We use ring and tape. too. Aside from the fact that the rings don't =
work themselves out or snap off, you also don't get gouged in the ankle =
by a bent over cotter pin on the way by. BTW, bobbypins can be used as =
SHORT TERM emergency voter pins if you're in a real crunch...just =
remember to replace them...they rust through very quickly and won't take =
a lot of load for a lonmg period of time. They are stronger than =
paperclips, though.

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