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    Thanks so much Two Tents. I'll let you know when...

    Thanks so much Two Tents. I'll let you know when it gets here.
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    I think Hennessy uses polyester, which doesn't...

    I think Hennessy uses polyester, which doesn't stretch. Nylon is stretchy.
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    Thanks. If I can't find one of the manufactured...

    Thanks. If I can't find one of the manufactured things I might try that. I don't know if I can make something durable enough to last for a 3 month hike. I thought the funnel would also make water...
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    WTB: Hennessey funnel things - CLOSED

    Remember the funnel things, that Hennessey Hammocks used to sell that screw onto a water bottle and hang from the hammock fly tieouts to collect water?
    Does anyone have 1 or 2 of these, in one of...
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    Inexpensive woodburning tool from JoAnn's, glass...

    Inexpensive woodburning tool from JoAnn's, glass shelf out of medicine cabinet, 7 inch scrap of angle iron for straight edge. Love the woodburning tool. Works great.
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    Hi everyone. Wish I could be there this year....

    Hi everyone.

    Wish I could be there this year. It was lot's of fun last year in spite of my poison ivy and getting lost on my way out. I have another case of Yuengling and some new lighter cool...
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    Did you try googling sewing machine timing? How...

    Did you try googling sewing machine timing? How much time do you have to watch a bunch of You Tube videos? You might get lucky and find one specific to your machine.
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    Will be starting a long section of the AT around...

    Will be starting a long section of the AT around April 1, 2012, following the birth of a grandchild mid-March. I'll start N of Smokies & hike until sometime in late June, because another grandchild...
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    I've noticed this shoulder squeeze thing...

    I've noticed this shoulder squeeze thing mentioned frequently in the forums & have wondered what it is. I've slept in hammocks for years & haven't had shoulder problems. is it something position...
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    My 2 cents

    On top quilt width, it might depend on your sleep position. If you always back sleep narrower might be OK. I sleep on my side & in cold weather my topquilt has to wrap all the way around me & overlap...
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    Welcome Barebow

    Recently new to Forums, too, but not to hammocks. You'll find a fantastic group of folks here, especially from IN.
    How's it going with your new hammock? Get it set up yet?

    Longskirt
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    I like the vid too, Wildcrafter. Makes me want to...

    I like the vid too, Wildcrafter. Makes me want to do it again.
    Longskirt
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    Hi All, Thanks for the good time, good talk,...

    Hi All,
    Thanks for the good time, good talk, warm fire, new friends, old friends, great pics & video.
    Sorry I had to leave your fine company early, but not sorry I missed the cold night Sat, and...
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    Thanks, Scott. Great video. Thanks for all the...

    Thanks, Scott. Great video. Thanks for all the work that went into it.
    And what a terrific group of people to hang with.
    I had a very good time at my very first group hang.
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    what does it weigh? what is lefty & righty?...

    what does it weigh?
    what is lefty & righty?
    Thanks
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    Thanks for the great info. Now here's hoping the...

    Thanks for the great info. Now here's hoping the greenbriars haven't taken over :eek:
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    Thanks Mule. That fits my description, too :D

    Thanks Mule. That fits my description, too :D
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    Patti Longskirt Don't have time right now to...

    Patti
    Longskirt
    Don't have time right now to find & figure out how to post a photo, so here is a description:
    60 y.o. 5'6" female; wearing a long skirt, shirt, sunday afternoons hat, tennies,...
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    Now I'm pretty confident about finding the S Nebo...

    Now I'm pretty confident about finding the S Nebo trailhead & hiking in from that direction.
    The maps on post # 52 are very helpful, Bonsaihiker.
    When I get to where the trail parallels Berry Rd,...
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    I've hiked the KT a few times. It's really better...

    I've hiked the KT a few times. It's really better to hike in the spring or fall, than summer.
    Good trail for slackpacking, if you have 2 or more hikers & 2 or more vehicles to shuttle. there are...
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    Thanks, Mule. That's as in Mule Skinner, right?...

    Thanks, Mule. That's as in Mule Skinner, right? Have you figured out who I am?
    Do I know any one else in this group?
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    Thanks, Jerry. Do you know about what time you'll...

    Thanks, Jerry. Do you know about what time you'll be at the trailhead? What do you think is the best route to get there? Can you explain it without GPS? I think I know what that trailhead looks like,...
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    Thanks. the maps are helpful. I knew the Browning...

    Thanks. the maps are helpful. I knew the Browning Hill thing, & now understand where Brown Hollow is. Am I still allowed to go to this event if I don't do GPS? :D

    ooh ooh, one more thing. My son...
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    Glad to meet you at the trailhead, but...

    Glad to meet you at the trailhead, but Lawrenceburg is waaaay out of my way from Indiana's southwestern corner. If it works out for you folks, then we'll need a meet up time at the trailhead & I'll...
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    Hi! New here. Joined to check out this Hoosier...

    Hi! New here. Joined to check out this Hoosier Hang.
    Is anyone who is going starting out from my corner of IN?
    I wouldn't mind the longer hike in from the S. Are any others coming in that way on...
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    New member from Indiana

    Hello All,
    This sight is so interesting, that one can get carried away reading stuff & never get around to joining or posting. I think I started using hammocks for backpacking around 1995. started...
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