Jim,
You forgot to mention that the 16 year old was TESTING the hammock and could've easily bunked with his Dad in an emergency. Also, how the 16 year old (who has been backpacking since he was 3 years old), helped 4 college students get a fire going on a very windy beach...not easy, i know because i taught him how. As i remember, he also put clothes on when he got cold enough. Any parent will tell you that a 16 year old boy can't be told what to do or wear...i'm just glad he wore the gaiters on the hike in. I won't mention the purple womens long underwear you put on when it got chilly <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> And as for shoes...it's a beach, dude! His Dad went barefoot half the day, too. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> All in all, i'd say we had a great time and the steak was awesome.

BF <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />