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    Cool Happy Hour is here

    Helloooooo!

    I posted in the HangCon 2020 post, but I thought it would be nice to post here. I've been stalking this site for over a year, plus FB group and Reddit.

    My name is Pamela aka Happy Hour. 49 years old, married for 30, 3 sons, 1 granddaughter, 2 frenchies. Live in Colorado currently, but I am from Michigan originally and I have also lived in Florida, China, Indiana and Nevada.

    I am still very new to hanging and I am finally just getting what whoopee slings are vs other things (okay, I understand a little bit). I tried to get a hammock setup a year ago before attempting the Appalachian Trail, but I was confused with all of the options, advice and then it was too late to get a proper setup for leaving March 17. I ended up only as far as Franklin, NC where I flew home in shame with numb hips from side sleeping on air pads in a tent. Boo.

    I went back to the AT again in PA for a week to try a Hennessey Ultralight. I kept it simple and used my sleeping bag since it was warm in late June. LOVED IT. I slept like a baby in a cloud. I knew hammocking was right for me.

    March 17, 2020 I am having a go at the AT again (same day as last year!) with a hammock from the start. I plan on hanging all the way to Maine. But first, HangCon!

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    Welcome. Strap on your hat though
    The hole goes deep.
    The Rabbit hole that is

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    Quote Originally Posted by GilligansWorld View Post
    Welcome. Strap on your hat though
    The hole goes deep.
    The Rabbit hole that is

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    OH hey! I just saw you comment on the Colorado State Park thread and mention Fort Collins and of course, now I see that in your profile. Where do you hang near here? I'd love any tips. I don't have suitable trees in my yard and our neighborhood is rather sparse to even check out my new tarp. I have to drive all the way to HangCon next week to test everything out. LOL

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    Redfeather Lakes, Veedawoo in WYO or Happy Jack Road, Montgomery Pass up HWY 14 have been the past couple outings.

    Here is the last one we did;
    https://youtu.be/sv1Rskfn_jo

    Here is my Halloween Hang up by Mt. Margaret up at Redfeather Lakes;
    https://youtu.be/6u8imjCDstY

    Sure. Shoot me a PM maybe we swap contacts or something but would love to help if I can.

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