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    New Member timetraveler1701's Avatar
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    nfg from east tennessee

    hi guys,.....im originally from long island ny, migrated to orlando fla. and now living in east tn since 2005
    been "tent" camping all my life but you guys have won me over !
    I plan on buying a clark hammock in the very near future!.....
    be safe out there !
    Rick

    p.s. I think "shug emery's" videos are awesome ! .....they always put a smile on my face

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    Well a big NC by way of NC welcome to ya!

    Yeah our buddy Shug is awesome ... even on a bad day!

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    Welcome Rick. Glad you found us.
    Hopefully you'll be even more glad after learning the way of the hammock!
    I too will something make and joy in it's making

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    New Member timetraveler1701's Avatar
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    thanx guys !......i look forward to being a hanger !

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    Welcome Rick. I too was a Long Islander before finding this beautiful oasis in the mountains.
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    "If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing you should do is STOP DIGGING "

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    What part of east Tennessee?
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    Welcome glad to hear that you have decided to leave the ground. You will never regret doing so.
    Terry

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    New Member timetraveler1701's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by SGT Rock View Post
    What part of east Tennessee?
    i live just north of knoxville about 10 miles.......

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    Quote Originally Posted by timetraveler1701 View Post
    i live just north of knoxville about 10 miles.......
    Cool, I live in Fountain City, but work in Maynardville. Big Ridge is supposed to be good for a few day hikes

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    well it shows how big east TN is....i'm there too but 2 hours from knoxville...kinda makes you wonder what the real TN is

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