Poll: Where will you be living in late January?

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11-08-2006, 09:28
Certain

Poll: Where will you be living in late January?

Hey everyone, this is a poll in response to Hammock Engineer's thread on trying to plan a winter hammock campout. Please respond only if you are seriously anticipating attending a weekend campout near the end of January. Maybe this will make it a little easier to find a central location for everyone.

I've clustered states into 4 major groups so feel free to post your exact state in a reply. Also, if I've not included your state (I'm going by what I've seen people mention about their location) then choose the cluster your state is closest to.
11-08-2006, 09:31
Coffee

Michele where's the poll? Good thing you started it, I haven't started a poll yet and knew I'd mess it up. Good thing you beat me to it. (smiley face)

I'm in Ohio, minutes from KY or IN.
11-08-2006, 09:50
Certain

It's up now....when you start a poll, the message posts first and then you have to build the poll, so for forum addicts like me and you, we see the message before the person gets the poll built. I tried to make it so we can see clusters of people and go from there.
11-08-2006, 09:50
Ewker

can non-hammockers show up or is it for hammock folks only
11-08-2006, 09:51
headchange4u

I am in central KY, just south of Lexington.
11-08-2006, 09:59
Certain

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ewker

can non-hammockers show up or is it for hammock folks only

I don't see why not....as long as where we all end up going has a viable site for you to set up a tent. Only reason I brought that up was because when Ed Speers hosted the hangout in Hot Springs. NC, one person I like to refer to as, "Bob the bear-fighter", showed up w/his tent and had a difficult time finding level ground, so he ended up sleeping his first night in a hammock....slept so good he woke 1/2 the camp up with screams because he was dreaming he was getting attacked by a bear! HILARIOUS!!! :D

If you are at all considering hammocking, coming to one of these things is the BEST place to learn about it and see, in person, what it's about. I hung my hammock the first time at Hot Springs (with help from Just Jeff and others) and it's been a cinch ever since.
11-08-2006, 10:15
Ewker

if you camped at the Hot Springs campground I don't see why he didn't find a place to tent. Lots of places there.

I haven't found a spot yet that I couldn't tent
11-08-2006, 10:17
Ewker

Just an FYI there is a SoRuck in NC on Jan 13,14 and 15 MLK weekend :(
11-08-2006, 10:30
ShakeyLeggs

I will hopefully be able to attend. If so I will be coming from south central PA near the Mid point. (Pine Grove Furnace).
11-08-2006, 10:40
Arkwater

Would not mind driving 500 or 600 miles to get to where ever its held, but in Jan where I live the weather can prohibit driving very far. Lots of sleet and freezing rain. You can bet there will be a week or two in Jan. where everything in N Arkansas will be covered with an inch of ice, including the roads!
11-08-2006, 10:48
headchange4u

I agree with Michelle. Hammock campouts are a great place for prospective hammockers to get into hammock camping.

In fact, I have more than one hammock and I would be glad to let anyone (including Ewker :) ) who does not have a hammock use one of mine for the campout.
11-08-2006, 11:12
Ewker

Quote:

Originally Posted by headchange4u

In fact, I have more than one hammock and I would be glad to let anyone (including Ewker :) ) who does not have a hammock use one of mine for the campout.

I have a hammock. I bought the el cheapo from the Sportsman Guide. I haven't hung it yet and have no place to hang it at home. It came with some rope so I guess you wrap that around a tree and place the snap hook in it. That is the extent of my knowledge on a hammock.
11-08-2006, 11:13
txulrich

I, unfortunately will have to do my winter hanging here in Texas. My vacation is about used up for this year and my plans for next will preclude me traveling much to join one of these weekends. :(

However, I wish every one who does attend a pleasant camp.
11-08-2006, 11:53
Hammerhead

I'd be willing to drive a few hundred miles but that's all dependent on the road conditions.
11-08-2006, 12:07
Coffee

If anyone can make to it Cincinnat, I can drive the rest of the way. Help break up the drive and split up the cost of gas. Plus ask Michele, I am fun on road trips.

I also have an extra HH Explorer Ultralight if anyone needs a hammock to try out.
11-08-2006, 12:13
Certain

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ewker

if you camped at the Hot Springs campground I don't see why he didn't find a place to tent. Lots of places there.

I haven't found a spot yet that I couldn't tent

We had the group campsite that was pretty uneven and was on a slope, right next to the French River. It was perfect for hanging, not the greatest for tenting. I'm sure he could have found a spot eventually, but Ed Speer "just so happened" to have an extra hammock and offered it to Bob, so Bob jumped on the opportunity. Considering the majority of people who go to designated campsites use tents, I'd have a hard time believing you'd have any difficulty finding a spot too, considering the sites are made for that specifically. We'd love for you to come though....tent or no tent.
11-08-2006, 12:14
Certain

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammock engineer

If anyone can make to it Cincinnat, I can drive the rest of the way. Help break up the drive and split up the cost of gas. Plus ask Michele, I am fun on road trips.

I also have an extra HH Explorer Ultralight if anyone needs a hammock to try out.

Yea...who would have guessed a Mitsubishi could maintain near triple digit speeds for an extended period of time! :D :D
11-08-2006, 16:13
Hangman

i live 40 miles north west of phila.,pa. i think they are having a pa ruck some time in jan. might be a good spot its at the state park i think caldonia. plenty of places to hang there. should be a good weekend.
11-08-2006, 19:25
EZ-DOES-IT

Hangman,
The PA Ruck is held at Pine Grove Furnace Park every January.
http://www.artofthetrail.com/paruck.html
11-08-2006, 20:54
Hangman

Thanks easy does it!your right. i was thru there on a section hike this summer from caldonia state park, past pine furnace to boiling springs, nice area. would be nice to have some hangers there for the ruck.
11-09-2006, 10:54
Doctari

I'm in Cinti. I too have a "spare" hammock. Borrower would have to provide: tarp, quilt or sleeping bag, underquilt or whatever. My spare is a Byer, the one with the mosquito netting. In Cold weather, a sleeping pad or 2 can be put in the netting with the hammock hung 'upsidedown".

Doctari.
11-09-2006, 16:58
Chump_Monkey

I live in the Big Apple...The Booggie down Bronx to be exact!
11-14-2006, 08:24
DGrav

I live in PA about 30 minutes north of Philly. I'm up for driving a few hours for a campout.
11-14-2006, 08:44
Miguel

I live just south of Ithaca, NY....aka "14sq. miles surrounded by reality".

Hang on, Miguel
01-11-2007, 23:30
Bird Dog

North Klick baby. BD