NE > Bluestem Lake>1-3 Apr 2016 - Nebraska Fools Hang!!

[ManBehindThePlan]

Well, as promised, the weather in Nebraska is quite variable. It's sleeting right now on the north side of Lincoln.

However, the forecast is good; I'll be rolling in down there around 6:30. Hope to see you guys soon!

[Sccrluk9]

Yeah its a little chilly right now in the Haymarket. Will be a fun first full night hang for me haha. Im going to be there with a few co-workers (one who is also trying out his hammock, though only for lounging) but Im sure we'll run into each other.

[JohannesBrahms]

This is last minute, but I may have a friend (he's a filthy stinking ground dweller) come with.

[JohannesBrahms]

So who's still coming?

[ManBehindThePlan]

Thanks all who came! Johannes, Flatliner, and Codiak who stopped by on the way to the wedding. Next year, let's come up with some more activities for the kids!

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By request, here's the recipe for my Mac and Cheese:

Serves 15-20

2lb box of macaroni elbows, cooked ahead and put in a gallon plastic bag
6 apples, cored, sliced thinly, and each slice in thirds
1 cup flour
2 sticks butter
Salt/Pepper (combine into cup of flour in a small baggie)
2 lb cheese (I use 1lb mild cheddar and 1lb sharp cheddar)
1 lb bacon bits (packaged stuff in salad aisle is good, so long that it is REAL BACON)
1/2 gallon milk
12qt Dutch Oven

Put several hot coals under the Dutch Oven, and, taking a long spoon, melt the two sticks of butter. Place flour and spices in the butter, mixing together and heating until bubbling/expanded (basic roux).

Put the milk in, and heat to boil (it will thicken as it gets close). Place 1lb of cheese in the milk mixture and melt/stir.

Put in noodles, apples, bacon, and half a pound of cheese, and mix well.

After mixing, put the second half of the cheese on top.

Place the lid to the Dutch Oven on, and place a generous amount of coals on top.

Monitor it infrequently to make sure top and bottom are not burning. When the top cheese is melted, and sometimes a bit brown, remove the Dutch Oven from the coals, and allow to stand for a few minutes. Serve with abandon.

[Codiak]

Nice to meet some fellow hangers!
And talk about hanging you own hang, 3 very different setups and all looking very comfy

[Flatliner]

In spite of the smaller than expected turn out, I had a great time. Thanks to manbehindtheplan for putting this together.

[Sccrluk9]

Does anyone in this area have a good place to camp in between Lincoln and Omaha? Looking to do a camping trip this weekend with some friends and Im not super familiar with many of the rec areas around here.

[Flatliner]

What type of camping are you looking for?


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[Sccrluk9]

Mostly car camping though if you have suggestions on anything with a short walk in I think we'd be ok with that too. We'll have a couple of people with tents but of course hammocks are the main concern