2017 Lobsters and Lighthouses Hang- Sept. 9/10/11 ~TRIP REPORT

**TheYoda** · 09-14-2017, 20:27

Wow. Don't know what happened, but I really spaced on taking any pics this year.

Of course our most photogenic hangers were not present and very much missed, but I have no excuse other than senility, I suppose.
Had a great time regardless. Met faces, some new and some old. Enjoyed the lobsta and the raffle and all the fine company.

Thanks to everyone that contributed to making this my favorite hang of the year. Looking forward to seeing y'all for L&L5.

**Grey Eagle** · 09-14-2017, 20:40

I've already saved the dates on my calendar for 2018--Sept. 7--9.

**trikertom** · 09-15-2017, 06:11

Hey Everyone,

wanted to say thanks for coming to Meadowbrook for the hang. We really enjoy having you guys and people are always interested to See " The Hangers" I think you even converted a family tat was on Site 38. when she left on monday she said she was going to look into getting an hammock. They were suppose to leave on sat but the family was having to much fun.
Thanks again for coming and looking forward to next year.

Trikertom

**Flash Grundelore** · 09-15-2017, 16:57

[photo by Ed H...ThatOtherGeezer]

Chelsea up a tree...
For those who were not there... she had a hammock slung 25' up this oak to hang out in.

**Flash Grundelore** · 09-15-2017, 18:33

Did anyone get a "group" photo?

**heyduff** · 09-15-2017, 22:00

Originally Posted by Flash Grundelore

Did anyone get a "group" photo?

I was thinking that on the way home--I wonder if my pictures just before the raffle are the best we got.

**Junebugdawn** · 09-15-2017, 22:02

There was a group pic taken of the boat tour.

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**Stangfan** · 09-18-2017, 19:12

The "BIG" winners from the raffle!!! Congrats to all!

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**Stangfan** · 09-18-2017, 19:49

Another successful raffle! We beat last year's total! Thanks to Lynne, Lisa, and Julia (who took the picture) for meeting up with me in Acadia! I had a blast!

I'd like to send a sincere thank you to all the vendors who donated to this year’s raffle and to everyone who participated! Friends of Acadia also send their deepest gratitude and thanks! The folks here were genuinely grateful for the generous donation. All goes towards getting the middle-school kids to the park and learning and enjoying the outdoors. I know they'll love it!

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**hk2001** · 09-18-2017, 20:10

I'll be sending Chaaz and Ali their OudoorINK gifts sometime this week. I'm glad everyone enjoyed the gag

. While it wasn't the same without the Skypainter clan, Gil, Jess and Ava, Megan and Nathan, and the others who were unable to make it, it still was a great weekend.

My family is planning a week long trip for this Hang next year.

My apologies for bugging out early. To my knowledge, a proper group shot wasn't taken. Even though I brought our DSLR, it mostly sat unused in my hammock.

Something to think about for next year: We can revisit some of the lighthouses of previous years. We've picked up a lot of new people, so Portland Head, Two lights, etc are still great options. There is also a lot of other things to see and do.

John Evan did a great job with the raffle this year, and I enjoyed taking the year off from raffle duties.

Thank you to Junebug and Leslie for hauling BBQ up for all of us

As a final note, please remember when ordering from donating vendors, include a thank you note in the order. It's that recognition, and your thank you emails that gets us these great donations.

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