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    New Member tdkoszegi's Avatar
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    New Hammocker from Southern Michigan

    I've been car camping with the family since I was very young. As I'm getting older, I've been realizing how special those times have become. I also enjoy getting out into the woods. I've also found that I enjoy it much more the lighter my pack gets. I have two young boys, a wife, and a somewhat demanding (but not very high paying) job, so my time and money are fairly limited.

    Nonetheless, I have managed to put together a fairly complete set of gear for myself, including a beginner's hammock I picked up from REI and a very basic tarp that I made out of 3m window insulation that works surprisingly well.. I've never slept well on the ground, so it was a no-brainer for me to get into a hammock. I tend to be a stomach sleeper, though, so I'll be looking into my options.

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    I'm from Lansing originally, lived in E.R. for a bit as well. Welcome aboard neighbor! Tons of great people on here as well as great info. This place's real bread and butter I think is the info sharing on DIY projects, though I'm just trying to get into it myself, I'm sure it'll give me more satisfaction and maybe an aneurism. With price in mind vs. creativity I'm sure you'll be able to make/mod anything you find you need.

    Also got a good recon here for deals (haven't paid full price for anything but my TQ).

    You should definitely check out some of the Michigan Hangs and get to know some other hangers and see some new gear and ideas.

    Glad to have you on the forums

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    Senior Member bloomgorge's Avatar
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    Welcome to the fun, we've got a group hang coming up in february if you'd like to join all of us michigan folks.
    http://smartoutdoors.webs.com/ elephant trunks, tarp keys and crosses

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    Senior Member packeagle's Avatar
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    Welcome! Hope to see you around some time. Great info on this site.

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    Senior Member Old River Rat's Avatar
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    welcome. there is a tremendous amount of info on this forum. and great people!

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    Senior Member Dblcorona's Avatar
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    Welcome aboard. We have a pretty active MI group, so there is plenty of people to hang with if your interested.
    "We don't stop hiking because we grow old,
    we grow old because we stop hiking."

    -- Finis Mitchell,

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    Senior Member Redoleary's Avatar
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    Welcome from a displaced Jaxonian. Made it as far a Marshall!
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    RED

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    Deep peace of the running wave to you.
    Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
    Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
    Deep peace of the shining stars to you.
    Deep peace without end to you.
    adapted from - ancient gaelic runes

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    Senior Member obmit's Avatar
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    Welcome to the forums from Bama!
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    I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be. ~ Douglas Adams

    We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public.

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    Senior Member sr1355's Avatar
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    WELCOME!!!! I'm from Jackson too, your welcome to pick my brain anytime...
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    Senior Member raiffnuke's Avatar
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    Welcome to HF from a former Michigander who grew up in Alma.

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