Last night, I was visiting another Scout troop who has 25 scouts going to Philmont next summer (plus 5 scouts from my troop including my son), and I was giving a presentation on Lighweight Backpacking. Included in the material was a discussion and handout I had created on suggested purchases for the Big 4 (not a hammock discussion). However, on the "Sleeping Bag" page, I divided the data into sleeping bags, and top quilts. I also listed wieghts, prices, and suppliers. As I have a Hammock Gear Burrow, I pulled it out to show the scouts. Of course, everyone was impressed.
As I finished the presentation, Phillip, one of the other troop's leaders (who is a friend of mine, as he went through the troop I now work with 25 years ago, and his parents still work with my troop) stepped up and announced that the owners of Hammock Gear were his cousin, that he had just spoken to them (during my presentation) and that they were offering a discount to the scouts in our group. (Thanks a million, Jenny!)
As it turns out, Phillip's wife is Jenny, cousin and namesake to Throwren. I was stunned. Having known Phillip and his family for years, I almost felt like I was nearly related to the Hammock Gear family. Then again, the way they have treated me as a customer the past year, I guess they had already made me feel like family.
Me-Phillip-Jenny-Jenny. Three Degrees of Separation. What a small world.
Jenny and Adam, FWIW, after seeing the quilts, I have several scouts/parents who may be interested in picking up one of your Top Quilts. I will keep you posted!
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