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Prepping => General Prepping Discussion => Topic started by: Farside on August 06, 2023, 06:59:57 PM
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Mark your calendars.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
The 2023 Annual Fall Camp out - October 5 - October 8 at Cedar Creek WMA. If you wish to arrive on Thursday the 5th, you'll have plenty of company for the extra day. If you can't camp with us, come down for the day trip. Most planned activities will be concentrated on Saturday.
Cedar Creek is located south of Monticello on GA Hwy 212. Our camp site is across from the Check Station (N 30* 13' 45.1 W 83* 31' 36.1) on Checking Station Road. If Googling, google Cedar Creek Check Station or you might get directions to the range which is a different road off 212.
Specifically, here: https://goo.gl/maps/jKXeHv1JbKm The campground is on the opposite side of the gravel road from the Checking Station on the map, and just a hair BEFORE it. The path into the woods is subtle and some would say hard to see, but accommodates the largest of RVs. If you drive fully up TO the Checking Station, you've gone too far. HOPEFULLY there will be a yellow banner out by Thursday afternoon marking the turn.
Start picking out your auction item donations! The Saturday evening donation auction is a highlight of the event and our only source of income, and everything goes back in to SEPN 100%. It pays for the domain and the website. Last 2 years we were able to subsidize the Christmas party for all attendees, and this year there's even more. specifically...
No camping fee: SEPN is picking up the bill for Port-A-Potties this year. No GORP/WMA pass is required at this site
Activities: No classes or formal events planned yet. Hopefully that will change before the event.
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I am planning to attend this year. I’ll go ahead and reserve a good camper so Mrs. Surveyor doesn’t have to climb through a window to unlock the door on a broken rental (she was the only one that would fit through the window and I sure was glad she was able to get it open).
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I put it on my calendar. Hope I will be able to make it.
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Planning on it and looking forward to the fellowship!
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I plan to be there!
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It looks like we will have 4 people coming in two tents. We are still not sure what day we will arrive. We are looking forward to seeing a big crowd this time.
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I'm planning on making it
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Looking forward to having some good stuff at auction!
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That bring up a good point. I've retired and closed my business, so I can't take cards at the auction anymore. check or cash only. Also we need to find someone to take over as the bank.
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That bring up a good point. I've retired and closed my business, so I can't take cards at the auction anymore. check or cash only. Also we need to find someone to take over as the bank.
Congratulations on your retirement! We are looking forward to seeing you at the campout.
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Who all is planning to be there?
I’m thinking I’ll get there Thursday around noonish or so. At least that’s the current plan.
If I’m able (no guarantees) I may try to get up there the weekend before to knock down some of that tall grass with the mower.
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Who all is planning to be there?
I’m thinking I’ll get there Thursday around noonish or so. At least that’s the current plan.
If I’m able (no guarantees) I may try to get up there the weekend before to knock down some of that tall grass with the mower.
I plan to be there along with my wife. We are still discussing the arrival time/date, but I am hoping it will be Thursday afternoon. In addition, my son +1 plan to come in Friday evening after he gets off work. That will make four of us.
Don't forget your auction items! We have been collecting several to bring this fall.
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Ordered two port-a-pottys today. The price for the weekend is a killer.
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We just need to have a super good auction!!! I’m getting my items together now.
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With the going price of the Porta potties our group could rent cabins at a state park and gather in comfort. I just don’t feel able to deal with tent camping anymore. 😢 This is just a suggestion as many of us are getting long in the tooth.
I miss not being with everyone.
Ravenwood
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Yes, We would be more comfortable; however, one of the purposes of the campout is to help be better prepared to move and to survive. When SHTF does happen we will need all of the equipment and experience we can get to be better able to cope.
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Yea as we get older the tent camping can be a challenge but no where near the challenge of what we, as preppers, feel is coming. I would really love to see old friends and meet new friends that for whatever reason are unable to come camping. Maybe a day trip could be arraigned or maybe even a “carpool day trip”. Would love to see as many as possible!!!
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I must admit that I enjoy getting outside and camping in a tent when the weather is nice. I acknowledge that it is a lot of work and requires a lot more skill and equipment than cabin camping, which I also enjoy. Tent camping keeps me current on my field craft and camping proficiency which translates to knowledge and capability I might need during a disaster. It also helps me to keep my camping equipment together and in good working order so I can find and use it at a moment’s notice if necessary.
Having said that, I would be open to adding a new winter activity like a cabin camping trip to our SEPN event calendar, say in February. Truthfully, I don’t think many would partake of an event like this due to the expense of renting a cabin at a state park plus the difficulty of securing enough cabins/rooms for a large group at one time.
Several people have mentioned it is difficult for them to stay overnight due to a need to feed and care for animals at home, etc. I would suggest that conducting regular gatherings like the Summer Event in July and the Christmas Party in December could satisfy the desire for people to get together for an afternoon once or twice during the year. Sadly they have not been held over the past couple of years. Perhaps it is time to correct this deficiency?
Don’t forget that you can always make a day trip out to the campground at Cedar Creek on Saturday and visit with everyone there.
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Yea Searchboss a number of ears back we thought it would be a good idea to have a bug out in February…. Temps dipped into the mid to upper 20’s but we all made it and learned a lot. My biggest takeaway was my 20 degree rated sleeping bag was nowhere near adequate. A twenty degree rating may keep you alive when the temperature is in the 20’s but it definitely doesn’t keep you toasty. We pretty much roughed it but a pad will go along way to keep the cold from the ground from seeping into your bones!
I agree the expense for state park cabins has really gone crazy the past few years. Depending on the park one can expect to pay $135.00 to $165.00 per night! Heck even the full hookup campsites are from $35.00 to $55.00 per night! Their fees got kinda stupid when they contracted the booking/reservation system out to a third party….
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I mostly posted the idea of renting cabins when I checked on the price of the Porta potties and found that it was at least $600.00 for the weekend. That seemed awfully dear to me. I too love camping but just can’t manage to handle the logistics of it easily.
Ravenwood ❤️❤️
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Hey! didn't mean to start something. We have the money needed, and the port-a-potty was $326 for the weekend. It's when up a over a hundred in two years, and that's the lowest price I found in that area.
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Yea Searchboss a number of years back we thought it would be a good idea to have a bug out in February…. Temps dipped into the mid to upper 20’s but we all made it and learned a lot. My biggest takeaway was my 20 degree rated sleeping bag was nowhere near adequate. A twenty degree rating may keep you alive when the temperature is in the 20’s but it definitely doesn’t keep you toasty. We pretty much roughed it but a pad will go along way to keep the cold from the ground from seeping into your bones!
I did something similar several years ago with a wilderness search team training activity. It was very cold. My idea for a 20-degree sleeping bag is that it is supposed to keep you nice and warm in 20-degree weather, not just survive it! Some of the ratings are totally unbelievable.
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We hope to be there but my father-in-law has had a few problems recently. He seems to be doing better but you never know.
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I've been out of the loop for a long time. I'd like to catch up. See you guys there.
Is anyone up for a seed exchange? Regardless of an exchange, I could bring some of those walking onions that NJ brought a couple years ago too. I use them and give them away all the time. I just started saving some seeds for the year, so it's on my mind.
Scratch that. I was made an offer I couldn't refuse and need to change course. I hope to catch up with you guys in December. Don't get eaten or shot.
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We have been living in our camper about 40% of the time this Summer. Just got home from the BOL last evening. Give me a week or so to rest up a bit and I should be ready for Fall Campout. My auction item has arrived that I ordered special for this years event. Hope to see yall there.
Please watch the instructional video for the CPU before coming to the Campout.
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Just been working on the camper. I drove it all the way home from the BOL with out stopping for fuel. The fuel gage had 3 bars so I took it to Loves truck stop and fueled up. Then filled the propane tank which happens once a year. When I got home I topped off the DEF and washed that dirty thing up a little bit. Must be getting ready for another Campout.
Instead of a Silverado EV, I think a street tank will have a better survival rate!!
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It looks like the weather is going to be great for the 2023 Fall Campout. The forecast calls for a clear to partly cloudy sky, high temperatures will be in the low 80s with lows in the mid 50 degree range. Chances of rain are less than 25%. It will be fantastic weather for camping.
I have not heard anyone discuss an agenda for Saturday so far. Maybe that can be a subject for discussion so we can plan something for the next one.
I am looking forward to seeing everyone again. It has been far too long since we have had the opportunity. I know it is difficult for us all to get together due to the distances involved, but it is always a pleasure when we do. Even if you can’t come and camp, be sure to stop in and visit with us on Saturday for a few hours and participate in the auction. They are always fun.
Be sure to bring your auction items. This is the main way we raise money to pay for the online forum and the various SEPN events like the spring and fall campouts, the summer get-together, and the Christmas party, which I hope will all be on the schedule for 2024. I am bringing several items that I have accumulated over the past year.
See you there!
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Something to think about
a Government shutdown looms ever closer, midnight tomorrow. My question is. Will they shut down all camping in the National Forrest?? If so, what are we going to do ??
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call it a sanctuary forest and lose our ID ?
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Camp anyway. All the rangers will be furloughed. Nobody to say anything.
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thats hat I figure too
it's grass field there's nothing to close or lock up
I'll take my chances being asked to leave
we can always camp at walmart
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It's fed land, but state run. That's why I've like Cedar Creek so much. The location in the middle of no where and close to the middle of the state. unless there are more than 65 in the group you don't have to get any permits.
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Looking forward to seeing everyone again! Are there any “day trippers” planning on coming over on Saturday?
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I have a few potted Turmeric plants that I would like to give away. If you want one or two, holler up and I will bring them to the campout.
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sure, I'll take one
I got the truck cleaned out, threw the carpet, bed frame and camping totes in the back.
just need to pack the fridge
probably going to be there just friday and saturday but might make it in thursday
have to see how the week plays out
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Camp anyway. All the rangers will be furloughed. Nobody to say anything.
Yeah, Just like when SHTF !! Not to worry though, they just passed a budget good till end of year.
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It's fed land, but state run. That's why I've like Cedar Creek so much. The location in the middle of no where and close to the middle of the state. unless there are more than 65 in the group you don't have to get any permits.
Heck, remember that time we had around 120 campers? That was Cedar Creek wasn’t it? What year was that?
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Weather channel says 49 Deg F Sunday morning. Bring a warm sleeping bag !
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Or sleep in your truck....
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It was Benny. But that year, I watched the count and got a permit from the Feds for $65.
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I can't leave for the campground very early today. The wife is mixing up a batch of scones (Blueberry Scones) and I want to take some with me to the campout. Probably arrive after lunch today.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cew_jQw7WyI&pp=ygUTbmFzaCBmdWVsIHRyYW5zZmVyIA%3D%3D
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I don't think I need to go camping any more ! While on my last camping trip I missed the start of World War III. I am glad the grid is still up and that I had enough food & fuel to make it back home.
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I enjoyed the weekend and was especially happy to see Ravenwood come out for a visit. It was great to see everyone. The mystery box was a hit at the auction and I’m already planning the next one. I’ll have to put a lot of thought into it to meet expectations.
I made it home without the camper falling apart. What a disappointment that was. Outdoor Rec really dropped the ball for a second time. Apparently they no longer do a thorough check of the campers when turned in. You can bet they will get my list of a thorough checkout of that camper.
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Cool link NJ! I always appreciate the good info! Reposting so as not to miss but can view NJ's post above and see accompanying video. Thanks
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I'm a bit late with this post, but things got busy after we got home. We had a really good time at the 2023 Fall Campout. By my casual count, we had around 8 campsites with over a dozen campers for the weekend. On Saturday we had a number of day-trippers that came in to visit. We ended up with around 18 people at auction. It was far from the largest group we have had, but it was great to see everyone that came. The weather was great. We had a short shower after dark on Friday night, but it did not cause any problems for us other than putting out the campfire.