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    Senior Member old4hats's Avatar
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    Grandson's first hang

    Last night was a good one here. My 9yr. old grandson, who had "helped" me make a turtle-dog stand a few days ago, was watching me try out a hammock on it and asked, "Pops, can I sleep in this hammock tonight when you sleep in yours?" You guessed it, the answer was yes and so I had to cobble up a piece of tarp to keep the dew off him, but it worked. End result, he had a ball, his feet got cold but nothing else, he even had to get up during the night to answer nature and managed to get back in and covered up. I confess that I slept lightly in case some assurance was needed, but he handled it like a pro. Out of 8 grandkids, he is the youngest and the only one to have much interest in my hammocks, and I'm sure everyone knows what that will get him, right?

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    I see a new favorite grandchild, hehe.

    Awesome story.

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    I foresee many great adventures with Grandpa/Grandson in the future. Awesome!

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    Great story!! My grandfather and I had many adventures together. He will cherish those moments for the rest of his life.
    "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."
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    Great grandpa and grandson time. The others will be jealous very soon.
    "No whining in the woods"

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    I can remember great camping times with my grandparents. Sounds like you have a new hammock camper in the family. love the story.

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    That's a wonderful story, thanks for sharing.

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