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This past summer I spent many days lolling on my new swinging bed of rope netting. I like to think of it as a bed because it is so easy to just drift off with the slight movement you experience even while lying very still. Even this spring when the weather was chilly I would take out my pillow and old sleeping bag to place underneath and over me to stay cozy, read a good book and doze off.

I appreciate the aesthetics of my hammock. The deep dark forest green blends in with the trees that surround our property and the beautiful wood grain of the yokes adds a feeling of warmth. The hammock is very light and easy for me to take in and out of the elements at night so that I may have my luxury for years to come.

It has been a gift that I have enjoyed and will enjoy for a long time.

Yours truly,

Brenda B.,
Belleville, Ontario

For Father's Day, 1996, we decided to buy Daddy a hammock. We were lucky enough to find Kingcord Hammocks, who graciously supplied us with their superb Bougainville Deluxe Hammock. The fact that the wood is hand carved and the hammock is made from one continuous piece of rope by a Canadian family business, was definitely a factor in our decision. Not only do we have three children, we usually have lots of neighbourhood children as a regular addition to our family. Therefore, a hammock of superior quality and durability was a definite must.

Well, I am pleased to say, it is now May, 2000 and our hammock has survived, against all odds, to carry us through the new Millennium. It is still like new, and I am ashamed to say, with our busy schedule we are a tad slack at being efficient and putting our hammock away before storms or vacations.

Once spring hits we basically hang it and leave it out in all types of weather. Living on the ocean not only brings lots of squalls and rain but also lots of salt spray. After a storm, our windows are usually covered in salt. However, despite us, our hammock is ready to carry us into a new season. When I say "us" I literally mean "us", as it is a very rare moment when Mom or Dad will lay on the hammock without our little ones joining in. It is not uncommon for our hammock to have as many as 9 children and/or adults swinging at one time.

I would definitely say, our hammock speaks for itself and has definitely gone above and beyond the call of duty!

Michele N.,
Sydney, Nova Scotia

I ordered your hammock kit and recently finished making my own hammock. I used the forest green rope with red oak spreaders with a Cherry colored stain. It looks and feels fantastic!

I just wanted to express my thanks to you for offering the instruction booklet and materials to make a hammock. This was something I had wanted to do for a long time but I was disappointed at the lack of information I could find on the internet and in the local library. Then I found "Hammocks by Bougainville" on the web. Finally I've found what I've been searching for all these years! Finally, I have my own hammock, made by my own hands.

I am looking forward to making more and will be ordering supplies soon!

Thanks again!

Bryan
Shelton, CT

[In a follow-up email:]

…I have ordered another kit, as you well know, a while back. The bed and clews were finished within the first week of receiving the kit. It's amazing how fast it goes when you've done it once already! I have been slowly working on making the spreaders, which is the time consuming part of making the hammock. One night I would drill the holes, another night I would countersink them, and the next I would sand them and prepare them for staining. Then it takes 2 days for the stain to dry before I apply another coat. Two days after that I begin applying the varnish, which takes only a day to dry. After 3 coats of varnish, the spreaders are finally ready!

Oh, and the first hammock I made is holding up very well! I take it down when I'm not using it so that, a) it doesn't get weathered, and b) it doesn't get stolen! All the neighbors are jealous and everyone that has seen it wants me to make them one!

I had mentioned to you my method of securing the hammock to trees, using ratcheting tie down straps. You can pick them up for around US$5.00 each [now US$8.00], or you can buy a 2 pack or a 4 pack for US$10 and US$20 respectively. Buy the largest length you can find so you can hang the hammock from further spaced trees. I believe the ones I have are 15-20 feet long. You simply wrap the strap around the tree and place the hooks into the hammock ring. I face one hook upward and one hook down. Once the hammock is secured this way, it's easy to tighten it up after it has "settled" and stretched. You simply ratchet it a bit! Couldn't be easier and it does no harm to the tree!

I hope you like my idea! Maybe you can include that in your manual as a suggested way of hanging it from trees, so we can protect the trees? It makes it a lot easier to put up and take down as well.

Take care,

Bryan
Shelton, CT

Since we purchased our Bougainville Hammock in 1992, we have used it consistently during our hot Australian summers in Melbourne. It is enjoyed by both adults, children and now grandchildren alike, and has made our summers by the beach very memorable. To date the hammock is still in the same condition it was as when we purchased it, and hopefully it will last many more years as a beautiful reminder of our trip to Canada so long ago.

Best wishes,

Guido M. & family
Melbourne, Australia

Nice ride, I picked up one of your units online. Baby this thing rules! I have found my new reading nook in the garden on Saturday mornings.

Pete
Vancouver, BC

PS I believe this will be my new wedding present to my pals, I'm sure it will keep marriages together.

Subject: Re: shipment hammock order

Thanks for your reply. I was hoping to get a confirmation back from you! We have one of our own and just love it!

Sue R.
Toronto, ON

KINGCORD wrote:
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>Many thanks for this new order! It was shipped on July 20th by Fedex. Tracking #: ***************. Regards
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Just a note to thank you for your time. It is nice to deal with a company that lets the customer know what is going on at all times. It is getting hard to come by on the internet!

I will send all who are interested your way!

Pat C

Newark, OH

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>Hi,
>Just to let you know that your order of July 30th was shipped 08/01 thru Fedex Ground. Tracking #***************. Thanks again for your order. Best Regards
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