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    Senior Member rais'n hammock's Avatar
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    Great idea Moonbear!
    Derek's book is a great read and his illustrations are very fun and helpful in explaining even the most complicated ideas. It is one of the helps I have used in my quest for the ultimate hang. And I refer others to it as well. Thanks Derek!
    Dutch's stuff is creative and inspiring. I have enjoyed seeing all the different ways to try new tarp configurations. There is something for everyone to HYOH. If not just wait 2 weeks and he will come up with something new. Thanks Dutch!
    I would also thank Shug. I have spent many hours learning and being entertained from his videos. Now that's entertainment! Thanks Shug!
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    Senior Member Dead Man's Avatar
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    Thank you to Dutch for so much of what makes my setup light, easy, and fast is attributed to the innovative products you provide. While the excellence of your designs is apparent, what is more is your excellence as a person. Your graciousness, humility, and kindness are on display at every turn.

    Thank you to Derek. Your book was the game changer for me and introduced me to the hammock life in the best possible manner. While your writing and illustration skills are remarkable your tireless love and devotion to your kids and scouts shines through all the more.

    A hearty and heartfelt thanks to two true men. Pillars of the hammock community. Class acts all the way.

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    Senior Member Xtrm tj's Avatar
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    Very generous of you Moonbear!! You are right the people on here are awesome!! And Dutch and Derek are icons of the hammock camping phenomenon.

    I have both Dutch gear and Derek's book. And I thank both Dutch and Derek for their continued contributions to this great community and way of life.

    Thanks for your offer, and open thread to express thanks to D&D!!
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    Well Done Moonbear! You are right in drawing attention to Derek and Dutch for there cont

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    Senior Member Red Cinema's Avatar
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    Derek's book is invaluable and I still go back to it from time to time to freshen up. Great illustrations.

    As for Dutch, anyone who's been to a MAHHA knows the giant heart that lurks in that bearlike chest. Those who help gather people together for good times earn a special thanks.

    And to all who make this site the hub of a wonderful community--thanks!
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    Senior Member Twokag's Avatar
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    Thanks Dutch and Derek - - I have one order from Dutch, and the hang calculator is great!

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    Senior Member newlease's Avatar
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    thanks to derek for all the reviews and videos, and, of course, the book. thanks to dutch for not only all the great gear, but , also how he does business - eerily fast shipping, letting me pick up in person when i waited too long to order and i still owe him $2 i think!

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    Senior Member drlupton's Avatar
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    Thank you Moonbear for your generosity! I think this is awesome.

    I am thankful for Derek's book with it's wealth of information and easy to follow diagrams. I have read it at least twice in full and in excerpts enough for it to show some good wear.

    I am also thankful for Dutch's continual innovation. I have several pieces of Dutch bling and plan to make another order again soon.

    I am also thankful for all the Shug videos I've watched and the countless others that have come before and continue to come to teach old and new tricks and push the bounds of hammocking.

    I am currently not thankful for the auto-correct feature that keeps changing words for me. Reader beware.

    Interesting that you choose to put these 2 icons of HF together for this giveaway, as I work on my little brothers care package to send to him overseas which includes my copy of The Ultimate Hang by Derek and an 11' Argon hammock with a set of Dutch Binders from Dutch (the links to Shug videos and Derek's website have also been sent). Now if I can just get his Fronkey style bugnet sewn with mesh I received from RipstopByTheRoll.

    Thank you again, Moonbeam, for your wonderful generosity.

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    Thanks to Derek for a great book. Thanks to dutch for the awesome gear.
    I would also like to thank everybody in this forum but specially Shug for the best videos anywhere, you should have your own TV show.

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    Senior Member doogie's Avatar
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    Thanks Dutch - My first group hang was a small 501 shelter gathering; he made me feel like we were old friends which now at least I now consider to be true.
    Thanks Derek - Your illustrations is what really makes your book shine. I read it cover to cover (can you do that on a tablet) in an afternoon in my first hammock (between naps)
    Thanks to the Hammock Forums community with a specific thanks to moonbeam for getting in the spirit.
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