Nice portrait, Pappy.
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Nice portrait, Pappy.
Is my vision deceiving me? I only see seven names on the signup sheet (far fewer on the "meals" sheet). Where is everybody?
I cannot believe that Carolinians are staying home to watch the...
Yep. it's all that darn Gator wrass'lin catching up with me.
I'm still hoping to make it, though I may be limping a bit.
[QUOTE=Bic;1765886]LOL because winter! But seriously, we're looking for a change, warmer weather but still all 4 seasons, love the outdoor rec opportunities in the mountains and you're within a days...
The New River from Northwestern North Carolina up into Virginia. Take an old boat, the New River can be very shallow at times.
I'm not sure why any sane person would move from Minnesota to North...
I heard a rumor the Merchants Millpond was closed due to snow ten days ago.
We probably won't see snow. http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/gatesville-nc/27938/month/334838?monyr=2/01/2017
You may get more snow than the northern Outer Banks. Good luck.
I usually hang in the state of confusion.
We may get some snow up here around Thursday or Friday nights. Maybe I'll get a backyard test in.
I fully agree.
I grew up in Minnesota (International Falls, then Mahtomedi) but now live on the North Carolina coast. I have forgotten how miserably cold -18 degrees can be.
Glad to see that the Neusiok Trail is getting some use. Thanks for the pics.
Got any pics?
Remember, we need pics or it didn't happen.
Give it a try and see what happens.
Of course, big hangs don't just "happen". They take lots of planning and organization. You may want to attend HangCon this year and watch both Gumbo and...
Uh, I forgot. Sorry.
You've never been warned about the dreaded Merchants Millpond ice skeeters???? They're bigger predators than the gators ... and, you can't wrestle them.
Look at the bright side. At least with smoke from the fires there will not be any problem with mosquitos in February. :-)
I just drove through smoke from the fires in SC and GA. The smoke was...
The weather folk are forecasting a warmer than normal winter. The Terminator should like that.
Welcome, RBH. I grew up not far from you in Mahtomedi but now live on North Carolina's Outer Banks.
I hope to be there. Will bring eggs and sausage for Sat. morning and chilli for Saturday evening.
I live on North Carolina's Outer Banks. Three different times over the years I've been caught in surprise coastal storms with 50 to 70 knot winds. Each one was an adventure.
12' Kevlar straps serve me well in most locations.
Bob -- Glad to hear that your eye is OK.
Many, many thanks to Terminator and Gunner for setting up this hang. Thanks also to Hot Lips and Kingsford for the cooking; plus thanks to the others who cooked meals for the crowd.
A wonderful...
Looking forward to seeing you, Pappy. I'll be there about two hours after I get my lawn mowed.
Pappy -- This is Gunners post from earlier today. Sounds like everything is pretty good.
If you remember, site #1 is up pretty high. Even the bathrooms are elevated somewhat.
Thanks, Starfish. I appreciate the heads up.
Yes. Ketchup, mustard and pickle relish. Missing anything?
For what it is worth, the little grocery market in Sunbury (about three miles from the park) was closed when I drove US 158 past Merchants Millpond in early September. I believe this means that the...
Don't know but, my pea sized brain is smaller.
(Thanks for the update, Pappy)
Thanks for the reply, T. See y'all Thursday.
So, that makes it eight people for Thursday night? Correct? (Trying to estimate how much grub I'll need to bring.)
Yup. I'm bringing hot dogs for Thursday night (buns, fixin's, potato chips and baked beans also). The spreadsheet says six people are arriving on Thursday. Is this correct? Is everybody on the...
I figured you had lost power when we didn't hear from you. Glad all is OK.
I've been a Boundary Water junkie since 1960.
Having problems with your Noah Twelve? Try pitching it on the diagonal (much like your trip partner). Here are a couple of favorite BWCA pics. The...
The worst of the storm is just starting to hit the northern Outer Banks. Before sunset, I could see the tops of waves being blown off ... meaning that the wind was at least 35 mph. Power is still...
Hurricane? What hurricane? We'll find a way to make it work ...
Typically verbose Dutch video. What? Maybe twenty two words, three of which are "Thank you everybody."
Well done, Dutch. Thank you.
No sign of a gas shortage as I drove from northwestern-North Carolina (West Jefferson area) to the Outer Banks. Of course, I only stopped once for gas near Winston Salem, where one woman was...
Unfortunately I will not be able to join you folks this year due to a death in the family.
Hope you have fun. Somebody else will have to supply the bacon wrapped corn on the cob.
The fire looks just right for roasting a small dog.
Spotty? Why are you running from me???
I'm packed and ready to go. Leaving at sunrise for a few days of camping in the North Carolina mountains. I plan to work my way north by next Thursday.
Never mind.
I plan to arrive Thurs. afternoon and leave Monday.
It will take less than 24 hours for Sam to figure out childproof cabinet locks. Those are made for kids, not dogs, silly.
I picked up several at the Costco in Norfolk, Va today. They will be given to the Outer Banks homeless this winter. Can't beat $19.95.
Just want to give this worthwhile spreadsheet a bump. It lists various hang sites in NC.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ukdv39Di4tTa9gRJ0GfoU3Qe6KR67elkWb_p-llfx1w/edit?usp=sharing
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