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    Tacoma96's Avatar
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    Talking Greetings from Johnston County NC

    Hey all

    Been monitoring these forums for a few weeks and decided to join. I learned a lot about hammocks here. I thought you just went to REI bought a few hammock items and you were set. I was wrong. I met up with Gunner76 who showed me a different world and watched a few of Shugs videos (that is where I learned about the Wwwhhooppiiee Sslliinngg.

    I am an avid hiker, cyclist, and jogger(slow). I was looking for a new way to sleep overnight without using a tent. (Being retired military you tend to hate tents). I tell you these hammocks are comfortable. I learned very quickly that you need insulation (Pad or UQ). I had a night in the backyard where I froze (lesson learned).

    Even though I brought most of my hammock gear from REI. I have now realized lighter and better ways to go, so I am upgrading.

    I am usually hiking the Falls Lake, NC area. Cycling on the Greenways or American Tobacco Trail. Jogging where ever.

    My latest accomplishment has been the Neusiok Trail down in the Croatan National Forest, NC (21.5 miles long). That is where I first slept in a Hammock outside my backyard. It was very nice. My wife said I was out.

    I definitely plan to attend some of these upcoming hangs, they look fun.

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    Senior Member Catavarie's Avatar
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    Welcome aboard.

    I'm going to try and put together another local hang this fall as well bring the Smoked Butt Hang back next Spring.
    *Heaven best have trees, because I plan to lounge for eternity.

    Good judgement is the result of experience and experience the result of bad judgement. - Mark Twain

    Trail name: Radar

    2014 Smoked Butt Hang Planning Thread | Sign up Sheet

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    Member MotoHanger's Avatar
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    Welcome to the forum, in case you don't know this hobby is addictive...well collecting gear anyway.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Catavarie View Post
    Welcome aboard.

    I'm going to try and put together another local hang this fall as well bring the Smoked Butt Hang back next Spring.
    That would be great since I am done Hiking from the Falls Lake Dam to Hwy 50. I now need to finish from Hwy 50 to Durham which I will do this fall. Thanks for the Welcome.

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    Tacoma96's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by MotoHanger View Post
    Welcome to the forum, in case you don't know this hobby is addictive...well collecting gear anyway.
    Oh yes I see, as soon as I get what I think is right. I figure out what I have is wrong for me. Trial and error I guess.

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    Senior Member scooterdogma's Avatar
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    Welcome, a great place to learn about the beauty of Whoopie Slings

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    Senior Member DivaB's Avatar
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    Welcome to the forums, from Ohio.

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    Senior Member WV's Avatar
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    Welcome. My wife is from Smithfield, and we regularly visit her folks at Christmas. Know any nice spots for a winter hang down that direction?

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    Senior Member grannypat's Avatar
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    Wait until your first group hang--you will have a whole bunch of new friends and a LONG list of things you now NEED to have! Welcome to the forums from South Carolina.
    Keep movin', keep believing and enjoy the journey!

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    Welcome! If Gunner76 already gotcha well. . . . You are in good hands.

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