[at-l] ] New Year's Florida Ruck/OB

[athummingbird at dnet.net (Linda Benschop)]

OB....This is where we were talking about going and, hopefully, joining you. 
Jan is finally ready to do some "flat land" hiking.  I sent a message to Jon 
a while back to ask some questions, but guess I should have sent it to to 
Joan.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Bluetrail@aol.com>
To: <at-L@backcountry.net>
Sent: Monday, December 06, 2004 10:37 AM
Subject: [at-l] New Year's Florida Ruck


> Jon Phipps has been trying to get this message out to the at-l, so I 
> thought I'd go ahead and forward it for him:
>>
>>
>>   Hikin' worthies, please join Cent. FL Chapter, FTA for a Ruck at 
>> beautiful, peaceful Camp Doe, SW corner of Ocala National Forest over the 
>> New Year's weekend.  We'd like your attendance, plus participation in any 
>> of the traditional Ruck events: Panel of '04 AT survivors, a Women's 
>> Issues discussion and ultra-light gear/techniques, beginnin' 9 AM 
>> ,Sat.,1Jan.
>>
>>   For years our FTA Chapter has retreated to the woods to hike, bike, 
>> paddle and just plain enjoy nature and each away, away from...dare I say 
>> it: civilization.  Camp Doe is a hunt camp on pleasant Lake Doe, reserved 
>> for us alone.  Only a few hook-ups (1st come, 1st served) but plenty of 
>> campin' space.  Alas, hangin' hammocks from trees is not permitted (a 
>> demo would be OK).  Spotless, 1st-class bathrooms/showers.  Kitchen 
>> w/microwave ovens, 'fridges, a freezer and an ice machine (but no 
>> range/oven) is open to all.  Fireplace inside and fire-ring outside. 
>> Fishin' in lake.
>>
>>   2 group meals, 6 PM:  Fri. night, Pot Luck Dinner; bring something to 
>> share.  Sat. night, Stone Soup; bring bread, salad, dessert or a soup 
>> ingredient.  Other meals on your own; a convenience store is 8 mi. 
>> distant; a BBQ place is a bit further.
>>
>>   Days, there are organzied outoor activities (1st one, a hike to 
>> Sawgrass Isl., Fri., 2 PM); maps available for solo-adventurers.  Nights, 
>> slide/Power Pt. shows of any hike/bike/paddle/climb.  It'd be great if we 
>> could have an AT show each night.
>>
>>   Cost: $5/night/pers. for camping (under age 16 and over 75, camp free). 
>> A $5 surcharge for non-FTA members or you may join on the spot for 
>> $25/indiv. or $30/family (cash/check or join on the FTA website, key 
>> words "Florida Trail").  On the site you can click to "Central FL 
>> Chapter", then "Activites" to learn more about this and other 
>> trl.-related events.
>>
>>
>>   You need:  campin' gear, toys/gear, and food.  A camp chair is nice. 
>> No fireworks.
>>
>>   For directions, e-mail (off-List) jonaphipps@hotmail.com or call (407) 
>> 260-0592.
>>
>>   Happy Trails, Jon "Wanchor"  Phipps
>>
>>
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