Knew it would be a nightmare to place a small frame over this "leaner".
at bottom right:
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Really obvious now:
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So....when tying the bungee cord at the top of the teepee to the top of the palm, I pulled ever so gently until the palm looked straight...ok, straighter.
Big mistake? or might it work to straighten the Washy?
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Barb
PS--then it got warm again, so all the protection is off/open again. 😕
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