Last night was my first night in the trees in my recently purchased Expedition hammock. I can now understand fully why this crowd is so positive about sleeping off the ground. I had a great night--well,there were a few problems. Not with the hammock, mind you. I have a very small yard with no substantial trees. The only trees available for my practice were in the easement, out by the curb. I lashed the ropes with no problems, got into my sleeping bag, no problems and fell to sleep almost immediately; no problems.
The problems were with the neighbors and their loud car at 2:00 am. Those trains heading to Detroit were a problem and the 2 newpapers delivered exceptionally early, it seemed, were the only troubles I had.
I am a convert to hammocking. What a great way to sleep outdoors!
(Even though my wife kept wondering aloud, 'What will the neighbors think?' They'll think I've got it made!)
Tom
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