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    Posted: 09 Oct 2012 at 9:44pm
 
Here's my freestanding awning.
No guy wires needed.
 
 
 
Shock cord poles for stability and water run off
 
 
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That's nifty! I like! Clap
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Looks nice, but you really do need some type of decals on the Pod.  Even if it's some pin-stripes or something.  It look too damn naked like that.
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Originally posted by this_is_nascar this_is_nascar wrote:

Looks nice, but you really do need some type of decals on the Pod.  Even if it's some pin-stripes or something.  It look too damn naked like that.


It's a marshmallow pod.
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Originally posted by Seanl Seanl wrote:

Originally posted by this_is_nascar this_is_nascar wrote:

Looks nice, but you really do need some type of decals on the Pod.  Even if it's some pin-stripes or something.  It look too damn naked like that.


It's a marshmallow pod.
 
I was thinking, "Albino Pod" would be a good name Smile.
 
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I'm working on it! Smile
My plan is to make leaf decals that flow from front to back but until then I guess she'll just have to be a free spirit and run naked in the parks.
We just got back from Assateague National Seashore and she blended in quite well with all the white sand.
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I am curious.  Where did you get your awning? Is it custom made?


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Originally posted by gremartist gremartist wrote:

I am curious.  Where did you get your awning? Is it custom made?


 
I made it myself.
I purchased the canvas and awning rope from Sailrite as well as the rail as ours needed replacing.
The poles are various sizes of PVC pipe and there is a dowel rod in the top of each pole that adjusts the height.
I went through several designs before I got one to work.
 
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Thanks so much. 
I see you are also an artist.  What fun. 
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Originally posted by gremartist gremartist wrote:

Thanks so much. 
I see you are also an artist.  What fun. 
Visit my site if you have a chance at www.marlenegremillion.com

 
Thanks for the link Marlene.
I loved your site!!!
The tutorials are wonderful.
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