Greetings from West Central Georgia

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11-13-2012, 11:38
geneaut

Greetings from West Central Georgia

I just wanted to introduce myself. I've been lurking here on and off for years actually, but recent events have actually gotten me back into camping, and it was a short hop from that into hanging.

I'm a lapsed backpacker/camper/hiker/Boy Scout who has been out of the scene for about 20 years. Now that my son has been introduced to the BSA, I've been roped back into camping. I broke out all my old 1980s era gear, and got newer stuff for my son and we've been hitting the woods. I quickly decided me and the ground aren't the greatest of friends any longer.

Two tablecloth blanks later, and instructions from here had me hanging last weekend on our last BSA overnight campout. I had zero problems staying comfy down into the high 30s with the info I absorbed from all you guys.

Thanks for all the good info. I'm already planning some new DIY projects to expand my hanging capacity and comfort.
11-13-2012, 11:48
raiffnuke

Welcome to HF from Mass.
11-13-2012, 13:04
2ply

Welcome to HF from Athens! Our Ga member list just keeps growing.
11-13-2012, 13:07
Bubba

Welcome from Canada!
11-13-2012, 13:13
perrito

Welcome from Central North Jersey!
11-13-2012, 14:12
STinGa

Welcome out of lurker status. You already know the hazards of the site, so no warning is necessary.

STinGa
11-13-2012, 16:55
kk4df

Welcome from Augusta GA
11-13-2012, 17:23
grannypat

Welcome from upstate SC.
11-13-2012, 21:01
geneaut

Quote:

Originally Posted by grannypat

Welcome from upstate SC.

I get up around Spartanburg SC from time to time :)
11-13-2012, 22:09
SteelerNation

Glad to have you out of the shadows :)

Maybe I'll see you on the Pine Mountain Trail. . .

SN
11-13-2012, 22:14
breyman

Welcome from Denver.
11-13-2012, 22:21
geneaut

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerNation

Glad to have you out of the shadows :)

Maybe I'll see you on the Pine Mountain Trail. . .

SN

We are planning some trips with the Scouts there this spring.
11-14-2012, 19:49
fgblueenohanger

Welcome from another Scouter! My son is in Scouts, too. He received an ENO for an Eagle present and I followed with one of my own shortly thereafter. We've been hanging for two years now and never slept better in the woods! Can't wait to get in the woods and hang now. Matter of fact, we're going to hike the Pine Mountain Trail this weekend. Glad to see you on the forums! Enjoy
11-14-2012, 20:20
Shug

Whoooo Buddy)))))) Welcome.
I love me some Georgia.
Shug
11-14-2012, 21:06
WVScouter

Welcome from another Scouter! Keep that youngster on the trail to Eagle and away from the fumes (gas fumes and perfumes).
11-15-2012, 09:55
geneaut

Quote:

Originally Posted by WVScouter

Welcome from another Scouter! Keep that youngster on the trail to Eagle and away from the fumes (gas fumes and perfumes).

I know what you mean ... I stalled out on my Life badge and let 18 catch up to me before completing my Eagle. I kick myself a bunch for that.
11-15-2012, 10:22
sjarvis

Welcome from another Scouter! My son (currently a Webelos Scout) and I started hanging last year at campouts. We've converted a few (and mystified a few more).