Minnesota: Afton State Park this weekend

**stairguy** · 12-07-2011, 18:09

[QUOTE=beep;605075]It's killing me to miss this outing,

Me also 4u, but I like these quick overnights. Pick a weekend and someone will show up.

**Fronkey** · 12-07-2011, 18:25

I'll be there for the whole weekend. So, I'm totally up for doing some hiking in the morning.

Kiba probably won't be coming now as it might be a little too cold for her Friday night.

Beep. There will be plenty more of these I'm sure and I'm sure we can make it work so you can make it.

Fronkey

**Fronkey** · 12-07-2011, 18:26

Originally Posted by Shug

Plus....Timmy has never hammocked!

Is Timmy ok on gear? I have some extra stuff he can use if needed.

Fronkey

**Shug** · 12-07-2011, 18:33

Originally Posted by Fronkey

Is Timmy ok on gear? I have some extra stuff he can use if needed.

Fronkey

I am sorting out stuff for him now......and he is coming over tomorrow for a crash course. I want to make sure he does not sleep cold so I am putting him in my ol' Greenbean hammock and putting the full length JRB Hudson River 20º as a UQ and then will put Frankenquilt outside of that. Put him under my HG Cuben tarp. He will use my 0º REI bag in top quilt mode. Clothes will be good. Got stoves for him and cookware.
I am going BB and Winter Yeti. 0º Black Mamba TQ.
Thanks for the offer but should be OK. I will contact you if we end up needing anything I don't have.
Timmy is very pumped to wake up in the woods.
Of course me too.
I got a dodgy knee right now....so this short in and out will be good.
soonest,
Shug

**Hangin'Yankee** · 12-07-2011, 18:33

all right, I have the day off Friday and was planning on getting out around home Thursday night and possibly Friday night but the idea of hanging out with other "crazies"

might be more fun than going alone.

I'm a maybe for Friday night. I would need to head home Saturday also.

How much snow do you guys have? We're bare down here. Should I bring the snowshoes or just the ice cleats.

HY

**Shug** · 12-07-2011, 18:34

Originally Posted by peanuts

that is one of the things i miss since i was diagnosed with celiac a 1 1/2 ago...shortbread cookies

i challenge you to come up with a gluten free wheat free recipe!

Shortbread is based on maximum Gluten))))))

Originally Posted by dbjerknes

Shug, are you going earlier?

We are going to try and get there before dark....not sure when. I am on Timmy's time a bit.

**Fronkey** · 12-07-2011, 19:00

Originally Posted by Hangin'Yankee

all right, I have the day off Friday and was planning on getting out around home Thursday night and possibly Friday night but the idea of hanging out with other "crazies"

might be more fun than going alone.

I'm a maybe for Friday night. I would need to head home Saturday also.

How much snow do you guys have? We're bare down here. Should I bring the snowshoes or just the ice cleats.

HY

There's snow, but not too much. I plan on just hiking in, but I am no expert when it comes to snow. That stuff hates me!

Fronkey

**pizza** · 12-07-2011, 19:21

I may be able to make it Friday night.

**grantizzle** · 12-07-2011, 19:43

really jealous. I graduated from Stillwater high in '01 and used to run/xc-ski at Afton State park. good times there.

**ArcsandSparks** · 12-07-2011, 19:44

Originally Posted by Shug

Look forward to meeting you Arcs. Good to know there is water available up there.
We have to more than likely split on Sat. as well sometime. One night better than nothing. Plus....Timmy has never hammocked!

You as well. I never saw the sign posted stating that if you hold the button for 60 seconds it will pump water...maybe it's new or I am ignorant

Tell Timmy that layers are his friend! Shortbread is my favorite! Yours looks pretty stellar

What should I bring? Does anybody have requests? I have venison breakfast sausage....or can make up a few smore type desserts that I usually make for car camping...