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Where to obtain sandbags
Posted by: sandbagged ()
Date: September 24, 2008 12:48PM

There is a risk of yet another tropical storm coming this weekend. We got some water last time - courtesy of Hannna.

Any idea where you can buy or obtain free sandbags? We need probably about 20 as the repairs that we've contracted for are not due to start until 1st week of October...

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Re: Where to obtain sandbags
Posted by: SomeGuy ()
Date: September 24, 2008 01:42PM

Only place I have even heard about giving them away was in Old Town Alexandria a few years ago. Not sure if you are going to have too much luck getting them around here.

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Re: Where to obtain sandbags
Posted by: RamblinRamboRedneck ()
Date: September 24, 2008 01:47PM

Try calling Ranger Surplus. I have seen them in stock before
and they are very cheap.

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Re: Where to obtain sandbags
Posted by: Jester ()
Date: September 24, 2008 02:19PM

You can have the two under my eyes.

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Re: Where to obtain sandbags
Posted by: bob ()
Date: September 24, 2008 03:42PM

if you truly need them why dont you use a little ingenuity and make them yourself? it's a crazy concept i know! sand and pillowcases are pretty hard to come by.

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Re: Where to obtain sandbags
Posted by: HST ()
Date: September 24, 2008 03:57PM

Home Depot

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Re: Where to obtain sandbags
Posted by: RamblinRamboRedneck ()
Date: September 24, 2008 03:58PM

Bob, you must be one strong dude to handle pillow cases full of sand.
As a "sandbag expert", I prefer the more standard military size. You
wont be exhausted so quickly. Also, burlap allows for better drainage
when they are wet.

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