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    My First Baby Step

    OK kids-

    I've organized a MeetUp group out here in Colorado for hammock camping and hiking. I've built the little MeetUp page and will unleash it on the unsuspecting public in a couple of days. I wanted to show "my people" the site first and get some opinions on the content. Obviously, I have not scheduled a MeetUp event yet. Genuine Draft and I will be doing a little scouting this weekend for an appropriate site.

    Just wanted to let you folks see what's going on over here on the West side of the mighty Mississippi (that's almost as much fun to type as it is to spell out loud ). If you are a Colorado hanger, or just want to join, please do! I've promised the people that join (welcome email) that if I can't answer a hammock question for them, that I have legions of hammock hangers that can assist. That means you!

    Anyhow, this should give me a solid platform from which to aid in the launch of what is currently being called "World Hammock Day" as well as any smaller festivals/events that I am able to throw together in the meantime. The ball is rolling, now to keep the momentum.

    Here is the site.

    What do you think? Be honest, just don't be mean. I'm feeling sensitive today.
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    Good start

    I'm a member of several meetups, including:

    http://www.meetup.com/Friends-of-BWCA-Trails/

    You've got the right start, but hard to give too much feedback until you start scheduling some events.

    --Kurt

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    very nice description of hammocking...short, concise and covers all the important stuff.
    Your pic reminds me of 'Kilroy was here'...cept you have more hair (barely )
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    Quote Originally Posted by kwpapke View Post
    I'm a member of several meetups, including:

    http://www.meetup.com/Friends-of-BWCA-Trails/

    You've got the right start, but hard to give too much feedback until you start scheduling some events.

    --Kurt
    Yes, hopefully the first event will be scheduled next week. I just want to make sure it sounds interesting enough that once an event is scheduled, there will be interest.
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    Quote Originally Posted by animalcontrol View Post
    very nice description of hammocking...short, concise and covers all the important stuff.
    Your pic reminds me of 'Kilroy was here'...cept you have more hair (barely )
    Kilory was exactly what I was going for!
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    Your blurb here indicates you want to include all Colorado campers, but your Welcome
    title reads Denver campers. Intentional?? Otherwise, the site looks neat, navigates smoothly and is inviting. Kilroy lightheartedness works well. Good selection of photos to show enough to interest but not overwhelm. Good luck gathering the tribe!

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    Quote Originally Posted by turtlelady View Post
    Your blurb here indicates you want to include all Colorado campers, but your Welcome
    title reads Denver campers. Intentional?? Otherwise, the site looks neat, navigates smoothly and is inviting. Kilroy lightheartedness works well. Good selection of photos to show enough to interest but not overwhelm. Good luck gathering the tribe!
    Not intentional! Thank you for pointing that out. I'm writing the "About" section right now. The "tribe"; I think I like that.
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    Nice site. It's simple, informative, and well laid out but does not look all ghetto.
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    nice job cannibal. I am interested and don't even live in colorado. man we need something like this in ca. first the hang in az now you setting something up in co, I'm going nuts thinking about travel
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    Quote Originally Posted by headchange4u View Post
    Nice site. It's simple, informative, and well laid out but does not look all ghetto.
    Ha! Thanks!
    Quote Originally Posted by plowhorse View Post
    nice job cannibal. I am interested and don't even live in colorado. man we need something like this in ca. first the hang in az now you setting something up in co, I'm going nuts thinking about travel
    Don't stress, this is not a one-time event. It is my intention to have at least one meetup a month during the summer and fall. Winter and early spring will be scaled back as I don't think most sane people want to camp in adverse conditions. **** good think I'm not sane anymore.
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