View Full Version : North Tx. Anybody want to get together in August?
I'm planning to go somewhere in August, but don't have anything set up yet. Anybody interested in getting together for a miserably hot weekend in the woods?
CooOkieCOOon
07-29-2013, 09:26
Yea! Can you pick me up on the way?
Yea! Can you pick me up on the way?
Hey, if you're really interested, we could meet halfway? Just a thought.
gospidey
07-29-2013, 10:35
Pencil me in, maybe that place you and Gimpy were talking about?
sargevining
07-29-2013, 10:38
The Old Truck is not the best choice for making the trip, but if somebody from this area wants to car pool I could be in. Would depend on the date.
Pencil me in, maybe that place you and Gimpy were talking about?
Ya, I was thinking about that. Maybe an overnight on the 17th? I'll check with Gimpy and see if that works with him.
sargevining
07-29-2013, 10:58
That was the place near Strawn?
That was the place near Strawn?
Shhh....It's top secret.
sargevining
07-29-2013, 11:07
It might be a bit far for us East Texas boys
It might be a bit far for us East Texas boys
Ya, Like I said, if some of you guys want to try and meet halfway I'd be down with that.
CooOkieCOOon
07-29-2013, 11:36
I'd love too and I appreciate the offer but I'll be on vacation the week before and my "fun funds money's" will be all ran out. ;)
JollyGreen
07-29-2013, 11:40
I'd love too and I appreciate the offer but I'll be on vacation the week before and my "fun funds money's" will be all ran out. ;)
Anxiously STILL waiting for cookies and tensioners LOL
sargevining
07-29-2013, 12:08
4 C's might be nice
CooOkieCOOon
07-29-2013, 13:05
Anxiously STILL waiting for cookies and tensioners LOL
Man I'm sorry Jeff, I completely forgot you said you wanted some tensioners. I'll whip you up some pronto. ;)
I might be in. This car camping? or hiking a bit?
There are some trails, but we don't think they are too long. Guessing about a mile or so. We are thinking about hiking in and staying somewhere on the trail. When we did an outing to check out the area, it was apparent that there hadn't been anyone out there in a while. Could be fun.
Brute1100
08-04-2013, 01:54
Where? When? I'm itching to get out in the woods...
Where? When? I'm itching to get out in the woods...
PM sent.....
YorickMori
08-05-2013, 14:15
I'm sorta interested but I don't think any of my gear is prepped.
I'm sorta interested but I don't think any of my gear is prepped.
I sent you a pm.
TheFarmerCamper
08-06-2013, 07:35
I might be interested in making a drive and meeting some other hammock type texans.
Cool. I'll go ahead and post some coordinates.
The location is near Strawn Tx. If you go into Strawn and go West on 2372 it will dead end into a small park. We plan on parking at that small park and hiking in a bit.
Here are the GPS cooridates that I came up with:
Lat: 32.533699
Long: -98.562384
(Looking at Google Maps) Looks like I20 to TX 16, exit going north towards Strawn (pop 739), intersect FM 2372, turning west. It dead-ends at Tucker Lake? Looks like a split going on the north side of the "lake" and the east side.
gospidey
08-06-2013, 09:59
Hey Caveman, Are we looking at Friday the 16th and Saturday the 17th then?
and how is water out there? (lake water or should we plan on packing in?)
I figured we would just do Saturday night (since it's so hot). Maybe meet up out there around 1pm or so?
Nothing is set in stone, so if the group wants to change it up just let me know.
The lake looked pretty good, but depending on where we end up staying I would recommend hiking water in.
Incoming
08-07-2013, 12:29
Is there any floatable water near by for kayaks? Seems it just might be hotter-n - hell bout then.
The lake might be good for paddling around on.
I'm down. Anyhow have an extra Alite chair!!!?? =P
I can't afford more than 1 alite chair :) You're on your own there.
Looks like we might have a pretty nice weekend for a hang. As of now my phone shows a high of 91* and possible rain. Should be fun.
gospidey
08-12-2013, 12:01
Isn't it strange how hammockers look forward to that rain on the tarp while most tent campers dread it?
The sky was acting up last nite and I ran and got my blackbird and set it up in the backyard, only to experience just a few patters. :(
What's even funnier is when I told my wife what I was doing she just shrugged. :)
Hehe....That is funny. When the forcast has rain my wife has started telling me about it. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not? :)
It was a nice night to be under a tarp at my place. It rained for several hours real nice and easy. Good sleeping weather.
YorickMori
08-12-2013, 21:48
yeah i wont be able to come out to this, was thinkin about it if i could get a ride in (only having one car sucks) but i have my kids this weekend
OK! Saturday at 1pm at the park.
Some of us are meeting at Mary's at 1130 for the chicken fried steak and anyone that would like to partake is more than invited.
I20 to TX 16, exit going north towards Strawn (pop 739), intersect FM 2372, turning west. It dead-ends at Tucker Lake.
Here are the GPS cooridates that I came up with:
Lat: 32.533699
Long: -98.562384
Or to get to Mary's, looks like it is just north of the turn on FM2372? Mary's is on TX 16 then?
Incoming
08-15-2013, 18:51
Sorry guys, too many miles for an overnighter. Next time hopefully. I'm planning a 1 week bicycle ride for September across MO. along the Katy Trail so I'm thinking I'll get some "hang time" in to rest my tired and bruised butt then. Ya'll have fun.
So guess who got an Alite Monarch in the mail today? My butt shall remain dirt free!!! -does a dance-
Must... put... the check card.... away....
Why we need chairs? I thought we were using your truck and tailgating...
Why we need chairs? I thought we were using your truck and tailgating...
Well we could tailgate in my versa, but that wouldn't be very comfortable =)
Incoming....I totally understand about the miles. Have a good time on your trip. Sounds fun.
Ray... You can't miss Mary's. It's right there on 16.
TheFarmerCamper
08-16-2013, 06:57
I might end up running a little late. Does anyone have a link to trail maps or have more information about where to park?
The GPS coordinates that I posted will put you right at the parking lot. The driving directions will also land you right where you want to be. The road dead ends into the park where we will be parked at (its a small park so you can't is us).
There's not really a trail map, but this is a link to the information that I have.
http://pennys-tuppence.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-state-park-strawn-tx.html
Not really sure where we will be calling home for the night, but I think the trail is only a mile or so, so you shouldn't have any trouble finding us.
Headed that way from Stephenville
We are here. If u show up, we parked and hiked across the street from the cars. U have my number, so give a call when u get here and ill come out and meet u