Hammocks Spectators via YouTube

**XSrcing** · 09-26-2012, 11:59

I don't even have basic cable because network TV is crap. We now just use our flat screen to watch Youtube. That being said, the videos that you, Fronkey, Grizz and the like are the only reality shows worth anything.

Keep up the excellent work!

**Overgrown** · 09-26-2012, 12:10

Shug, had I not stumbled upon your Youtube channel I never would have known about this forum and before watching your videos I only had one old net hammock that I never used (the kids played with it)... I now own five nice Hammocks

You have brought many into the fold and you deserve a "Thankee feller" and much more for your efforts. Plus your videos are just plain FUN to watch.

**MedicineMan** · 09-26-2012, 13:01

I agree with every one else-you make the learning process fun. Should have had you for most of my classes!
I was a hanger long before encountering Shugvids; but Shug did motivate me to embrace the cold weather hangs and I've used many of his tips. My fav is the frost bib and the vest as auxiliary underquilt for the feet.
A lot of people here at HF have many talents, Shug is one of our brightest stars though and I'd bet many here have wonders we don't even know about.
Looking forward to the next vid Shugmerry

**Shug** · 09-26-2012, 13:22

Originally Posted by Deadphans

Cheers shug. I think your videos sometimes end up being hammock propaganda because you are always hanving so much fun. So when an interested in hanging person comes along and sees you having so much fun they too want to have so much fun!
Congrats on passing the 10000 mark!

Fun.....that is the key element.

Originally Posted by Resqsarge03

You are a natural and entertaining example to many of us and you provide great information too. Im glad your videos are out there for folks to find when their curious fingers type hammock in google. Your humor, irreverence, and humility are what makes it all the better.
Lol- who would have thought a simple hammock could get so complicated?

True....they can seem complicated.
Along with YT stature also comes the rude, vile comment. I have learned to accept them as part of the Internet Culture. I do delete the real dirty profanity laden ones. And....try to be a smart-alec back rather than sending back hate.
Still bothers me sometime but not everyone is going to like a feller.
Someday I want to take that 10 part hammock series and re-do it in one or two videos without all the self-indulgent fun for the "impatient-get to the facts" folks.
Maybe.
More likely not. Not sure I can.

Originally Posted by STinGa

Congrats Shug,

Like so many here, your videos played a part in me becoming a hanger. I have always had a hammock in my camping kit, but never extended the use to a full night's sleep.

You have that special quality that so many teachers don't have ... being able to add humor to the lesson. Granted, camping and hammocking are more fun, but that is beside the point.

Again, congrats on the milestone.

STinGa

Thanks a lot. Humor works for some....for some it just ruffles.

Originally Posted by Rat

No truer words were ever spoken...er, typed. You are truly entertaining; so much TV programming sucks these days. And I bet I have watched that video of Aeriel's Hoops 20 times... She has skills man!

I do have one question though:
Have you ever thought of a hammock sling shot stunt, or maybe trebuchet?

I would PAY to see that!

I love a trebuchet. I have large bungee. Game on))))))
Thanks....I have watched Aerial's Hoops a lot as well. My favorite video.

Originally Posted by Loki

Congrats on the 10,000+ Subscribers Shug! Your fame is Well deserved!

Shug's videos are both fun to watch and entertaining. Hardly realized i was actually learning some very useful things until watching again as reruns.

Hmmm. Currently waiting for a rainy afternoon with popcorn and replays of all Shug's videos - now there's a plan!

Very cool. I have trouble watching myself! During editing I see enough of me to last forever.

Originally Posted by timabababaluka

Nicely done, Sir, and well deserved!

While the hammocks do tend to draw curiosity, we know the true explanation is that no one can resist Ginger Power!

I do feel like a SideShow at times. My curse and blessing.

Originally Posted by JasonByers

I just subscribed a week or so ago. You're a very entertaining fella. Congrats on the 10000+

Thanks for that. I am surprised at the amount. Made a pact with myself from day one to never ask for people to "Like" or Subscribe to my videos. Even my daughter in college is impressed.

Originally Posted by floorman

If everyone finds out about this crazy idea, we may run out of trees. I'm not really worried, most people aren't as smart as we are.

Truth! I concur....we need those trees.

Originally Posted by Carlos

Congratulations and well deserved.

I bow here.

Originally Posted by XSrcing

I don't even have basic cable because network TV is crap. We now just use our flat screen to watch Youtube. That being said, the videos that you, Fronkey, Grizz and the like are the only reality shows worth anything.
Keep up the excellent work!

Terrific to hear. I do not have cable either.

Originally Posted by Overgrown

Shug, had I not stumbled upon your Youtube channel I never would have known about this forum and before watching your videos I only had one old net hammock that I never used (the kids played with it)... I now own five nice Hammocks
You have brought many into the fold and you deserve a "Thankee feller" and much more for your efforts. Plus your videos are just plain FUN to watch.

Glad you found it here.

Originally Posted by MedicineMan

I agree with every one else-you make the learning process fun. Should have had you for most of my classes!
I was a hanger long before encountering Shugvids; but Shug did motivate me to embrace the cold weather hangs and I've used many of his tips. My fav is the frost bib and the vest as auxiliary underquilt for the feet.
A lot of people here at HF have many talents, Shug is one of our brightest stars though and I'd bet many here have wonders we don't even know about.
Looking forward to the next vid Shugmerry

Cold weather looms....lets have it.
Shall I video my ballet exploits or my bassoon playing????

**tallyabt** · 09-26-2012, 13:23

Congrats on 10K. This forum and your videos have reformed me from my tenting ways!

**miyanc** · 09-26-2012, 13:34

I think humor should dispersed within every walk of life. no sense of humor = unhappy person. When watching your videos it reminds me of what I try to do for my son and my cubscouts. Fun + knowledge = learned. ok enough with the mathematics this is a hammock forum we don't need mathematics... Congrats I am proud to be one of the 10000.

**UrsaMajor1887** · 09-26-2012, 13:35

I was well on my way to an alternative camping style hanging in the wood. Shug along with this forum answered my questions and got me to hang in warmth and comfort and I am not sure that would of been the case otherwise. So, I consider myself saved and Shugmotized!

Congratulations on your 10,000+

**Habitat** · 09-26-2012, 15:03

Congrats on the 10! I'm definitely guilty of watching and re-watching your videos over and over. The info is wonderful and thanks to you and hammock forums I'm a converted hammock camper!

**harleynemo** · 09-26-2012, 15:27

I too found this forum only through your videos.....and thanks to you, my PayPal account has never seen this much activity.

Thank you for all your humor and teaching.