SoCal Hangers 2nd Annual Group Hang!>Cleveland National Forest>March 14th-16th, 2014

**arczeneb** · 01-31-2014, 23:11

Originally Posted by ripcurlksm

heck if Arczeneb is rolling out, ill leave my dobsonian at home!

Wait it's to early let me check the weather the week prior. If I only get one day so be it I will find a spot.

**The Dude** · 02-01-2014, 12:27

Also, we should start thinking about carpools.... Chetter, can I grab a ride with you?

Keep all Options Open Dude most likely will be able to a couples of days more if a Advance party is Needed.. Car pools are great, standing bye ! as we get closer we'll get'er sorted Out..

**WillieCash** · 02-03-2014, 12:15

Originally Posted by The Dude

Keep all Options Open Dude most likely will be able to a couples of days more if a Advance party is Needed.. Car pools are great, standing bye ! as we get closer we'll get'er sorted Out..

Hey Dude,

An advanced party is not needed. I made a reservation for the weekend back in the Fall.

So we should be good to go.

I actually snuck into the site on Friday (it was closed off because nobody had reservations) and took a look around. Depending on the size of the group, I think we will have enough trees.

If we are short, I think we can make do by pushing a but further into the area around the camp (open forest), or (worst case scenario) we can get an additional site in the main BlueJay campground and shuttle hangers back and forth for sleeping. I don't think the last option will be necessary. Just making sure there is a back-up plan in place.

**ripcurlksm** · 02-03-2014, 15:15

Originally Posted by arczeneb

Wait it's to early let me check the weather the week prior. If I only get one day so be it I will find a spot.

Awesome hope you can make it!

**arczeneb** · 02-04-2014, 19:59

I'm in arriving Thursday need a good nights sleep for some reason first night was oh I don't remember. Three bundles of wood. No telescope this weekend full moon maybe next on a new moon but let's enjoy this year. Food for the culinary festival. No shout out for milk on Friday will have plenty. Backpack for a walkabout 2 days in the forest.
If I left anything out let me know. See everyone in March be safe.

**WillieCash** · 02-05-2014, 19:52

We're getting to the point where I think I can order patches soon if the payments keep coming in.

They will probably run about $5 each (they will cost me a bit less but I will likely need to make up for loss of camping fees)

I was thinking about getting a yellow border on them to make them look more official and wanted to get hanger's thoughts.

I'm not that familiar with patches... does plastic backing make them difficult to sew them on to fabric? I guess it depends on how they will be used, but I think it may be best to go without backing so the patch is flexible (I'm thinking they will most likely end up on packs, hammock cases, jackets, etc...)

Also, looking for sizing. I was thinking about 4" wide... thoughts?

**arczeneb** · 02-05-2014, 20:51

Originally Posted by WillieCash

(they will cost me a bit less but I will likley need to make up for loss of camping fees)

Ok folks sounds like he's short for stepping up to make this a fine weekend with patches so I added a little extra to help out or at the campsite.
Fire wood if needed another bundle or two let me know I'm ok sitting in the shadows under a cool full moon.

**WillieCash** · 02-06-2014, 12:04

Thanks to everyone who has sent in payment. Especially to arczeneb who kicked in a few dollars more. I will be sure you get a patch!

Anybody else who is sure you are going but hasn't paid yet, please do so. I want to make sure I can order the patches in time for the trip.

**ripcurlksm** · 02-06-2014, 17:20

Originally Posted by WillieCash

Thanks to everyone who has sent in payment. Especially to arczeneb who kicked in a few dollars more. I will be sure you get a patch!

Anybody else who is sure you are going but hasn't paid yet, please do so. I want to make sure I can order the patches in time for the trip.

How much for a patch?

I'm paid up, how much are you short?

**WillieCash** · 02-06-2014, 17:46

I'm about $65 short on the site but I was going to get the patches paid for once thee is enough in the PayPal account then get the rest later.

If I can get four more people to cover their site fee, I will have enough to cover the patches.

Patches are going to run about $160 for 50 of them (the other option was $140 for 25, so I thought the extra $20 would be worth having another 25).

Edit: Oh... and patches will run about $5 each. I'll be making a little bit of money on them, but my hope is that it can offset some of the site costs. Like I said earlier, anything I come out ahead on will go towards communal stuff like firewood, water, etc...