Who: Trailz & Karla "with a K" are co-hosting a hang for up to 10 campers (that's about all we have room for at this spot)

What: Since Trailz isn't familiar with pie irons and Karla "with a k" doesn't use her irons enough, we will cook all meals with pie irons! And hammock camping of course! There is room for tents if you have a ground dweller you'd love to bring with.

Where: I&M Canal spot. Directions here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...it?usp=sharing

When: Friday, Aug 24 @ 2pm - Sunday, Aug 26th (after bkft)

Why: Karla has a concert to attend on Friday night in Morris, IL and didn't want to camp by herself. So, she'll find a co-host and help coordinate a hang just so she doesn't have to face those raccoons alone.

Details: Sign up sheet is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ydV_KxlnoNX-YnuWAaUeoNjgGk6CUckezu_-vuBcQKY/edit?usp=sharing


Meal breakdown:

Everyone should sign up to help out with one of the group meals.

Friday dinner - on your own - we know people will arrive at all sorts of times. No need to rush to camp to make it by dinner time. Just arrive when you can. If you want to pack your dinner and eat a camp, Karla will have her pie irons there.

Saturday breakfast - Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Pudgy Pie - Some version of this recipe: http://50campfires.com/pie-iron-egg-...st-sandwiches/

Saturday lunch - Turkey, Apple, Cranberry Pudgy Pie - Some version of this recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK48B3_7_Hk&t=278s

Saturday dinner - Garlic Spaghetti Pudgy Pie - Some version of this recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIu-gp8u3AI

Saturday dessert - Apple Pies - Some version of this recipe: https://www.auntmillies.com/recipes/...on-pudgie-pies

Sunday breakfast - on your own - I'm sure there will some leftovers we can cook up - and feel free to bring anything else you'd like to eat


Other Important Info:

- The cost is $6 per person per night. A ranger will come along to collect money. You must have cash and you must have exact change.
- Everyone needs to bring a bundle of wood. If you are not driving in and can't bring a bundle of wood, please hollar so you can pay someone else to grab an extra bundle.
- The nearest water is filtering from the canal (or most people) fill up at the McKinley parking lot faucet/drinking fountain and hike it in.
- Mosquitos can be a pain with a windless summer evening.
- The raccoons are fearless and big. All food needs to be put away in the evening.
- Some find earplugs helpful. The barges coming down the canal can be loud and since we hang close together at this site so can those who snore.
- The pit toilets are large enough for changing clothes and storing food in overnight.