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    Another NC Newbie

    Hi Y'all,

    I'm from the north central Piedmont area of NC. I'm 52, 5' 10", about 230 lbs, married with a 16 yo son. I'm retired from Public Safety, but with the economy like it is, had to go back to work . I've been "lurking" for a month or two here and learning about "hanging". I'm not a newb to camping. I use a tarp shelter and sleeping on the ground isn't all that comfortable any more. Now, I'm trying to decide if I want to buy a set-up or make my own. But, I'm not sewing literate, nor do I have a sewing machine. So I need all the help I can get. And from what I've read/seen so far, there's a ton of info here. I've also been checking most of the hammock websites as well as ebay. Looking forward to learning all I can.

    Eric

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    New Member JayBow's Avatar
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    Welcome to the forums! Fellow NCer out here near Asheville. I'm right there with you about wanting to make my own gear, but lacking the skills or equipment. Though, reading through the vast amount of information on this forum has made me courageous (or perhaps crazy) enough to give it a shot providing I can get my hands on a sewing machine... anyhow... nice to have ya!
    "Its been towed outside the environment... there's nothing out there... 'cept sea and birds and fish... and 20,000 tons of crude oil... and a fire... and the part of the ship the front fell off"

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    Senior Member NCPatrick's Avatar
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    Welcome to HF! There are a few of us here also in central NC. If you have any specific questions feel free to ask.


    "Civilization is the limitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities."
    - Mark Twain
    “I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.”
    - John Burroughs

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    Senior Member Poppabear's Avatar
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    Welcome to the fourms! North Carolina is well represented here in the forums. As NCPatrick said if you have any question just as them. Some here will almost always have the answer. Or at least be able to point you in the right direction.

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    Senior Member Salty's Avatar
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    Welcome to the forum, Eric. I'm between Charlotte and Gastonia near Lake Wylie. This is a great place with a lot of friendly, helpful people.

    Salty

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    Welcome!

    Love the courthouse square in Graham. I have lunch in Mebane often, with friends who live at the sources of the Eno River.
    - MacEntyre
    "We must, indeed, all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately." - Ben Franklin
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    Senior Member shrek's Avatar
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    Howdy, from the coast. A few of us hangers down this way, too.
    "I used to be sane, but now I'm better."

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    Good to have you aboard Eric. You should be able to get a good start here w/ your 1st hammock!
    I too will something make and joy in it's making

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    Quote Originally Posted by MacEntyre View Post
    Welcome!

    Love the courthouse square in Graham. I have lunch in Mebane often, with friends who live at the sources of the Eno River.
    Mac,


    Do you know they're remodeling the courthouse now?

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    Thanks so much for the warm welcome, Y'all!!

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