It’s Hammock Day!
Hammock Day isn’t just one day of the year, one special day of summer. As soon as June appears I drag out my hammocks–doesn’t everyone have two? Lounging in the hammock with a book or some tunes is one mainstay of summer. I may not go to the beach. I might abstain from a road trip. I probably won’t go to the local theme park. I will, however, spend as much time as possible in my hammock(s).
There is something so acceptably decadent lying about suspended above ground, be it parked in the shade or soaking up the rays. Hammocks are cool. In more ways than one.
Here’s to your own Hammock Day.
Pam Webb 
Now that is one very fine practice, Pam. You’ve made me remember that we do have a hammock but have nothing to attach it to. Sky hooks very much needed 🙂
Trees are traditional but sometimes not available. My choice is hammock ala in a stand. Hope you get in some quality hammock time!
Back in the ’60s and early ’70s it seemed like everywhere I went there was a hammock. I was always a little leary of them because they had to be cleaned of bugs before I would get in (we lived among the big trees) but I do miss them.
Conquer thy fear, Geo. Be bold and hammock.
These days it would have to be one of those inside hammocks like Gilligan and the Skipper used, but if I ever own a home — most definitely.
Actually, my fascination of hammocks as a child was based mostly around a book called the Sailor Dog by Margaret Wise Brown. I still own my copy. I think it stands as one of my most beloved books from my early days. Have you read it? Golden Books still publishes it but in an edited version. I ordered a second copy from ebay so I could read it to the kids that I taught.
And yeh, not technically a “hammock” but, if I am to be honest, few books influenced my thinking as a little kid more than that book.
I remember that book! Hammocks are amazing. I always feel like I am truly on vacation when I spend time in mine.