I don't think anyone here tires of hearing from you Ellyn, least of all me. Thanks for that. All of this cloth business is new to me. It's like teaching my son where he can safely place the jack under his unibody construction car the first time. It is basic info for the demonstrator but important for the learner. Next will be the practicing of the necessary skills.
Thanks Patrick for your reply also. I too have to be careful about balance. There was a time when I could dance around the roof with experimental antennas. That day is long gone. Now I struggle to walk a straight line to the corner store. The neighbours must think I drink a lot.