We're up in Northern VA (Fredericksburg) and used to go to Medoc Mtn when Greg/Trish coordinated those (3 hour drive). Falls lake might be doable for us (4 hour drive)....Yates and Morrow mountain...
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We're up in Northern VA (Fredericksburg) and used to go to Medoc Mtn when Greg/Trish coordinated those (3 hour drive). Falls lake might be doable for us (4 hour drive)....Yates and Morrow mountain...
Glad I decided to check the forum. I needed a reason to get away. See y'all there!
Hi all! Looking forward to seeing you all again! Shari and Angel have other plans for the weekend, so now I have plans too!
...Bob
Items found around the 'food prep/kitchen' area. These items (except the brownies) are now in the Fredericksburg area. If any of these items are yours, please let me know. if you would like them...
Just found this thread! :boggle: 3 more on the list!
...Bob
Oh geez....same weekend as NOVA hang. Gonna miss you guys!
...Bob
My thermometer read 26°F Friday night, and 31°F Saturday night.
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First time hammock camper, with Walmart hammock+tarp=winter sock.
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Shari's take on a winter sock
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Happy Birthday Slugger!
I see that *all* A-loop sites are "Reservation Only - first of March to end of November". So, I reserved a site. Will have a first-time hammock camper with me :)
Not sure if I'll be arrive Wed or Thurs....have some school work to finish before I leave.
Also, Angel chose homecoming game/dance over the hang, so she and Shari will be missing the hang. :(
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Hope everyone is OK. We just got a bunch of wind up here.
Still trying to recruit more young'ns. Seems to be a popular weekend for other activities.
Just put it on our calendar. Three of us so far--will try to recruit one or two more pumpkin carvers as date approaches.
...Bob
Heading out now. ETA around 3pm (with stops, of course)
...Bob
Sounds like fun!
Tin hats are not very effective. Check out 'stopabductions dot com' for a better hat.
How do hammocks hang from those 'camp pads'??
Getting a late start here. Tried to get off half day at work wound up working a little later than expected. I guess I’m going to be setting up in the dark again this year. Any trees left? Someone...
Shari will have her Ridge Runner with sock and 0 degree UQ, so they'll be at least one for you to look at.
...Bob
We're signed up!
Wife says we're bringing two kids: me and our 16 yr old daughter (who loves to camp)
...Bob
Been a busy July here, and just getting caught up. We're now on the list. I plan to arrive Thursday, and Shari & Angel (and possibly a friend or two) heading out after school on Friday.
Looking...
Worked part-time at a repair shop some 15-20 years ago. Lemme see if I can remember the steps.
1. remove needle (replaced with new one when we're done, included in cost. most other parts were...
Looks interesting. I'll ask the 4 competition-level archers (including a silver-medalist from last year's Virginia Commonwealth Games) if they would be interested.
...Bob
What about early arrival--how early? Since the girls won't be arriving until early evening, I put in for the day off so I could have things set up for them when they arrive.
...Bob
Just tried to PM a suggestion to you, but your PMs are over quota
...Bob
Hey gang!
Added our names to the list. Not sure of the count yet.
...Bob
Most who have gotten one notice a bit difference with vs without. I'm interested in hearing of your experiences.
...Bob
Adding one more to the list. I'll be arriving Thursday afternoon. Shari and Angel are already booked elsewhere Friday and Saturday, so it will just be me.
...Bob
Last time we camped at Newport News Park, park rules were 'no hammocks'.
...Bob
That 30° number is what a lot of hangers like, probably because they saw it here. Set yours up however you like--if you don't like it, adjust it until you do. you might be 0.25% more comfortable if...
I've lived in areas close to major water bodies (rivers, bays) in Northern NJ / southern NY. One thing we could almost always count on every morning: heavy dew. As such, I always use a tarp.
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For Amsteel, I use a baseball glove lacing tool, as it is just a large needle's eye, with a handle that's easier to grab than the pointy end of a large needle.
For smaller cord, I use tapestry...
Home safely here too. Only rain was the 4-7am batch this morning at the park. No rain after we left the park, but roads looked wet.
...Bob
Going over packing list now (0830 Thursday), and will get stuff packed into vehicle this morning. Hope to be on the road well before noon, arriving maybe 2-3pm.
Shari and Angel will be arriving...
It's been over 35 years since my college class in mechanical engineering. Here's my take:
The end in the air would be 'pivoted/pinned'. Is the end on the ground driven into the ground (like a...
Welcome to HF from Fredericksburg!
If you don't want to wait until November. consider Veteran's Day weekend with us at the Prince William Forest Park:...
Welcome to Hammock Forums! I'll repeat Wanderlost's suggestion on the NOVA hang over Veteran's Day weekend.
...Bob
This one is too near home to pass up. We're signed up. Trying to get a few co-workers to come by and check hammocks out.
...Bob
We're on the list now. I'm hoping to be there on Thursday, with Shari and Angel (and maybe 1 or 2 friends) arriving after dark on Friday.
...Bob
and here are additional photos:
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...Bob
I counted 12 total (check group photo ... only Corey was missing from photo). Angel's friend was Rachel, and she may be hanging again with us. Jay's delight reminded me of a toddler on Christmas...
Just added our party to the signup sheet. 1 Adult, 2 teens, and me.
...Bob
Just got our names on the list. I'll be arriving Thursday, and Shari will be bringing the girls (Angel and 2 friends) as soon as school schedule allows on Friday.
...Bob
Got the time-off approved, so we'll be attending. I'll plan on arriving Thursday, with Shari and Angel (and possible a couple of Angel's friends) showing up late Friday.
...Bob
A couple pix of ODH crew on the trail:
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and poor Corey was too worn out to make it to his hammock
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Thanks for organizing this, Corey! Had a great time!
...Bob
We just signed up. I plan to get there earlier on Friday (considering arriving Thursday), with Angel and Shari coming after school lets out.
...Bob
Had a great time!! Nice seeing old faces as well as new. Looking forward to the next one!
My readings were low of 33F on Saturday morning, and 29F on Sunday morning.
Shari and I are packing up the van, waiting for Angel to get home from school. Shari is a bit under the weather, and probably will head home Friday night, returning in the AM (we live about 20...
Sunday morning, while getting back from natures call in the wee hours (pun intended), I seemed to have plucked my taut ridgeline right into my eye. I managed to get to an urgent care, who diagnosed...
Finally got my days off approved, and I'm on the sign up sheet! Gonna be just me, as the girls will be off to visit a radio-telescope in WV, with a bunch of other Girl Scouts that weekend.
I hope...
Just found this thread.... signed up. Angel will have 2 of her Girl Scout friends with her :)
...Bob
We're already committed to help with radio coverage during Marine Corps Historic Half marathon, 15 May. That's our radio club's big event for the year.