FL > Doe Lake, Ocala National Forest>Jan. 16-19, 2015>5th Annual Florida Hang (FHV)

**gunner76** · 01-11-2015, 16:18

Seems like every time I have gone thru Jax I have been stuck in traffic be it I 95 straight thru town or the by passes around Jax so I am prepared to take my time. Thanks

**Timberrr** · 01-11-2015, 16:23

Regarding Numbers:
The first thing we did when we started planning FHV was to look at last year and previous years. Judging the trajectory in the attendance, it seemed rational that we would have 120 may be 130 people.
Including five "maybes," our attendance is now at 230. We expect more to sign up. There will be some no-shows of course. There will also be some folks who show up but didn't register. This is nearly double what we expected - WHICH IS AWESOME!! And it means we're all going to have to be extra considerate and do some self-regulation to ensure everyone has a great experience.

Regarding Feedings:
Meals will be served by servers in the lodge. It will not be self-service. When we're reasonably sure everyone has had a go, we'll announce seconds. If you need massive quantities of feed, please bring it with you.
There are enough picnic tables inside to seat about 100. There's space for about 50 to 75 camp chairs so be prepared to bring a chair to feeds. We'll need to sit both inside and out. It's gonna be crowded for the main feeds - please be prepared/patient.

Regarding Patches:
We're gonna be short.
Expecting 120 to 130 people we thought it made sense to order 150 patches. This would leave extras to cover the rangers, the park host, etc. We got a price break at 200 so that's what we ordered. (...better to have too many, right?)
There is no rational and fair way to decide who gets a patch and who goes without. So, we are asking folks to voluntarily give up their patch, in this order: 1st - anyone who doesn't care about the patch or otherwise just doesn't want one; 2nd - those in families (e.g., husband & wife) for whom one patch will suffice; 3rd (we'll take on third based on the in thread responses). Hopefully, the first two approaches will leave leftover patches that we can then offer to anyone who missed out. Thank you for your consideration here!!

Regarding Toilets and Showers:
Leave no trace.
'nough said?

**Black Wolf** · 01-11-2015, 16:23

Originally Posted by JaxHiker

Gunner, as someone from Jax I'll warn you about the Orange Park/Fleming Island section of LilRicky's route. Traffic is heavy in OP and you'll top out around 45. Please obey the speed limit. Cameras abound and the OP cops like to stop people. FI isn't bad cop-wise but it takes a while to get you out of the slow area. Not a bad route, just don't want you to be surprised..

Stay on 95 through J-ville.. Take 207 to 15/19 .. 15/19 is a nice route once south of Palatka

**Muskrat** · 01-11-2015, 16:24

Originally Posted by Shannan

I am thinking about bringing a kayak for the gearage sale. Tarpon 160i. I would like 450 for it. But, if nobody shows interest in it I won't bring it. Looking to make some money to spend more on the raffle!!

Any pics? I have a friend that has been looking at these.

**JaxHiker** · 01-11-2015, 17:05

Originally Posted by Gumbo

AT&T is weak, but there. Verizon is great I think.

Thanks, Gumbo. I'm on Verizon but they jacked me and gave me an ATT work phone (when everyone else seems to be Verizon). I can tether off either so it sounds like I'll be ok.

**Floridahanger** · 01-11-2015, 17:07

Originally Posted by Timberrr

Regarding Patches:

We're gonna be short.
Expecting 120 to 130 people we thought it made sense to order 150 patches. This would leave extras to cover the rangers, the park host, etc. We got a price break at 200 so that's what we ordered. (...better to have too many, right?)
There is no rational and fair way to decide who gets a patch and who goes without. So, we are asking folks to voluntarily give up their patch, in this order: 1st - anyone who doesn't care about the patch or otherwise just doesn't want one; 2nd - those in families (e.g., husband & wife) for whom one patch will suffice; 3rd (we'll take on third based on the in thread responses). Hopefully, the first two approaches will leave leftover patches that we can then offer to anyone who missed out. Thank you for your consideration here!!

My family of 5 will only require 2 patches if we make it.

**Shannan** · 01-11-2015, 17:08

Originally Posted by JaxHiker

Thanks, Gumbo. I'm on Verizon but they jacked me and gave me an ATT work phone (when everyone else seems to be Verizon). I can tether off either so it sounds like I'll be ok.

If not. I am on Verizon with hotspot enabled. I will loan you mine if needed. Just come! Your pictures are awesome!

**JaxHiker** · 01-11-2015, 18:20

Originally Posted by Shannan

If not. I am on Verizon with hotspot enabled. I will loan you mine if needed. Just come! Your pictures are awesome!

Thanks x2.

I've got a new camera body this year and some lenses to go with it. It was time to upgrade.

Now if only I get my 70-200 back by this weekend. Had to ship it back to get a connector replaced.

**Ridgehanger** · 01-11-2015, 18:36

[QUOTE=Timberrr;1388273]
Regarding Patches:

We're gonna be short.
Expecting 120 to 130 people we thought it made sense to order 150 patches. This would leave extras to cover the rangers, the park host, etc. We got a price break at 200 so that's what we ordered. (...better to have too many, right?)
There is no rational and fair way to decide who gets a patch and who goes without. So, we are asking folks to voluntarily give up their patch, in this order: 1st - anyone who doesn't care about the patch or otherwise just doesn't want one; 2nd - those in families (e.g., husband & wife) for whom one patch will suffice; 3rd (we'll take on third based on the in thread responses). Hopefully, the first two approaches will leave leftover patches that we can then offer to anyone who missed out. Thank you for your consideration here!!

Me and the wife weell just need one