Hi from Oxford (no not that one) :)

**Delen Trekker** · 02-03-2021, 14:25

Hi Everyone,
I have been getting amazing information from this forum. Can’t wait to participate. It so amazing how nuanced “hang your own hang” is. I am such a newbie and yet in less than two months I have gone from a ground dweller to full hang. Well, the jury is still out because I have not been able to field test things too much yet.
I, like so many folks on the trail, have had to deal with medical issues. Fortunately, better living through chemistry has saved me from the ill fated future of the “tour bus crowd”. DMARDs are my friend but even with them I carry several sleeping matts (including a sea to summit comfort plus) and use at least three most nights.
Why did it take me so long to look at hammocks? It's probably from all those bad experiences with hammocks as a kid. Still, I felt compelled to take another look because so many folks near my age on the trails are using hammocks. So I tried a cheap one and could see there was potential. And then, because I needed some projects to do during the winter, I ordered fabric to make a hammock (under quilt, tarps, etc). Now I have high hopes that this is going to make a world of difference in a few weeks when trail weather comes again to the deep south.
Cheers,
Ken
Here is a picture the my hammock and 10* under quilt set up in woods near home (well maybe not, looks like my pictures on a Mac are not Jpegsl)

**xMagnolia** · 02-03-2021, 16:49

There are quite a few hangers in your area. Nice people, too! If you want to take a little ride, keep an eye out for the group hangs in the Sipsey Wilderness in Alabama. They usually have about 2 a year. I think there's one coming up at the end of this month.

Charlotte

**Delen Trekker** · 02-03-2021, 17:04

Hi Charlotte,
Thanks for letting me know. I love the Sipsey and looking to go there soon. Getting live pointers from fellow hikers would be fantastic. I’ll have to look around this site to see if there is a topic for meet ups.

Why the “x” in your name? Can anyone ever truly leave magnolia behind. (The big leaves of the Sipsey are the best too)

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**Biker Bob** · 02-03-2021, 19:27

I thought that was THE Oxford. Just ask Faulkner.

**Shug** · 02-03-2021, 19:44

Welcome and embrace the hammock quest.
I love the Oxford American magazine. Great yearly music collection...https://www.oxfordamerican.org
Shug

**Delen Trekker** · 02-03-2021, 20:57

Hahaha B. Bob. I’m sure Bill would agree but Inspector Morse begs to differ.

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**Delen Trekker** · 02-03-2021, 21:01

Shug, I am so honored to be welcomed by you. Thanks
Ken

Love the videos!

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**tuxhiker** · 02-03-2021, 21:50

Welcome, from Gulfport! It's a little ways down, but we sometimes have gatherings at Airey Lake (just south of Wiggins). Lots of trees, great hiking trail, even a restroom. Unfortunantly Airey is closed right now thanks to covid and hurricane Zeta, but maybe soon... I'm a hiker with back problems so hammock camping has allowed me to stay active also.

**BillyBob58** · 02-03-2021, 21:56

Originally Posted by Delen Trekker

Hahaha B. Bob. I’m sure Bill would agree but Inspector Morse begs to differ.

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At first I thought you were referring to me ( another B Bob ) and trying to figure out how you new we loved Inspector Morse! Welcome from Tupelo!

**Delen Trekker** · 02-03-2021, 22:26

Hi Tuxhiker and B Bob 58, thanks for the local intros. I’d like to do a trip sometime to the coast too. Was down there a lot after Katrina but not much since.

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