Maybe some other new users will like these ideas. After making a scopesaver
type plate to allow me to mount the scope on the tripod easily my next
problem was how to move the scope around my yard or anywhere else. I like
the sled idea from the MAPUG site but cant use it since my yard has a nasty
slope everywhere.

My wife suggested that I use a dolly. Bought a neat dolly at Home Depot
with air filled tires for about $50. Made a base platform out of 2x4's and
plywood that fits and protects the scope base and makes it easy for the
dolly to hold it. Used a bungee cord to wrap around scope and hold to
dolly. Used high density foam to pad dolly. This works unbelievably well.
Takes 5 seconds to put the scope on the base platform which I made about
4-5" thick so I can pick it up easier. One sec to attach the bungee cord
and I can pull the scope up hills and over bumps with ease. The bouncy air
filled tires provide sufficient suspension as long as you go slow over rough
spots.

Then wife bought me a little Igloo Legend12 cooler. About 13"x10" with a
nice lid and carrying handle. It came with 2 blue bottle inserts for
filling with water to freeze. The inserts have round sections to fit soda
cans. The round sections fit wide angle EPs perfectly and fit regular size
EP's well too. You can carry 6 EPs in one cooler. I put a sheet of high
density foam in bottom and it is perfect. Cost $9. Had her buy me another
one in which I can carry the hand controller, star diagonal etc. In this
one I made 1/4 thick plywood inserts to make 3 sections in the cooler.

Regards

Bill Wood

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