FL>CSF>Jacksonville>Mar 22-24 2013 - First Annual - "Bold City" Hang!!!

Who:
You, of course! Well actually, you, me, her, him, it, and them - oh! and a bunch of those folks over there too...

What:
The First Annual "Bold City" Hang!!!

When:
March 22-25 2013 (edit: updated ending date)

Where:
Cary State Forest, Jacksonville, FL (no, really its in Bryceville, but who's counting...) -
7465 Pavilion Road Bryceville, Florida 32009

How:
Take I-10 to the Baldwin/US 301 exit. From the exit at I-10, go north on US 301 through Baldwin to Bryceville. The entrance to Cary State Forest is on the east side of US 301, ¼ mile north of the Bryceville Fire Department.

The entrance is marked with a brown and yellow Department of Agriculture sign with a green and yellow Division of Forestry Shield hanging below it. Drive down the white lime rock lane to the parking area and kiosk

Why:
Seriously... you have to ask? :lol: Well, I guess you'll just have to come to find out...

Food:
Since this is our first try at this thing, lets plan on just one Co-Op meal (Saturday night?).
Still undecided what it will/should be, but probably B.Y.O._. (in all forms!). It will probably be something that we can whip together nicely on a few Coleman stoves and a campfire.

Sign-Up:
~ Attendance ~ (must have link to edit!!!):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...EE&usp=sharing <-- Please sign up as soon as you can - I still have to meet with the land managers to secure enough space for what we need, and I'll need to know now much we will need. So please sign up - pretty please!!! (Thanks!)

~ Food / Supplies ~ (must have link to edit!!!)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...mc&usp=sharing

Cost:
$10 Per Person ~ $30 Per Family (if you have more than 3 members present)
This will address all camp fees & permits, it will also help supplement firewood and the food for Saturday night.
Please make this donation via PayPal (please PM me for account info).
Please put your HF Username in the notes and update the spreadsheet!

Cary State Forest has:
*Hot Showers
*Proper toilet facilities
*Fire pits at each site
*Ample parking
**And MOST importantly ... Just enough trees to fit our needs :)
Check it out here and here:

Food:
Maybe something like Taco Salads or something like that - correction "Naked Burritos"...
Maybe we can do it in such a manner that it covers all the basis, Beef, Chicken, & Tofu (as three separate selections) [please let me know if you have any food allergies, I will do my best to make sure we accommodate as best as possible]

Personally, I think I'm a good cook, but RunnerGirl is always telling me that Pop-Tarts in the Microwave ain't cooking... she just don't know what she's a missin... :scared:
So, if you're comfortable in the (camp) kitchen let us know so we can help put that talent to good purpose ;)
But seriously though, if you have something that you're willing to bring to help facilitate easier/better food prep, please let me know (asap, please :shades: ) so we can make any necessary adjustments/arrangements.

Additional Info:
Did I mention HOT SHOWERS??? Well, just in case I didn't there's Hot Showers, Proper bathroom facilities (including Mirrors) ~ It's my understanding that a lot of the ladies prefer these sort of amenities :rolleyes:

This is absolutely a open to kids (2 & 4 legged kind) - if they're 4 legged ones, just please be sure to have a leash available

From the I-10/I-95 interchange, times is estimated

Park: Distance: Time:
Cary SF. - 21.7 - 29

Well, I can make it up on Sunday, but not Saturday (I've already taken two weekends off, this month and last month). Is it likely to still be going on Sunday evening? The initial thread indicated that it might, but the dates on this one don't.

Thanks in advance!

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Originally Posted by FLRider

{...} Is it likely to still be going on Sunday evening? The initial thread indicated that it might, but the dates on this one don't.{...}

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Yah, I did mean for it to through Monday - updated the dates to show that

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Originally Posted by WetRivrRat

Yah, I did mean for it to through Monday - updated the dates to show that

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Thanks!

Also, as a cross post from the other thread, I looked at Google Maps, and it seems that the bike lane on 301 disappears north of Baldwin (which matches my memory of the single time I drove that section of 301). Does anyone know a good route from Baldwin to the forest that doesn't involve heavy traffic and/or has a bike lane, one that won't take me twenty miles out of the way?

If not, I can wrangle the car for that weekend. But I would like to try the ride up, if doable (it's a good, solid ~60-miler); seeing more of north FL at twelve mph is always fun...

Not sure about any alternate routes in that area - However I do know for sure though that there isn't a bike lane on 301 by the entrance - There's some massive construction going on -
No matter though, if you need a lift from where the lane ends just let me know and I'll be sure to throw the rack on the truck for the weekend and come pick you up when you get there :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by WetRivrRat

Not sure about any alternate routes in that area - However I do know for sure though that there isn't a bike lane on 301 by the entrance - There's some massive construction going on -
No matter though, if you need a lift from where the lane ends just let me know and I'll be sure to throw the rack on the truck for the weekend and come pick you up when you get there :thumbup:

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Thanks for the offer! I'll see what I can wrangle as far as alternate routes go, first, though. We'll see if my Google-fu is strong enough...

May the Farce be with y'all. Hate to miss the first local hang but I have to re-cert on the chainsaw or the USFS says I can't chop up any trees. :( If it gets cancelled I'll hang with ya.

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Originally Posted by JaxHiker

Hate to miss the first local hang but I have to re-cert on the chainsaw or the USFS says I can't chop up any trees. :( If it gets cancelled I'll hang with ya.

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:eek: ...................

<making frantic phone calls...>

No worries - it'll be canceled... :rolleyes:

dagnabit... Your trees are going to be lonely...

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Originally Posted by JaxHiker

May the Farce be with y'all. Hate to miss the first local hang but I have to re-cert on the chainsaw or the USFS says I can't chop up any trees. :( If it gets cancelled I'll hang with ya.

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Cary tell them stinking feds they can chop up there own trees, Osceola is the only place you will need it. Mine ran out in jan and I wont be rectifying.

I know. But it kills me to leave trees across the trail. There were a number of them I had to leave. They keep cutting funds and don't have resources to do it.

Trees add variety to the trail. If you go, I'll go.

Hmm, do I believe you or not? ;-) She pop that kid out yet?

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Originally Posted by FLRider

Thanks!

Also, as a cross post from the other thread, I looked at Google Maps, and it seems that the bike lane on 301 disappears north of Baldwin (which matches my memory of the single time I drove that section of 301). Does anyone know a good route from Baldwin to the forest that doesn't involve heavy traffic and/or has a bike lane, one that won't take me twenty miles out of the way?

If not, I can wrangle the car for that weekend. But I would like to try the ride up, if doable (it's a good, solid ~60-miler); seeing more of north FL at twelve mph is always fun...

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Most of that section is being widened to four lanes. Alot is asphalted but not open for vehicles yet however people walk & ride bikes on it all the time so I would think you would be fine. I just happen to live in Bryceville.:)

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Originally Posted by kbajg

Most of that section is being widened to four lanes. Alot is asphalted but not open for vehicles yet however people walk & ride bikes on it all the time so I would think you would be fine. I just happen to live in Bryceville.:)

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Thank you! I guess a physical recon is probably in order. Now, how to get the wife to want to go to Jacksonville...hrm...[/evilgeniuscackle]

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Originally Posted by JaxHiker

Hmm, do I believe you or not? ;-) She pop that kid out yet?

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w00t! Congrats on the new hanger! Now I know you won't be there. :D

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Originally Posted by tfc rick

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congrats!!!

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Originally Posted by TFC Rick

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Love the peace sign. Nice bundle of joy congrats as well.:):)

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Originally Posted by JaxHiker

May the Farce be with y'all. Hate to miss the first local hang but I have to re-cert on the chainsaw or the USFS says I can't chop up any trees. :( If it gets cancelled I'll hang with ya.

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You just heard I was planning a raid to get the biolite stove from you there! :lol::D:lol::D

How do we pay for this hang?

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Originally Posted by SamD

How do we pay for this hang?

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PayPal -

Sam, I've sent you a PM already, but for anyone else, please PM for the PayPal info - I've already got way too much spam as it is to be posting the email addy here (sorry for the inconvenience)

Also, you can if necessary pay in person at the hang (though beforehand would be preferred just due to the nature of the financial needs of buying firewood and food)

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Originally Posted by SamD

You just heard I was planning a raid to get the biolite stove from you there! :lol::D:lol::D

How do we pay for this hang?

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Biolite? What's this you speak of? I know nothing. :what:

I'm going by CSF on Tuesday to do the walk-thru with the forester - anybody wanna come along and help point out some good spots to hang?

Tues Feb 26 4pm - CSF

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Originally Posted by WetRivrRat

I'm going by CSF on Tuesday to do the walk-thru with the forester - anybody wanna come along and help point out some good spots to hang?

Tues Feb 26 4pm - CSF

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Mebbe...let me check with the wife about rides to and from work for her; 4 PM is pretty close to when she needs to come on home most Tuesdays. Get back to you tomorrow.

Headed out tomorrow to try to work out the space requirements with the forester @ Cary State Forest - I was hoping to have to ask them for room for 30 hammocks, but from the looks of it we may only need room for 5 - am I missing something?

Sign my posse up. That makes 9.

I'm looking to build a life sized Jenga set to play - any interest in this?

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Originally Posted by FLRider

Mebbe...let me check with the wife about rides to and from work for her; 4 PM is pretty close to when she needs to come on home most Tuesdays. Get back to you tomorrow.

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Can't. Wife is down with a serious cold; it's trying to edge into strep throat and only antibiotics are keeping it at bay. So, going to stay home and care for her today. Sorry about that.

So - just got done doing a walk through with one of the foresters over at Cary State Forest this afternoon - some awesome folks over there

We have a space about the size of a football field (maybe bigger) and a 100 foot perimeter around the site that is FULL of trees!

We are not limited to just that area, we discussed other areas that are open to us as well, but in just the one space I figured there was more than enough room for everyone. We could probably fit 50 hammocks or more in just that one space we looked at.

That all said, we've been asked to not block any trails or burn anything outside of the fire rings -

There are LOTS of trees! Some are more mature than others, so bring Your long straps, just in case.

There's a nice big spot for a campfire - the pit is probably 5-6 feet wide!

There's plenty room for tents as well, if that is needed. - and lots of room for the kids to run around and play

There are several trails, and lots of new fire-break trails that have just been cut, that I was told we could hike as well, if desired.


Lots of room - Lots of trails - Lots of trees - must mean lots of fun!!!

So, sign up, and come on over and have some fun



p.s. Somebody bring a ladder, so we can see how high we can get this Jenga tower! :scared:

Its looking like I wont know if I can make it till the last minute but I will see what strings I can pull to make sure that I can make it

Hey folks :blush: - bad news... :crying

I won't be able to make it on Friday at all, and chances are strong that I wouldn't make it to Saturday until evening time... :thumbdown:

I hate to have to back out on everyone - sorry!
Please know, I don't want to cancel this, so I'll leave that up to a quorum -

Is there anyone who would be able to stand in for me on Friday?
All that would be needed is
*Meet with the Forest Ranger (making sure everything is still in order)
*Make sure no one does anything stupid like nail something into a tree - (you know, typical LNT principles of hammock camping) :shades:
*Address any concerns that the Ranger might have regarding location/placement, etc
I could meet with you at Cary SF prior to the event to point everything out if needed.

At this point everything is already taken care of with the State Forest, except the paperwork (permits, etc - which will be easy for me to finish once I finally receive it) -
So, in theory we just need folks to show up.

So far only 2 parties have paid, with only 4 parties total that have committed to showing up
I don't think its fair that we charge for anything at this point - so I will be returning the fees submitted so far (with such a small turnout, I was planning on returning the fee anyways and just asking folks to bring a specific item for the dinner and their own firewood)

Sorry folks!!!! :(

Sorry to see this get canceled like this but with the drop rate I will not be driving up for the hang either.

I can still make it up on Sunday, if anyone is still interested in hanging. I'd like to get in a long ride some time soon, for sure...this seems like a good one to try.

Sorry about the funding; I'd plumb forgotten about your asking about that. Mea culpa, for sure.

Let me know...

With it coming up on this, I just wanted to confirm that it's still going on, due to the lack of activity in this thread.

Are we still on for this weekend?

Good question. The Rat was in GA starting the AT with the Warrior Hike guys. I haven't heard from him so I'm presuming he hasn't made it back to town yet.

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Originally Posted by JaxHiker

Good question. The Rat was in GA starting the AT with the Warrior Hike guys. I haven't heard from him so I'm presuming he hasn't made it back to town yet.

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Okay. Thanks, JaxHiker. If I here from him here, well...I'll bike on up. If not, I may wind up staying in. We'll see...

I still haven't heard back so I would presume it's off.

Thanks, JaxHiker! Ah, well...guess the wife and I will have to see about finding something to do on Sunday night instead of her picking me up on Monday. Maybe next time...