Here is my problem (thanks to all of you)

**CapitalCop** · 01-25-2011, 09:27

Just a few weeks ago, I only vaguely knew that people camped with hammocks. I saw a photo on-line of someone motorcycle camping with a hammock and thought it looked more comfortable than sleeping on the ground. Next, I found Hammock Forums and soon became hooked on the idea.

So now I have a Hennessy Explorer Deluxe that I've spent a total of 30 minutes in and I'm not satisfied. I'm not satisfied and all of you are to blame. I feel the uncontrollable need to remove the stock suspension system and replace it with whoopie slings. I wont be able to rest until I replace the fixed ridge line with an adjustable one. I've already added about six inches of shock cord to the tie-out lines on my tarp. Of course, I had to add a ridge line to my tarp as well. I've got two ccf pads and a couple of sleeping bags but, from what I've read, I've must have an under quilt. I'm already on my second set of tree straps and I'm still not completely happy. I tried carabiners and steel rings (not MSR descending rings) and it didn't work all that well. Now, I'm using tree straps with large figure 9 carabiners but I'm not crazy about this setup either. So now I'm thinking of using toggles and whoppies.

Keep in mind that I've set this hammock up in the backyard twice. I HAVEN'T EVEN SPENT ONE NIGHT IN THIS THING YET! But ****, I'm having fun.

**Shug** · 01-25-2011, 09:29

Hey .... you are our kinda guy! You belong here.
Best to ya'.....
Shug

**CapitalCop** · 01-25-2011, 09:41

Hey Shug,

I've watched most of your videos. Very informative and entertaining. Also, the juggling, unicycle and hat tricks are fantastic. Is entrainment your full time "day Job"?

**Shug** · 01-25-2011, 09:45

Originally Posted by CapitalCop

Hey Shug,

I've watched most of your videos. Very informative and entertaining. Also, the juggling, unicycle and hat tricks are fantastic. Is entrainment your full time "day Job"?

Thanks for watching them ....all!
It is my job. I'm in Lakeland, FL now getting ready to head over and do a couple of shows at the Lakeland Civic Center for the Canadian Snowbird Extravaganza.
I'm excited as Rich Little is on the bill this year. He is a nice feller.
Shows at 11:30 and 3:00 ....early gig. Love that.
Shug

**canoebie** · 01-25-2011, 09:30

Stare into the light. Welcome, isn't it nice to have fun? My wife calls it putzing. Hammocks have given me more putz time. Time to clear my head of all the annoying details of life. Enjoy the putz time.

**animalcontrol** · 01-25-2011, 10:51

Originally Posted by canoebie

Stare into the light. Welcome, isn't it nice to have fun? My wife calls it putzing. Hammocks have given me more putz time. Time to clear my head of all the annoying details of life. Enjoy the putz time.

I'm just a putz in general!!

**Joey** · 01-25-2011, 11:10

Welcome to the pile of nuts that gather at the base of trees!

**pgibson** · 01-25-2011, 19:09

Originally Posted by Joe Cross

Welcome to the pile of nuts that gather at the base of trees!

That great!!!!!

**Black Wolf** · 01-25-2011, 21:16

Originally Posted by Joe Cross

Welcome to the pile of nuts that gather at the base of trees!

Putz Nutz.......

**lbdgolfer** · 01-25-2011, 21:29

Glad to know that I'm not the only one like this. I was looking to buy Amsteel to make my whoopie slings before I even had my hammock in hand. I hung the hammock one time prior to switching over to whoopie slings just to make sure I was doing the right thing. I couldn't wait to get the hammock down and go convert it over.

Since I got it I have camped in the backyard once and have talked my son's scout troop into camping in a few weeks just so that I can hang again. It may be cold but I don't care at this point. Anything to hang some more.