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Monday, July 27, 2009 at

New York City hammock

Alex and I were riding bikes around town, when we passed this guy Philippe relaxing in a hammock. Intrigued, we pedaled over and asked him where he found it. "Eastern Mountain Sports for $20," he said and explained that he simply ties it to two trees anywhere around the city. "I've been called a lazy bum, but I love it." What a genius idea!

(Excuse the crappy photos; they're from Alex's phone)
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87 comments:

  1. That is so cool. What a free-spirited thing to do!

    And ps: actually, those photos are pretty good, especially considering they're from your phone! I like the top one a lot.

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  2. great post! (: i love daring people who have stopped caring what everyone else thinks.

    my b.f.f. loves hammocks. (and you might like her stuff). . . http://givemeahammock.blogspot.com/

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  3. that is seriously awesome.

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  4. what a genius idea!

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  5. i love that he's just relaxing with his flip flops, good book and what i imagine to be a backpack filled with great snacks.

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  6. I used to do that, too. What a lazy bum!

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  7. genius! i heart new york!!

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  9. I think I've found my new office!!

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  10. I think this is great!
    I wish I could be so free spirited and just go out with my hammock!

    --
    Joanna
    http://joannasfoto.com/blog/

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  11. "I've been called a lazy bum, but I love it." !! heheheh love it! lazy bum or not..he is super clever...i saw two at the park today...really makes perfect sense! ;)

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  12. I love it...smart idea!

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  13. I live in Philadelphia and last month I saw a guy who had a hammock hooked from his front door gate to a street sign. It was awesome.

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  14. That sounds like a perfect summer day, finding a spot in the park and making it your own!

    Joanna I put you on my blog roll! I really enjoy your blog!

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  15. This is such a wonderful idea!! I love it!!!

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  16. wow - he's smart & creative! ;)

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  18. I love New Yorkers. Inspired relaxation.

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  19. That's awesome! Great idea!

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  20. My idea of heaven! *sigh*

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  21. What a wonderful way to spend a summer afternoon.

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  22. this is AWESOME!!! I'm going to show the photos to doug tonight...he's going to want to get it.

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  23. That's brilliant. Where do you go bike riding here in the city? Were these taken somewhere near the park?

    Suggestions welcome!

    Cheers.

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  24. That is hilarious and great all at the same time. I have to give kudos to people who just don't give a crap about what other people think (well, within reason). The guy looks totally comfortable and what a great view! BTW... I hope Jillian chooses Ed! How about you?

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  25. great idea, will do soon.

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  26. i hope this isn't too obscene, but this guy's got balls. seriously! ed has, like, a million girlfriends back home. reid, please come back!

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  27. I love all of the great ideas from your blog! I'll definitely be partaking in a little hammock action around my town (in Wisconsin).

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  28. This guy is my new hero!

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  29. jeez! now that's just awesome!

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  31. He wasn't the only one getting his hammock on last weekend. :)

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  32. Anonymous9:41 PM

    The photos are actually fine!

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  33. i love, love, love that. and i love riverside park.

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  34. That is AWESOME!

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  35. Haha, does this guy know he's now internet famous?

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  36. This is FANTASTIC!!

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  37. That's awesome! I'm known for my stupid fears, and I fear hammocks because I believe I'm going to fall out of them and smash my face in. I'd love to relax in one... some day haha!

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  38. this is awesome. i have always wanted a hammock...i think i'm going to head over to EMS right now, well...maybe tomorrow;)

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  39. nice! people rock these in portland all the time. trees are probably a bit more commonplace in oregon than in nyc! love it, phillippe.

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  40. I'll be the first to say it: he's hot :)

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  41. What a cutie pie. What was he reading?

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  42. such a cool idea! i doubt i'd have the guts to do it in the city though haha

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  43. I'd gladly be a lazy bum alongside him! It's pure heaven, with some food and drinks perhaps hahaha. I'm asking for too much now. Is this the Hudson River?

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  44. theres a lake behind my department at my university, people always tie a hammock there between classes, I love it! but what do you expect from art students, were the laziest of the lazy!

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  45. Only East Coasters would call someone a lazy bum for relaxing. Gotta love us.

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  46. aw wow this looks so relaxing and lovely!

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  47. I like Alex's pictures.

    Awesome idea.

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  49. my boyfriend has the same thing! he'll go for runs through the woods... get tired... post up the hammock... and nap.


    i cannot imagine seeing on in new york though. blows my mind.

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  50. Great idea! I have to agree those photos aren't too shabby. Isn't it crazy how nice the cameras on phones are these days?

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  51. yes, this was along the hudson river, along the west side highway xo

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  52. It is quite an unusual way to spend summer free time

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  55. Where is this. I live next door to Astoria Park and we do this! Love it! Cannot believe they do that in Manhattan too=)
    Come visit Astoria on your bike, its pretty!

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  56. that rocks beyond all belief! i love it.

    xo
    kelly

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  58. how awesome! i absolutely love lounging around in a hammock!

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  59. I think your pictures did a MUCH better picture of selling the product and relaxation than what EMS had on their website....which was super cheesy. So I went and bought one. Thank you for the morning inspiration and impulse buy.

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  60. We use these same hammocks when we go camping! Sleeping in the woods by the campfire in one is fabulous!

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  61. That's pretty fantastic! We have a hammock in our backyard and I love.love it -- I can just imagine how wonderful it would be to lie about in Central Park, or next to the river like that.

    Genius.

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  62. This guy is my new hero. I have been craving some QHT (quality hammock time).

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  64. that's seriously genius!

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  65. What a great idea! love it!

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  66. ahhhh OH MY! i was just telling justin that we need to carry around hammocks everywhere we go...and here you have it!

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  67. Love this...off to find one...

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  68. I hate to be the burster of bubbles, but if someone from the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation had seen him, I'm pretty sure they'd make him take it down. I've seen them do it before and I actually think it's against their rules. Bummer, I know.

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  69. sara, he said they do ask you to take them down in central park, but i think the hudson river is ok! xo

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  70. Anonymous4:06 PM

    Great idea, the hammock, but uhm, Philippe, what a hottie :)!!! Love your blog, Rita (from Germany)

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  72. I'm a firm believer in lounging in hammocks! one of the true pleasures of life!

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  73. All he needs is a thermos of tea.

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  74. pippa3:35 PM

    when we landscaped out back yard - no good, older trees like the last one - i had a structure built for a hammock. people stop by to see and comment on it. it screams summer is here!

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  75. Thanks for the post Joanna. This was actually the hammock I have:

    http://www.ems.com/catalog/product_detail_square.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442597418&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302160551

    The one you linked to unfortunately doesn't include the necessary ropes to hang it.

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  76. My cool son will never stop to amaze me! I guess he wanted to extend his vacation by turning NYC into his own little back yard.
    Way to go Philippe, carpe diem!
    Merci Joanna for the nice pictures and I hope it inspires people to do the same thing!
    Suzy Q.

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  77. What an adorable young man. I could just squeeze his precious cheeks! Suzy Q, you must be VERY proud of your son. God bless.
    -Whatagal

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  78. I saw a guy awhile back with a hammock like this strung up on the beach. I love the idea! It would make reading outdoors so comfortable!

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  80. nice blog about hammock.

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  87. Anonymous4:27 AM

    Here what i found -> vision correction

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