NC > Merchants Mill Pond State Park>Halloween / Hunger Hang Oct 2015

**Koolranch** · 10-25-2015, 17:50

Originally Posted by obxh2o

I look forward to watching you arrive with three bundles of firewood on the back of your bike.

Ha you are funny, we will see what we can come up with.

**obxh2o** · 10-25-2015, 18:00

Originally Posted by Koolranch

I see Saturday night temp is going to be 39 degrees. How cold was it last year. I was planning on using my JRB nest which is rated to 30. I also have a UGQ 0 degree however I felt that it was overkill. What rating UQ does everyone plan to use?

I believe Weather Underground is predicting a low of 44 on Saturday night. Do you have better intel?

**Tacoma96** · 10-25-2015, 18:05

Originally Posted by gunner76

QMagic was going to bring some Saturday AM. Other than that no one has spoken up. Tacoma95 has fire wood at his place he said we can have if someone can stop by to get it.

Talked with Pappyamos this weekend and he is swinging by my place on Monday to pick up two containers of wood. If Cass wants to swing by and pick up a bit, and If I can get my Happy a.. off work at a decent time I can bring some out. We should have plenty so save your money and buy raffle tickets.

**Tacoma96** · 10-25-2015, 18:07

Originally Posted by CAS52

I might be able to meet up with Tacoma Wednesday after work. I may also be able to pick some up myself. It isn't the best wood for burning but it will be better than nothing. I'll double check and confirm either way.

I am hoping to be off work by 5PM on Wednesday so come on by after then and get some, that will help.

**CAS52** · 10-25-2015, 18:35

Originally Posted by Tacoma96

I am hoping to be off work by 5PM on Wednesday so come on by after then and get some, that will help.

That sounds good Tacoma. I'll get with you tomorrow evening and make sure I know where you're at.

**CoreyR** · 10-25-2015, 18:44

I am trying to be there Thursday. Can't bring any firewood this trip, I am behind on my winter prep myself. Sigh. Cobblers are about it.

**Tacoma96** · 10-25-2015, 19:10

Originally Posted by CAS52

That sounds good Tacoma. I'll get with you tomorrow evening and make sure I know where you're at.

Good deal. PM sent.

**Koolranch** · 10-25-2015, 19:21

Originally Posted by obxh2o

I believe Weather Underground is predicting a low of 44 on Saturday night. Do you have better intel?

Accurate is saying 39 for Gatesville. It may be different if you put the park in but I just used Gatesville.
Still looking for an answer to the UQ questions.

**obxh2o** · 10-25-2015, 19:59

[QUOTE=Koolranch;1534807]Accurate is saying 39 for Gatesville. It may be different if you put the park in but I just used Gatesville. Still looking for an answer to the UQ questions.[/o QUOTE]

It will be interesting to discover which weather service is more accurate.

Wish I could help with the U/Q question. I'm bringing the only U/Q I own.

**gunner76** · 10-25-2015, 21:20

How cold was it last year.

I believe it got down to about 42 degrees last fall. At our Frosty Butt Hang in January it got down to 22 degrees

Gatesville is about 10 miles or less to the west of the park.

If OBXH20 gets cold he can snuggle with his alligator.

I plan on using either a HG 20 degree Phoenix ( 3/4 ) or a UGQ 20 degree Zeppelin ( 7/8 ). The Terminator will be using a DIY FL Clamashield on her RR, should be good down to 30 degrees.