Good idea as I have done this.
I also take some good strong nylon cord, wrap the end of the plastic zip
lock seal bag (with my Gen. info of name E mail and ph # ( at least a
dozen copies) inside. and tape it around the cord. I use a large enough
bag so the front of the page can show. Then the bottom of the bag can be
unzipped and remove 1 sheet and zip back leaving for the next person. Can
also put a ballon or two on the cord to attract attention.
I then if an old above ground stone, I wrap the cord around it and tie
securely tight. Hang so the bag shows the front of the sheet of paper with
info showing to see.
If not a above ground stone, I take some good strong waterproof tape and
tape to stone after cleaning with a brush for the tape. OR
Can also take a good bamboo stake ( can be bought in garden stores for use
in gardens), and stick in ground along side top edge of ground stone with a
balloon attatched. and tape end of bag same as above so bottom can be
unzipped etc.
I also have had contact with someone who has visited even several months
after.
W Wilton
willma(a)sprynet.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "kenr" <kenr(a)arkansas.net>
To: <ILPIKE-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2004 10:41 PM
Subject: [ILPIKE] Good Idea
Now with Memorial Day coming perhaps, it might be a good time to
tell
everyone.
On or about Memorial Day, when you visit your family graves, why not
take a plastic bag
that contains your name and where any other relative might find you ie:
name, number,
or email address. Put it on the stone with a stone or poke it into the
dirt with a stick. In
some cemeteries this may not work but in the really old ones you might
be surprised.
Who knows you might find a long lost cousin who has the photo's, family
Bible and all
the really 'good' stuff.
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