2nd Annual Spring Swing, Huntington Beach State Park, SC
First of all, it's a vertical video. I hate vertical videos, but I didn't have my trusty Swamp Stand with me, and I forgot to rotate the bloody camera. Please forgive this humble hanger his honest mistake.
Now, on to the trip report! (as told by Gresh...whose recollection is above suspect)
Arriving after a late meal at Hardee's, I pulled into Huntington Beach State Park around 2200hrs (that's 10:00 pm for you layfolk) to much fanfare and a parade. Firemedic, Paulie, Cwbybld, MBcruzin, and Junebugdawn (who I initially mistook for a random drifter, invited to stay in our site this night) had gone out of their way to select a suitable pair of trees for me. Deeming their measly offering unworthy of holding my considerable majesty (IE: two trees no bigger around than my wrist) I set forth into the piney woods to find more suitable lodgings. Choosing to share a tree with MBcruzin (the organizer of this shindig) as a way of punishing him for his earlier meager offering of pint-size trees, I was suspended above ground in short order. The fire was good, the fellowship was better, and the Gresh was well pleased.
Friday and Saturday are kind of a blur - not because nothing happened, but because some really pretty good stuff happened and overshadowed the menial parts of the day. Friday found me on the beach for a while before turning in for the night after a dose of Junebugdawn's "poser stew" (a thinly veiled infringement on my famous (and unarguably better) Cowboy Stew).
Saturday came with a raffle, which bore the coveted prize of the Mabajamba tarp - a prize which went to Firemedic. In all, we raised $480 in American currency to donate to Huntington Beach State Park - a donation that stays with the park specifically. After dropping the money off to an astonished Ranger and another random retail jockey behind the counter, a proper Cowboy Stew was prepared, consumed, and thanks primarily to Cwbybld, "spirits" were raised.
Sunday was met with painful farewells and sorrowful partings, as always happens when I leave...but my friends of Palmetto State Hangers can't always have me. 3 hours later, I was back home, unpacked, showered, and like a normal person again.
Thanks again to MBcruzin for organizing it, and for EVERYBODY who made that amazing donation to the park possible. I can't wait to do it again next year.
03-17-2013, 21:42
TallPaul
Funny video there Gresh, thanks for taking us along.
It was great seeing all the smiles.. especially Captain Smiley's on his new gear.
03-17-2013, 22:00
MedicineMan
Gresh,I'm stuck in my cage and still fighting the bug
and wish I could watch. I could use a dose of the Captain Smiley smile :)
03-17-2013, 22:08
Gresh
HOPEFULLY, by the time Smoked Butt comes around I'll have found a proper camera and won't have to rely on my phone.
03-17-2013, 23:46
firemedic
2nd Annual Spring Swing, Huntington Beach State Park, SC
Here is the tarp all set up, awesome is the keyword for the weekend, finally was able to hang for more than a day and was able to really use my WBBB along with my AHE New River which I was comfortable @ 37 degrees.
Made some new friends and got lots of new gear to try out.
Speaking of that chair, I drove STRAIGHT THROUGH Sumter on the way home.
03-18-2013, 01:23
Catavarie
Well it certainly looks as if yall had a great time. Perchance one of these days I will find myself able to make it down for a hang with my more southern of compatriots. Till then, hang easy my friends. :D
03-18-2013, 05:17
ahhhgladius
thanks for the shout out gresh. quite accurate. and what! my chaaaiirrrrrr
03-18-2013, 05:27
Rooster
It was good seeing everyone again and meeting a few new faces.
I had a great time.
03-18-2013, 06:08
mbcruzin
Thanks for getting this started gresh. Thank you to everyone who came out. A big thank you to those that donated to the raffle. With out you we might not of raised $480. I ask if any one has pics please post them and I will do the same ( as soon as I figure out how to get them off my iPhone).
03-18-2013, 06:22
muttly
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Originally Posted by Catavarie
Well it certainly looks as if yall had a great time. Perchance one of these days I will find myself able to make it down for a hang with my more southern of compatriots. Till then, hang easy my friends. :D
Sounds like a plan. We NCfolks could carpool. Great video. Daughter (age 8) kept asking "is he serious?" She said he "ain't right", and that is a complement 'round here.
It was great to see old friends and make new ones... snagging new gear at the raffle rocked and the campsite was perfect.. excellent time and already want to go back!
03-18-2013, 09:06
affreeman
Great watching you strolling on the beach. Meanwhile we're expecting another 4" or 5" of snow tonight...
03-18-2013, 12:24
grannypat
Looks like you all had a great time. Maybe I can make it next year.
About two hours behind schedule, at 10:00 am Wednesday morning, I began my journey from the foothills towards the coast. After a couple of required stops, I finally arrived in MB at 4:30pm, where I met up with Cowboy and headed to the park. Upon arrival, we were greeted by Paulie who had arrived earlier in the day. We went about choosing some nice trees and getting set up. A little while later, MBcruzin arrived at camp. Cowboy, Max and I checked out the beach at sunset, then headed back to camp where we all enjoyed a relaxing evening fixing our supper vittles and sitting around the campfire for warmth...it was a cold and windy night! Once again, like Sesqui, I struggled to stay warm in my hammock and once again, Gresh's monster military mummy bag saved my hide! Thursday, Firemedic joined us at camp. It was great getting to hang with him since he had only been able to visit when we were at Sesqui in January. I took some time to work on my hammock setup, adjusting my UQ and overcover, hoping for a more comfortable night's sleep. Later, the five of us enjoyed a delicious seafood supper at Inlet Crab House. We all returned "stuffed to the gut!":tongueup:
We received word that Gresh was on his way and for us to pick out some good trees for him...we, of course, obliged!:lol: (For some reason, he thought they were not quite adequate for The House of Gresh.;)) We enjoyed another evening around the campfire and I am glad to report my hammock was much more comfortable Thursday night.
Friday brought more hangers. Captain Smiley and his crew (7 in all) arrived and set up a monster t*nt :eek: for the non-hanging campers. Little did the good Captain know, but he was getting a surprise...a bright, yellow smiley hammock. :) Seeing his smile was priceless.
Paulie and I enjoyed a late lunch at Sam's Corner. They have really good burgers! I got a pimento burger and it was delicious.
Cowboy had a friend and her daughter visit camp and they were able to get a first hand look at the hammocks and how we hang. It is always nice to get to introduce new people to our way of camping. :D
I made my "now becoming famous" Cowboy Stew for everyone for supper. A huge thanks to MB and Gresh for helping stir, stoke the coals and keep a watch on it and to Cowboy for adding his special pepper seasoning.:thumbup:
In the evening, Cowboy, Max, Gresh and I headed out to the beach so I could snap a few shots of the sunset. On our way back, we ran into Firemedic and Paulie, so we walked to the salt marsh lookout where I was able to capture a few more shots in the fading light. Later, while enjoying the campfire, Don Morgan, who was hanging in the regular tent area, came over and visited at camp. It was nice meeting him.
It was finally time to head to the hammock, and I was sad that it would be my last night at camp. I was heading home in the morning to be back for my niece's 1st birthday party Saturday afternoon. I am happy to report, that I had my BEST NIGHT'S SLEEP, so far, in my hammock! Whoo Hoo!!!:thumbup: When daylight came, the temps had warmed overnight. I packed up, said my goodbyes and reluctantly headed home. Camp never lasts long enough, but the memories sustain me between hangs. Yesterday, I cleaned and organized all of my gear anticipating when I will pack in a few weeks for the next hang.
I want to say a very special THANK YOU to MBcruzin for hosting the hang and also to Cowboy, Max, Paulie, MB, Firemedic & Gresh for coming down early to hang with me since I was having to leave early. Thank you to Gresh for choosing nice raffle items for me in my absence and thank you to everyone who sent me pics and updates throughout the day and evening about what was going on at camp. It made me feel like I was still there in spirit.
I cherish each time I get to hang with y'all and I cannot wait until the next one! Happy Hanging!!!
Junebug :wuv:
03-18-2013, 22:03
Junebugdawn
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Re: 2nd Annual Spring Swing, Huntington Beach State Park, SC
A few more pics.
03-19-2013, 09:52
dirtwheels
Great pics....especially of Captn' Smiley getting the smiling hammock.
03-19-2013, 14:00
Captain Smiley
It really is the most awesome hammock of all time. Simple and spacious, yet cheerful and snuggly. It's kinda like a great big hug and a pat on the back all in one. Like everything JunebugDawn makes, it's made with love, she rocks!
03-19-2013, 14:25
Junebugdawn
Re: 2nd Annual Spring Swing, Huntington Beach State Park, SC
Aww, I'm so glad you like it! Now let me go find a tissue for my eyes. :-)
03-20-2013, 14:49
firemedic
Hey Capt. Smiley did you ever get a picture of my grease pot biscuit I made ? that thing came out nice, I forgot to get one.
03-20-2013, 15:29
Junebugdawn
Re: 2nd Annual Spring Swing, Huntington Beach State Park, SC
I would have liked to have seen that! I've heard about baking in pots.
Firemedic, did you take video of the raffle?
03-20-2013, 18:41
Captain Smiley
I didn't get a picture, I should have, it was golden brown perfection. It tasted even better than it looked though. I'm sure that rack made a big difference.
03-20-2013, 18:48
firemedic
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Originally Posted by Junebugdawn
I would have liked to have seen that! I've heard about baking in pots.
Firemedic, did you take video of the raffle?
yes i have to get it off my camera and convert it then upload it.
have to wait as my online time is wireless and will cost me extra
03-21-2013, 06:46
Captain Smiley
Hey, Firemedic, I've been looking to make a rack similar to the one you used. What did you say you made yours out of? A picture would be nice too so all these other folks could get a look at it.
03-21-2013, 08:32
firemedic
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Originally Posted by Captain Smiley
Hey, Firemedic, I've been looking to make a rack similar to the one you used. What did you say you made yours out of? A picture would be nice too so all these other folks could get a look at it.
Ill work on it this evening, the rack was one of those shelves that hang on peg board in the garage I just cut it to size and bent the legs.
03-23-2013, 09:31
muttly
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Originally Posted by firemedic
Ill work on it this evening, the rack was one of those shelves that hang on peg board in the garage I just cut it to size and bent the legs.
Ever notice that most of the really functional things come out of ideas just that simple? Looking forward to some pictures.:cool:
03-23-2013, 23:16
Junebugdawn
Re: 2nd Annual Spring Swing, Huntington Beach State Park, SC
Does anyone have pics of the candle lanterns I made for the raffle? I wondered how they looked once lit.
03-24-2013, 19:44
firemedic
2nd Annual Spring Swing, Huntington Beach State Park, SC
Dawn I got one of the lights in the raffle, ill light it up and take a photo for you soon.
Capt. Smiley here is the thing I made too cook biscuits, the grill looking part can be used with the pre made canned biscuits, and you can use the strainer thingy to put on too if the grill to cook a mixed biscuit.
Another thing bad about the ocean is that fish use it as a toilet. I loved the yellow hammock presentation! It was good to see someone getting a worth while gift. He was one very happy hanger. The $480 donation part of the video was good to watch. Showers are great! Thanks for the video!
03-25-2013, 20:27
firemedic
Ok the ones that were there know I won a gearpods stove donated by Rooster. (thank you sir)
I like it
This should really have its own thread.... Very nice. I think Gresh needs one of those trucks on standby for every video.
Greshification, its like surecalafragilisticexpealidocious. Soo many meanings, so few opportunities to use it.
Thanks for the review, adding that set to my list of wants.
03-26-2013, 13:05
Paulie
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Originally Posted by mbcruzin
Ha ha ha ha greshification. Love it.
Those were the exact words going through my brain when I just heard greshification uttered for the 1st time... :)
03-27-2013, 10:10
firemedic
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Originally Posted by mbcruzin
Ha ha ha ha greshification. Love it.
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Originally Posted by Hototo
This should really have its own thread.... Very nice. I think Gresh needs one of those trucks on standby for every video.
Greshification, its like surecalafragilisticexpealidocious. Soo many meanings, so few opportunities to use it.
Thanks for the review, adding that set to my list of wants.
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Originally Posted by Paulie
Those were the exact words going through my brain when I just heard greshification uttered for the 1st time... :)
LOL I have been waiting for a responce from Gresh, but maybe he doesn't like it :(.
I hope I didnt insult him, he is a bit bigger and younger than me. :lol:
03-27-2013, 10:39
Cali
I hate it, I hate it, I hate it, that I had to miss this hang. :( I am so bummed, and I can't make any of the April hangs due to work. :( :( Double bummer.
It is so nice to see the pics of you all, and Capt Smiley you sure look good in that hammock. Dawn, you did a fantastic job. :thumbup:
I hope to see you all again out there one of these days. I hope to make the Goat Island Hang. :thumbup:
I miss you all!!!!!!!!!
03-27-2013, 10:41
Junebugdawn
Re: 2nd Annual Spring Swing, Huntington Beach State Park, SC
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Originally Posted by firemedic
LOL I have been waiting for a responce from Gresh, but maybe he doesn't like it :(.
I hope I didnt insult him, he is a bit bigger and younger than me. :lol:
You must not have seen his new signature line on HF.
03-27-2013, 11:00
firemedic
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Originally Posted by Junebugdawn
You must not have seen his new signature line on HF.
LOL yep I'm slow, I missed that :lol:
03-27-2013, 12:40
Gresh
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Originally Posted by firemedic
LOL I have been waiting for a responce from Gresh, but maybe he doesn't like it :(.
I hope I didnt insult him, he is a bit bigger and younger than me. :lol:
But way more lazy.
It always an honor to be made into a word...kinda like my birthday is called Greshmas.
03-27-2013, 15:37
firemedic
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Originally Posted by Gresh
But way more lazy.
It always an honor to be made into a word...kinda like my birthday is called Greshmas.
Well here you go, maybe ill add it to the Urban dictionary
Brilliant. Bloody brilliant. I wish I could have that framed and put on the wall of The Swamp.
03-29-2013, 08:10
firemedic
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Originally Posted by Gresh
Brilliant. Bloody brilliant. I wish I could have that framed and put on the wall of The Swamp.
Right Click ; Save as, put on a disk, or email it to a photo center, drive and go pic it up. Easy Peazy
03-30-2013, 09:16
firemedic
Video Bummer
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Originally Posted by Junebugdawn
I would have liked to have seen that! I've heard about baking in pots.
Firemedic, did you take video of the raffle?
I went to load the video and it went quick, it had the intro, of MB Cruzin doing the intro. and then it quit :cursing: , also forgot to put the other non waterproof cover on, so the only thing you could hear was his muffled voice, all 30 secs. of it.
Sorry Yall :blush:
03-30-2013, 14:25
mbcruzin
We're just having bad luck with videos here lately.
03-30-2013, 15:41
Gresh
I'm not.
I'm just outta stuff to review.
03-30-2013, 18:51
firemedic
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Originally Posted by mbcruzin
We're just having bad luck with videos here lately.
My Fault I put the wrong battery in it,
03-31-2013, 00:21
SQWERL
looks like a great time had by all! gresh you vid was totes amazeballs just by adding the sound clip from firefly in the first segue (sp?).
03-31-2013, 03:16
Gresh
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Originally Posted by SQWERL
looks like a great time had by all! gresh you vid was totes amazeballs just by adding the sound clip from firefly in the first segue (sp?).
1) You spelled "segue" correctly. Well done.
2) Another ten points to Gryffindor for recognizing "The Ballad of Serenity".
3) Thanks. :D
