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    New Member tspirtle's Avatar
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    Newbie from Tennessee

    Hey everyone,

    First off, I'm GLAD I found this forum. I've only been lurking for a few days and have already learned a lot.

    Since a child, my favorite past-time was going out and walking around in the woods. I grew up on a small 20-acre farm, but we were lucky enough to have neighbors with hundreds of acres that let us hike their property any time.

    My uncle took me on a few hikes when I was younger to places like Fall Creek Falls, but I went on my first backpacking trip a couple of years ago to Virgin Falls. I've been back to Virgin Falls a few times since then, and also went on a cross-country road trip with a friend to hike Yellowstone last summer. I'm hoping this forum will lead me to some new areas to visit.

    Last summer, I decided to buy a ENO Double-Nest hammock, mostly to use when I did overnight floats on the river. I fell in love with it instantly.

    I haven't done any mods to my hammock yet, but after reading this forum, I'll be doing some soon. Whoopie slings are at the top of my list.

    Anyway, I'm glad to be here and hope I can continue to learn about hanging and backpacking.

    - Tommy Pirtle
    Last edited by tspirtle; 02-22-2012 at 15:26.

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    hey tspirtle!! Hello and Welcome to the Forums from Canada!
    The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. - St. Augustine

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    - Bob Marley

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    Welcome to the forums
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    hey from Old Hickory
    'Classic.' A book which people praise and don't read.” ― Mark Twain

    Who cares about showers, gourmet food, using flush toilets. Just keep on walking and being away from it all.

    There are times that the only way you can do something is to do it alone.

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    welcome to the madness
    I am still 18 but with 52 years of experience !

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    Welcome aboard from a Mid Tn peep, now living not too far south. I also have fond memories of Fall Creek Falls.

    STinGa
    Sarcasm is a dying art.

    Eagle Scout September '85 Troop 339 Smyrna, TN

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    Welcome from the west side of the state! There's lots of kayakers and canoe paddlers on here as well. You'll get hooked on here in no time.
    It'll be alright Friday!

    Check us out at www.buttinasling.com

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    Thumbs up

    Welcome from The Music City!

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    Howdy from Nashville

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    Welcome from Dover, TN

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