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    Senior Member sr1355's Avatar
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    Official 2nd MI Fall Hang and Chili Festival

    Year number two is in the books for the MI Fall Hang and Chili Festival. I can't thank everyone that came to this weekend's event enough or those that lent a hand in one way or another making sure we had enough food and drink to go around. Missy Lou and I both had a much more relaxing weekend this year knowing that we had the support of so many. It made the whole weekend a great time with friends, hammocks, and chili.

    I personally want to thank each and every vendor or individual that came through with a donation for the raffle. We had BoulderV7 (Ryan) and his wife Pam in charge of the raffle and they hit a home run. We raised a total of $1520 and will be making a generous donation after subtracting costs to the local NCT chapter. It will be a few days as our contact at the MI DNR is on vacation so we will not know a total cost until she is back in the office but I will report back with the final numbers.

    THANK YOU to all those that bought raffle tickets, you have ensured this event will be held next year.

    We had most of our staff at the hang and they sure enjoyed meeting everyone, it helps them to know why we do what we do. It was a chilly weekend to be hanging but we had them setup nicely. Along with a stock pile of wood we all were nice and warm.

    I've added a few pictures below, those that missed out, mark your calendars and be sure to join us next year....

















    Happy Hangin'

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    Had a great time, made some new friends and got to hang out with some old ones. Thank you to Missy and you for setting this up and thank you to Ryan and Pam for doing the raffle, and to everyone who contributed to the raffle, the food, the coffee and the fun. I already can't wait for the winter hang.
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    So much chili, I bet satellites picked up a hot spot!

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    my first group hang is in the memory bank now until the end of days. thanks everyone!

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    Looks like a great time again. Next year I'm there for sure. Someone pick a date so I can reserve it now.

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    I love this event and am looking forward to making it bigger and better next year! It is always fun getting together with all of you. Pam and I felt from our first day at our first hang that we had found something unique and special with the HammockForums. Next year, the hang will get my full attention, as I will not be dealing with school anymore. Super-psyched about that.
    Gotta thank all the vendors one last time....and Paul and Missy of course. They work hard to make this what it is. They don't have to do it, and it would be easier not to, and that right there is a testament to the character that these two have.
    Thanks to the breakfast and coffee guys, you know who you are..... getting up early to feed multitudes of people you've met only on the internet is a selfless act. It is appreciated!
    The Annual MI Fall Hang and Chili Festival......what a great way to celebrate the coming of fall!
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    I was too busy eating to take photos... Sunday morning when i came out of my food coma

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    Had a wonderful time again...meeting up with friends made last year and making new friends.

    Many thanks to all of you who helped make the hang the fantastic time that is was.

    I'm looking forward to next year already!

    Oh, and the trip home was almost 2 hours shorter than getting there - no work crews, no accidents and 3rd in line at the bridge...yeehaw!!

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    Video here

    Great time . Learned alot and had a lot of fun. There is always a Fall trip and a winter trip from what I gather but is there a Spring or Summer?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Geck0 View Post
    Looks like a great time again. Next year I'm there for sure. Someone pick a date so I can reserve it now.
    im holding you to it now i got it in writing....will rent a van and call it the blues Mobile !!!...will get a bunch of us To represents from Chicago

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