Picklet Line Ropes

["sumralls" <sumralls@gateway.net>]

Idea for nonstretching rope for a picket line:  Try REI (Recreational
Equipment, Inc.).  They carry quite a selection of mountain climbing ropes.
 You know they are built not to stretch -- we hope!  I guess any "outdoor"
type store should carry them.  Also, whitewater kayakers use what they call
a "throw bag" which contains a fabulous, high quality rope.  This rope is
used to haul swimmers out of a river.  Sorry I can't estimate prices for
you.  Surely REI has a 1-800 number that you could find in 1-800-555-1212
and they also have a catalog which contains both these items (and fabulous
riding pants in addition made by Patagonia -- expensive but of extremely
high quality.)
Mountain climber's carabiners are also a good idea for attaching the lead
rope to the picket.
Good Luck

Lori Sumrall