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Date:         Mon, 4 Aug 2003 18:23:47 -0600
Reply-To:     tom ring <taring@TARING.ORG>
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From:         tom ring <taring@TARING.ORG>
Organization: Tippen Ringware
Subject:      Re: Crazy idea - hail shelter
Comments: To: VWNut Hawk <vwnut@HAWKCOMPUTING.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <sf2e4d73.083@ns1.hawkcomputing.com>
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Hmm, not a bad idea. I have solar panels on mine, and they are rated for 1/2 inch hail, which isn't much comfort during severe weather season up here.

Anyone with a good cheap idea?

tom

On 4 Aug 2003 at 12:10, VWNut Hawk wrote:

> This summer has been weird here in Ilinois. We had had it relatively > cool and lots of rain. > Most of the rain is accompanied by storms close by and we are > frequently warned of 2" > hail being possible. > > I've been floating around ideas in my head on how to shelter the > vehicles I can't fit in the garage. > > 1.) some type of inflatable cover > I have an air compressor here at home, I could run out and fill them. > > 2.) some type of folding cover that has insulation board in it. > (both cover would have to have straps to hook on to whell well or > something) > > 3.) Force field (no tech yet, never mind.)

------ Tom Ring K0TAR, ex-WA2PHW EN34hx taring@taring.org

"Producing satire is kind of hopeless because of the literacy rate of the American public." Frank Zappa

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