I just happened to think that there probably aren't too many marinas in
Grinnell, Iowa. However, my sister's shop also makes custom canvas
items (mostly awnings) for RVs. So I'm sure there is a canvas shop
around you some place that can replace a heavy duty zipper.
Chuck Norcutt
Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> You're in the wrong place to go see her since she's in Oxnard, CA but my
> sister would do a repair like that. She and her husband run a shop
> called California Custom Covers and make custom canvas and related items
> for boats in the Oxnard marina. I hadn't thought about it before but
> she could probably repair that bag in a flash.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
> Steve & Alicia Goss wrote:
>> Ken-
>> There may be life in that old camera bag yet.
>> look around for a tailor shop that can handle heavy fabric and see if
>> they will put in a new zipper.
>>
>> I got the upper pocket on my NovaPro Nova 5 fixed for $15 that way.
>>
>> Thanks, Steve Goss, Dallas tx usa
>>
>> Ken Norton wrote:
>>> Rest in Peace, buddy. We've been through a lot together, you and me. Even
>>> if your name has always made my skin crawl, I've always respected you
>>> ability to hold your own. But, alas, the time comes when age and the miles
>>> of life catch up to us and you've lost the ability to keep it together.
>>>
>>> Last night, when I picked you up and the cameras tumbled forth, that was
>>> it. I knew your days were done. Fortunately, they fell only inches to the
>>> floor of the Jeep and not from my shoulder to the concrete driveway.
>>>
>>> Our journeys together are now done. You will be fondly remembered, and
>>> possibly replaced by a brand-new clone of yourself.
>>>
>>> The one trip together I shall not forget is our week on Isle Royale. Poor
>>> thing, you were stuffed to the gills and even had to carry a bottle of water
>>> too! But as humble as we were, we made great pictures together. While the
>>> others were packing bags twice your size, we efficiently and easily hiked
>>> past them. The canoe incident proved that you were by no means waterproof,
>>> but even that soaking you came through with your colors intact.
>>>
>>> Your zipper has failed. The one design weakness has caught up to you. Had
>>> it been designed even slightly differently, you may have worked for years to
>>> come. I knew there was some reason why I didn't take you to Colorado--that
>>> Interloper, the SlingShot guy had taken your place, but he was never as
>>> usable or comfortable to carry as you.
>>>
>>> You were a bargain, an absolute steal in the world of photographic
>>> equipment. Others, like you cost much, much more and are substantially
>>> heavier. You did your part, you performed well.
>>>
>>> Last night, I was saddened, but not angry. I couldn't bear to place you in
>>> the trash bin yet. Maybe you can keep stuff on the shelf safe and work, I
>>> don't know. But you shall never be used again to carry equipment--that
>>> zipper, just won't hold together.
>>>
>>> Canon 200EG Camera Backpack - Rest in peace, buddy. You really were the
>>> best bag I've ever had.
>>>
>>> AG Schnozz
>>>
>>>
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