vfrtwice, When I took the photo, I was leaning on one of our two 60' trees(it was to my right) there is another on 12' to my left. Perfect for my hamock. They are on the south end of the yard so shade is everywhere!
Mrs Tank, yes it's 2" pvc pipe cut in half and sanded smooth.
EI, have stain a board once in a while...
The kids can swing forever. They don't talk much, so pushing can get to be a bore. Now with the beer(works with my cbid coffee cup too!) and cigar holder, I can push until they get bored. My cordless head phones hooked to the radio in the garage help too! LOL