CA > SoCal Hangers 2016 “April Fools” Hang > Cleveland Nat. Forest > April 7-10th!!!

**The Dude** · 03-10-2016, 11:17

Originally Posted by WillieCash

I'm there Thursday for sure.

If I'm putting this much time into organization it's going to take a heck of a situation to get me away.

The bad news is, by day two you'll have heard all of my jokes and stories. Which I'll promptly repeat.

Just when I thought you couldn't go any lower, and then you turn around and pull something like this; and TOTAL REDEEM YOURSELF ........!

**Paravelian** · 03-10-2016, 14:08

Originally Posted by WillieCash

SCHEDULE, ACTIVITIES, AND DEMONSTRATIONS

Upholstry Needles will be available for use.
We'll have some Amsteel Rope but if you can swing it bring your own
I buy mine from
http://www.westmarine.com/buy/samson...id--P014895700

What to bring:
7/64 Amsteel Rope or similar
You will need about 15' to make a sling with 6' of adjustment

Hey Willie,

I will have pmt to you in the next few days. Also, Im on the west marine website right now - and either im a total ditz or im not seeing the units of measurement for the quantity!!

Im trying to buy 15' of amsteel, but I have no idea if its measured in inches, feet.... yards.... lol

Also, I have a few knives, but so far I have had terrible experience trying to get them sharp enough for feathering/bushcraft. I'll bring then and hopefully someone can help me out with that.

I'm excited man. This is going to be great fun! I probably wont be there thursday night, Im thinking friday thru sunday.

Looking forward to meeting y'all!

EDIT: Never mind, WestMarine got back to me and confirmed it was feet

Just bought 25' I have a 2nd hammock I want to install a ridgeline in it like my warbonnet.

-Paravelian

**Paravelian** · 03-10-2016, 15:34

Originally Posted by Boots13

Oh yea and I gotta drink enough to make up for not coming last year

Glad to see that 2 Leona Valley natives are making an appearance. lol

#represent!!

**WillieCash** · 03-10-2016, 16:49

I've got some kind of tricky news for everyone and I hope you will back my decision in the matter...

The charity we initially wanted to support is The Wounded Warriors project.

Unfortunately, it seems like every day many of us are finding more and more evidence revealed of misappropriated funds and lavish expenditures in infrastructure by The WWP that should be benefitting those who have given so much of their lives in service to our nation. The WWP’s charity ratings continue to plummet on a weekly basis and we’ve begun to receive some push back from our vendors who have made donations and the hammockers who would be purchasing tickets for our raffle.

Because of this, I have decided to give the proceeds of our raffle to a different veterans organization.

"Homes For Our Troops" is a charity whose prime purpose it to build mortgage-free, specially adapted homes nationwide for severely injured Veterans Post-9/11, to enable them to rebuild their lives.

http://www.hfotusa.org/home

As a husband of a disabled wife, I understand the trials of living with the logistics of a home that is less than ideal for specific medical needs. As difficult as this sometimes is for us, I can't imagine how stressing this would be for someone returning from the trials of war.

I've done a bit of research on this charity and they get stellar ratings in terms of how they administrate funds in making sure our veterans receive as much in services, dollar per dollar, as possible.

https://www.charitywatch.org/ratings...our-troops/535

http://www.charitynavigator.org/inde...3#.VuHl_vkrLcs

I can certainly understand if some have reservations. Though I would hope you can see some honor and reasonability in the decision I have made.

It is not my intention to disparage The Wounded Warrior Project. I’m sure there is a case to be made from their side but at this time it just makes more sense to me for us to support a different Veteran’s organization. At least until the scandal surrounding The WWP has settled down and we can get a clear bead on the status of the organization.

I have contacted the vendors and informed them of this decision and given them the option to pull back their prizes should they disagree with my stance. If someone decides to pull a prize because of this, please bear them no ill will. They were kind and generous to make the donation they have.

I have yet to hear of anybody wanting to pull their prize donation. Most have been supportive of my decision.

If you have any concerns, I'm more than happy to address them.

I don't want to bring in downer news like this. But I feel with the entirety of my heart that this is the best decision I could make in this regard.

Thank you so much for your understanding.
Addam

**New2trees** · 03-10-2016, 17:10

Originally Posted by WillieCash

I've got some kind of tricky news for everyone and I hope you will back my decision in the matter...

The charity we initially wanted to support is The Wounded Warriors project.

Unfortunately, it seems like every day many of us are finding more and more evidence revealed of misappropriated funds and lavish expenditures in infrastructure by The WWP that should be benefitting those who have given so much of their lives in service to our nation. The WWP’s charity ratings continue to plummet on a weekly basis and we’ve begun to receive some push back from our vendors who have made donations and the hammockers who would be purchasing tickets for our raffle.

Because of this, I have decided to give the proceeds of our raffle to a different veterans organization.

"Homes For Our Troops" is a charity whose prime purpose it to build mortgage-free, specially adapted homes nationwide for severely injured Veterans Post-9/11, to enable them to rebuild their lives.

http://www.hfotusa.org/home

As a husband of a disabled wife, I understand the trials of living with the logistics of a home that is less than ideal for specific medical needs. As difficult as this sometimes is for us, I can't imagine how stressing this would be for someone returning from the trials of war.

I've done a bit of research on this charity and they get stellar ratings in terms of how they administrate funds in making sure our veterans receive as much in services, dollar per dollar, as possible.

https://www.charitywatch.org/ratings...our-troops/535

http://www.charitynavigator.org/inde...3#.VuHl_vkrLcs

I can certainly understand if some have reservations. Though I would hope you can see some honor and reasonability in the decision I have made.

It is not my intention to disparage The Wounded Warrior Project. I’m sure there is a case to be made from their side but at this time it just makes more sense to me for us to support a different Veteran’s organization. At least until the scandal surrounding The WWP has settled down and we can get a clear bead on the status of the organization.

I have contacted the vendors and informed them of this decision and given them the option to pull back their prizes should they disagree with my stance. If someone decides to pull a prize because of this, please bear them no ill will. They were kind and generous to make the donation they have.

I have yet to hear of anybody wanting to pull their prize donation. Most have been supportive of my decision.

If you have any concerns, I'm more than happy to address them.

I don't want to bring in downer news like this. But I feel with the entirety of my heart that this is the best decision I could make in this regard.

Thank you so much for your understanding.
Addam

I completely support your decision there are many worthy organizations who need our support I more than happy to help where I can,
Thank You,
Sam

**WillieCash** · 03-10-2016, 17:20

Originally Posted by New2trees

I completely support your decision there are many worthy organizations who need our support I more than happy to help where I can,
Thank You,
Sam

Thank you for your support and understanding, Sam!

**WillieCash** · 03-10-2016, 17:23

Originally Posted by Paravelian

Glad to see that 2 Leona Valley natives are making an appearance. lol

#represent!!

Next thing you know you guys are going to roll through with your own "Leona Valley Hangers" flag!

Have you guys thought about car-pooling? Parking is getting kind of limited.

**jkc107** · 03-10-2016, 20:13

Ahhh crap. I'm sorry to do this but I'm going to have to cancel. I'm leaving the country for a few weeks and the only time the tickets were affordable was during the weekend of the group hang. I'm going to find out if my +2 still want to attend. I'll forward them this event thread so they can communicate with you guys. Hope everyone has a blast. Even more than last year.

**arczeneb** · 03-10-2016, 21:48

Homes for Our Troops
The average cost to construct each specially adapted home nationwide runs $430,000. A top-rated military and Veterans’ nonprofit organization, Homes for Our Troops is privately funded, and therefore relies on the generosity of donors like you to accomplish our mission. Nearly 70 percent of our operational budget is generated by individual donors and community fundraisers.

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Nice let the raffle begin!

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**WillieCash** · 03-11-2016, 11:39

Originally Posted by jkc107

Ahhh crap. I'm sorry to do this but I'm going to have to cancel. I'm leaving the country for a few weeks and the only time the tickets were affordable was during the weekend of the group hang. I'm going to find out if my +2 still want to attend. I'll forward them this event thread so they can communicate with you guys. Hope everyone has a blast. Even more than last year.

Bummer!

I think they are on the Facebook SoCal Hangers group, right?

Would you please PM me their names and I'll reach out to them?

See you next year!