Mike repaired the threshold of the lodge. The potluck was great as usual. Most everyone found some edibles, either morels or Boletus edulis. There was not a great abundance of either. A big thanks to Mike Lovelady for carrying all of the equipment for the weekend in his truck.
Minimum preparedness consists of carrying a big plastic garbage bag, preferably orange or yellow.
If you're lost and the temperature drops, just punch and stretch a hole for your face on one side of the bag near a bottom corner, then pull it over your head and body. The bright color helps searchers find you. You should also carry matches or a lighter in a waterproof container. Water is also a good idea. To avoid getting lost, turn periodically to see where you have been as well as where you are going.