Thank you everyone who has helped me see the error of my ways in suggesting
the use of styrofoam. There were a lot of issues I hadn't thought of. I am
abandoning the strofoam idea and will be looking into the websites
suggested. Or maybe I'll abandon the idea all together and lug real rocks
around the woods :-) Look for a person with a VERY heavy looking lumpy
backpack. Lol

Scoutdogs


> Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2003 15:54:52 -0000
> From: "Matt"
> Subject: Re: Fake Rock Makers - Styrofoam
>
> There are a number of fake rocks around the building where I work,
> concealing rat traps. If you want to buy plastic fake rocks, here are
> some places:
>
> http://www.fakerock.com/caves.htm
> http://www.rodentcontrol-supplies.com/index.html#rodentrockcafe
>
> I would definitely not use styrofoam for anything out-doors. Its
> trashy stuff, and there's far too much of it out there in the woods
> and streams already.
>
> It probably would be a lot easier just to gather a few real rocks and
> stack them up to hide the letterbox. But if you're willing to take the
> time to put it together, there's something very clever about a
> realistic fake rock that could make for a fun letterbox!
>
> Matt the Rat
>