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    Yes, the kids are Addison and Lucas. The dog's...

    Yes, the kids are Addison and Lucas. The dog's name is Daisy. She's 6 months old, so I'm keeping her away from people food until she turns 1, trying to avoid stomach issues while she's still a puppy.
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    Me the two kids and the new dog are planning to...

    Me the two kids and the new dog are planning to arrive Thursday; with the new Cabarrus County school schedule, they are on Spring Break.
    I'm planning on bringing a 10x20 tarp and lots of rope, so...
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    On the calendar, we'll see if life doesn't get in...

    On the calendar, we'll see if life doesn't get in the way.
  4. There is no stored energy in zing-it so it can't...

    There is no stored energy in zing-it so it can't spontaneously unravel. One method I like to use when making several cuts of polymer type rope is using a hot iron with a cutting attachment. Then it...
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    I've been quiet about my attending this because...

    I've been quiet about my attending this because of the crazy family schedule.
    As of now, there will be three of us coming Saturday. If I don't get lazy, I'm planning to try baking an apple dessert...
  6. I'm not sure about making this one. I have a trip...

    I'm not sure about making this one. I have a trip to take the following Monday so we'll see what happens.
  7. My calendar next weekend looks possible to make...

    My calendar next weekend looks possible to make the trip. I'll need to check with the family calendar master to confirm.
  8. Well, I guess that frees me up for the backup...

    Well, I guess that frees me up for the backup plan to scout some land near Stone Mountain. If the price and terrain is right, I might have my own little get away.
  9. I'm planning to head in Sat afternoon with the...

    I'm planning to head in Sat afternoon with the kids. We have sports practice in the morning that will delay us. That makes meal planning easier, just dinner and breakfast.
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    I'll be out on a 4 night trip the week before so...

    I'll be out on a 4 night trip the week before so it's up in the air if I'll be ready for back to back weekends. At minimum, I'll make a day trip out to say Hi.
  11. I know some are interested in more miles, but if...

    I know some are interested in more miles, but if someone wants even less than 2 miles, the trail from the West Morris Mountain Campground / Trailhead ( 35.429121, -79.995551 ) is about 1 mile from...
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    I had a similar failure while camping on a bald...

    I had a similar failure while camping on a bald and a storm blew over. My prusik knots slipped and caused the line and prusik to fuse. I now half hitch behind it to help lock it from slipping. I also...
  13. If referring to Sept 9-11, I think I can make it...

    If referring to Sept 9-11, I think I can make it that Saturday with the kids. 2 miles is a doable distance for them.
  14. I'm itching to get back on the trail myself, but...

    I'm itching to get back on the trail myself, but my late August weekends are already spoken for. I'll keep my eyes for updates in case things change. Spencer Creek is one of favorite locations.
  15. Would like to, but I'm saving time for the kids'...

    Would like to, but I'm saving time for the kids' spring break later in the month.
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    Been watching the forecast and with the mid 20s...

    Been watching the forecast and with the mid 20s overnight Sat after a soaking rain, the kids and I will just be there for Fri night and leave Sat after dinner. My gear doesn't go that cold and while...
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    I posted earlier that I'll be a cash contributor...

    I posted earlier that I'll be a cash contributor and probably bring some varieties of snack /dessert items.
    My kids often mooch off the community table anyways and my skills at camp cooking are...
  18. I'll add when my daughter was 4 I had her and her...

    I'll add when my daughter was 4 I had her and her brother in a tent about 10 feet away from me. In the middle of the night she awoke from nightmare and climbed out of the tent. Fortunately I am a...
  19. I can add my experience with children. Mine are...

    I can add my experience with children. Mine are six and ten and have their own hammock. I put a glow stick at my hammock so they can find me in the middle of the night. But most times they sleep...
  20. Being an engineer by trade myself, I need to ask ...

    Being an engineer by trade myself, I need to ask
    1) what is your metric for smaller? It will be hard to beat the designs like Dutch's cloud fabric.
    2) are only looking at the hammock or full...
  21. I don't know if I can make it, but I'll keep it...

    I don't know if I can make it, but I'll keep it on my radar.
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    FS/FT: I tried to share these photos via PM but couldn't...

    I tried to share these photos via PM but couldn't get it to work correctly.
    For clarity, these are of a pack I'm offering to trade for the original poster's item.
    I have a couple more angles but...
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    FS/FT: Hi Deb, I think I see the confusion. We began...

    Hi Deb,
    I think I see the confusion. We began discussing a trade so that put me the in the position to show pics of what I was offering to trade for the original poster's item.
    I suppose we ought...
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    FS/FT: I'll take some pics of it when I get home after...

    I'll take some pics of it when I get home after work today. I'll try to get pics of the label information.
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    FS/FT: I have an old military ruck sack with an external...

    I have an old military ruck sack with an external frame if interested.
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    Just watch the fall hang video and it made me sad...

    Just watch the fall hang video and it made me sad that I missed it. I just didn't have it in me with all that had been going on to get ready for it.
    Anyway, I have spring on the calendar and hope...
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    That's wedding anniversary weekend for me so I...

    That's wedding anniversary weekend for me so I probably won't make this one.
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    A trick I recently learned from Derek Hanson and...

    A trick I recently learned from Derek Hanson and started using is place the UQ outside of the fronkey bug net. It makes putting the UQ on easier and acts as a bug barrier / plug for the bug net. It...
  29. Thread: Poison Ivy

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    You can try using a skin protecting barrier cream...

    You can try using a skin protecting barrier cream that can help reduce you chance of reaction if accidental contact is made. I first heard about such stuff from transmission line crews who are always...
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    Since I made my own bottom entry, I have been...

    Since I made my own bottom entry, I have been wondering if there was a way to make one the could do what you described. I was thinking a zipper might work but is it worth the added weight and bulk. A...
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    Great time. My kids asked if we could stay...

    Great time. My kids asked if we could stay another night if that says anything about the fun the had. Can you believe kids today can have fun without being glued to electronics? They loved starting...
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    This is how pros setup in the dark at Yates....

    This is how pros setup in the dark at Yates.
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    I'll bring my donation with me to help with all...

    I'll bring my donation with me to help with all the goodies, y'all have seen the hurting my two youngins can do to the snack table. I've also decide this time I'm doing a no cook weekend. That means...
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    I've been a bottom entry bug net user since I...

    I've been a bottom entry bug net user since I made my own for the hammocks I have. The biggest pro for me is flexibility of combination. I have had the occasional insect get in while I was not in it,...
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    I have had occasional sleep paralysis (not sure...

    I have had occasional sleep paralysis (not sure the real term). As I understand it, our bodies normally go into paralysis during REM sleep to prevent sleep walking, although it doesn't always work...
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    I started with the CL over a MSH on my straps. I...

    I started with the CL over a MSH on my straps. I got tired of retying the MSH for adjustment so added some whoopie slings larks headed to my CL. Adjustment is much easier now. I tried becket hitches...
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    Yes, I think that is the approach I chose too....

    Yes, I think that is the approach I chose too. Memory is a little weak since I haven't opened my tarp since Halloween.
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    I've only started using the method 2 option last...

    I've only started using the method 2 option last year but I think method 2's benefit is you are rooting on the courage for strength, not the shock cord. Also, method 2 prevents the shock cord from...
  39. I found that by keeping the CL on the hammock and...

    I found that by keeping the CL on the hammock and lark heading to it with whoopie gives me the ability to connect to my MSH toggle directly with the CL if the trees are too close to use my whoopie. ...
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    I just saw some videos about the new Cloud 71...

    I just saw some videos about the new Cloud 71 from Dutchware. I'm not planning to buy a new hammock for a while but would love to see the Cloud 71 in person if anyone was thinking about bringing one...
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    My daughter & son (both in Shug's video there)...

    My daughter & son (both in Shug's video there) loved seeing Maple King and ask if he'll be there each trip. His Halloween was an awesome surprise for them.
    Very family hang and I am grateful for...
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    I made some cool weather underquilts for my...

    I made some cool weather underquilts for my kiddos but to get to lower temps, I had success in placing a pad between the underquilt and the hammock. It did reasonably well to keep the pad in place...
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    With me and my 2 kids, our average age is 18,...

    With me and my 2 kids, our average age is 18, does that count?

    By the way, my early tests of my tuna can stove indicate I've got some work to do on making it more efficient and fast. The extra...
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    I just clip mine back to the tarp corners. They...

    I just clip mine back to the tarp corners. They are loose and flap a bit but it doesn't bother me. Then closing the doors is easy because the connections are pretty much where I need them.
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    No nitro, but I just picked up some denatured...

    No nitro, but I just picked up some denatured alcohol so I'm ready for some testing. Planning a backyard winter camp test at the end of the month to see how low my quilts will let me go and I'll do...
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    I did my first test run of my tuna can version of...

    I did my first test run of my tuna can version of the fancy feast stove. Used acetone because it was what I had on hand. One ounce boiled a cup of water in about 5-6 and total run time of 9 minutes. ...
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    It's on my calendar, planning to have the young...

    It's on my calendar, planning to have the young ones with me again. Peeeteey, my girl will be thrilled to see your granddaughter if she'll be there. The wife will likely stay home and enjoy the...
  48. I think I'll pass this round. I'm still testing...

    I think I'll pass this round. I'm still testing the limits of my DIY quilts and would rather do that in the backyard where I can run inside if they can't hold back the cold.
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    I too have wondered what has happened to them...

    I too have wondered what has happened to them recently.
    I have two Chill Gorilla tarps that have served me well over the years. As long I properly seal the seams, they don't leak. They are a bit...
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    Looking to cook burritos Fri night, probably have...

    Looking to cook burritos Fri night, probably have some leftovers to share some.
    Planning to cook a pound of bacon on a foil lined grill Sat morning, probably have extra to share. Hot dogs for Sat...
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