Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

I sometimes carry an 8' pruning ladder on top of my rig, but I suppose you're thinking of something that weighs less than 50 lbs. I remember a picture of Ansel standing on a platform he'd built on top of his car.(??) 2 - 4" is too difficult. ;) Jack Jack --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Well,

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

In a message dated 5/4/2007 6:42:15 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I sometimes carry an 8' pruning ladder on top of my rig, but I suppose you're thinking of something that weighs less than 50 lbs. I remember a picture of Ansel standing on a platform he'd built on top of

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

I carry a small step stool that I sometimes use at weddings. Jim A. > Well, got to give list a miss for a while, just pop in and out next few > days. Busy. > > But in quite a few photographic spots lately I've longed to be just 2-4" > inches taller. And I am a tall gall. So I thought of gr

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

The rare times I shot weddings I always brought a step stool. Otherwise there was the risk of a bad POV in the group shots. I sometimes carry a plastic tote that holds hunter red clothes (for when the ole boys are really going to town), a first aid kit, and a few other emergency gear items. It

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

I carry an 8' ladder when I shoot cars. Gotta get some high angle pics. Paul On May 4, 2007, at 10:30 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 5/4/2007 6:42:15 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I sometimes carry an 8' pruning ladder on top of my rig, but I > su

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

Maybe a small plastic crate - the kind they use to carry gallons of milk in, if you can find one. It can hold your stuff while you're not using it so it will take up little trunk space. Maris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Well, got to give list a miss for a while, just pop in and out next > few

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

In a message dated 5/4/2007 9:13:19 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Maybe a small plastic crate - the kind they use to carry gallons of milk in, if you can find one. It can hold your stuff while you're not using it so it will take up little trunk space. Maris ===

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

In a message dated 5/4/2007 9:13:19 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Maybe a small plastic crate - the kind they use to carry gallons of milk in, if you can find one. It can hold your stuff while you're not using it so it will take up little trunk space. Maris ==

RE: Anyone travel with a step stool?

The traditional solution for the photographer on the go is the aluminium case. Its 3 main purposes are - something to carry your stuff in, something to protect your stuff, something to stand on. -- Bob > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Beha

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

I used to have a Pontiac Bonneville with a sun roof (and traction control, for our winters). My son unfortunately 'hit a pothole' and destroyed the engine, and before I could have it replaced he hit an expressway ramp barrier and wreaked havoc on the body. Total loss at that point (I was well

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

I keep a short stepladder in my car. Got it at Wal-Mart or some other cheapo place. It's designed for use in the kitchen to get things off high shelves. Has three steps and a curved metal piece like an upside-down U for you to hold on to. I can stand on the top step, about two feet up, a

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

On May 4, 2007, at 9:32 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > I remember a picture of Ansel standing on a platform he'd built on top > of his car.(??) I can't think of the name at the moment, but there is a company that makes those platforms commercially. Attaches to the top of a car like a luggage rack

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

Bob Shell wrote: > I keep a short stepladder in my car. Got it at Wal-Mart or some > other cheapo place. It's designed for use in the kitchen to get > things off high shelves. Has three steps and a curved metal piece > like an upside-down U for you to hold on to. I can stand on the top >

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

Ace Hardware lists a bunch, including one like Bob mentioned below. Looks like you can buy online and have it shipped to your local store if it's not available in-store. http://tinyurl.com/2ee3yq -p Bob Shell wrote: > I keep a short stepladder in my car. Got it at Wal-Mart or some > other c

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

On May 5, 2007, at 9:29 AM, Paul Sorenson wrote: > Ace Hardware lists a bunch, including one like Bob mentioned below. > Looks like you can buy online and have it shipped to your local > store if > it's not available in-store. > > http://tinyurl.com/2ee3yq > > -p > The Cosco Big Step shown on

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

On 5/5/07, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: >The traditional solution for the photographer on the go is the >aluminium case. Its 3 main purposes are - something to carry your >stuff in, something to protect your stuff, something to stand on. Good point. I carry one in the Land Rover, although

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

In a message dated 5/5/2007 6:41:06 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ace Hardware lists a bunch, including one like Bob mentioned below. Looks like you can buy online and have it shipped to your local store if it's not available in-store. http://tinyurl.com/2ee3yq -p

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

In a message dated 5/5/2007 1:23:31 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As to that crate - a similar crate, which collapses flat, and with wheels and an extendable handle so that one can transport goods is sold. Check your local Walmart, Kmart, etc. - I think they're under

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

In a message dated 5/5/2007 4:19:23 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I keep a short stepladder in my car. Got it at Wal-Mart or some other cheapo place. It's designed for use in the kitchen to get things off high shelves. Has three steps and a curved metal piece l

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

A short, 4 foot, aluminum step ladder is often handy to have. Weighs little but does take up a bit of space. Sometimes you want a taller, like 8-12 foot, step ladder but the is something you would only take if you knew you would need it. So to answer your question, no it is a weird idea. -gray

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

My eight foot ladder collapses to just four feet tall -- one section slides into the other. Plus, it has steps on both sides. I can shoot from one side and have an assistant flag the lens from the other side. It is heavy, but it's a super tool. Paul On May 5, 2007, at 11:22 AM, graywolf wrote

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

Do a search for "freighter frame backpack". You will find several with and without detachable bags Scott Loveless wrote: If you're wanting to get away from the road a > bit you might look into a bare pack frame. Campmor used to carry one, > but they don't seem to anymore. This is the first r

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

- Original Message - From: Subject: Anyone travel with a step stool? > > Then, naturally, like the picnic blanket idea, I started wondering is > there > some el neato collapsible step stool, light weight, out there for > photographers or someone? > > Or is this, like, a really weir

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

CLEVER ALERT!! Marnie, I assume you're looking for one with a hole in the top.(?) Jack --- William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: > Subject: Anyone travel with a step stool? > > > > > > > Then, naturally, like the picnic blanket idea, I started wond

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

Adorama has one, too, that has wheels and a fold-out shelf that can be used as both a cart and a step stool. I think it sells for about $60-$70. -p [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 5/5/2007 4:19:23 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I keep a short stepladde

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

In a message dated 5/5/2007 9:45:40 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Adorama has one, too, that has wheels and a fold-out shelf that can be used as both a cart and a step stool. I think it sells for about $60-$70. -p === Neat. Thanks. Marnie aka Doe :-)

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

Huh. I will have to look into this. Well, that's why I ask questions. Lots of clever people around here. Marnie Or just lots of people which amounts to the same thing. ;-) CLEVER ALERT!! Marnie, I assume you're looking for one with a hole in the top.(?) Jack --- William Robb <[E

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

I suspect he meant, no it is not a weird idea. I might want to go the route of a bigger ladder someday, thanks, Paul. Good idea. For now, I think a small light weight painter's step stool/ladder will do me. In addition to some kind of box for shorter and less complicated situations. Mar

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

Yep, "No, it is NOT a weird idea.", for want of a word, the meaning was lost. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I suspect he meant, no it is not a weird idea. > > I might want to go the route of a bigger ladder someday, thanks, Paul. Good > idea. > > For now, I think a small light weight painter'

RE: Anyone travel with a step stool?

[...] > > I have seen photos of St Ansel stood on top of his station wagon and I > shall echo that as I'm getting a roof rack to film from in those > exceptional circumstances when height is required and no > handy building > can be used. > > -- > > > Cheers, > Cotty > Must be especially

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

On Sat, May 05, 2007 at 08:38:09AM +0100, Bob W wrote: > The traditional solution for the photographer on the go is the > aluminium case. Its 3 main purposes are - something to carry your > stuff in, something to protect your stuff, something to stand on. > > -- > Bob As I mentioned a month or

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

On 4/5/07, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: > I have a wee one that is only about 24 inches, and it is >really light. Do you use ointments or was it surgery? -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

On 5/5/07, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: >Must be especially tricky for a shortarse like you! Har! Sometimes I wish there were two of me then I could stand on my own shoulders... -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

Finally found the link... http://www.adorama.com/ZZLK.html?searchinfo=step%20ladder&item_no=2 -p [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 5/5/2007 9:45:40 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Adorama has one, too, that has wheels and a fold-out shelf that can be > u

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

On Sat, May 05, 2007 at 07:14:17AM -0400, Bob Shell wrote: > I keep a short stepladder in my car. Got it at Wal-Mart or some > other cheapo place. It's designed for use in the kitchen to get > things off high shelves. Has three steps and a curved metal piece > like an upside-down U for you

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

- Original Message - From: "Cotty" Subject: Re: Anyone travel with a step stool? > On 4/5/07, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> I have a wee one that is only about 24 inches, and it is >>really light. > > Do you use ointments or was

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

Be careful, the tool box I have is none too stable, even though they advertised it as being usable as step stool. John Francis wrote: > On Sat, May 05, 2007 at 08:38:09AM +0100, Bob W wrote: >> The traditional solution for the photographer on the go is the >> aluminium case. Its 3 main purposes

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

I don't travel with one.I try and use the truck bed or rails if i need some height,but i may bring a small plastic stool my daughter uses to pull horse manes, to get some height at the Otter pond at GFM. The rails are right at my eye level. Dave On 5/4/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wr

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

We still sell that to Canada? William Robb wrote: > - Original Message - > From: "Cotty" > Subject: Re: Anyone travel with a step stool? > > > >> On 4/5/07, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: >> >> >>> I have a wee

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

if there were two of you, most likely you'd both be 3' 3" tall, and sanding on your own shoulders would put you back where you are now... Cotty wrote: > On 5/5/07, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >> Must be especially tricky for a shortarse like you! >> > > Har! Sometimes I wish th

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

On 6/5/07, P. J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: >if there were two of you, most likely you'd both be 3' 3" tall, and >sanding on your own shoulders would put you back where you are now... I was thinking more in terms of the full 6'5" tall, but only half as wide - maybe one leg each. This is

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

Or you and your evil twin. Only that would not work, he would drop you and laugh. Or if you let him stand on your shoulders he would kick you in the eye. Just give up they ider et wa nat werk. Cotty wrote: > On 6/5/07, P. J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> if there were two of you, mos

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

And now a man with three legs. (He ran a way) And nowfor something completly diffrent. Dave On 5/6/07, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 6/5/07, P. J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >if there were two of you, most likely you'd both be 3' 3" tall, and > >sanding on your own

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

David J Brooks wrote: >And now a man with three legs. Gad! I loved Rolf Harris when I was a kid. "I'm Jake the Peg, with my extra leg..." It's amazing I've grown up so normal, innit? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Anyone travel with a step stool?

On 6/5/07, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: >Gad! I loved Rolf Harris when I was a kid. >"I'm Jake the Peg, with my extra leg..." I reckon you're on this page somewhere -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pasti

RE: Anyone travel with a step stool?

> -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Cotty > Sent: 07 May 2007 09:11 > To: pentax list > Subject: Re: Anyone travel with a step stool? > > On 6/5/07, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >Gad!