I have my next archaeological test unit all set for excavation. The area I am excavating is right beside a garage where Native American projectile points were reported to be discovered by the family who built the garage and the properties house. The house and garage are reportedly the first structures built in the area, which at the time was a bunch of assorted apple and pear orchards. Only one Cortland apple tree remains on the property with a pear tree still standing on the adjoining property. The daughter of the man who built the garage and house in 1948 informed me in our discussion that her brother and her found an "arrowhead" during the construction phase. So, an excavating we will go. Now let's talk sunlight.
I have been in a battle with vitiligo since my early 20s. The vitiligo arose when I was finishing my training to be a field archaeologist. Yep, just finishing my Bachelor's when the dermatologist said... "so.... yeah, you should avoid the sun."
WHAT THE FRAK?!
OK, my OCD kicked in and I took things to an extreme, avoiding sunlight at all costs. As a result, I adapted to the cold (I live in Buffalo and wear shorts during cold, winter days as I am always sweating. That said, I stay under canopies and wear clothing rated as 50spf. So, I am on my second pop-up canopy. The brand is Tangkula (though "GO PLUS" is written on the actual canopy I received. Anyway... neither Tangkula or GO PLUS make replacement canopies, and let me tell you, after a couple years, canopies tear and fade so the sunlight gets through. Before purchasing this pop-up canopy, I looked around for replacement canopy covers and saw that 8x8 sized canopies were available of Amazon. So, I purchased an 8x8 that served well for a couple years. I think I have at least another year I can get out of the original canopy cover, but I purchased a backup in preparation for the inevitable. I went with an 8x8 canopy replacement made by 'Breezy and Company'.
Let me tell ya... it's a tight fit, but it fits. don't lock in all corners until you are set with Velcro connections in all corners. The canopy was around $35.00. Compared with buying a new canopy (frame and cover) at between $99.00 and $119.00? The replacement so far is a good deal. Keeps the sun an bay and looks sharp. We'll see how it holds up to use, especially when propping the canopy over my summer test units in June. I give it a 4.5 stars out of 5. Will update after more testing.
