It's OK, MT.  And nothing gets under my skin so much that I can't have a sense of humor about it. 

I know that I am not cutting-edge when it comes to gear--you should SEE some of the stuff we use!   ;D  There is a great deal of "being content with what we have" mentality about me at this point, I suppose.  Although I am not opposed to buying new gear if it makes my life easier, or safer, or better.

I just read about all of that setting up ropes and finding the right tree branch, and getting those bags all positioned "just so", and I was thinking that while you are doing that, I could have two or three bottles of water already pumped.  (And Spartan1 is setting up the tent while I am doing that.) 

Do I like pumping water?  Nope? 

Are we going to change our system?  Maybe.  We are planning a trip with another couple this September, so maybe when we see what they do, we will change a lot of our ways.  You can always teach an old dog new tricks.
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And I must say, it was refreshing to hear you say you agreed with Preacher!   ::)