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Trying to replace a clothesline today. I measured off 45' from the tree to the house. Now I knew that wasn't exact, because of where I could get the measure to. But after buying 100' of rope, I figured I had just enough. Just enough so that the ends touched, and not enough left over to make knots in the ends to connect them.


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If it is a clothes line between a house and a tree, then in a wind, the tree will move a bit. Add strong/stiff bungee cords to each end (or at least the tree end) to get the length you need. 100' is pretty long. You might want to have a stick/support with a V notch at the top for the middle. It could sit elsewhere when not in use.
 
Half the power in my house just went screwy.....
 
If it is a clothes line between a house and a tree, then in a wind, the tree will move a bit. Add strong/stiff bungee cords to each end (or at least the tree end) to get the length you need. 100' is pretty long. You might want to have a stick/support with a V notch at the top for the middle. It could sit elsewhere when not in use.


The rope has more stretch than the tree has bend. At the height the line attaches, it's an oak about 3' diameter.
 
I've been having Braxton Hicks contractions all day and feel like crap. I am feeling terrified about labor and the pain I'm in for.
 
I've been having Braxton Hicks contractions all day and feel like crap. I am feeling terrified about labor and the pain I'm in for.
If everything is internally well positioned, your second time at this should be quicker and easier. The first time is practice for the next few. :D
 
Just add to the length of the rope then. Use a double fisherman's bend knot to connect them.

https://www.101knots.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/How-to-Tie-a-Double-Fisherman’s-Knot.jpg

Nah, the obvious choice is to move the tree closer to the house.


Don't you even mister. I am NOT doing this again.

Maybe you'll get a discount from the 3rd onwards and it only takes 8 months besides volleyball team takes 6 so you'll need a few more in case Mia wants to play.
 
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Or move the house closer to the tree. Either way works.
Someone from work messaged me :mad::mad::mad:
Can't you take a few days off for childbirth? It'd help set a precedent for next time. :)
 
Don't be silly, houses are big & heavy while an oak ~meter in diameter is only a twigg.
 
Depends on the tree and on the house, really.
 
Cutlass has a mansion with deer park in the back yard - I've seen pictures.


Spoiler :

Cutlass deers2.jpg



Few years old pic.
 
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And the now-unused rope can always be used in the future. Sounds like a plan!
 
And the now-unused rope can always be used in the future. Sounds like a plan!


I'll use it. I just need to make a not exactly matching all that well splice. No sense in wasting it. It's only that long because that's where the tree is. I have nothing closer to attach it to.
 
Got a chocolate chip cookie from the nearby Whole Foods, which has an in-house bakery. Disappointing. Over-baked, or maybe was sitting in the display case too long. Not burned, but kind of hard to chew. :shake:
 
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