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Phebe- I have used chalk before - it works well on vertical surfaces and
washes off in the rain- a pair of pruning loppers will get rid of the
brambles in your way- watch out for yellowjackets-you will probably want to
wear a pair of jeans and a long sleeved shirt for ticks- Barrett
----- Original Message -----
From: "Phebe" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 9:44 AM
Subject: [VA-HIST] cemetery
>I have finally located an old cemetery and have gotten permission, from the
> owner, to walk through it. The cemetery is very old and the owner tells
> me
> that she remembers her grandmother telling her that people came in the
> 1930's to look at it. Since then no one has been in there to look or
> clean.
>
> My question to the group: what dangers await me in an old cemetery. What
> should I look out for (snakes etc.). How best can I protect myself.
>
> I have been told to take baking flour -- that will help bring the old
> carvings out.
>
> Any more tips or advise.
>
> thanks for your help.
>
> Phebe Morgan
>
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