Hammock Upset

A former mentor of mine taught me that most upsets and frustrations in life stem from thwarted expectations and incomplete communication. I am posting below an unedited email communication concerning a woman disappointed in her hammock.  My purpose in doing so is not so much to highlight her somewhat passive aggressive style, but to alert you, gentle reader, to the fact that a hammock is not a forever thing.

Hello, I purchased my hammock (a Mayan hammock) 3 years ago, taking good care of it, not out in the rain, inside when not being used. Suddenly, 2 weeks ago, when someone was sitting on it, about 10 of the threads at the end (between the main part of the hammock and the end to the knot) just snapped. Do you have any suggestions for repair? The hammock is not abused in any way, just regular use. I am very surprised, really did not expect this to happen. Thank you for any assistance.

J Song

Hello J Song,

The California sun and UV rays can certainly contribute to the deterioration of the nylon strings in your hammocks as it can with anything hung out in the elements over the years.  There is no practical way to repair the hammock.  Shipping hammocks for repair to Mexico and back is cost prohibitive.  For safety's sake, please refrain from using the hammocks since the strings of the arms are coming apart.   It is time to consider replacing your hammocks with new ones.  How can we help you?

Kim H

We take very good care of the hammocks, and although they are outside sometimes, I really expected to get more than three years out of them (no kids, used appropriately).  I am rather disappointed and am not interested in purchasing anything further at this time.

 J Song

So much sadness, so little time.  Life is fleeting.  Love doesn't last.  Grab a hammock and have a blast! For a discussion of realistic expectations for your Mayan hammock and proper care and handling visit: Hammock Care and Handling.

Staycation in Hamacaland

Let’s face it; we all need the rejuvenation of a vacation periodically to clear our minds and hearts of the mundane rituals of daily life.  Frequently this involves advanced preparation, bookings, and flight arrangements.  These arrangements often become inflexible and frequently must be made months or weeks in advance.  Recently my sister and her family made plans to visit Florida for a vacation in the Keys starting on June 1^st, followed by a leisurely tour through the state ending with us in Lake Wales.  If you follow these things, you realize that my sister and Tropical Storm Andrea arrived at about the same time.  This led to a lovely week or so of relentless rain here in the sunshine state.  So much for the beach vacation!

Sometimes you do have to get away to get away, but perhaps once in a while an impromptu get away to your own back yard is all that you need.  It’s cheaper, less risky, and frequently more relaxing.  The requirement of course is a hammock for each member of the vacation entourage.  For perfect comfort, choose a Mayan hammock.  For a splash of stylish beauty, a Brazilian hammock can take your breath away.  Or for the ultimate in luxury, try a Nicaraguan Wedding Hammock.

Whatever your choice, Seaside Hammocks does it all!