Re: Ground Cover Question

[Eactivist]

In a message dated 4/23/2007 1:39:48 P.M.  Pacific Daylight Time, 
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Marnie,

along with  the other suggestions you've had, you might also want to
consider a  Thermarest. They pack up very small, and are much lighter
and more  comfortable than a picnic blanket. Mine weighs a few ounces
and packs into a  stuff bag about 12" long by 12" circumference (i.e.
not much bigger than a  wine bottle). In use it is about 4' long by 18"
wide and 1.5" deep. It's the  smallest and lightest that was available
when I bought it for travelling. You  can get bigger ones with more
padding. They're quick and easy for me to  inflate - you will need to
check this for yourself of  course.

Available from camping  shops.

http://www.thermarest.com/

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=
Thanks.  Yes, I noticed when I went to REI that Thermarest also has pads that 
aren't  inflatable. Previously I thought they were all inflatables. I eyed 
them and I am  thinking about them.

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RE: Ground Cover Question

[Bob W]

Marnie,

along with the other suggestions you've had, you might also want to
consider a Thermarest. They pack up very small, and are much lighter
and more comfortable than a picnic blanket. Mine weighs a few ounces
and packs into a stuff bag about 12" long by 12" circumference (i.e.
not much bigger than a wine bottle). In use it is about 4' long by 18"
wide and 1.5" deep. It's the smallest and lightest that was available
when I bought it for travelling. You can get bigger ones with more
padding. They're quick and easy for me to inflate - you will need to
check this for yourself of course.

Available from camping shops.

http://www.thermarest.com/

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> 
> I have some pics in mind that I'd like to take  close to the 
> ground. Like 
> with me laying flat. I am an old lady with sort of bad  
> knees, so crouching is 
> out. Laying down isn't.
> 
> So I've been thinking of  putting a blanket in the car. Well, 
> yes, its partly 
> a clothing issue -- not get  them all messed up. But is also 
> partly a comfort 
> issue -- some places very soon  here in California will have 
> dry grass, 
> prickly grass. I want some  padding.
> 
> Has anyone ever made a sort of blanket that can fold up small 
>  into a small 
> duffle with a shoulder strap? There must be something like 
> that  somewhere, I 
> would think.
> 
> Input welcome.
> 
> Marnie aka Doe  
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Re: Ground Cover Question

[Eactivist]

Thanks to all who gave me ideas on a ground  cover. 

I went to REI and found a picnic blanket with straps. Basically,  it is 
waterproofed on one side, and has sort of blanket on the other. Not a real  
blanket, so it is not that thick. Not quite what I want, but it will do. Since 
I  
have never been a football attendee, nor a picnicker, I hadn't thought of 
those.  
There does appear to be a wide choice for both out there on the Net, so I can 
 find something better later. But I needed something right now. 

So  thanks.

I am taking off on a mini-trip to do some photography. That is  what I care 
about, photography -- not all this other stuff. 

I am going  hunting for the elusive California poppy. A dangerous job, but 
someone has to do  it. ;-)

Back next week sometime.

Marnie aka Doe  :-)

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Re: Ground Cover Question

[Doug Franklin]

Bob Shell wrote:

> I have an old blue plaid stadium blanket that someone gave me years  
> ago.  I've carried it in the back of my car for just this purpose.   

I have one of the "blankets" that Eastern or Piedmont used to give to
passengers that was given to me by a flight attendant friend many many
years ago.  It's a little small, but works in a pinch and doesn't take
up too much room in the trunk of the car.

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Re: Ground Cover Question

[Bob Shell]

On Apr 20, 2007, at 6:29 AM, cbwaters wrote:

> http://www.promopeddler.com/cat/Sports/Sporting+Event+Accessories/ 
> Logo+Stadium+Blankets/
>
> First thing I thought of was a stadium blanket.  That's just the  
> first link

I have an old blue plaid stadium blanket that someone gave me years  
ago.  I've carried it in the back of my car for just this purpose.   
For those times when the ground is actually sodden, I also have a  
cheap plastic tarp that I picked up for a few bucks at Wal-Mart.  It  
has grommets in the corners and can actually be tied down in windy  
weather, although I haven't had to do that.

Bob

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Re: Ground Cover Question

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>Marnie aka Doe :-)  I have some white garbage bags  the right size.  
>
>
>  
>
I used to have a ground cover that was lightweight - blue on one side 
and aluminum foil look on the other...
it was about 6 x 8 feet - meant to go under a tent or to use as a shield 
from rain over the tent...
since it isn't fabric, it is easier to get rid of stuff that might be 
under it.. just hose it down --
Kinda along the idea of what Markus suggested

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Re: Ground Cover Question

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I don't think he's free, but I understand he works for beer...

David J Brooks wrote:
> On 4/20/07, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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>> 
>>> Has anyone ever made a sort of blanket that can fold up small  into a
>>> small
>>> duffle with a shoulder strap? There must be something like that
>>> somewhere, I
>>> would think.
>>>   
>> Check out any shop that sells beach/ swimming pool accessories.
>>
>> William Robb
>> 
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Re: Ground Cover Question

[mike wilson]

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> Date: 2007/04/20 Fri AM 06:13:28 GMT
> To: pdml@pdml.net
> Subject: Ground Cover Question
> 
> I have some pics in mind that I'd like to take  close to the ground. Like 
> with me laying flat. I am an old lady with sort of bad  knees, so crouching 
> is 
> out. Laying down isn't.
> 
> So I've been thinking of  putting a blanket in the car. Well, yes, its partly 
> a clothing issue -- not get  them all messed up. But is also partly a comfort 
> issue -- some places very soon  here in California will have dry grass, 
> prickly grass. I want some  padding.
> 
> Has anyone ever made a sort of blanket that can fold up small  into a small 
> duffle with a shoulder strap? There must be something like that  somewhere, I 
> would think.
> 

I've got a woolen car blanket (picnic blanket) that folds up into a block about 
10"x6"x6" with velcro to hold it together and a handle.  Opens up to about 5ft 
square.  Even better, one side is waterproofed with a heavy vinyl type layer.  
Costs about the equivalent of $15 in the UK, available from many motoring 
shops.  Ask Cotty to bring one over to GFM for you. 8-)


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RE: Ground Cover Question

[Markus Maurer]

Hi Marnie
An even better light weight and universal solution would be one of those
"survival" reflecting aluminum foils which keep you warm in case as well.
Of course it's still uncomfortably hard if your on the ground :-)
Greetings
Markus

  

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On Fri, Apr 20, 2007 at 12:46:55PM -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> In a message dated 4/20/2007 12:56:21 A.M.  Pacific Daylight Time, 
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Hi Marnie
> I always carry  a large white plastic sack folded in my photo bag outside
> pocket.  I use  it for wet ground and could probably use it to add a
little
> light reflection  for macr shots as well. I have it also as a backup if
the
> photo bag breaks or  as a rain protection for the K10D.
> Light and very useful  IMHO
> 
> Greetings
> Markus
> 
> ==
> What a good idea, Markus.  While I think I want more padding, that would
work 
> in a pinch in situation where  I unexpectedly want to get down. And I like

> the idea of using it as a light  reflector too.
> 
> Marnie aka Doe :-)  I have some white garbage bags  the right size.  

If you ask your local Brownie troop, I'm sure you will find somebody
who will show you how to weave strips of newspaper into a "sit-upon".
They are usually made such that a tall kitchen garbage bas is used
for the waterproof covering over the newspaper padding, but I'm sure
you could work out how to make one a little larger.  The weaving is
important; the final product offers more padding than just covering
newspapers with waterproof plastic.


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Re: Ground Cover Question

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On 4/20/07, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> Subject: Ground Cover Question
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>
>
> > Has anyone ever made a sort of blanket that can fold up small  into a
> > small
> > duffle with a shoulder strap? There must be something like that
> > somewhere, I
> > would think.
>
> Check out any shop that sells beach/ swimming pool accessories.
>
> William Robb

Is Cesar free.? :-)

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Re: Ground Cover Question

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>
>If you ask your local Brownie troop, I'm sure you will find somebody
>who will show you how to weave strips of newspaper into a "sit-upon".
>They are usually made such that a tall kitchen garbage bas is used
>for the waterproof covering over the newspaper padding, but I'm sure
>you could work out how to make one a little larger.  The weaving is
>important; the final product offers more padding than just covering
>newspapers with waterproof plastic.
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Re: Ground Cover Question

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In a message dated 4/20/2007 10:17:30 A.M.  Pacific Daylight Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
If you ask your local Brownie  troop, I'm sure you will find somebody
who will show you how to weave strips  of newspaper into a "sit-upon".
They are usually made such that a tall  kitchen garbage bas is used
for the waterproof covering over the newspaper  padding, but I'm sure
you could work out how to make one a little  larger.  The weaving is
important; the final product offers more padding  than just covering
newspapers with waterproof  plastic.


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Cool. Sounds like Brownies are learning more  useful skills these days.

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Re: Ground Cover Question

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On Fri, Apr 20, 2007 at 12:46:55PM -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> In a message dated 4/20/2007 12:56:21 A.M.  Pacific Daylight Time, 
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Hi Marnie
> I always carry  a large white plastic sack folded in my photo bag outside
> pocket.  I use  it for wet ground and could probably use it to add a little
> light reflection  for macr shots as well. I have it also as a backup if the
> photo bag breaks or  as a rain protection for the K10D.
> Light and very useful  IMHO
> 
> Greetings
> Markus
> 
> ==
> What a good idea, Markus.  While I think I want more padding, that would work 
> in a pinch in situation where  I unexpectedly want to get down. And I like 
> the idea of using it as a light  reflector too.
> 
> Marnie aka Doe :-)  I have some white garbage bags  the right size.  

If you ask your local Brownie troop, I'm sure you will find somebody
who will show you how to weave strips of newspaper into a "sit-upon".
They are usually made such that a tall kitchen garbage bas is used
for the waterproof covering over the newspaper padding, but I'm sure
you could work out how to make one a little larger.  The weaving is
important; the final product offers more padding than just covering
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Re: Ground Cover Question

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In a message dated 4/20/2007 9:42:16 A.M.  Pacific Daylight Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
However, what you asked  about is called a "picnic blanket", I think. I 
see them at Wal-Mart every  now and again. Looks like a small nylon 
fleece lap blanket with a shoulder  strap added.

-graywolf

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That seems like the best bet,  because of having some padding.

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Re: Ground Cover Question

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In a message dated 4/20/2007 12:56:21 A.M.  Pacific Daylight Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hi Marnie
I always carry  a large white plastic sack folded in my photo bag outside
pocket.  I use  it for wet ground and could probably use it to add a little
light reflection  for macr shots as well. I have it also as a backup if the
photo bag breaks or  as a rain protection for the K10D.
Light and very useful  IMHO

Greetings
Markus

==
What a good idea, Markus.  While I think I want more padding, that would work 
in a pinch in situation where  I unexpectedly want to get down. And I like 
the idea of using it as a light  reflector too.

Marnie aka Doe :-)  I have some white garbage bags  the right size.  




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Re: Ground Cover Question

[graywolf]

I would suggest a "Space Blanket" not the silver mylar film kind which 
is almost impossible to refold, but the heavier type with one side 
colored. It weighs only ounces and is rather tough, you could probably 
fit it in your camera bag. It will also keep you dry when the ground is 
wet. Google "MPI Space Blanket" to see what I am talking about.

However, what you asked about is called a "picnic blanket", I think. I 
see them at Wal-Mart every now and again. Looks like a small nylon 
fleece lap blanket with a shoulder strap added.

-graywolf


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> I have some pics in mind that I'd like to take  close to the ground. Like 
> with me laying flat. I am an old lady with sort of bad  knees, so crouching 
> is 
> out. Laying down isn't.
> 
> So I've been thinking of  putting a blanket in the car. Well, yes, its partly 
> a clothing issue -- not get  them all messed up. But is also partly a comfort 
> issue -- some places very soon  here in California will have dry grass, 
> prickly grass. I want some  padding.
> 
> Has anyone ever made a sort of blanket that can fold up small  into a small 
> duffle with a shoulder strap? There must be something like that  somewhere, I 
> would think.
> 
> Input welcome.
> 
> Marnie aka Doe  
> 
> 
> 
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Re: Ground Cover Question

[Jack Davis]

Sounds like a good idea. I wonder if something with a bit of padding
(very light weight sleeping bag) might not be available with a carry
rigging of some sort. While lying down would give you a fairly stable
camera holding position, I'd probably, also, try including my "bean
bag" rest.

Jack
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> I have some pics in mind that I'd like to take  close to the ground.
> Like 
> with me laying flat. I am an old lady with sort of bad  knees, so
> crouching is 
> out. Laying down isn't.
> 
> So I've been thinking of  putting a blanket in the car. Well, yes,
> its partly 
> a clothing issue -- not get  them all messed up. But is also partly a
> comfort 
> issue -- some places very soon  here in California will have dry
> grass, 
> prickly grass. I want some  padding.
> 
> Has anyone ever made a sort of blanket that can fold up small  into a
> small 
> duffle with a shoulder strap? There must be something like that 
> somewhere, I 
> would think.
> 
> Input welcome.
> 
> Marnie aka Doe  
> 
> 
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Re: Ground Cover Question

[Paul Sorenson]

That should have been *sell to you*.

-P

Paul Sorenson wrote:
> How about checking with a moving company to see if they have a smallish 
> mover's blanket they will well to you.  They're nicely padded.
> 
> -P
> 
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>> I have some pics in mind that I'd like to take  close to the ground. Like 
>> with me laying flat. I am an old lady with sort of bad  knees, so crouching 
>> is 
>> out. Laying down isn't.
>>
>> So I've been thinking of  putting a blanket in the car. Well, yes, its 
>> partly 
>> a clothing issue -- not get  them all messed up. But is also partly a 
>> comfort 
>> issue -- some places very soon  here in California will have dry grass, 
>> prickly grass. I want some  padding.
>>
>> Has anyone ever made a sort of blanket that can fold up small  into a small 
>> duffle with a shoulder strap? There must be something like that  somewhere, 
>> I 
>> would think.
>>
>> Input welcome.
>>
>> Marnie aka Doe  
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Re: Ground Cover Question

[Doug Brewer]

Paul Sorenson wrote:
> That should have been *sell to you*.
> 
> -P
> 
> Paul Sorenson wrote:
> 
>>How about checking with a moving company to see if they have a smallish 
>>mover's blanket they will well to you.  They're nicely padded.
>>
>>-P

Thank goodness. I thought it might have been *will to you* and well, 
that would have been a potentially lengthy wait to get the product.

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Re: Ground Cover Question

[Shel Belinkoff]

Check out "space blankets" which can be found at places like REI.  I've
used 'em when camping.  What's especially nice about them is that they're
very light and can be folded into a very small package,  They're waterproof
too.  Plus, they have a reflective side or coating which can be used to
fill shadows in some photographic situations.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_blanket

Shel



> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > I have some pics in mind that I'd like to take  close to the ground.
Like 
> > with me laying flat. I am an old lady with sort of bad  knees, so
crouching is 
> > out. Laying down isn't.
> > 
> > So I've been thinking of  putting a blanket in the car. Well, yes, its
partly 
> > a clothing issue -- not get  them all messed up. But is also partly a
comfort 
> > issue -- some places very soon  here in California will have dry grass, 
> > prickly grass. I want some  padding.
> > 
> > Has anyone ever made a sort of blanket that can fold up small  into a
small 
> > duffle with a shoulder strap? There must be something like that 
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Re: Ground Cover Question

[Paul Sorenson]

How about checking with a moving company to see if they have a smallish 
mover's blanket they will well to you.  They're nicely padded.

-P

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I have some pics in mind that I'd like to take  close to the ground. Like 
> with me laying flat. I am an old lady with sort of bad  knees, so crouching 
> is 
> out. Laying down isn't.
> 
> So I've been thinking of  putting a blanket in the car. Well, yes, its partly 
> a clothing issue -- not get  them all messed up. But is also partly a comfort 
> issue -- some places very soon  here in California will have dry grass, 
> prickly grass. I want some  padding.
> 
> Has anyone ever made a sort of blanket that can fold up small  into a small 
> duffle with a shoulder strap? There must be something like that  somewhere, I 
> would think.
> 
> Input welcome.
> 
> Marnie aka Doe  
> 
> 
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Re: Ground Cover Question

[Doug Franklin]

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> Has anyone ever made a sort of blanket that can fold up small  into a small 
> duffle with a shoulder strap? There must be something like that  somewhere, I 
> would think.

I'm not sure it would suit your purposes, Marnie, but it might fit
someone else's around here.  There's a ... hmmm ... "device" that long
distance shooters use that opens into a "ground cloth" you can lie on,
and closes to protect a rifle and some gear and ride around on your back
via some shoulder straps.  I'm not sure what it's called, but if anyone
is interested I can dig around and see if I can find an ad for them.

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Re: Ground Cover Question

[cbwaters]

http://www.promopeddler.com/cat/Sports/Sporting+Event+Accessories/Logo+Stadium+Blankets/

First thing I thought of was a stadium blanket.  That's just the first link 
I found.
CW

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>I have some pics in mind that I'd like to take  close to the ground. Like
> with me laying flat. I am an old lady with sort of bad  knees, so 
> crouching is
> out. Laying down isn't.
>
> So I've been thinking of  putting a blanket in the car. Well, yes, its 
> partly
> a clothing issue -- not get  them all messed up. But is also partly a 
> comfort
> issue -- some places very soon  here in California will have dry grass,
> prickly grass. I want some  padding.
>
> Has anyone ever made a sort of blanket that can fold up small  into a 
> small
> duffle with a shoulder strap? There must be something like that 
> somewhere, I
> would think.
>
> Input welcome.
>
> Marnie aka Doe
>
>
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Re: Ground Cover Question

[Maris V. Lidaka Sr.]

A beach towel, perhaps?

Maris

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I have some pics in mind that I'd like to take  close to the ground.
> Like 
> with me laying flat. I am an old lady with sort of bad  knees, so
> crouching is out. Laying down isn't.
> 
> So I've been thinking of  putting a blanket in the car. Well, yes,
> its partly a clothing issue -- not get  them all messed up. But is
> also partly a comfort issue -- some places very soon  here in
> California will have dry grass, prickly grass. I want some  padding.
> 
> Has anyone ever made a sort of blanket that can fold up small  into a
> small duffle with a shoulder strap? There must be something like that
> somewhere, I would think.


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RE: Ground Cover Question

[Markus Maurer]

Hi Marnie
I always carry a large white plastic sack folded in my photo bag outside
pocket.  I use it for wet ground and could probably use it to add a little
light reflection for macr shots as well. I have it also as a backup if the
photo bag breaks or as a rain protection for the K10D.
Light and very useful IMHO

Greetings
Markus

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Subject: Ground Cover Question

I have some pics in mind that I'd like to take  close to the ground. Like 
with me laying flat. I am an old lady with sort of bad  knees, so crouching
is 
out. Laying down isn't.

So I've been thinking of  putting a blanket in the car. Well, yes, its
partly 
a clothing issue -- not get  them all messed up. But is also partly a
comfort 
issue -- some places very soon  here in California will have dry grass, 
prickly grass. I want some  padding.

Has anyone ever made a sort of blanket that can fold up small  into a small 
duffle with a shoulder strap? There must be something like that  somewhere,
I 
would think.

Input welcome.

Marnie aka Doe  




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Re: Ground Cover Question

[William Robb]

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Subject: Ground Cover Question



> Has anyone ever made a sort of blanket that can fold up small  into a 
> small
> duffle with a shoulder strap? There must be something like that 
> somewhere, I
> would think.

Check out any shop that sells beach/ swimming pool accessories.

William Robb 


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Re: Ground Cover Question

[Cotty]

On 20/4/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed:

>I have some pics in mind that I'd like to take  close to the ground. Like 
>with me laying flat.

A right-angled finder works wonders here :-)

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Re: Ground Cover Question

[Eactivist]

In a message dated 4/19/2007 11:25:49 P.M.  Pacific Daylight Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
At 02:13 PM 20/04/2007,  [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

>Has anyone ever made a sort of blanket that  can fold up small  into a small
>duffle with a shoulder strap? There  must be something like that  somewhere, 
I
>would  think.


Sounds like a situation where a smallish size lined picnic  blanket might 
come in  handy:





Cheers,

Dave

==
That's  a really good idea. Thanks!

Marnie aka Doe :-)  




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Re: Ground Cover Question

[David Savage]

At 02:13 PM 20/04/2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

>Has anyone ever made a sort of blanket that can fold up small  into a small
>duffle with a shoulder strap? There must be something like that  somewhere, I
>would think.


Sounds like a situation where a smallish size lined picnic blanket might 
come in handy:





Cheers,

Dave


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Ground Cover Question

[Eactivist]

I have some pics in mind that I'd like to take  close to the ground. Like 
with me laying flat. I am an old lady with sort of bad  knees, so crouching is 
out. Laying down isn't.

So I've been thinking of  putting a blanket in the car. Well, yes, its partly 
a clothing issue -- not get  them all messed up. But is also partly a comfort 
issue -- some places very soon  here in California will have dry grass, 
prickly grass. I want some  padding.

Has anyone ever made a sort of blanket that can fold up small  into a small 
duffle with a shoulder strap? There must be something like that  somewhere, I 
would think.

Input welcome.

Marnie aka Doe  




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