Tarp and Hammock Clinic

Wanted to throw out a couple of dates for a tarp and hammock clinic and see what everyone thinks. The first Saturday that I have available is August 16. The next Saturday available is August 30. Either one of these will work for me. Just let me know. We could do it later, but I was afraid that if we wait too long, then we start getting into backpacking weather and it may be harder to pull people out of the woods for a clinic.
As far as location goes, since we have people from all directions coming, what does everyone think of having the clinic at Toad Suck Park in Conway? There would be plenty of space to set up one or more tarps and plenty of trees to hang hammocks from. I also need to hear from Preacha Man and willky to see what their schedules are like.
As Jay said, this board is a quasi-democracy, so let me know what everyone thinks.
UL

Both dates sound good to me, and you can definately count me in!

Sounds good to me UL. Toad Suck will work great. Just let me know when a date is decided on.

That's great, guys!
UL

I'd like to attend this too, and as of right now I don't have anything planned for either date.

Let's see if I can make it this time!

So let us know when the date is set.. you know any way poss. I will be there.

As of right now those dates are fine, I may need to be in Miami, Fl on the 20th, but I will see what Amanda and I work out. I will also try to have her make some tarps up for it as well. Sounds great, I have never been to Toad Suck .

Dwight

Hey UL... Preacha... Wilky... was told to ask you guys a question. I am involved with a hiking group here in memphis and as a asst. org. we were wondering if you guys would mind opening it up to our group over here. I, for the life of me can not imagine it being more than 5 or 6, if that many. I would appreciate it but also understand if you would like to keep it for just us here on the board... oh and was told to tell you guys that we got Babes.. hahahahah

ulhiker,

I sure wish I could come over that way but with the price of diesel at localy $4.70 a gal. we just can't go anywere. I would like to though this out for future reference. The park that the wife and I live in, Horshoebend park, a Corps of Eng. park has plenty of room. A pavilion and lots of trees. This park sees little camping pressure except around major holidays and during the gun deer hunt. I would be glad to post pics in the future if there is interest in this idea. Also if we have a get together over here you are aprox. 30 mins. drive from Caney Creek or the Eagle Rock Loop areas. By the way I believe that I could get special rates on camping. Any way just a thought for yall to ponder over.

eddie:
Since this is a democratic site, I guess we would all have to vote on it, but I don't see any problem with your group joining in. But that is just my two cents worth.

Ouachita:
Man, I know what you mean about the gas and diesel prices. Your park sounds nice. I know Jay lives down in your neck of the woods and he's planning on coming, maybe you guys could car-pool or something. The only reason I suggested Toad Suck Park is that it seems to be centrally located for everyone.
UL

August 16th sounds good to me, I will bring my 2 Hennessy's, my Claytor Jungle Hammock, and my DIY's. I will also bring several Silnylon tarps, and one that I will make out of tyvek just to shew the difference. Hope that yall enjoy.

Dwight

Preacha:

I am anxious to see your Hennessy's. I have heard great things about them so I want to actually see one on use for sure. That would be awesome!

Eddie:

I am with UL. I would have no problem with them coming at all. They may have some good input as well. Since this is a democracy forum, count my vote as a "Yea."

I also say that the Memphis group should be allowed to come to the clinic. Still got to talk to the wife
about myself coming!

All the above sounds good to me. UL let me know what I need to do to help. I can bring the Big tarp for shade if needed.

Lew

Lew:
Go ahead and bring your big tarp, just in case we need it for rain or shade.
So, if everyone is in agreement, let's go ahead and plan on Saturday, August 16. If it will give everyone time to get to Toad Suck Park, why don't we plan on 2:00 in the afternoon.
Let me know what everyone thinks of that,
UL

Ok guys.. I will put it out to see if anyone else from here would like to come over. Like I said I cant imagin it being more than a couple. Thanks everyone on behalf of Memphis Hikers lol.

That sounds good to me, I just have to be home that night so that I can preach in the morning. It will be a good little get away before my kids schools starts. I am looking forward to it.

Dwight

Can somebody post directions to get to the park once you get to Conway? I'm pretty sure I remember seeing the signs along the highway up there before, but I've never actually been there.

Mapquest snickers and gives me a funny look when I type in "Toad Suck Park" so that's not much help.

Thanks!

Jay:
If you are coming from Little Rock, you want to take the 129 exit (Dave Ward Drive) and go west. Just stay on Dave Ward, it will take you out of town, and you will come to a stop sign at a T. Take a left, go over the Lock & Dam, and the park is on the left.
PM me and I can give you my phone number, in case you need it.
UL

Hey Jay.. you getting to much Bran these days??? hahahahah

http://www.swl.usace.army.mil/parks/toadsuck/index.htm

Hey guys, haven't been around in the past couple of days, because I've been at some dumb job training. The date for the hangout sounds good...I think. Haha, I won't be bringing all the gear that Precha is, but I'll have a couple hammocks and a tarp or two that I've made. By the way, does anyone have plans to camp there?

I would like to, but I've got to head for Galveston the next morning.
UL

I was thinking maybe camping Kyle. Depending on if I have anyone carpooling with me and if they need to be back. Would like to try out a tarp shealter that you guys are going to teach me to tie out hahahah.

I had no idea that camping was an option there. I am up for that for sure!

I'm pretty sure you can. I know they have RV slots.