Now let's take this saw issue one step further...most of these spectacular photos are taken from what essentially is private property...I don't know about where some of you people are from, but here in California, when you start hacking on stuff? Well people...this is called vandelism...even if you are on a public road/sidewalk/etc....
David Epling Central California Rails http://www.geocities.com/heartland/plains/1624/ -----Original Message----- From: John Reay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: SPORRS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wednesday, February 11, 1998 15:58 PM Subject: Re: SPORRS: Equipment Needed on Trips > From: "Joel G. Kirchner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I carry a small logging saw and a pair of pruning shears. Once I stake out I > a location I'll clear out any inconsiderate brush or small branches. Also in > lieu of a ladder, I've been known to climb on the roof or tailgate of my SUV > to get elevation. Another idea would be a tow strap. I scoffed at a friend > once when he threw one in my truck while loading his gear. On the last day, > we used it! After that trip I bought one for my self. > I have found that saws and pruning shears are a (forgive me this pun) double-edged sword. Too often I find some inconsiderate person has chopped a bush or tree that would have made a great prop, especially in the fall. So to all you pruners and woodcutters...think about the shot you might destroy forever in order to get the shot of the moment. ...John Reay, Bowmanville, ON [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/John_Reay/cdnmlw.htm Assistant sysop, CompuServe TrainNet forum -> SPORRS: Serious Photographers of Railroad Related Subjects -> Web Site: http://www.anet-stl.com/acphotog/sporrs -> Message © SPORRS® 1998 - All Rights Reserved -> SPORRS: Serious Photographers of Railroad Related Subjects -> Web Site: http://www.anet-stl.com/acphotog/sporrs -> Message © SPORRS® 1998 - All Rights Reserved
