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    Where do you live?

    Hi folks,

    Been floating around here the last coupla weeks or so, after seeing a hammock for sale in a local shop, a HH explorer deluxe. Finally registered after buying it 2 days ago. I can't believe I set out to buy a tent. These things are just SO MUCH FUN!

    With a tent, once up it's... just a tent. You can't do anything to it, only put things in it. Whereas hammocks are a very personal thing, a nest that needs re-arranging and tweaking to get it just right. I've spent the last 2 days with it set up in the garden, tinkering, modifying, trying different pads and sleeping positions, planning what I'm going to do next to make it even more comfortable etc.

    Still not spent the night in it yet though, that will come in a fortnight when I go up to the moor with a friend who thinks i'm nuts.

    ...Which is basically why I registered. In this reserved and backward England of mine, hammocks are pretty much an unknown oddity unless they are stripey and strung in the garden next to the pool (Ray Mears is the exception), and it's only in the last few weeks that i've actually seen them for sale on the high street.

    So, I wanted to ask where all you folks live and are there any more brits on these forums who can share some of their hanging experiences in the British Isles?

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    There is a Google map on the right hand side of the home page. Folks that wish to do so have added themselves to the map. Fun to look at! I'm in Denver, CO holding down the mountains.

    Welcome to the forum!

    Here is the link: HF Google Map
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    Trust nobody!

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    Where am I??

    According to the google map, I am in Spain...So, I wish someone told me! Actually I am in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada I am OldnSlow, aka John

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    Quote Originally Posted by OldnSlow View Post
    According to the google map, I am in Spain...So, I wish someone told me! Actually I am in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada I am OldnSlow, aka John
    Somebody may be playing around. I'll get you moved to Edmonton.

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    OldnSlow, I placed you in Elk Island National Park - hope that is close enough to home for you. A lot closer than Spain, that's for sure!

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    Thanks Cannibal, looks like i'm not alone in this country then... but still very few. Will have to ramp up preaching the hanging gospel.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CR0M View Post
    Thanks Cannibal, looks like i'm not alone in this country then... but still very few. Will have to ramp up preaching the hanging gospel.
    No problem. As for the 'preaching' just go set it up in the local parks on the weekends and watch people flock over to see what the heck you are doing. Best advertising there is.
    Trust nobody!

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    The Google Map is a great resource for finding hangers in your area.
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    Quote Originally Posted by headchange4u View Post
    The Google Map is a great resource for finding hangers in your area.
    Just remember to look at every page of the Google map. Everyone does not show up on page 1.

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    Thanks for moving me! Elk Island National park is a great place to be. Just watch out for the buffalo!!! remember the song about rollerskating in a buffalo herd?

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