Eisenhower State Park, Lake Texoma, Texas OR Lake Murray State Park, Okla.

[John B]

Maybe I am coming at this thing from a different perspective but I really like the format that evolved at Goose Island. Camping, dutch ovens hence good food but very little or no back packing, hammocks for sleeping, and easy access to good fishing.

With 6 or 8 million folks in the North Texas, Southern Oklahoma, Southern Missouri and the Western Arkansas area I think there is room to grow a hang or two.

Seven hours each way on the Rockport trip was a little much although they were a fun group of folks to share a meal. The "pot luck", the shared camping and fishing experience is ideal for those who either don't want to or are unable to hike with all their dutch oven gear. It made for a very enjoyable weekend.

I don't want to intentionally make myself uncomfortable at a "butt bake" or hike a bunch of gear into a forest. So if y'all don't mind I think I will go ahead with the research into inviting those who might be interested in something a little closer to home. As they say on the big trails, "you've got to hike your own hike" and I spect that's what I'll do. Fishing, cooking, car camping, hammock swinging, less driving, more time on the water and around the camp fire. Things evolve. No offense meant.

[humer91]

none taken by me.

And just so ya know, the butt bake is changing this year so the hike (the really worst part) will be optional and will have at least one medical person (me) there to keep everything as safe as possible in the high summer heat. We plan to have a toilet facility and even a shower available for the folks who come.

[sargevining]

Maybe I am coming at this thing from a different perspective but I really like the format that evolved at Goose Island. Camping, dutch ovens hence good food but very little or no back packing, hammocks for sleeping, and easy access to good fishing.

With 6 or 8 million folks in the North Texas, Southern Oklahoma, Southern Missouri and the Western Arkansas area I think there is room to grow a hang or two.

Seven hours each way on the Rockport trip was a little much although they were a fun group of folks to share a meal. The "pot luck", the shared camping and fishing experience is ideal for those who either don't want to or are unable to hike with all their dutch oven gear. It made for a very enjoyable weekend.

I don't want to intentionally make myself uncomfortable at a "butt bake" or hike a bunch of gear into a forest. So if y'all don't mind I think I will go ahead with the research into inviting those who might be interested in something a little closer to home. As they say on the big trails, "you've got to hike your own hike" and I spect that's what I'll do. Fishing, cooking, car camping, hammock swinging, less driving, more time on the water and around the camp fire. Things evolve. No offense meant.

What?!!?

You refuse to defend the Honor of Texas by proving that Texans are far superior to Yankees in surviving extremes of weather?

Somebody get a rope. Don't let the children watch----

[Csquared]

Jim, let me know I am in Celina, far north collin county. Not too far from texoma. I will go with you to explore if you want a friend. I would love to do what you are trying to accomplish. I missed the Tyler state park hang in March. I have been sleeping in the tree house just so I can say I have slept in my hammock I made.

[John B]

No Sarge that's not it at all. I just figure I've nothing to prove to anybody any more. I've done all that and at this age I don't give a hang about what Texans or Yankees want to do to themselves.

[John B]

Csquared and other interested parties....I will try to scout the state parks at Lake Murray and Texoma within two weeks. I am retired, kinda, so will probably go up during the week. When I get it figured out I will try to come up with some compatible dates for all parties. Both parks are busy in the summer so it will have to be out a ways I imagine.

Thank y'all. John B

[rhjanes]

JohnB, just to be sure you know, Sarge is cracking jokes....
The Cross Timers Trail (for hikes) is nice. Probably 50 places to hang for small groups. We did a winter hike up there a few years back (testing these Texan's down to +18 Degrees....) and had fun. Lots of places with established camp areas.

[John B]

Thank you and yes I figured he was kidding "gruffly" but then I can do the same back right ?

Cross Timbers sounds good. I have always wondered about that regional name and it's historical significance. I enjoy cold weather camping too. Once upon a time I sponsored a high adventure Explorer Scout group in Colorado Springs and the kids loved that stuff.

The plan right now is go to the two lakes and check for hammock ready sites, get the site numbers so potential campers might know what to ask for when they get there. I would hope we might explore all sorts of potential camping fishing spots within something like a 150 mile radius of DFW. That would take an extended period of time. But we at least could see new territory while we're at it.

Look forward to hanging out with you someday.

John B

[sargevining]

JohnB, just to be sure you know, Sarge is cracking jokes....
The Cross Timers Trail (for hikes) is nice. Probably 50 places to hang for small groups. We did a winter hike up there a few years back (testing these Texan's down to +18 Degrees....) and had fun. Lots of places with established camp areas.

Suh.

The Honor of Texas is no joke.

We need more rope.

[gospidey]

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