Great to see your post richtorfla. I was thinking of you while we were at Gator Hole. Same spot where we hung a few years back. One of the most memorable hikes and hangs I've had. Still remember you...
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Great to see your post richtorfla. I was thinking of you while we were at Gator Hole. Same spot where we hung a few years back. One of the most memorable hikes and hangs I've had. Still remember you...
It was great to run into the group and allow our Sierra Club group to
share Gator Hole with ya'll. It has been a long, long time for me to see a few of you. Thanks to Old Dog for the fire skills...
Wow guys! I've been run over by a steamroller! Not sure what happened, but I could not even get out of bed all day. I sure hope it's not the flu bug or something. In any event, I am going to pull...
Man, do you guys know how good this is to be living in Florida? Here we are talking about getting away to a beautiful part of the state, maybe even have some weather like this past weekend for the...
Items we still need:
2 more sets of cobbler fixins?
Firewood (lots of firewood)
Attendees
samsara (+3 maybe) - DO, DO liners, Texas Pete's Garlic hot sauce, an armload or two of firewood
I just bought 5 bags of wood from Publix. I'll plan to pack a few along. It may not be a cord of wood, but it is a start.
edo
Hey guys! I am back from a great week vacation of hangin' and exploring the Wilderness Waterway by boat. Too bad I had to pass on the FH3 this year, but I am looking forward to joining the Sherpa...
Congratulations to all the organizers and hanger of FH3!! What great pictures and videos!! Special kudos to Flackfizer, Islander, Gumbo, Timberr, Richtor, Samsara, Olddog, and Black Wolf, and all...
Poor Tommy from Palatka never knew what hit him! I feel sorry for the guy actually. He got lost on the way to Buck Lake in the dark and then had to deal with all of us. Pretty funny.
On another...
The curtain parts. Trumpet fanfare blares. A man in a tabard steps out and unrolls a scroll. After clearing his throat he announces…
Before us, we unveil a cord of FIREWOOD!! THIS is what a cord...
Well it looks as if the gang is getting back together again! Can't get enough of a good thing. It is great to see such a strong response so early in the year. Keep spreading the word about FH3. One...
BlazeAway... having a double link to the same video does not surprise me at all. I warned you I am a rookie at this video deal. But no matter my gaffs, I'm still glad you were able to see the...
Absolutely right, lilricky. No one wants to be mistaken for a deer in the scrub. The FWC website is a little difficult to find information at times, but it is very important to be aware when the...
All on your time schedule, Jax. No pressure from us. I think I can speak for everyone else, get to the pictures whenever you can. It is more important to be focused on your family. Really good to...
Thanks guys. I enjoy exploring both sections of the Green Swamp. Gotta be careful with the East tract though. All that water brings out some vicious mosquitos.
TFC Rick & olddog, sorry I cannot...
I took a few days from work to get away for a quick hike and hang. The Florida National Scenic Trail transits the Green Swamp rambling through pine flatwoods, ancient sand dunes, and oak hammocks....
Hey guys. It looks like my family calendar has gotten a little too full. I am going to have to pass on joining the hang. If I want a home to stay in tonight, I'd better keep an eye on the wifey. I am...
Hey guys. Sorry I've missed out on a lot of the planning. My time has been in another direction. Anyways, I'll be happy to chip in a few bags of Publix firewood. They weigh a ton, but I don't think...
A little Turtle Wax and some ArmourAll and it'll be good as new, islander!! Great to hear you enjoyed the weekend. The weather was perfect. I'm heading out next weekend to hang and work the trails...
emcee. I wonder if we took a poll of everyone from the FLH2, how many people have your foggy sunrise with the reeds as their desktop picture. It is, by far, one of the best photos to come out of Buck...
I agree with Mike & Flack. Those are some keeper photos emcee. Especially the foggy morning sunrise with the reeds. Great stuff. Thanks.
edo
I'm pretty much planning a primitive weekend. Very basic hot water meals. I plan on being as simplified as possible. But I will bring my camera to see those cypress trees everyone raves about. And,...
Count me in. I'll make the area by early afternoon on Friday. Looking forward to more of a primitive hike & hang. I'm also up for a nice day hike on Saturday. Thanks for the maps Dave.
edo
We're all with you Jax. Take care of the family business first.
edo
Wow!! What a terrific weekend. Islander, Flackfizer, Mike777, & Timberr have covered most of the details surrounding the event. It goes without saying that an event with this number of participants...
The air horn would work, but there is a romantic sound to a dinner bell ringing. Bring it if you do not mind Jax. I'm sure something will turn up for us.
edo
As I'm sitting here thinking about the weekend, I am wondering if anyone owns or has access to a dinner bell triangle. You know one of those triangles that you stick a steel rod inside of and ring...
It's very unfortunate that NorseAmerican will not be joining us. Wishing him all the best. But HEY!! We are a resilient group of hangers, right? The very first rule of camping is being prepared to...
That's how richtorfla stays UP all night!! If you see him shivering, it is not because of the cold weather. It's the caffeine.
Thanks for bringing extra water, Rick.
edo
Thanks for chipping in with the water Jax & Madd. It is a big help. Jax, I don't think we will need extra tables. Sounds as if you are packed to the top the way it is.
edo
What Gumbo said ... I'm planning on dishing out the first round of the shrimp boil at 5:00. It is easier to peel shrimp if you can see what you are doing. That may be a time when we have the best...
I'd like to send an All Call for a little assistance from the group. For the shrimp boil, we will need our three turkey fryers filled with about 3-4 gallons of water each to make the boil. There is a...
Hey there Shannan. I have a small tarp to waterproof my UQ in rainy weather. I also have a blue CCF pad from WalMart. These two added together would go along way in making things more comfortable for...
Hey there JPsax. Yes, there is a campsite area about 2 miles west along the FT. It is a day use area named Farles Lake. There are quite a few trees to make camp AND there is a water pump for a clean...
Since there has been some talk about BEARS lately and we are counting down the days to Buck Lake, I wanted to pass along some vital information. The Forest Service has an ongoing Food Storage Order...
I say, YES, to the signage. All hail the Court of Firewood!!
Does that mean we have to have a King & Queen?
As we are counting down the days to Buck Lake, I wanted to bring to everyones attention that we will be camping in bear territory. The Forest Service has implemented a Food Storage Order requiring...
Just as a point of clarification, Islander is correct. We do not have official access to Buck Lake until 12:00 noon on Friday, 1/13. If you are planning to arrive earlier, say Wednesday or Thursday, ...
Thanks for bringing the carpooling up, Mike. It cannot be said enough to everyone, parking will be extremely limited for Buck Lake. Even if you are able to find a space, there might be a bit of a...
To avoid the spiders, it always is good to be the shortest hiker in the group. It works for me anyways. Except for those spiders who live in the basement of the canopy.
Jax, try this weblink for...
We had planned the Low Country Boil on Saturday evening. Sorry Techy, kind of the way the schedule worked out. Unless there is a swell of enthusiasm for having the shrimp on Sunday. It may not be a...
As islander can tell you ... we'll keep a decent pace and work off all those dutch oven cakes. The best part is that after the hike, we get to return to the campfire circle for more treats. What a...
I've found my team of sous chefs. Well... I have found a few guys who like to play with knives anyways. I would still like to have one more fryer to be sure we are covered for cooking the shrimp...
theflb... I am looking for a team of turkey fryers for the low country boil. I'm thinking of setting up a team of 3-4 fryers all cooking at different time intervals to make sure the boil is hot on...
I'm a little slow getting to the party ... but, yes, it was a great weekend to be hikin' & hang in'.
From my view, it was a great trip to the Green Swamp. Rick and I hiked around 13-14 miles...
Hi there everyone. This has been a great thread for me to follow. Thanks to all who added their input and ideas. I have been wanting to DIY a top quilt for this season. I have looked at various...
I'm waiting for Mike to pack along the Ti dutch oven!! :scared: Wouldn't that be a sight!! :laugh:
edo
March is the perfect time for a walkabout on the "ridge". I am planning a section hike on the AT the first part of March (this Florida boy is going to freeze), but would be looking to join up...
This is what I really enjoy about this group. Just the mention of needing some help or supplies and the responses pour in all day long. Great stuff!! Thanks for all the support in making this hang...
I would be happy to chip in with a shrimp boil, if it is what a majority of people would enjoy. Really, it is an easy fix for a meal that feeds large numbers. I will be on the lookout for some sous...