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Winter hang/Campout Illinois February 23/24

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bobbwca

12/30/2012 07:18PM

Anyone else want to give this a try?

I've always wanted to try winter camping so I am going to do it.
This is an invite for anyone else on this site to come try it too. This will be held at the same park as the Spring Wing night in Rockford, IL. I am out there many hours during the winter months and would like to stay overnight, so I am inviting any and all of you to come campout with me this winter! I have plenty of fire wood, no drinking water, (well is froze) two out houses, and that is about it. Lets do it!

Let me know if interested!

Bob

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Canoe42

12/30/2012 08:23PM

Will you be in a tent, or a camper like last time : {

"Half the things you read on the internet are false"-Abraham Lincoln

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bobbwca

12/30/2012 08:32PM

LOL Dave, gonna try out my WBBB if it gets here. Ordered it Christmas morning at 3 am.

Bob

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bobbwca

12/30/2012 08:37PM

Let me know which shoulder to pat you on!

Bob

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Jackfish

Moderator

12/30/2012 09:13PM

Hmmmm... now you have me checking my calendar. I'll get back to you.

"Keep close to Nature's heart, yourself; and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean." ~ John Muir

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jcavenagh

12/31/2012 09:46AM

I'm prolly in for this... just gimme a date...

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nojobro

12/31/2012 10:50AM

quote jcavenagh: "I'm prolly in for this... just gimme a date..."

February 23 and 24.

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billconner

12/31/2012 10:50AM

Annual Troop campout at Warren Dunes.

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nojobro

12/31/2012 10:50AM

I'm not set up for doing this, but I hope you guys have a GREAT time!

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toddhunter

12/31/2012 03:27PM

Nice invite. I don't think I can commit early but I could be a last minute newbie to winter camping. Used my hammock on the porch last year down to about 40.

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Papinator

12/31/2012 10:12PM

If for some reason I magically get called off work for the whole weekend, andwe're not still up in the BW, we'll try to make it :)

"20 years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the things that you did." --Mark Twain

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jcavenagh

01/10/2013 05:43PM

quote nojobro: "
quote jcavenagh: "I'm prolly in for this... just gimme a date..."

February 23 and 24."

Dang! If only I could R E A D!!;)
Yup, I'm in!

Dutch oven or two will come along for this one! Barbeque ribs in the DO, and peach cobbler with heavy cream?? MMM, MMM, GOOD

LNT - The road to success is always under construction. http://hikingillinois.blogspot.com/

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bobbwca

01/10/2013 09:40PM

Sounds good Jim!

My WBBB came in yesterday, trying to figure out UQ setup, and maybe sleeping pad for extra insulation. I should have it all figured out by then..... I checked the monthly forecast, and on average its mid 30's during the day and low 20's at night. Hopefully we will have snow again by then. Would make for better pictures!

Bob

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nojobro

01/10/2013 10:30PM

quote jcavenagh: "
quote nojobro: "
quote jcavenagh: "I'm prolly in for this... just gimme a date..."

February 23 and 24."

Dang! If only I could R E A D!!;)
Yup, I'm in!

Dutch oven or two will come along for this one! Barbeque ribs in the DO, and peach cobbler with heavy cream?? MMM, MMM, GOOD"

Can we just come down to eat? Heh.

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jcavenagh

01/11/2013 02:01PM

There will be plenty!! Come on down for the day! It's only an hour or so drive, right??

LNT - The road to success is always under construction. http://hikingillinois.blogspot.com/

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jcavenagh

01/12/2013 05:42PM

We need at least 6 people just to eat the food I will cook! C'mon, are you in?

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jcavenagh

01/16/2013 09:03AM

Bump, da bump...This is about 6 weeks out.

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jcavenagh

01/18/2013 09:45AM

Anyone...anyone...Buhler....Buhler...

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Canoe42

01/18/2013 11:23AM

Tempting, very tempting. Never winter camped before.

"Half the things you read on the internet are false"-Abraham Lincoln

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jcavenagh

01/18/2013 03:44PM

C'mon out C42! It's only an hour or so from your house. We'll have a huge fire. If you use a tent, there is a lot of very nice ground for tent sites. Bob will be testing his new hammock winter gear, as will I. We'll have a great time.

This is basically a drive in campground area in Bob's private park. This is a perfect chance to try something new while having an easy bailout option if things go poorly.

Anyway, WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?

LNT - The road to success is always under construction. http://hikingillinois.blogspot.com/

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jcavenagh

01/18/2013 03:54PM

Hey, Bob! Is there going to be a trailer there, too?
Maybe post up a few photos of the camping area for those that haven't seen it??

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Canoe42

01/18/2013 05:42PM

quote jcavenagh: "C'mon out C42! It's only an hour or so from your house. We'll have a huge fire. If you use a tent, there is a lot of very nice ground for tent sites. Bob will be testing his new hammock winter gear, as will I. We'll have a great time.

This is basically a drive in campground area in Bob's private park. This is a perfect chance to try something new while having an easy bailout option if things go poorly.

Anyway, WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?"

"Half the things you read on the internet are false"-Abraham Lincoln

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jcavenagh

01/19/2013 06:25PM

Gee, I wonder if he is smarter than your AVERAGE bear?

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bigdriver

01/19/2013 06:39PM

Sounds good only a hour away.

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jcavenagh

01/20/2013 11:45AM

bd - That's great! At this point, I think we have 4 + 1 maybe??
I doubt that we will be having bonechilling cold by late Feb, so there's that.

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jcavenagh

01/21/2013 08:00PM

Hey, Bob - Could you post up directions to the park again?
Thanks.

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jcavenagh

01/22/2013 05:34PM

daily bump.

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jcavenagh

01/23/2013 06:08PM

Bob?? Where are you?

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bobbwca

01/23/2013 06:13PM

Having a busy week. This is the address for the park. 6802 42nd st. Rockford,IL 61109. Use google map and it should take you to Cave DR. Turn left (East), and follow the gravel road through the gate. We will be camped where the gravel road ends (About 1/3 mile). Here are a couple pictures from last year.

Bob

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inspector13

01/23/2013 06:14PM

Bowling night rehab? : )

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jcavenagh

01/24/2013 04:56PM

Come on out, all you So WISC, No IL, and Estrn IA and Nw IND folks!

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bobbwca

01/25/2013 02:26PM

I took a ride out there this morning. The wind was out of the WSW this morning 15-20 mph and the trees block it pretty good. Here are some pics after getting a 1/2 inch of snow last night.

My nephew says he will come out and camp. I will get out there in a couple weeks and split the wood. Its only 4 weeks away!

Bob

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HowardSprague

01/25/2013 03:25PM

Looks nice. Is that really the name of it - Lithuanian Park?

"Enjoy every sandwich"

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bobbwca

01/25/2013 03:50PM

quote HowardSprague: "Looks nice. Is that really the name of it - Lithuanian Park?"

Yes it's owned by the Rockford Lithuanian Club.

Bob

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jim cav

Guest Paddler

01/26/2013 08:51AM

Bob - You use a power splitter? jimc

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bobbwca

01/26/2013 08:44PM

quote jim cav: "Bob - You use a power splitter? jimc"

Yes I have use of a log splitter!

Bob

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bobbwca

01/28/2013 09:53PM

Bump!

Bob

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jcavenagh

01/29/2013 07:51PM

hit it!

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jcavenagh

02/02/2013 04:23PM

3 weeks out

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SunCatcher

02/02/2013 04:50PM

Hey Bob, had to decide between Aruba with the wife or winter camping with you? I wanted to go with you, but she thought I should go with her....sorry won't be there.
SunCatcher

"WWJD"

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billconner

02/02/2013 05:27PM

I am sorry this conflicts with a Scout camp at Warren Dunes but good up and down hiking trails and I need to do as much as possible. Best wishes.

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bobbwca

02/02/2013 07:35PM

quote SunCatcher: "Hey Bob, had to decide between Aruba with the wife or winter camping with you? I wanted to go with you, but she thought I should go with her....sorry won't be there.
SunCatcher"

I am sure that was a tough choice Paul, not sure if you made the right decision or not....Only time will tell!

BTW we have snow here again, doubt there is any of that, in that place called Aruba!

Bob

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jcavenagh

02/04/2013 05:09PM

YES! Finally, a little snow! Let's have some fun!

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KevinL

02/04/2013 08:14PM

Its a possability but with a 4 1/2 hour drive I need to see what the weather is going to be that weekend. Sure would like to.

KevinL

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bobbwca

02/07/2013 04:55PM

More snow today!

Bob

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jcavenagh

02/09/2013 12:33PM

Bob - Did you get over 6 inches? We only got abiut an inch down here.
2 weeks out...

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jcavenagh

02/11/2013 09:31PM

bump, bump

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bobbwca

02/12/2013 04:33AM

quote jcavenagh: "Bob - Did you get over 6 inches? We only got abiut an inch down here.
2 weeks out..."

Looks like its all melted now :(

Bob

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jcavenagh

02/13/2013 05:10PM

Shoot! I just got scheduled out of town over that weekend.
I'm out. >:-(

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bobbwca

02/13/2013 08:25PM

quote jcavenagh: "Shoot! I just got scheduled out of town over that weekend.
I'm out. >:-("

Damm, that sucks Jim.

Anyways, I will set up a couple cots in the shed we have out there, with a couple heaters I have for ice fishing just in case anyone gets to cold the night of the campout and needs a warmer spot to sleep. The ten day forecast for the Friday night before is in the mid teens. That way if someone gets to uncomfortable we will have a bailout place for them to spend the night.

Bob

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bobbwca

02/16/2013 10:19PM

One week away!

Bob

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bobbwca

02/17/2013 08:11PM

I guess we have a major snowstorm coming later this week. I have a guy lined up to clear out the road in and out of the park so we can all get in there. Guess its time to do a head count if anyone from this site is attending? Let me know if your going to be there.

Bob

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luft

02/17/2013 09:46PM

quote bobbwca: "Sounds good Jim!

My WBBB came in yesterday, trying to figure out UQ setup, and maybe sleeping pad for extra insulation. I should have it all figured out by then..... I checked the monthly forecast, and on average its mid 30's during the day and low 20's at night. Hopefully we will have snow again by then. Would make for better pictures!"

Did you get a UQ with your WBBB or are you trying to McGyver one?

If you are trying to McGyver one... check out this thread and this webpage that talk about using a sleeping bag as a UQ/pod.

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HowardSprague

02/18/2013 08:26AM

Wish I could, won't be able to.

viso gero

"Enjoy every sandwich"

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jcavenagh

02/20/2013 03:48PM

Boy, with the snow coming this is likely to be a really great winter camp! I really wish I could be there. post up photos & vids please

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bobbwca

02/21/2013 07:48PM

quote luft: "
quote bobbwca: "Sounds good Jim!

My WBBB came in yesterday, trying to figure out UQ setup, and maybe sleeping pad for extra insulation. I should have it all figured out by then..... I checked the monthly forecast, and on average its mid 30's during the day and low 20's at night. Hopefully we will have snow again by then. Would make for better pictures!"

Did you get a UQ with your WBBB or are you trying to McGyver one?

If you are trying to McGyver one... check out this thread and this webpage that talk about using a sleeping bag as a UQ/pod."

I have a under quilt now, and some ccf. I ordered the Mambajamba tarp a few weeks ago, but it hasnt arrived yet....maybe it will come tomorrow. If not I have other tarps. I will sleep warm!

Bob

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bobbwca

02/21/2013 07:51PM

So far from this site besides myself it looks like the only other member attending will be Float Stanley! I will post some pictures after the event.

Bob

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MagicPaddler

02/22/2013 06:28AM

Bob
Hope you have a great time. I have a wedding to go to. I will try to make your next outing. Last year was a not to miss event.
MagicPaddler

The question of the day is Freedom or Socialism?? MagicPaddler

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SunCatcher

02/22/2013 09:09AM

quote bobbwca: "So far from this site besides myself it looks like the only other member attending will be Float Stanley! I will post some pictures after the event."

I think float is tuffer than you bob,he is a Canadian, and they already know how to handle the cold and snow...He doesnt even require a coat!

SunCatcher

"WWJD"

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jcavenagh

02/22/2013 10:04AM

How much snow did you get last night? We got 3 in down here. Out the door to catch a plane (I'm sure I'll be delayed)...have fune!

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bobbwca

02/22/2013 11:53AM

We have about 3 inches. I think Paul was hoarding it all in Nebraska!

Bob

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bobbwca

02/24/2013 12:44PM

7 of us braved the cold, 3 more came out to visit. We all had a great time! here's some pics.

Bob

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SunCatcher

02/24/2013 01:22PM

Great pics, nice fire and set up of the hammocks and tarps, get cold at all?? How did Float Stanley handle it?

SunCatcher

"WWJD"

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kanoes

02/24/2013 01:24PM

looks like fun! must have been fairly nice temps. thanks for the photos.

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AndySG

02/24/2013 01:33PM

Thanks for the pics Bob. Looks like a good time. Did anyone sleep with Float for extra insulation?

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billconner

02/24/2013 02:03PM

Looks like a great time. Sorry I couldn't join you - was with Boy Scout troop at Warren Dunes.

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bobbwca

02/24/2013 07:16PM

I got a little cold, woke up with my sleeping bag laying on ground next to me. Once I was back in it I slept good the rest of the night. Temperature got down to mid teens with windchill in single digits. Float Stanley slept on the picnic table, he was all frosty in the morning!

Bob

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butthead

02/24/2013 07:24PM

Stanly IS tough! Looks like a good time!

butthead

"never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups" George Carlin

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HowardSprague

02/24/2013 09:25PM

Wish I could have joined you, if only for the Svyturys! :)

"Enjoy every sandwich"

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Canoe42

02/24/2013 10:24PM

Looks like a great time. I almost feel guilty sleeping under my down blanket in my king size bed. NOT.

"Half the things you read on the internet are false"-Abraham Lincoln

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kanoes

02/24/2013 10:26PM

float is livin the life lately. bowling first, then winter camping. my "son" has been seeing it all.

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Bonvicken

02/24/2013 11:32PM

quote HowardSprague: "Wish I could have joined you, if only for the Svyturys! :)"

Those Lithuanians can brew some beer!

Hey Bob, glad to see you got the fire going!

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jcavenagh

02/28/2013 10:06AM

Looks like everyone had a great time. I'm sorry I was not able to go. That's 2 get togethers I've missed in the last few months. BUMMER.

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jcavenagh

03/01/2013 12:15PM

quote kanoes: "float is livin the life lately. bowling first, then winter camping. my "son" has been seeing it all."

I'm not sure anyone really caught this, but I almost killed Float last summer. If he had not been crammed down under all the packs in my trunk, he would have likely sailed off into the woods somewhere along 105 and died a slow lingering death from exposure.
Whew!

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AndySG

03/01/2013 12:34PM

quote kanoes: "float is livin the life lately. bowling first, then winter camping. my "son" has been seeing it all."

Don't forget about him sitting in with the band.

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HowardSprague

03/01/2013 01:55PM

Float's got a sweet Tele!

"Enjoy every sandwich"

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Bonvicken

03/01/2013 04:27PM

quote HowardSprague: "Float's got a sweet Tele!"

+1! Not just a Tele, a Tele thinline! I need one of those!

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kanoes

03/01/2013 04:29PM

quote AndySG: "
quote kanoes: "float is livin the life lately. bowling first, then winter camping. my "son" has been seeing it all."

Don't forget about him sitting in with the band.
"

hahaha! i forgot about that moment!

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