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  1. I've gotten tied up with having a tree on my...

    I've gotten tied up with having a tree on my property line removed. I'm going to have to pass on this weekend. Catch you all next time.

    Grinder
  2. when I started hanging, I couldn't sleep through...

    when I started hanging, I couldn't sleep through the night. I woke up at 3 am . It took three nights to get used to it. Then it was get in at 10 pm and wake up at dawn. No changes to the hammock rig....
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    As a point of interest I found my lost hammock!! ...

    As a point of interest I found my lost hammock!!

    it was in the bottom of a dry bag with other camping gear covering it.

    There's a glimmer of hope for me as a responsible adult!!!
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    Also, as a point of interest: Apparently, last...

    Also, as a point of interest: Apparently, last hang I left my hammock there. I took it down and then the tarp. I must have bagged the tarp and left the hammock.on the ground.
    Maybe it will show up...
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    I fooled around until it was too late to get...

    I fooled around until it was too late to get there in time to set up before dark. Maybe next time. Have fun!!!
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    I'm embarrassed to admit that I don't remember...

    I'm embarrassed to admit that I don't remember where it is and can't find a map on this site. HELP
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    I'm in!! I'll arrive before dinner. I haven't...

    I'm in!! I'll arrive before dinner.
    I haven't backpacked in a while (years??) The gear's coming together slowly. It's like I'm a newby!!
    I'm sooo embarassed!
  8. HEY!! Subway. Grinder here, wishing you well from...

    HEY!! Subway. Grinder here, wishing you well from Mexico where I'm hanging for a few more weeks. Us old guys have to stick together!@!!
  9. I'm still feeling off. I'm going to skip this one...

    I'm still feeling off. I'm going to skip this one completely. Have a good one!!!
  10. my back has is achy big time. I won't be there...

    my back has is achy big time. I won't be there today. Maybe tomorrow. We'll see
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    I will leave here around noon tomorrow. Should...

    I will leave here around noon tomorrow. Should be to camp by three at latest. c ya there!!
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    I'm in. (necessary length hoot hoot!!)

    I'm in. (necessary length hoot hoot!!)
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    The first fall hang is in the books. On the walk...

    The first fall hang is in the books. On the walk in, I remembered "Samsara" who was once the forest ranger in charge of this forest and who began our stays here. He has returned to his home in...
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    Grindr is on the trail halfway to the campsite

    Grindr is on the trail halfway to the campsite
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    As the former namesake of this event, I feel...

    As the former namesake of this event, I feel obligated to commit. TA DA!!

    I will be there.
  16. Thanks for posting the pictures, Jennifer. It was...

    Thanks for posting the pictures, Jennifer. It was almost like being there.!!

    Tom/Grinder
  17. Thanks for the pics. I'm "homesick"!! WOW!!! the...

    Thanks for the pics. I'm "homesick"!!
    WOW!!! the water in the pond is really low. I guess it really does take a hurricane to fill things up.
  18. Folks, Things have come up and I can't make this...

    Folks,
    Things have come up and I can't make this one. I'll miss your friendly faces and plan on seeing you in the fall
  19. yo Hidden Pond amo!! I will be there.

    yo Hidden Pond amo!! I will be there.
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    when I motorcycled I had a sheepskin that I sat...

    when I motorcycled I had a sheepskin that I sat on while riding. I also used it for my hammock.

    It was very comfortable for 3 season use. (Maine in September with 40's to 50's lows) I never...
  21. The small rain front blew through this afternoon....

    The small rain front blew through this afternoon. Clear forecast through the weekend. YAHOOO!! Getting food ready now. ]
    CU tomorow if you're going. Talk about you if you're not.
  22. A little history. Somewhere around 10 years...

    A little history.

    Somewhere around 10 years ago, I first met old dog at the start point for "this" event. That event was organized by Flackfizer.

    Old Dog was sitting on his stool (the same...
  23. I see I did commit. These threads get so long...

    I see I did commit. These threads get so long that checking back becomes a chore (which I skip over , obviously!!) . I also have the correct date noted for the nonce, anyways. I may see you in 8...
  24. How rude of me. I see I have never officially...

    How rude of me. I see I have never officially committed to this hike.

    I'M IN!! See yall tomorrow. It's only a day away!!
  25. I like it. 25 & 26 are great. CU there.!!

    I like it. 25 & 26 are great.

    CU there.!!
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    145616145617145618 Another "Creekside Hang"...

    145616145617145618

    Another "Creekside Hang" is in the books, and a success it was.
    I think I love this site the most.
    I believe it's the first site that Samsara (Dave Butcher) led us to (when...
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    Planning food and packing today. see y'all...

    Planning food and packing today. see y'all tomorrow around noon.
  28. FS: I'll Take the vest!! Waiting to hear back. Thanks

    I'll Take the vest!!
    Waiting to hear back. Thanks
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    This thing is growing like a weed. With old...

    This thing is growing like a weed. With old timers and new timers, you better come early to get a tree!
    I'll be there Friday and Saturday nights. I'm thinking I'll bring a few coffee cakes to go...
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    I sent a picture of my hammock and the campfire...

    I sent a picture of my hammock and the campfire to the ledger in reply to their "what did you do New Years?" question. They posted the campfire picture in Tuesday's Around Polk Section. Page B3...
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    Started the new year right with a few nights in...

    Started the new year right with a few nights in the woods with my friends.

    As Olddog said, it also started with a "walk about"

    Over the last ten years, I have camped at almost every site in...
  32. packing now. see those who come this afternoon.

    packing now. see those who come this afternoon.
  33. I'm not sick, so I'll be there. Friday and...

    I'm not sick, so I'll be there. Friday and Saturday.
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    I'm sorry to say that my cold is still running...

    I'm sorry to say that my cold is still running amok!!I'm going to pass on the hang. I'm sorry
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    I'm back from my thanksgiving trip to the west...

    I'm back from my thanksgiving trip to the west coast, but I seem to have brought a case of the creeping crud with me. I won't be coming out today, but if I continue to recover, I may come out...
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    Me three!!Or maybe me four?? Anyway. I'm in.

    Me three!!Or maybe me four?? Anyway. I'm in.
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    Another aside: My cell phone coverage is with...

    Another aside:
    My cell phone coverage is with Cricket (I know!! a cheap bastigch!!)

    The coverage ceases between where I contacted old dog and the campsite itself. Thank god for small favors,...
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    Nice Pictures, Tropikal!! Thanks for taking the...

    Nice Pictures, Tropikal!! Thanks for taking the time.
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    the campsite has a fire ring and a picnic table....

    the campsite has a fire ring and a picnic table. About everyone carries camp chairs these days, to we were quite comfortable. In the morning, after mandatory coffee (for me at least) and breakfast,...
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    Plus one on the weather report. It was great!!...

    Plus one on the weather report. It was great!! Chamber of Commerce Bragging good!

    I always think I remember everything about places I've been before. So I picked a bad choice of trails to...
  41. We'll miss you Jim. But---We will TALK about...

    We'll miss you Jim. But---We will TALK about you!! Expect that ear ringing sensation a bit after nightfall!!!

    Thanks for the birthday wishes, Dave/ We'll miss our founding father.
  42. I will be there Friday afternoon. Probably hike...

    I will be there Friday afternoon. Probably hike in from Lake Godwin. (sp??) Weather again looks great!! I love Florida Fall!!
  43. You're more than welcome. I look forward to...

    You're more than welcome. I look forward to meeting!!
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    Gator Hole hang 10-22

    Four people were there counting myself (old dog, big country and hangnyak).

    The weather was to die for. I'm very glad I brought the heavier sleeping bag. Temps to just below 50 during the night....
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    big hang in your neighborhood....

    big hang in your neighborhood.
    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/129754-FL-gt-Panhandle-gt-Torreya-State-Park-Hike-and-Hang-gt-Oct-21-23-2016
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    turns out, there is an eye appointment Friday...

    turns out, there is an eye appointment Friday afternoon. I'll be there Saturday morning.
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    thank you big Country. I WILL BE THERE. (****...

    thank you
    big Country. I WILL BE THERE. (**** caps key)
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    SGT Rock criss-crossed two pads for winter...

    SGT Rock criss-crossed two pads for winter comfort in Michigan. I think there are pictures on his web page. I found it http://hikinghq.net/hammock/wing_pad.html
  49. Thread: Starter Tarp

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    Here again we have the typical responses on a...

    Here again we have the typical responses on a forum:
    1 Hell no! It terrible you'll be sorry!
    2. what the hell, it's cheap. why not.

    I am a part 2 kind of guy. I bought a "guide gear" tarp ten...
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    ten years ago, I spotted two picturse of a...

    ten years ago, I spotted two picturse of a hennessy hammock:one hung and one in the bag. Neat, I thought! This will really cut my pack size.Investigating further, I found they cost (at that time)...
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