Hello from downeast Maine!

[Deadphans]

Just wanted to say hello to everyone on the forums. Originally from New Jersey, I am a Wildlife Biology student enrolled at the University of Maine (senior). Aspiring to be a conservationist or National Park Ranger. I am currently living in down east Maine, about 45 minutes from the Canadian border along the coast where trails are all around me and hence plenty backpacking. Been chipping away at my gear weight and trying to have a UL set up. Have been thinking about using a hammock for those shorter 1 - 2 night trips where I know the weather is going to be nice. At least for the beginning. I have a feeling hammocking is going to be a lot like converting to alcohol stoves, addicting! I aim to expand my knowledge and learn a lot from you guys/girls. Pleased to meet yas!

Steven

[slowhike]

Beautiful place to pursue your dreams there! And yeah, I think you'll find the hammock an addicting part of your outdoors... indoors too maybe.

[gunner76]

welcome to the madness

its only an addiction if you are trying to quit

[Shug]

A Whoooooo Buddy Welcome and all that to ya'......
Shug

[mbiraman]

Welcome to the forum. Don't be afraid to ask questions,,lots of help around here.Be sure to check out "To the Woods" by Just jeff and Shugs 10 part video series for new folks.

[Poppabear]

Welcome to HF! Once you spend a few nights in a hammock you will never want to go to the ground again.

[Rilmoigan]

Hello and Welcome!

Great thing 'bout Maine is that you can't throw a rock without hitting trees, water or a Porcupine.

[Stavros]

Welcome to the forum!
And yes, it is an addiction.....

[RKP]

Welcome Steven. My son goes to UMO but is not so interested in ths great outdoors. Machias sure is different than New Jersey. Enjoy.

Randy

[Bradley]

Just wanted to say hello to everyone on the forums. Originally from New Jersey,

Hello Steven . . . we won't Hold the NJ thing against ya . . .

I am a Wildlife Biology student enrolled at the University of Maine (senior).

I am jelious, (so much so can't spell it)
I could never get past the chemistry part of High School,
but likely because I forgot about the school part
and got a little carried away with the high part.

Aspiring to be a conservationist or National Park Ranger.

OK every body . . . as nice as we are to every one . . .
be REAL nice to this one . . . He could be a Hammockers inside man,
and one day weild great power . . .

. . . if not it's ok 'cause it's just cool to hang with an NPR . . .

I am currently living in down east Maine, about 45 minutes from the Canadian border

Your close enought to Canada . . . we just may . . . make you an Honorary citizen.

I have a feeling hammocking is going to be a lot like . . . Pleased to meet yas!
Steven

We all hope you grow to Love it as we do . . .

Just Hang In There, Eh.