Country Fried Weekend, 2015! - Suches, GA - Jan 16-18

[Lowrange2]

It's that time of year again. Hopefully we can get some folks involved. Sorry for the short notice but I have faith in you people.

This trip has great food, great fires, great people and a relaxing atmosphere. Come on out and hang on.

All you need to do is show up and claim a site.

And post on this thread and add your name to the list. (Or don't and just show up)

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/131099-Country-Fried-Weekend-2015
This is copied from Expedition Portal:

It was 52 degrees this morning, the leaves are turning, and I can already smell the turkey frying!

It's that time of year again, magic time ---- no, not Thanksgiving, not Christmas ----- It's the SouthEast Expedition Society's Country Fried Weekend time.

Due to the fantastic time we had last year, it will be held again at Wildcat Campground in Suches, GA; the long weekend is January 16-18, 2015. It's a great campground that offers a little of everything ---- shaded tree-filled spots on a hill, two secluded tent-only locations, gimungo RV pads with full power, wifi, big/clean bath-house, covered pavilion with lots of tables & chairs, a huge grill, huge firepit with seating, a small lake, a 4x4 trail, access to backcountry dirt roads, a "bunk-house" cabin (available to rent).

Here's a MAP, to it.

CFW is a potluck and dinner on Saturday & is traditionally an all-afternoon/all-evening affair. The highlight is the fried turkey but anything goes.
Who's doing the turkey(s) this year, btw?

CFW is a mellow event, family-friendly, moderate alcohol consumption, and no electronic music (if you play or sing, please feel free).
The fire will be epic again.

Slideshows of our previous CFWs

http://youtu.be/jps7tV0yMgQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S16vxbpEEqE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsQ9IoNxXAU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gKrjVGM-pI


It doesn't cost anything to attend; the event itself is free.
The campground is private however and that isn't free ----- Wildcat will be ours for the weekend, closed to the non-SEES community.
It got a bit confusing last year so, with the help of Donald Oaks, the proprietor, we simplified the camping fees. $15/night for a regular campsite and $30/night for one with power; $5/truck for day-trippers (potty fee). We thought this would work pretty well --- if the fee sounds high for a solo adventurer, hook up with somebody and share a tent. Try to keep it in reason though. Like two tents or two vehicles per site.

 

[Lowrange2]

A couple pictures from last year:

As you can see, we need some more XJ's at this event.

 

[highspeed]

I couldn't come last year, but might try this year. Hopefully bringing my oldest if I can. This is my old stomping ground.