VA-gt-Mt-Rogers-Winter-Hang-lt-January 24-27, 2019

[DavyRay]

You don't want to see either of us sing or dance or juggle.
Self-deprecation is about all I have, which is better and more sanitary than self-defecation. Both can warm up a room. but the latter will clear it.

There are limits to what I'll do to stay warm.

[peeeeetey]

I made it through today and actually had to start shedding a layer. I went to Canton, NC 12 degrees and 8 mph wind (work) wearing omniwool long johns, puffy jacket and the company uniform with issued vest. When the sun came up and I actually started getting warm and a little sweaty. The temp was about 20 at that point. Off came the vest and I was good, although the toes got a little cold even with thick wool socks and carbon fiber (not steel) toe work shoes. Of course I was moving running up and down a ramp with a hand truck.

[wisenber]

There are limits to what I'll do to stay warm.

FWIW, it's fleeting. Probably safer than being wedged between two bonfires yet still fleeting.

[wisenber]

, although the toes got a little cold even with thick wool socks and carbon fiber (not steel) toe work shoes. Of course I was moving running up and down a ramp with a hand truck.

Probably warmer than carbon fiber socks and wool toed shoes.

[WV]

It'll be nice to see you again, Walter. How many years ago was it that you shone a flashlight on the rocks in Quebec Branch so I could hop, skip and jump across? A question occurred to me as I worked on a new tarp today, and I'm sure you know the answer. Do all bungees lose their elasticity in freezing temperatures, and how cold does it have to be to affect them?

[wisenber]

It'll be nice to see you again, Walter. How many years ago was it that you shone a flashlight on the rocks in Quebec Branch so I could hop, skip and jump across? A question occurred to me as I worked on a new tarp today, and I'm sure you know the answer. Do all bungees lose their elasticity in freezing temperatures, and how cold does it have to be to affect them?

I'm going to guess 2010 or 2011 since that was "pre-campground"? I still have my Neos overboots, so I don't have to hop as much.
I know the surgical rubber is more forgiving than regular rubber. My Walmart "ball bungees" have never failed due to temperature, but they have a braided mantle.
I'm still debating on which config to go with. I may get crazy and try my Noah 16 origami cabin, but that takes twelve stakes.

I haven't been making much hammock gear of late. I've been squandering most of my free time making a trimaran that should have already been finished.

[wisenber]

Forecast is warming up. Hopefully no rain Saturday.

[Shug]

I made it through today and actually had to start shedding a layer. I went to Canton, NC 12 degrees and 8 mph wind (work) wearing omniwool long johns, puffy jacket and the company uniform with issued vest. When the sun came up and I actually started getting warm and a little sweaty. The temp was about 20 at that point. Off came the vest and I was good, although the toes got a little cold even with thick wool socks and carbon fiber (not steel) toe work shoes. Of course I was moving running up and down a ramp with a hand truck.

These are actually pretty effective toe warmers...https://www.walmart.com/ip/Meister-N...lack/132726750 Scroll down once you click link.
They seem tight but once on toes under socks they feel OK.
Ya'll have good fun ya' hear~~~~
Shug

[wvumountaineer52]

Gonna Be COLD!

[peeeeetey]

These are actually pretty effective toe warmers...https://www.walmart.com/ip/Meister-N...lack/132726750 Scroll down once you click link.
They seem tight but once on toes under socks they feel OK.
Ya'll have good fun ya' hear~~~~
Shug

Thanks, Shug. I just ordered some. I have my polar Merrills for this weekend. 800 g thinsulate.