 18:16
Sounds good. I'll try and grab two together. Did you guys reserve for Thursday. Or just Friday and Saturday?
I only reserved for Friday and Sat. but was hoping if we were able to get there early, we could still find something.
We will be there Friday afternoon sometime. Anyhoo, we are excited. :)
hanggirl
02-23-2015, 13:14
Thanks to Flynguy521 for offering to share a space. I'm excited about making this hang. My new underquilt should be arriving any day now. <jumping up and down> What is the meal situation going to be for this event? Do our own all the time, a group meal or potluck once? Just want to be Properly Prepared to Participate...p p p. Oh my the cold must get getting to my brain I'm stuttering p's.
Flynguy521
02-23-2015, 17:10
Now we just have to get through the next two weeks! It snowed in Tyler today!http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/23/28a7d25ed6506dc02ed92a353bd1d655.jpg
Flynguy521
02-23-2015, 18:01
I dunno about a potluck dinner. I didn't plan on doing one, but if you guys want to we can. What's everyone think?
Captain-K
02-23-2015, 18:14
I can't wait to get my rig together so I can take advantage of these Texas hangs. I am from Longview originaly, so going back to hang at Tyler state park would be great.
I was wondering about the pot luck as well
Flynguy521
02-23-2015, 18:18
I can't wait to get my rig together so I can take advantage of these Texas hangs. I am from Longview originaly, so going back to hang at Tyler state park would be great.
What do you need? Some may be willing to loan you what you need. Even if you can't stay you can come out for the day if you're free.
Flynguy521
02-23-2015, 18:50
I for one have extra hammocks, pads, a PLUQ, and a tarp. You bring your top insulation and come on out.
Mrs. Baby Huey
02-23-2015, 19:05
We also have a couple of extra hammocks. As for potluck, if someone Flynguy521, "hint hint" could get me a head count, I was thinking of doing stuffed cornish hens and maybe some cornbread. Then if everybody else will just help me out with extra dutch ovens or maybe a vegetable side.
Flynguy521
02-23-2015, 19:20
Flynguy521-1
Purpleninjasmoke-1(2?)
Easttex-3
Erinkae-2
Huey's-2
Hang girl-1
Trav848-2
Potentials-
Bigdawg-1
Humer91-1
So 11 with 3 possibles from what everyone has said. What night do you guys wanna do the potluck?
***There is a link to the spreadsheet earlier in the thread, please fill it out of you are planning on being there, thanks!***
Mrs. Baby Huey
02-23-2015, 19:26
Flynguy521-1
Purpleninjasmoke-1(2?)
Easttex-3
Erinkae-2
Huey's-2
Hang girl-1
Trav848-2
Potentials-
Bigdawg-1
Humer91-1
So 11 with 3 possibles from what everyone has said. What night do you guys wanna do the potluck?
***There is a link to the spreadsheet earlier in the thread, please fill it out of you are planning on being there, thanks!***
So if I bring enough for half a hen for each and count on 15, if there are less then I don't have to cook them all. Let's do food on Saturday. I don't mind doing most of the cooking, but I will need as many extra Dutch Ovens as people have. I think I can cook 8 whole hens at a time with the pots I have just need some extras for cornbread or veges.
Flynguy521
02-23-2015, 19:42
Don't have dutch oven yet, but I updated the spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LBLmwZJiBwsoir3Oyi9xSS93qsV9vnUt6G6Bqa0s1rI/edit?usp=sharing). <---- Click and fill in if you get a chance.
Mrs. Baby Huey
02-23-2015, 19:43
I may just pick up a couple more, because I don't think I could ever have too many. LOL
Flynguy521
02-23-2015, 20:06
You have some advice on a brand, or does it matter? Also, best place to get them? I should really have at least one. What size would be a good one?
Mrs. Baby Huey
02-23-2015, 20:09
I prefer the Lodge 12 inch, but for you don't need one that big if you are not cooking for an army like me. I get most of mine on Amazon or at Academy. I really like the ones that have legs on them. If you get one let me know and I can tell you how to get it seasoned.
hanggirl
02-23-2015, 20:10
Don't have a dutch oven yet either. Wow our numbers really picked up compared to who was on the spreadsheet. I'm fine either way with potluck or not but it looks like some hens were the swing vote. haha that's great. So, Saturday for potluck then. Then the rest of the time we feed ourselves right?
Mrs. Baby Huey
02-23-2015, 20:15
Don't have a dutch oven yet either. Wow our numbers really picked up compared to who was on the spreadsheet. I'm fine either way with potluck or not but it looks like some hens were the swing vote. haha that's great. So, Saturday for potluck then. Then the rest of the time we feed ourselves right?
That's the plan, but since I usually have a crowd with me I am not sure how to cook for just us two, so come around if you get hungry I usually have plenty of extras.
UncleMJM
02-23-2015, 20:42
There is no such thing as too many Dutch ovens. If you are buying more, you might consider going with a 14. I probably use that size more than any of the others I have.
Another 2 cents worth - if buying additional, when you stay with the same foundry, the sizes match for stacking. That is not always the case with mis-matched ones.
I prefer Lodge - I like American made and it is the only brand still made in the good ole U.S. of A.
My son is a fan of Camp Chef, an American company that imports their iron from China.
Beyond those two, I would shy away from any others. (Personal opinion) There is cheap stuff out there, but if you take semi decent care of it a dutch oven can last generations so why not go with a better quality, good lid fits, cleaner casting… of the ones mentioned above.
sargevining
02-23-2015, 20:52
Dang.
I'm gonna miss all that food-----
Flynguy521
02-23-2015, 21:18
Would a 12 be a good one to start with? Like a one-trick pony?
UncleMJM
02-23-2015, 23:03
Would a 12 be a good one to start with? Like a one-trick pony?
Absolutely.
Most "dutch oven recipes" are based on the 12. I'd definitely start there.
My reason for suggesting the 14 to Mamma Huey is because she has 2 12's already. Again, realize you are dealing with opinions here so don't just rely on mine.
Flynguy521
02-23-2015, 23:45
Absolutely.
Most "dutch oven recipes" are based on the 12. I'd definitely start there.
My reason for suggesting the 14 to Mamma Huey is because she has 2 12's already. Again, realize you are dealing with opinions here so don't just rely on mine.
Yes sir, but from what I understand you are the go-to guy for DO cooking! That's what I'm going to get for my first one. Thanks for the info!
UncleMJM
02-23-2015, 23:56
That's what I'm going to get for my first one.
Good choice. Interestingly, the best price I find on a Lodge 12CO is at Target, here (http://www.target.com/p/lodge-logic-6-qt-camp-dutch-oven-with-lid-black/-/A-10399105?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=google_pla_df&LNM=10399105&CPNG=Kitchen&kpid=10399105&LID=26pgs&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=10399105&kpid=10399105&gclid=COD4257k-cMCFZCEaQod5HYAYQ).
hanggirl
02-24-2015, 11:50
Amazon prime has the 6 qt for 55.62 with free 2 day shipping. FYI
hanggirl
02-24-2015, 11:52
the 6 qt is the 12 inch unit if I'm not mistaken. It weighs 19 pounds.
hanggirl
02-24-2015, 11:58
"That's the plan, but since I usually have a crowd with me I am not sure how to cook for just us two, so come around if you get hungry I usually have plenty of extras."
Thanks, I may just occasionally take you up on that offer. Being an old geezer, I'm all cooked out. LOL I used to cook for crowds but cooking for one is just uninspiring.
hanggirl
02-24-2015, 11:59
dang I don't know how you do that copying of someone else's words to put them in a new message and have it be in italics. Help anyone?
Baby Huey
02-24-2015, 12:14
dang I don't know how you do that copying of someone else's words to put them in a new message and have it be in italics. Help anyone?
Go to the post that you want to quote from and hit the Reply With Quote button in the bottom right hand corner of that box. You can adjust the bracketed commands if you only want to quote part of the post.
Hope that helps.
On the other hand I believe there is an 8 qt 12" that is deeper than the 6qt DO.
CooOkieCOOon
02-24-2015, 15:40
Done did and made it official.. Succumb to the peer pressure, I did...
CooOkieCOOon! ;)
Baby Huey
02-24-2015, 16:05
Done did and made it official.. Succumb to the peer pressure, I did...
CooOkieCOOon! ;)
Woot woot!!! Glad to see you are gonna be there brother. It will be good times.
Done did and made it official.. Succumb to the peer pressure, I did...
CooOkieCOOon! ;)
nice name change.
Baby Huey
02-24-2015, 16:28
nice name change.
Hope you will be able to swing it too. Wouldn't be the same without you there.
sargevining
02-24-2015, 16:43
Coookie Coooooooooooon
Baby Huey
02-24-2015, 17:22
Coookie Coooooooooooon
Get all your moving done Sarge? I take it from your previous post that you will not be able to make it to this one. I hate to hear that but it seems there are more and more meetups coming together around Texas so that is a good thing.
Flynguy521
02-24-2015, 17:28
One other thing people. If you are coming, please fill out the spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LBLmwZJiBwsoir3Oyi9xSS93qsV9vnUt6G6Bqa0s1rI/edit?usp=sharing), and make the color of you name text your favorite color. I'm working on a little something for those that show up. Thanks everybody!
hanggirl
02-24-2015, 18:35
=Go to the post that you want to quote from and hit the Reply With Quote button in the bottom right hand corner of that box. You can adjust the bracketed commands if you only want to quote part of the post.
Hope that helps. /
On the other hand I believe there is an 8 qt 12" that is deeper than the 6qt DO.
hanggirl
02-24-2015, 18:36
lol well I almost got the quote thing right. Ad thanks for the help
Flynguy521
02-25-2015, 14:16
Well, Lodge 12(6qt) Dutch Oven ordered. We'll have to wait and see if I can actually cook anything in it. [emoji15]
UncleMJM
02-25-2015, 16:23
Well, Lodge 12(6qt) Dutch Oven ordered. We'll have to wait and see if I can actually cook anything in it. [emoji15]
Piece of cake. In fact, that could be on your list of things to cook although I'd start with cobblers, stews, or roasts as they are more temperature forgiving than cakes and breads.
You have likely figured this out already, but if not, the next things on my list if I were just starting out would be some leather welding gloves or the Lodge (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Lodge-Red-Leather-Gloves/14550456?action=product_interest&action_type=title&placement_id=irs-2-m1&strategy=PWVUB&visitor_id=HDH26mQL_EyocPs7H37-zc&category=&client_guid=7b3b2dcf-f152-48e3-8848-5b237ac56b9c&customer_id_enc=&config_id=2&parent_item_id=14550454&parent_anchor_item_id=14550454&guid=3fae1113-798f-4c68-9f1d-cca421687986&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&beacon_version=1.0.1&findingMethod=p13n) or Camp Chef gloves; a lid lifter (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Lodge-Camp-Dutch-Oven-Lid-Lifter/14550454) of some sort, Mair makes my favorite, (here's an example (https://www.ceedubs.com/dutch-oven-cookware/cooking-accessories/gloves-mair-lid-lifter-combo.html)) but there are a several out there from which to choose. You don't have to go there or even get that fancy on the lid lifter, in fact you could make do with a claw hammer to lift lids.
I'd also get some tongs for moving hot coals into position, a charcoal starter chimney (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Backyard-Grill-Charcoal-Chimney-Starter/19581245) and possibly a lid stand. (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Lodge-Camp-Dutch-Oven-Lid-Stand/14550457)
Flynguy521
02-25-2015, 17:01
Thanks, I've got the tongs and chimney from my grill. Didn't think about the leather welding gloves. Good suggestion!
Mrs. Baby Huey
02-25-2015, 17:33
Thanks, I've got the tongs and chimney from my grill. Didn't think about the leather welding gloves. Good suggestion!
I picked up some extra stands and another lid lifter today if you just want to share for this trip.
Mrs. Baby Huey
02-25-2015, 17:34
Just a quick question; how many people are planning on bringing bikes?
Flynguy521
02-25-2015, 18:05
Thanks Cheryl, may do that if I don't get around to picking up some. If I bring Pepper[emoji190] I won't bring my bike, but right now it doesn't look like his mom is going to let him come. So I will have my bike.
sargevining
02-25-2015, 18:53
I love the way Uncle Mike works.
Give 'em a little cornbread, maybe some cobbler and a stew---then get 'em hooked on the hard stuff: cast iron pots----
Flynguy521
02-25-2015, 19:08
That's exactly what he and Chris did at the McKinney Falls hang in January. Some delicious cornbread and cobbler! The Huey's played apart too with the cowboy stew!
Mrs. Baby Huey
02-25-2015, 19:23
Ha!! I made cowboy stew, pot roast and two cakes at McKinney falls. I think I am definitely hooked on cast iron.
Baby Huey
02-25-2015, 19:37
Piece of cake. In fact, that could be on your list of things to cook although I'd start with cobblers, stews, or roasts as they are more temperature forgiving than cakes and breads.
You have likely figured this out already, but if not, the next things on my list if I were just starting out would be some leather welding gloves or the Lodge (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Lodge-Red-Leather-Gloves/14550456?action=product_interest&action_type=title&placement_id=irs-2-m1&strategy=PWVUB&visitor_id=HDH26mQL_EyocPs7H37-zc&category=&client_guid=7b3b2dcf-f152-48e3-8848-5b237ac56b9c&customer_id_enc=&config_id=2&parent_item_id=14550454&parent_anchor_item_id=14550454&guid=3fae1113-798f-4c68-9f1d-cca421687986&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&beacon_version=1.0.1&findingMethod=p13n) or Camp Chef gloves; a lid lifter (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Lodge-Camp-Dutch-Oven-Lid-Lifter/14550454) of some sort, Mair makes my favorite, (here's an example (https://www.ceedubs.com/dutch-oven-cookware/cooking-accessories/gloves-mair-lid-lifter-combo.html)) but there are a several out there from which to choose. You don't have to go there or even get that fancy on the lid lifter, in fact you could make do with a claw hammer to lift lids.
I'd also get some tongs for moving hot coals into position, a charcoal starter chimney (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Backyard-Grill-Charcoal-Chimney-Starter/19581245) and possibly a lid stand. (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Lodge-Camp-Dutch-Oven-Lid-Stand/14550457)
Don't forget this http://www.amazon.com/Ringer-Cleaner-Stainless-Steel-Chainmail/dp/B00FKBR1ZG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1424910932&sr=8-2&keywords=cast+iron+scrubber. It has become a lifesaver for me with the cast iron and my carbon steel De Buyer pans. Good way to scrub and not hurt the seasoning.
Flynguy521
02-25-2015, 21:41
Don't forget this http://www.amazon.com/Ringer-Cleaner-Stainless-Steel-Chainmail/dp/B00FKBR1ZG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1424910932&sr=8-2&keywords=cast+iron+scrubber. It has become a lifesaver for me with the cast iron and my carbon steel De Buyer pans. Good way to scrub and not hurt the seasoning.
I saw those. May try my hand at making my own.
That red velvet cake was oh so tasty!
We sure are looking forward to the trip! Hopefully we get to hang... We have new hammocks in but i'm not sure we will end up with everything needed for the 35ish temps they are calling for during the nights by the trip. I plan to bring a tent just in case we get too cold during the night. I have a dutch oven I can bring, not really sure what to make though.
Mrs. Baby Huey
02-27-2015, 07:38
We sure are looking forward to the trip! Hopefully we get to hang... We have new hammocks in but i'm not sure we will end up with everything needed for the 35ish temps they are calling for during the nights by the trip. I plan to bring a tent just in case we get too cold during the night. I have a dutch oven I can bring, not really sure what to make though.
If you bring the Dutch oven I will find a use for it.
Mrs. Baby Huey
02-27-2015, 20:49
I just got another Dutch Oven. Yay now I have 2 12's 1 14 and a 10, plus my assorted skillets.
Things finally got worked out scheduling wise so I will be in Disney for this hang. You all have a safe trip and a good hang, see you in April.
Baby Huey
02-27-2015, 23:13
Things finally got worked out scheduling wise so I will be in Disney for this hang. You all have a safe trip and a good hang, see you in April.
Hang a Hammock in the Castle and take a Pic. It would be hard to beat lol.
Flynguy521
02-28-2015, 01:08
Things finally got worked out scheduling wise so I will be in Disney for this hang. You all have a safe trip and a good hang, see you in April.
Glad you get to take the kiddos to the magic kingdom, but bummed that you won't make it! You guys have a safe, fun trip!
I am sorry to say, Mike and I will have to pass on this one. Some things came up. Have an awesome time! I want to see pictures :D
CooOkieCOOon
03-02-2015, 11:05
I am sorry to say, Mike and I will have to pass on this one. Some things came up. Have an awesome time! I want to see pictures :D
Unacceptable, UNACCEPTABLE! [emoji24]
Unacceptable, UNACCEPTABLE! [emoji24]
arGGHHHH. I know I know... we are sad :( BUT we will definitely be a the goose island hang :D
Flynguy521
03-03-2015, 16:47
Sorry to hear! Looks like I won't make it out there until Friday morning.
Mrs. Baby Huey
03-03-2015, 20:43
We will also be up there early Friday morning. What time are you planning on getting there.
Sorry guys, I think were out as well. Our tarps have not arrived yet and we just don't have the proper gear yet for the cold weather. I was hoping it would end up being a little warmer this weekend. Thought about bringing the tent out then found out today that my father is back in the hospital. Just ended up being a bad weekend. Hopefully we will make a hang soon though! Have a blast out there.
hanggirl
03-03-2015, 22:07
Sorry guys, I think were out as well. Our tarps have not arrived yet and we just don't have the proper gear yet for the cold weather. I was hoping it would end up being a little warmer this weekend. Thought about bringing the tent out then found out today that my father is back in the hospital. Just ended up being a bad weekend. Hopefully we will make a hang soon though! Have a blast out there.
Sorry to hear about your dad being back in the hospital. Prayers going to you all. And you are right, it looks a might chilly on the weather forecast.
Flynguy521
03-03-2015, 23:12
Sorry guys, I think were out as well. Our tarps have not arrived yet and we just don't have the proper gear yet for the cold weather. I was hoping it would end up being a little warmer this weekend. Thought about bringing the tent out then found out today that my father is back in the hospital. Just ended up being a bad weekend. Hopefully we will make a hang soon though! Have a blast out there.
Sorry to hear that. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for your father.
Yep, looks like a nice chilly time.
Mrs. Baby Huey
03-04-2015, 09:30
HEAD COUNT! Can I get everybody who is going this weekend to let me know. I want to make sure I have enough food for everybody Saturday night. So far I have listed on spreadsheet.
Baby Huey +1
Flynguy521
Hanggirl
CooOkieCOOon
03-04-2015, 09:50
HEAD COUNT! Can I get everybody who is going this weekend to let me know. I want to make sure I have enough food for everybody Saturday night. So far I have listed on spreadsheet.
Baby Huey +1
Flynguy521
Hanggirl
Myself +1
Mrs. Baby Huey
03-04-2015, 21:21
Ok everybody, hamburger patties seasoned and ready for Friday night. Hens are thawed most everything is loaded and ready. We are leaving tomorrow mid day and headed to a hotel for tomorrow night. One good night of sleep away from home. Then first thing Friday morning headed to the camp site. We are ready for a nice relaxing hang this weekend.
Flynguy521
03-05-2015, 01:22
What's the preferred chip for er'body?
Mrs. Baby Huey
03-05-2015, 07:41
I have no opinion on the chips anything will be fine.
UncleMJM
03-05-2015, 09:02
What's the preferred chip for er'body?
Hickory?
Have a great hang! Be sure to take and post lots of pics for those of us who wish we were there with you.
sargevining
03-05-2015, 09:23
Hickory?
Have a great hang! Be sure to take and post lots of pics for those of us who wish we were there with you.
Just glad its not buffalo.
Hickory?
Have a great hang! Be sure to take and post lots of pics for those of us who wish we were there with you.
Yeah!! Have fun and lots of pictures! Wish we could make it!
CooOkieCOOon
03-05-2015, 17:35
What's the preferred chip for er'body?
Julio's. :)
hanggirl
03-05-2015, 20:56
It's looking like a no go for me, maybe next time. Have a great time everybody.
Flynguy521
03-05-2015, 23:08
Man peeps are dropping like flys! Well, there's always Goose Island.
Baby Huey
03-05-2015, 23:36
We will still have a blast. Will miss everyone that won't be there though. Had a good time introducing Flynguy and his lovely young wife to Greek food. Looking forward to this weekend. Get to field test my new Merino wool Ninja Suit.
Flynguy521
03-06-2015, 00:34
Yes she was quite thrilled with all of it, especially the Baklava and really enjoyed meeting you guys. Muchas Gracias Hueys, it was great!!!
hanggirl
03-06-2015, 10:54
Ya, sorry to be a fly dropping out, but my equipment is untried and I'm not comfortable testing 32* equipment at 28* temps when I'm 4 hrs from home. Yup, that's me the cold wuss. I even had started packing for this trip over a week ago. So very disappointed I am. :(
hanggirl
03-06-2015, 11:01
Oh and did I mention the 32* equipment was the walmart sleeping bag? Just not a lot of confidence in it. The down looks a little inconsistent. <sigh>
sargevining
03-06-2015, 11:41
The Walmart down bag should be OK for a TQ, the critical thing is the bottom insulation---what do you have?
TSUhanger
03-06-2015, 14:51
Just a quick question; how many people are planning on bringing bikes?
Hello all,
firstly would like to say, I will be coming this weekend(yes it's super last minute but i couldn't get the spreadsheet to work), and second I will be bringing a bike. Its no mountain or trail bike, but I will be bringing it. I plan on bringing some cobbler for the potluck. I brought peach cobbler to the HF big group hang, and people seemed to like it. Looking forward to getting some more group hang time in. I will be getting there around 6 or 7. Hanging in the CooOkie CooOOoon's site.
Flynguy521
03-06-2015, 20:28
Safe travels. Miss everyone who couldn't make it!http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/06/7faceb25e33694bbb8c5a7f370787f52.jpg
Ate there any sites left for another last minute entry? I just got confirmation that I'm free tomorrow so I'd like to head out in the morning if there's spots available.
Baby Huey
03-06-2015, 20:57
There are plenty of trees on our site, if there are no vacant sites. We will just have to work out parking as there is a limit of two vehicles per site. There are empty sites near us so far, but it is opening weekend for spring break, so that may change.
Oh that's right, I forgot about that. I get off work @ midnight so I'll just take a quick nap and call in the morning to see what's available. I appreciate the offer, I'll send you a pm tomorrow morning if need be. I don't imagine a collection of hammocks being too hard to spot to find the group.
Flynguy521
03-06-2015, 23:11
Site 124 and 126
I'm about to head out that way, is there anything anyone needs me to grab on my way in?
Mrs. Baby Huey
03-07-2015, 08:47
I'm about to head out that way, is there anything anyone needs me to grab on my way in?
Some more lighter fluid would be great. We wood we picked up is kinda wet. But we can go back out and get some if you don't feel like stopping.
No problem, I've got to stop anyway.
Flynguy521
03-08-2015, 09:30
A beautiful rainy morning from the hammock!http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/08/9dd63d8d948ede5e246c00b1ae6f4029.jpg
80 and sunny here at the magic Kingdom, low last night was 60 and the 20 tq/uq combo was overkill... Yes I am hanging behind the RV.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9Ies6HvC1WlUzRweHdLM2wwS1U/edit?usp=docslist_api
CooOkieCOOon
03-08-2015, 17:57
Anybody know how to easily upload a lot of photos on here? I can only figure out how to do one at a time :/
Baby Huey
03-08-2015, 19:21
Had a blast this weekend. We made it home safely a couple of hours ago. Hope everyone else did as well.
hanggirl
03-08-2015, 20:16
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9Ies6HvC1WlUzRweHdLM2wwS1U/edit?usp=docslist_api
I can't see the pix, it's only a generic thumbnail. fyi
I would like to thank everybody for a fantastic time this weekend, it was great to meet you all. I wish I could have gotten there sooner and left later. Thanks to everybody for all the great food Saturday night and an extra special thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Baby Huey for all the camp comforts that your wicked camping trailer provided and the great food that was the result of a day spent manning the kitchen and dutch ovens.
Sure wish we could have made it... Hopefully soon. Looks like goose island is out for me as well as I'll be at MotoGP that weekend.
Mrs. Baby Huey
03-09-2015, 21:56
104678104679
Here are a couple of pics. It is really a pain to transfer from phone, so I will get more later.
Big Dawg
03-10-2015, 08:40
Had a blast just wish I would of had more time to spend with yall. But any time in my hammock and good company is the therapy I needed. Thanks for a great time.
Flynguy521
03-10-2015, 10:58
Big Dawg, I have your chair. I'll get it to you.
I had started a trip report and it was fairly long and, I think, eloquent, and then I tried to post it and it deleted.
Flynguy521
03-10-2015, 12:06
Trip report posted
hanggirl
03-10-2015, 17:53
I had started a trip report and it was fairly long and, I think, eloquent, and then I tried to post it and it deleted.[/QUOTE]
don't ya just hate when that happens?
Where is the report? Sorry I missed out.
Flynguy521
03-10-2015, 23:41
Where is the report? Sorry I missed out.
It's under trip reports.
And yes hanggirl. It is super frustrating I had spent all night and part of the next day writing it. I have learned to select all and copy, because that is the second time that had happened to me.
Baby Huey
03-11-2015, 06:56
Trip report is here. https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/107121-TX-gt-Tyler-state-Park-Hike-Bike-Hang just to make it easier to track down.
TSUhanger
03-13-2015, 15:13
Very nice write up! On another note...how do I add friends or accept friend requests on this tapatalk thing?
Baby Huey
03-13-2015, 15:52
Very nice write up! On another note...how do I add friends or accept friend requests on this tapatalk thing?
Not sure as I am apparently allergic to TapaTalk. Lol. I just prefer the desktop version even if it is tiny.
Flynguy521
03-13-2015, 19:57
Anybody know how to easily upload a lot of photos on here? I can only figure out how to do one at a time :/
If you click on your profile tab and then your gallery, at the top there should be a link to upload photos where you can do multiples. You still have to click each one individually, but you don't have to upload individually.