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    If the dates work out, I'd be very interested!

    If the dates work out, I'd be very interested!
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    I wish my technically challenged self knew how to...

    I wish my technically challenged self knew how to post a stupid picture. I’ve got a great fire going and wanted to share it.
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    IL: Last minute on the I&M Feb 4th

    I ended up with nothing to do on a Saturday, so I'm heading to the I&M on Saturday morning if any of you wish to join me. I've got a load of firewood I'm going to drop off before my hike in. I plan...
  4. Looks like I'll be able to make it! I will be...

    Looks like I'll be able to make it! I will be able to get there sometime Saturday late morning. I can bring some extra wood, a bottle of "brown water" to share, and some shareable food item. Wish...
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    Mark was an incredible guy. Great Tribute from...

    Mark was an incredible guy. Great Tribute from Karla. About the only thing I would add is that he had the most distinctive laugh. Big belly laugh that would remind you almost of Santa Claus with a...
  6. Good call on cancelling, Tumbleweed. Sad news,...

    Good call on cancelling, Tumbleweed. Sad news, but the right decision. We will see each other another time. Stay safe everyone, and have a great holiday season.
  7. Any idea what it will cost us Illinois Folks? ...

    Any idea what it will cost us Illinois Folks? Parking at the campsite or will it be a hike in? I can bring some wood to burn on whichever day I make it up.
  8. Katt, can you post some additional details on...

    Katt, can you post some additional details on this? I'm interested but unless something changes, I will only be good for Saturday night.
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    Leaving the Thread up for now, but I&M for...

    Leaving the Thread up for now, but I&M for Halloween is Cancelled. Heading to Wisconsin instead!
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    That sounds like a good idea. Won't be much...

    That sounds like a good idea. Won't be much extra driving for me. I'll try to make up for that. Will still probably only be for Saturday night.
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    Illinois I&M Canal

    For any of you that want to join me, I am planning on running up to our usual spot on the canal this Saturday (Oct 31st). I only have time for a single night. Planning on getting out there mid...
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    Sorry Fellas, I'm out. Life got in the way for...

    Sorry Fellas, I'm out. Life got in the way for this weekend. Hope you all have fun.
  13. I've got it on the calendar! Now if I can keep...

    I've got it on the calendar! Now if I can keep any of the other people in my life with trying to add anything to that weekend. Hoping to pull this trip off.
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    This weekend opened up for me (for now) and I'm...

    This weekend opened up for me (for now) and I'm going to give it a try. Hopefully you don't mind an east-central Illinois boy coming over.
  15. Sorry I had to take off early. The dog is ok. We...

    Sorry I had to take off early. The dog is ok. We are changing the meds he’s on and things should improve. See you all down the road sometime soon.
  16. Garret, how much money do you need from us to...

    Garret, how much money do you need from us to cover the cost of the wood this year?
  17. Ah rats. I had two work related things pop up...

    Ah rats. I had two work related things pop up today and I wont be able to make it up. I am seriously ticked off about it. Have been looking forward to this for months. I will still be able to see...
  18. Wow, year 6 already? Two years ago was the...

    Wow, year 6 already? Two years ago was the coldest temps I've ever camped in, and I think we had a high of 50 last year. Wonder what it will be this year. Looking forward to it.
  19. Got Mrs. Kingsnake to move our anniversary...

    Got Mrs. Kingsnake to move our anniversary celebration so I am all good for Da Shack this year. Looking forward to seeing all of you again. I'll be bringing a load of empty carbs for us to enjoy...
  20. Rats, I'm out. Hope is still to make it to Da...

    Rats, I'm out. Hope is still to make it to Da Shack and Windy City Hang this year.
  21. Great idea! I might be available for Saturday,...

    Great idea! I might be available for Saturday, but wont know until we get a bit closer to that date.
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    We've talked about that, and it is a possiblity...

    We've talked about that, and it is a possiblity but want to hold on to that as a last resort
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    Hammock camping through the Shenandoah

    First I want to apologise if this is not the right spot to post this question. If the admins have to move it, I completely understand. A friend of mine and I are going to hike the AT through the...
  24. Oh I forgot to mention, I'll be also bringing in...

    Oh I forgot to mention, I'll be also bringing in a bottle of Buffalo Trace Bourbon, and a few cigars to share. Based on what it looks like everyone is bringing, and the beautiful weather, this will...
  25. I've got crackers, summer sausage, and cheese for...

    I've got crackers, summer sausage, and cheese for appetizers. I've also got doughnuts and OJ for a breakfast and nutty bars for a little sugar kick whenever you need it. Oh, and granola bars so you...
  26. The extended forecast is showing over 50 degrees...

    The extended forecast is showing over 50 degrees warmer than last year’s hang. Our shelter might get converted into some hippy sweat lodge by the end of it! Looking forward to seeing all of you! ...
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    Have a great weekend everyone. Sorry I am...

    Have a great weekend everyone. Sorry I am missing it. I'll see some of you at the Windy City Hang.
  28. Well, between the hangovers and the cold, a few...

    Well, between the hangovers and the cold, a few of us looked like death on Saturday.
  29. Haha. Well, just so long as we have plenty of...

    Haha. Well, just so long as we have plenty of wood, we will all be happy. That was **** cold last year! Looking so forward to this hang!
  30. Mark, thanks so much for taking care of the wood....

    Mark, thanks so much for taking care of the wood. If it is as cold as last year, get plenty. You know how Neil likes a roaring fire! Just let us know what we owe you. Hopefully there is snow...
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    I'm not going to be able to make it this year. ...

    I'm not going to be able to make it this year. My wife and I will be out of the state for our anniversary. This is one of my favorite hangs of the year, and I'm going to miss seeing all of you. ...
  32. I will be there! Not sure if we can beat the low...

    I will be there! Not sure if we can beat the low temp from last year or not. I know with Mark's new rig, he will be nice and warm regardless!
  33. Good lord I hope the wind lays down a little bit....

    Good lord I hope the wind lays down a little bit. My turn my tarp into a kite if not.
  34. Perfect! I finally have a sort of free weekend. ...

    Perfect! I finally have a sort of free weekend. I will be up there Friday night sometime before 9. I should be good for 2 nights. See you all after dark.
  35. What a great weekend! I had a blast. That...

    What a great weekend! I had a blast. That second night almost felt warm compared to the first one. Pretty exciting when the Coyotes started yipping. From where I was at, I swore they must have...
  36. Rats! I got an Ursack for Christmas and was...

    Rats! I got an Ursack for Christmas and was wanting to see how well it worked.
  37. I am hoping to be down to the campsite around 6pm...

    I am hoping to be down to the campsite around 6pm or so. Looking forward to pushing my gear. See you guys there.
  38. Mark said up at Da Shack that he had arranged it...

    Mark said up at Da Shack that he had arranged it with the park ranger to drive down and drop it off. I assume there will be a money collection once we all get there to pay for it. Thanks Mark for...
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    Famous, not infamous! You're going to love it. ...

    Famous, not infamous! You're going to love it. Hardwood for the fire pit, tons of places to hang, beautiful trail to hike, plenty of food and beverages, and great conversation.
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    Will you be wearing Vintage Valentino for this...

    Will you be wearing Vintage Valentino for this campout again?
  41. I will be there too! Looks like we will all get...

    I will be there too! Looks like we will all get a test run on our equip this weekend up at Da Shack. Looking forward to seeing all of you.
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    Poll: It wouldn't be the first time someone just...

    It wouldn't be the first time someone just hunkered down in front of the fire in the shelter......
    Last year my termometer read -5 on the second night with is my personal low for hammock camping,...
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    Doesn't look like any snow in the extended...

    Doesn't look like any snow in the extended forecast, but right now it is looking like we will get some low temps. Starting to get excited! I've taken half a personal day at work so I can get there...
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    Now we've got a party going!

    Now we've got a party going!
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    Poll: At this point, I can make any weekend in January...

    At this point, I can make any weekend in January work. I appreciate you taking the lead on planning it. My guess is that you won't be able to come up with a weekend that will make everyone happy,...
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    With the temperatures we are having in Central...

    With the temperatures we are having in Central Illinois right now, I find myself daydreaming about freezing cold temps up at Da Shack: Warm fire, more food than we could possibly eat, plenty of...
  47. Thread: I&M Canal

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    I'm going to have to cancel. Had a school thing...

    I'm going to have to cancel. Had a school thing pop up on that Saturday. Hopefully when football season is over I'll be able to make a few of the hangs. Have fun.
  48. Thread: I&M Canal

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    As of now, I could make it on the weekend of the...

    As of now, I could make it on the weekend of the 15th, but it would be for Saturday night only. Would have to leave bright and early Sunday morning.
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    I'll be there! This was one of my favorite trips...

    I'll be there! This was one of my favorite trips last year. Looking forward to seeing you all again. I'm hoping for better road conditions for my drive home. Last year it was a 5 hour trip up,...
  50. Been off the internet for a while, so when I got...

    Been off the internet for a while, so when I got back on, this post put an immediate smile on my face. Looking forward to coming up again.
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