ANNUAL PINEBARREN TRIP 2012

That was a joke if no one got it...lol ^^^^

do u guys want me to get that big stove and griddle i was talking about? itd be big enough for all of us to share.. its 3 large burners. just let me know so i can talk to my troop!


I will provide as much gear as wanted!

If it is not too much trouble to get the stove it might not be a bad idea. It looks like the burn ban may have been lifted for now...but who knows we still have several weeks to go.

I have a small propane stove (double burner) so we could always bring that if you can't get the other stove.

If the burn ban is not in effect, I will plan on bringing a charcoal grill.

Also, does anyone have access to some firewood? If not, I can get some.

We cannot wait for this!

i can work on some firewood. we have a TON at the farm..


I will work on getting the stove next week when im home. i should have no problem getting it!!!!




So looking forward to it yall

Great....thanks for getting the firewood. Let me know if you need help picking it up or transporting it.

i gotta check and see what we have left cause i called my boss and we have burnt a lot of it, but if theres some left how much do we need?

Enough for two nights. Chris, do you recall how much firewood you used to bring?

Ok, I will see what we have next week when im back to work and let you know. and also i will let you know if i need help transporting it.

BlackMagic KJ wrote:

Ok, I will see what we have next week when im back to work and let you know. and also i will let you know if i need help transporting it.

i think it's time we turned your libby into a Comanche...

hahahahahaha no. but i will load my hitch rack up with as much as i can and our camping gear will go inside.


Mudslinger: What time are you planning to leave friday and where should we meet up to convoy?


Rollcage: is leaving work early that friday cool with you, then stopping at my house to load up the gear then going up to your pace to get your stuff then meeting up with mudslinger?

BlackMagic KJ wrote:

hahahahahaha no. but i will load my hitch rack up with as much as i can and our camping gear will go inside.


Mudslinger: What time are you planning to leave friday and where should we meet up to convoy?


Rollcage: is leaving work early that friday cool with you, then stopping at my house to load up the gear then going up to your pace to get your stuff then meeting up with mudslinger?

that works for me, and fine...i just thought we could do something like cut the back of your ride in three places, attach hinges and waterproofing material in certain places, and then we could fold that flat on the roof when we want.

Depending on work schedule, going to try to leave here by 12 noon. Takes about 2 1/2 hours to get there. It is probably just as easy to meet out our house, so we can just hit 95 and keep going.

I will be trailing the jeep, so I will have room in the truck for firewood, etc.

ok that works.. i will talk to erich on how to get to your house and i will load up firewood friday morning and let you know if we need help.


Im working on the stove.


What do we need to bring for ourselves concerning food?

Usually Sam and I will get the majority of our food when we get to the Pinebarrens, there is supermarket and a Walmart about 15-20 mins away. You will want to have some snack type items for the trails. We usally wind up cooking hot dogs, hamburgers for dinner one night, maybe chicken or something the next night. In the mornings, we usually grill up eggs, bacon, etc. I usually bring coffee bags for coffee in the morning (and cream/sugar). For lunch, people usually have some sort of sandwich. Sam usually brings peanut butter and jelly along. I will plan to bring a charcoal grill if the burn ban is lifted (which right now it appears to be). The main important items are the firewood, grill and campstove. I have a two burner camp stove if you cannot get yours.


Friday will mostly be a set-up day/relax day. When we arrive, we will check in and then set-up the campsite. After we set-up we can go to the grocery store and get supplies/ice/etc. I would suggest (if you don't do this already) that you plan on placing a tarp on the ground under your tent. It helps keep the dampness down.

Saturday, we will plan to spend at least 1/2 of the day on the trails. You will want to have lunch/snack type items and drinks with you (so make sure you have a cooler that you can take along). After the trails -we may wander over to Batsto Village for some sight seeing. There is also a lake nearby and I believe there are canoe rentals, etc., so depending on weather we may try to do something like that. You may want to have swim shorts or something if you plan on getting in the lake. Make sure you don't mind them being ruined. The lake water is a brown color because of the tannins from all of the oak trees around the lake.

Saturday night we usually hang out at the campsite. We will bring a couple of games (Apples to Apples,etc). So if anyone has other games like that feel free to bring along. Last year someone brought minute to win-it and that was fun.

Sunday, we usually hang out in the morning (if it is nice) and the break camp and head home. We have to check out by 11 a.m. so we are usually home in the early afternoon.

It should be a great time-this is always one of our favorite trips

ok so all i needto bring really is my snacks and stuff and stuff to drink like ice tea etc, then we can buy the rest of the stuff at the supermarket.

Sounds good.


Are you cooking breakfast for all or is that something else we need to provide for ourselves.

And i will know by next wednesday if i can have the stove and also if i need help loading firewood.

Looking forward to it!!!!!!

i think i'll bring some MREs for snacks as well...

erich i just figure we bring a decent cooler for us, buy our grocries up there and just pack snacks and drinks for the weekend at my house.

BlackMagic KJ wrote:

erich i just figure we bring a decent cooler for us, buy our grocries up there and just pack snacks and drinks for the weekend at my house.

yea sure, but like i said, i think i'll bring a couple MREs, whenever i go camping i usually bring a few of those

works for me.

Ok folks... Pinebarrens is just around the corner...can' wait

Anyway, Sam and I are planning to leave our house at 12 noon. Check in time is 3 p.m. For those planning to caravan meet at our house at noon.

Sam and I will plan on bringing our charcoal stove.

Mike, let me know about the firewood and your propane stove.

Just a reminder my cell phone is 443-528-0991.

If there's anything Mike and I can bring, let us know! Can't wait for some R&R with some awesome people!

Still working on the stove!!!


BUT Dennis, i have a lot of firewood at my house i could use ur help with transporting.. i will shoot u a text during the week about it.

Mike...ready....Jeep...ready...Me...extra ready...let's get our Pinebarren ON! SO excited for this awesome trip (but a little on the side missing 2 great friends on this trip this year, will definately be pretending your there though, )

Lets' Go!!

WE CAN'T WAIT Some well deserved R&R!