Re: Need help with a tire swing

I would cast the fishing line over the limb and tie it to the CENTER of the
heavier rope, haul the rope over the limb, put the two free ends through the
loop, and pull on them until the loop is snug against the limb. Then I would
secure the ends to the tire, or, if using a seat, secure them to the seat. I
would attach a wood spreader about four feet above the seat to keep the two
ropes separated. Whew, I'm tired after all that! Hope this
helps................Al

"Jack Rogers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> I know this is probably a simple issue for you folks, but it is a problem
> for me.  We are going to put up a rope or tire swing for the kids.  I have
> no way of getting into the tree (I have an adult form of muscular
dystrophy,
> which has caused weakness in my legs).  I can get the rope over the limb
> easy enough by using a fishing rod to cast over the limb, tie the fishing
> line to the rope, then pulling the rope over the limb.  I plan to wrap the
> rope around the limb 2-3 times to protect the tree.  My dilema is that I
> need a knot which I can tie at ground level, that will slip upwards to the
> tree limb when I pull one of the dangling ropes.  I know this will be a
> little tricky as the rope coiled around the limb will have to move for
this
> to occur.  Hopefully, all will be loose enough for this to occur.
>
> Any help or other ideas would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Jack Rogers
>
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