Quick overnight at Hanging Rock State Park

**NCPatrick** · 12-07-2009, 20:10

Originally Posted by ricegravy

What is the hook that you have your candle lantern hanging from? How safe do you think it is to hang it there? Is there any chance for wax to drip out onto your setup? I have a candle lantern also and am interested in trying the "hang from the ridge line" thing.

-Ricegravy!

That's a sock hook. Comes with your pair(s) of dress socks (yes, there are such things

). I have actually never lit the candle while it hung over me, but I think the candle is far enough away to keep the plastic hook from melting, and definitely far enough away from the ridgeline to be safe. I figured I'd keep the candle next to me, get in, and then carefully hang it up there. Like I said, I haven't had a chance to try it though. I think that with normal careful use, wax would not drip on you.

**MacEntyre** · 12-07-2009, 21:04

Originally Posted by NCPatrick

...every yahoo and wahoo for miles around..

The place is crawlin' with 'em don't you know!

One of my favorite afternoon motorcycle rides is to go north on 66 and ride all the way around Hanging Rock. It's particularly beautiful at when the sun is low.

Good report!

- MacEntyre

**ricegravy** · 12-08-2009, 16:12

Originally Posted by NCPatrick

That's a sock hook.

Genius!

Thanks

-Ricegravy!

**Shug** · 12-09-2009, 01:16

Man ...NC Patrick ... that picture of your set up made me want to crawl in there in that cold. Sweet. Like the half sock....
Good report Sir.
Shug

**NCPatrick** · 12-09-2009, 08:49

Originally Posted by MacEntyre

One of my favorite afternoon motorcycle rides is to go north on 66 and ride all the way around Hanging Rock. It's particularly beautiful at when the sun is low.

That is a beautiful drive. I bet it is especially nice on a motorcycle.

Originally Posted by Shug

Man ...NC Patrick ... that picture of your set up made me want to crawl in there in that cold. Sweet. Like the half sock....
Good report Sir.
Shug

Thanks Shug! Welcome back. I enjoyed the pics of your trip with your family. Took your suggestion of a hot cocoa break. Whoo buddy that was good, and a nice hand warmer-upperer to boot.