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    all secure in sector 7 Shug's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Algonz View Post
    I'll pick up the ball but I'm not sure what to do with it
    Picking Up the Ball.....Plan, answer everyones queries, be the Caretaker, bring all kinda extra stuff so Newbs don't freeze, Bring big coffee pots and pans for melting snow, go up and build the wood tri-pod for the Canadian fire, give everyone directions and maps over and over, plan the shared meals, be first in and last out, Keep telling everyone to get out and gather firewood, bring the biggest first aid kit, put everyone else's cares and whoas before your own, make sure everyone is happy and warm.
    I think that is some of picking up the ball.
    As this is a Deep Winter Hang it is very important to be on the ball as well.
    I know that folks get excited and come to these without ever having hung in their hammocks in these temps and some find out that they just aren't prepared. We had temps -15º last year. Not fun if your not outfitted properly.
    That said....I can't say that I can pick up the ball either at this point but will do what I can to make sure folks have a goodly and safe hang.
    Shug
    Whooooo Buddy)))) All Secure in Sector Seven

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shug View Post
    Sorry to hear that stairguy. I know you must be bummed. Won't be the same without you.
    May I ask who owned that parachute last year....that was really nice to have.
    Shug

    I'm pretty sure it belongs to fourdog. I can send him a message on FB if that will help.

    (Strung Out space invasion photo is awesome!)

    Fronkey

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    all secure in sector 7 Shug's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fronkey View Post
    I'm pretty sure it belongs to fourdog. I can send him a message on FB if that will help.

    (Strung Out space invasion photo is awesome!)

    Fronkey
    Thanks....I will reach out to him if needed. May try to find and buy my own.
    fourdog has been AWOL for a long time. Never heard or saw from him again after he hosted that one Winter Hang.
    Did he get miffed at us all?
    Just always wondered as I always enjoyed his company.
    Whooooo Buddy)))) All Secure in Sector Seven

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    Have fun guys! I'm quite new to winter hammocking, but considering you guys have similar temperatures to what I get here in Quebec, I'll follow your hang closesly, in order to learn new stuff. Looking forward to your stories/pics and maybe Shug's Vidéos!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shug View Post
    Picking Up the Ball.....Plan, answer everyones queries, be the Caretaker, bring all kinda extra stuff so Newbs don't freeze, Bring big coffee pots and pans for melting snow, go up and build the wood tri-pod for the Canadian fire, give everyone directions and maps over and over, plan the shared meals, be first in and last out, Keep telling everyone to get out and gather firewood, bring the biggest first aid kit, put everyone else's cares and whoas before your own, make sure everyone is happy and warm.
    I think that is some of picking up the ball.
    As this is a Deep Winter Hang it is very important to be on the ball as well.
    I know that folks get excited and come to these without ever having hung in their hammocks in these temps and some find out that they just aren't prepared. We had temps -15º last year. Not fun if your not outfitted properly.
    That said....I can't say that I can pick up the ball either at this point but will do what I can to make sure folks have a goodly and safe hang.
    Shug
    I was a newb last year and Stairguy came over to me and made sure I was setup to handle the cold temps. He checked out out my hammock setup to the clothing I was wearing.

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    Senior Member peello's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shug View Post
    Sorry to hear that stairguy. I know you must be bummed. Won't be the same without you.
    May I ask who owned that parachute last year....that was really nice to have.
    Shug

    On the first page, it sounded like Fritz has the parachute...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shug View Post
    Sorry to hear that stairguy. I know you must be bummed. Won't be the same without you.
    May I ask who owned that parachute last year....that was really nice to have.
    Shug

    I believe Fritz owns the parachute as well.

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    all secure in sector 7 Shug's Avatar
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    Ahhhh...the Fritz-a-chute. I recall now.
    Shug
    Whooooo Buddy)))) All Secure in Sector Seven

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    Quote Originally Posted by peello View Post
    On the first page, it sounded like Fritz has the parachute...
    Be good to see you again peello. Hope we can get out for another frosty hike.
    Be fun to drive to Crosby Manitou SP and do the Humpback Trail.
    Shug
    Whooooo Buddy)))) All Secure in Sector Seven

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shug View Post
    Be good to see you again peello. Hope we can get out for another frosty hike.
    Be fun to drive to Crosby Manitou SP and do the Humpback Trail.
    Shug
    Oh yeah, I'm in for any kind of hike!

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