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Hey gang,
Just like last year, a bunch of us are going to head over to Valens for an overnighter after the 3rd Annual Winter Camping Symposium held that Saturday afternoon, November 23rd at the University of Waterloo.
Hopefully we'll get our traditional site 134 or somewhere thereabouts and enjoy a hot fire, good food and maybe even a bit of gear swapping.
For all those regulars, we'll see you there. For all of those new folks interested in coming by to enjoy some good times, everyone's welcome even if it's just for dinner.
See you there!
KeeWayKeno
10-08-2019, 20:00
I'm going Friday night. If there are others, we could carpool to the Symposium. Whet Newdell is probably coming Saturday with a load of firewood.
"Take everything as it comes; the wave passes, deal with the next one." T. Thomson
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Good times!!! A fish-slayer isn't made, he's born!
wow. I thought this was a pic of Jim Baird - Adventurer!
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=173680&stc=1
Guess who's speaking at the WCS!
Jim Baird! (and Buck)Trekking across Baffin Island in WinterJim will be telling us the story of his epic 2017 winter trek across Baffin Island....as only he can! Join he and Buck as they trek one of the most remote locations on the planet....passing the incredible Mount Thor!Both inspiring and incredibly funny, Jim Baird ("The Adventurer") is a presenter who actually lives the life many of us only dream about. This is Jim's third time presenting at either the Winter Camping or Canoeing Symposium....you don't want to miss him!
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BigGreenMoose
10-17-2019, 09:38
I'm in, and likely bringing a buddy along.
Aiming for Friday night too.
LuvmyBonnet
10-17-2019, 10:10
Tickets are sold out online.
I've got 2 friends coming up from Pittsburgh on Friday. We have our tickets. An overnight in my backyard and then we'll head up to the symposium Saturday morning and then stay at Valens overnight.
I don't think I'll be bringing my swap gear as the car might be a little packed.
I can’t say for sure yet but Oliver and I would like to come.
Tickets are sold out online.
I don't think I'll be bringing my swap gear as the car might be a little packed.
Don't they have U-Haul / rental trailers??? :D:D
Tickets are sold out online.
I've got 2 friends coming up from Pittsburgh on Friday. We have our tickets. An overnight in my backyard and then we'll head up to the symposium Saturday morning and then stay at Valens overnight.
I don't think I'll be bringing my swap gear as the car might be a little packed.
Save room in the car for Buttertarts!
LuvmyBonnet
10-22-2019, 10:49
Save room in the car for Buttertarts!
LOL! I was camping with the PA folk this past weekend and we were discussing our plan of action for butter tarts. :lol:
Hiya all,
If anyone's who's planning on coming out to Valens has a Smokehouse hot tent, I'd be much obliged if you brought it out so I can have a look at some of its features.
Also, if anyone has a Bushbox LF from Bushcraft Essentials, I'd love to see one of those in action as well.
So demanding!
Cheers.
BigGreenMoose
10-23-2019, 16:27
I'm also looking at a Smokehouse so I'd second Chard's request...
Mr.hammockcamper
10-23-2019, 16:46
I’d third that. Just want to see one as they are very cool
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LuvmyBonnet
10-23-2019, 19:07
If anyone wants an advance viewing of a Smokehouse, I may be going to Valens on November 2nd for an overnighter and heading to TO on the 3rd.
76 highboy
10-25-2019, 15:30
i though I was helping a buddy move on this weekend but as it turns out I am not.
I will bring my smokehouse and stove and accessories and set it up.
I MAY consider selling it , IF the price is right.
Cash is king! I will also bring other gear to swap,trade,sell,give away.
I MAY consider selling it , IF the price is right.
Cash is king! I will also bring other gear to swap,trade,sell,give away.
Is anyone else interested in a gear swap, trade, sell or give out ?
I have a bunch of things that are in need of a home that I will bring along. Just want it to go to someone who will make use of it.
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Mr.hammockcamper
10-28-2019, 08:59
Is anyone else interested in a gear swap, trade, sell or give out ?
I have a bunch of things that are in need of a home that I will bring along. Just want it to go to someone who will make use of it.
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I don’t have anything to trade but I am always looking to buy stuff
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toastywaffle
10-28-2019, 09:43
Myself and Traycer (we attended last year's Jan 11-13th Valens "Gearing Up" hang) are planning on heading up early to camp at Valens on the Friday, scoot over to the symposium in the morning and then return for Saturday night.
BigGreenMoose
10-28-2019, 16:53
I'll dig around my bins and see what I can find to swap or share.
Should be good for two nights. Not going to the symposium though. I'll let the rest of you be the brains of the operation.
If anyone in the group has a Coleman 533 stove I'd be interested to hear / see about it for colder weather use.
ggreaves
11-08-2019, 10:26
If anyone in the group has a Coleman 533 stove I'd be interested to hear / see about it for colder weather use.
The explosions are much more spectacular in the cold weather!
The explosions are much more spectacular in the cold weather!
got it.... so we wear wool - no synthetics .. lol
ggreaves
11-18-2019, 13:34
anybody want a free ticket to the symposium, pm me. I'm gonna still try to make it to valens but not the symposium.
@toastywaffle and I are planning to leave Toronto around noon on Friday and head to Valens early. We've been to the January 2019 EGL group hang when somebody else organized the site booking, firewood, etc. If we're the first ones there, how should we handle it? Grab site 134? I understand the park office is closed on Friday.
Hiya Traycer,
Site 134, right.
It looks like quite a few of us are showing up on Friday, myself included. If the park office is closed (I wonder why, I'll call tomorrow), we should be able to get through the gate by getting a permit from the machine using a credit card.
I'll call a chap in the area about firewood, but it'd be best to use a 4x4 to pick it up. Scrap wood from home would be useful for Friday.
KeeWayKeno
11-18-2019, 17:20
Dry scraps would be helpful as kindling but no need for firewood ... I and/or Whett Newdell will bring some (for the customary nominal fee in liquid form).
"Take everything as it comes; the wave passes, deal with the next one." T. Thomson
If the park office is closed (I wonder why, I'll call tomorrow), we should be able to get through the gate by getting a permit from the machine using a credit card.
Disregard my concern... I thought I remembered something about the front gates only being staffed on weekends, but I think that might have been in January the last time we went. We're coming up in a pretty small car not suited for hauling wood, but will gladly contribute money towards the firewood fund!
Anyone bringing a spit roaster and drum smoker this time? :lol:
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Anyone bringing a spit roaster and drum smoker this time? :lol:
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FYI, I'm not planning on bringing the smoker as I'm still not sure what time I can make it on Friday, and I doubt we'd have time to smoke anything on Saturday after the symposium. I can bring it to the winter checkout weekend, assuming I can make it.
Yeah, I probably won't have time to do any camping in December, but I'm looking forward to the group hang in January or February, once the 2020 schedule is decided.
@toastywaffle and I are planning to leave Toronto around noon on Friday and head to Valens early. We've been to the January 2019 EGL group hang when somebody else organized the site booking, firewood, etc. If we're the first ones there, how should we handle it? Grab site 134? I understand the park office is closed on Friday.
Well, I gave Valens a call this morning and they confirmed that on Fridays the front gate is usually closed as the staff are out and about in the park. Access is by means of the permit machine and requires a valid credit card.
76 highboy
11-21-2019, 17:09
Anyone bringing a spit roaster and drum smoker this time? :lol:
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Nah. No fancy cooking this time.
Just peasant food. :laugh:
Mr.hammockcamper
11-24-2019, 12:28
Hello,
Thank you to everyone who showed up to the Valens hang and was able to share food and some laughs. It was a great hang as always and I won’t need to eat for a week!
I seem to have left my billy pot at the campsite. It is in one of those green cordura bags and should was sitting on the picnic table with the double burner. If anyone happened to pick it up I thank you. If you could pm me or let me know who may have it so I can pick it up that would be great. Thank you
Hope to see you all at the next hang.
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BigGreenMoose
11-24-2019, 13:03
It was there on the table when I left. Someone would have picked it up. Giblets or Highboy are likely to have been the last to leave.
Whet Newdell
11-24-2019, 13:33
That was a genuine hoot. So glad I actually got to stay in an actual hammock with you all, this time!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191124/a5b8fb4fff4dfafa26b35700b6d15a8e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191124/ad7f439ca1fb2927f8cd3b8b6f1f2dd9.jpg
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ggreaves
11-24-2019, 14:31
****... i missed the garlic pickle. I've been dreaming about that since the yurt build weekend. I can't find it anywhere in Kingston.
ggreaves
11-24-2019, 14:32
****... i missed the garlic pickle. I've been dreaming about that since the yurt build weekend. I can't find it anywhere in Kingston.
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Hello,
Thank you to everyone who showed up to the Valens hang and was able to share food and some laughs. It was a great hang as always and I won’t need to eat for a week!
I seem to have left my billy pot at the campsite. It is in one of those green cordura bags and should was sitting on the picnic table with the double burner. If anyone happened to pick it up I thank you. If you could pm me or let me know who may have it so I can pick it up that would be great. Thank you
Hope to see you all at the next hang.
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Yup, I've got it. Lucky for you I already have a pot that size. :)
Isn't it ironic, don't ya think, Ya get two new stoves, and have no pot to cook with... :confused:
I also picked up a long sea to summit Al spork, and Traycer's cutting board and bluetooth temp logger.
LuvmyBonnet
11-24-2019, 16:16
Had a great weekend. Symposium was very entertaining. Nice weather, lots of good food and friends, what more could you ask for.
Jiblets, you did well this weekend! :lol:
Traycer's cutting board and bluetooth temp logger.
FFS! I think maybe that cutting board is destined to stay with you!!! 😁
@toastywaffle and I stopped by the Princess Auto on Dixie Rd in Mississauga on our way home, and they had a skid of about 50 of their portable wood stoves for $68.88. Flue is only 2" diameter, so I guess we'll see how well it burns.
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Great weekend. Thanks to everyone who was able to come out and share in the good times.
As has already been said, between the company, the food, the 2nd annual Winter Camping Symposium at U of Waterloo and the weather, it couldn't have been better.
Next time, tacos!
So-o-o-o... anyone interested in a (long) weekend group hang at Valens in January? :laugh:
So-o-o-o... anyone interested in a (long) weekend group hang at Valens in January? :laugh:
A couple of years back we settled the second weekend of each new year as the first EGL hang of the year. "First weekend for family, second weekend for friends" made it easier for us older folks to remember what to mark on the calendar. Besides, there's nothing like tacos in the snow.
Would that work for you?
76 highboy
11-25-2019, 17:04
XLNT weekend !
My belly says thanks to all who provided samples of great food. How could we say no to beef,pork,chicken,turkey,lamb,cake,chocolate,etc. Wow!
Bring on the taco fest.
btw I have someones tongs. black and stainless. Lofty?
Bruh!!
And the EGL gang is in the opening segment!!!
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"First weekend for family, second weekend for friends"
Weekend of January 11 works for me, although I'll go with whatever the consensus/executive decision will be. Will probably try to stretch it out an extra day either by coming up on Friday or leaving on Monday. I'll check in with a few of my other friends who are now interested after seeing last year's photos!
Whet Newdell
11-25-2019, 20:06
XLNT weekend !
My belly says thanks to all who provided samples of great food. How could we say no to beef,pork,chicken,turkey,lamb,cake,chocolate,etc. Wow!
Bring on the taco fest.
btw I have someones tongs. black and stainless. Lofty?
I think those are my tongs. I guess you got the tong number.
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Whet Newdell
11-26-2019, 07:08
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I’m open to suggestions on what to do with this stuff. (Keep it clean though!)
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Hmmm... I see those stuffed into chicken breasts with cream cheese / white cheese sauce over top in a dutch oven or slice em into a chili.
These pictures are as good as those muffins! Samsung S7 Edge.:mellow: I should've used the dslr.
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Look Mom! Salad!
KeeWayKeno
11-30-2019, 10:31
Anybody have more pictures to share? Sadly my phone was almost dead so none from me.
BigGreenMoose
11-30-2019, 11:09
I grabbed a decent panoramic shot of the hammocks on parade. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191130/3bf86b84591ad1bee07c27ef94971eee.jpg
TrailSlug
11-30-2019, 13:10
I grabbed a decent panoramic shot of the hammocks on parade. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191130/3bf86b84591ad1bee07c27ef94971eee.jpgThat's a cool way to hang :)
I grabbed a decent panoramic shot of the hammocks on parade. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191130/3bf86b84591ad1bee07c27ef94971eee.jpg
Should we now be calling top-quilts under-quilts?