My GreenBean Hammock Done Gave Out Today

[Hogwash]

I've always been sentimental with my gear, even if in a bit of tongue-in-cheek way, but after some careful reflection after reading this thread, I've realized that through all the storms I've weathered in my personal 12 year old "Green Bean" and all the comfort it's provided me, I have a very serious and real attachment to it. There is no joking here, it's a very sad day indeed.

Peace be with you, Shug.

I would be lying if i said i didn't feel a little sad when i take a 12 year old car to the wrecker or dispose of a long serving piece of furniture. Funny how that is.

I'm sorry the hammock is off to greener pastures after much good use, but perhaps it is a better fate than being lost in the back of a gear closet and sitting unused.

edit: reminds me of this commercial

[Hawk-eye]

Rest in Piece ... err ... Pieces o'mighty Green Bean, protector of Shugrow, filter of odd odors and provider of some of the finest breakfast spots along the trail ... LONG LIVE THE BEAN!

[Shug]

He moved on to Sector 8

well still in sector seven awaiting re-assignment....

nooooooooooo...she was only 6 years old...the good die young...sorry shug...

Actually 8 years old. Built in 2007. I had to double check myself.

Sad to hear about Greenbean too. It will be missed in future adventures. May #2 serve as well as the bean did!

GreenBean the New.2 on the way....

Are you sure ole GB can't be repaired with maybe a double sided patch and enough stitching?If not,I like the charity idea that others have proposed.

It could but I would always be wary and not sleep as soundly. Ol' GB will now be made into black bishop bags.

Always upsetting when loosing a friend,,, especially a comfortable one! cant wait to see #2

I reckon all the use and abuse destruction was imminent.

Man, I was tired of lookin at that ugly hammock. Get a better color next time!

Turn away...avert your gaze Clone will return. You'll never see it.

Sorry to observe your loss.

Fried spam, potted meat and french fried potatoe's; or is that potato's (either way....I don't care how I say it.) you will feel somewhat better. I know you like the way I talk. Potaters.

Then a regimen of spam jelly and spam tartar and you will be ready to get to work on gen2.

Be well in sector 7. Live long and prosper.

2009..to what I am led to believe is now 2016......shucks, I have destroyed them on the first hang before.

Hope that knee is feeling a bit better, I see you are still wearing some kind of chastity belt on it. Or at your age is that called a truss?

I got some bone on bone in my knee so bracing helps...along with other therapies. On the road doing 3 shows a day is tough on it but use a tens unit at night along with a lot of stretching and strengthning.

New to the forums but I have watched you on Youtube for a while now. What was the material of the hammock?

It was DWR 1.9 ripstop.

I saw it coming and then snap!


I think Hickery was right. The county coroner found high levels of methane & hydrogen in the fabric. Too much Texas State Fair Chili?

That hammock survived gas attacks and abuse for a long time.....

Thoughts be with you, Shug. I know you two were close. My heart skipped a beat when I was watching that video. That hammock was your best costar.

Like Hope losing Crosby. Cheech losing Chong.

I've always been sentimental with my gear, even if in a bit of tongue-in-cheek way, but after some careful reflection after reading this thread, I've realized that through all the storms I've weathered in my personal 12 year old "Green Bean" and all the comfort it's provided me, I have a very serious and real attachment to it. There is no joking here, it's a very sad day indeed.

Peace be with you, Shug.

I feel you. The attachment is real. Thankee.

I would be lying if i said i didn't feel a little sad when i take a 12 year old car to the wrecker or dispose of a long serving piece of furniture. Funny how that is.

I'm sorry the hammock is off to greener pastures after much good use, but perhaps it is a better fate than being lost in the back of a gear closet and sitting unused.

edit: reminds me of this commercial

I loved that commercial. Remnants of GreenBean will still travel with me in the form of a new Black Bishop bag.

Rest in Piece ... err ... Pieces o'mighty Green Bean, protector of Shugrow, filter of odd odors and provider of some of the finest breakfast spots along the trail ... LONG LIVE THE BEAN!

Thankee for the condolences Hawkustus. I'll make a new mush filter!

[gunner76]

Death Notice for Green Bean the hammock

Born 2007 Died 2015 as the results of an accident while filming a how to movie

Green Bean has been a supporting member of Shug's videos and has been featured in many videos

Fortunately Green Bean had a donor card and is expected to live on in the form of a Bishop stuff sack.

[8r1an]

Shug....maybe a video of emergency trail repair would be good. I can only imagine being on one of your extended trips only to have that happen. I wouldn't know where to start. That is if you haven't dissected GB for the black bishop bags yet!

[Shug]

Death Notice for Green Bean the hammock

Born 2007 Died 2015 as the results of an accident while filming a how to movie

Green Bean has been a supporting member of Shug's videos and has been featured in many videos

Fortunately Green Bean had a donor card and is expected to live on in the form of a Bishop stuff sack.

Sorta Kinda Resuscitate....
That is beautiful and meaningful gunner.

Shug....maybe a video of emergency trail repair would be good. I can only imagine being on one of your extended trips only to have that happen. I wouldn't know where to start. That is if you haven't dissected GB for the black bishop bags yet!

I would have just gone to ground if it ripped all the way through. It will be a test bed to see what I can do in it before it rips all the way through. Then black bishop bags.
Not sure I could field repair it. Would GTG...go to ground. Egads.

[Dashinator]

Would GTG...go to ground. Egads.

/gasp! Shun the non-conformist! Shuuuunnnnnnn!

[Shug]

'Tis where I began.............my back creaks thinking of it.

[PappyAmos]

'Tis where I began.............my back creaks thinking of it.

16,000 posts later and Greenbean saw most of em!

[treebinky]

Shug, I want to convey my most sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and those who were close to Green Bean.