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    Thanks to everyone for thinking of the Hanson...

    Thanks to everyone for thinking of the Hanson family at this time. DimJim and I became fast friends with AllHandsOnDeck and his wife Carmel. No word if she is out of the hospital yet and I know this...
  2. Made it home safely. Thanks for all the...

    Made it home safely. Thanks for all the assistance with the car guys!
  3. Look at all these brilliant men that know what's...

    Look at all these brilliant men that know what's up! Breaks are great here and there. It gives you time to miss each other. Then when you come home you get that look of adoration :boggle:
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    The plastic feeling is probably due to the dwr...

    The plastic feeling is probably due to the dwr coating. That also makes it slightly less breathable too - not ideal in a hammock. Something that is non-dwr and non-coated nylon or polyester, ripstop...
  5. Sounds good to me.

    Sounds good to me.
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    I am indeed and we do have pictures lol. I won't...

    I am indeed and we do have pictures lol. I won't bore you on the DIY thread but I'll see if dimjim can send you a link to see for yourself.
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    Ha! Foxpoop you may have been there. Grayson '15....

    Ha! Foxpoop you may have been there. Grayson '15. I bet Dimjim has a pic somewhere.
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    Aw, thank you. I got my name from a group of guys...

    Aw, thank you. I got my name from a group of guys at a winter hang.
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    Grr! Every single time my husband approaches me...

    Grr! Every single time my husband approaches me with a half-finished project. He "just" needs me to sew this to that or finish up with those. It sounds simple enough but when the sewer doesn't know...
  10. These DIY undertakings are so nerve racking and...

    These DIY undertakings are so nerve racking and brave! Cottage vendors, bless them, really have to be content sewing one thing a million times over. I need variety. We break up hammock projects with...
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    Yes indeed! And for anyone wanting to sew a bunch...

    Yes indeed! And for anyone wanting to sew a bunch without investing in a whole roll of fabric shoot me a message. Dimjim has rolls of white and camo ripstop in the livingroom. I'm a good sport about...
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    I think at your weight you'll be fine. Some tips...

    I think at your weight you'll be fine. Some tips my husband and I learned the hard way on DIY hammocks:

    1- Make it longer than you think you'll need. It makes for a comfier night's sleep. We are...
  13. Dimjim and I figure this outing will be managable...

    Dimjim and I figure this outing will be managable for me. Wednesdays I am off but I will still have to "work" Thursday and Friday. So if there's not enough cell reception at camp I might be able to...
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    I have recently started a new job and won't be...

    I have recently started a new job and won't be able to get away for this one. Looks like dimjim signed up to bring my foil wrapped burritos though so I'll be there in spirit. The spicier the burrito...
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    Great to meet and talk with you too Don! We...

    Great to meet and talk with you too Don! We always enjoy chatting with new pals and welcome the chance to hang with you again.
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    Never fear FatedStranger! Just come up to a small...

    Never fear FatedStranger! Just come up to a small group and introduce yourself. Hammockers tend to be laid back and welcoming. We'd love to get to know y'all at upcoming events.
  17. I had a few ideas but he told me I don't get a...

    I had a few ideas but he told me I don't get a vote. Maybe by tomorrow something will have stuck.
  18. So they have got Maztrain's hot tent up and a...

    So they have got Maztrain's hot tent up and a tarp coming off of Allhansondeck's Subaru and seem to be getting plenty of hiking in. Dimjim "walked me around" camp via Skype and Homerun's made a...
  19. I'll be Skyping with them in a minute here......

    I'll be Skyping with them in a minute here... It's a home weekend for me and my sewing machine.
  20. Dimjim had texted me a few times last night...

    Dimjim had texted me a few times last night before the snow fell but nothing today. He was hoping I could leave work and still make it out last night but I would have arrived around 9 pm, in the...
  21. Let's plan on a delayed pick-up just in case. ...

    Let's plan on a delayed pick-up just in case.

    Thanks for the road update Slowhike. Let us know if anything changes.
  22. Here's the address if that helps. 315 Bridge St,...

    Here's the address if that helps. 315 Bridge St, Hot Springs, NC 28743. They're likely to be at site 413.
  23. The last group hang at Hot Springs was at site...

    The last group hang at Hot Springs was at site 413. I think Dimjim and Allhansondeck are headed to that one.
  24. Just an update from town: At a news conference...

    Just an update from town:

    At a news conference this morning, the governor said two deaths in western North Carolina have already been attributed to the weather and his first priority is preventing...
  25. I think there have been hanging events at Hot...

    I think there have been hanging events at Hot Springs before so I assume they'll hang.

    The crew on the road said their ETA at Hot Springs, NC is approximately 6 pm tonight.
  26. Never mind, they got it.

    Never mind, they got it.
  27. Please, the next person to see Dimjim and...

    Please, the next person to see Dimjim and Allhansondeck tell them the McDonalds manager found 2 of their phones. If I know which McDonalds I can call and tell them to hold the phones and when the...
  28. Thanks Slowhike and Flash Grundelore for the egg...

    Thanks Slowhike and Flash Grundelore for the egg help. I think I'll do a trial run at home with one cracked, one uncracked, in the car overnight and see what I get. No sense in bringing them all if...
  29. I just finished sewing two under quilt protectors...

    I just finished sewing two under quilt protectors for this event and modifying a Costo down throw into a top quilt - which looks nice and professional after Dimjim learned some valuable lessons...
  30. Hi Mark! I can't speak for tenters but based on...

    Hi Mark! I can't speak for tenters but based on the sign up sheet she won't be the only wife in the group :) Tell her the tent is welcome (as long as she's well insulated) and many of the hammocks...
  31. Glad we could think on our feet and help out the...

    Glad we could think on our feet and help out the local Fire and Rescue department. It is vital to keep them funded especially when we are the ones venturing out into tough terrain that could...
  32. This was quite the event! After my first hammock...

    This was quite the event! After my first hammock event in January I was pleasantly surprised to see so many women turn out despite the rain. It was equally great to see the Lion Cubs running around...
  33. I'm interested to see how such a young pup does...

    I'm interested to see how such a young pup does in the rain with a bunch of new faces. I'm sure they'll get lots of love and attention. Glad to hear you two are coming down. Home Run and Rockdawg...
  34. No clients scheduled for early Monday morning yet...

    No clients scheduled for early Monday morning yet so we'll see. They have a few more days to schedule with me but if not I might have to twist dimjim's arm and see if it is possible to stay Sunday...
  35. That's exciting! I just wrapped up the last apple...

    That's exciting! I just wrapped up the last apple pie enchilada for breakfast Saturday. Those big potluck meals are always so tasty!
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    Sticky: Mine was given to be by the group after my first...

    Mine was given to be by the group after my first weekend event. I am a marriage and family therapist so they thought The Love Doctor was fitting. I do not hold a PhD though, I have a Master's degree...
  37. Nice to see a new name on the list. Welcome...

    Nice to see a new name on the list. Welcome hipbone! This group is pretty accommodating and understands that when you hike in to a hang you may not be carrying a lot. As slowhike mentioned, buying...
  38. Welcome aboard SkraM! These guys are an easy...

    Welcome aboard SkraM! These guys are an easy going and welcoming bunch. Dimjim and I looking forward to meeting you in a few weeks.
  39. Hope you and the ladies can make it Corey. It'll...

    Hope you and the ladies can make it Corey. It'll be good to see you around the campfire again.
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    "Enter Me in the Giveaway." Thanks for offering...

    "Enter Me in the Giveaway." Thanks for offering this!
  41. Hey Cakes, glad to see you'll be at this event. I...

    Hey Cakes, glad to see you'll be at this event. I hope we can get a good showing of women next month. Then we might be add to our numbers at the next cold weather outing. It is fun but a bit...
  42. There are always a few of us ladies at the group...

    There are always a few of us ladies at the group events. The more that come to each event the more are bound to attend the next one. Encourage your lady to bring a book or card/board game and to look...
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    Sticky: This is a very helpful idea. Thanks for posting...

    This is a very helpful idea. Thanks for posting it!
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    All the videos from that weekend look great!...

    All the videos from that weekend look great! Maztrain does a nice job with his Youtube page. Maybe he will turn more folks on to the joys of hammock camping.
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    I had a wonderful time at my first cold weather...

    I had a wonderful time at my first cold weather group hang! It was lovely meeting you all, sharing a few meals, and swapping stories. Glad to see a few of you live close enough to Dimjim and I to get...
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