[dave-G]

Here's something I've given to a few friends who do remote work..

http://www.electronicsoutfitter.com/...ml/85-202.html
or http://www.lsdinc.com/lsdinccgi/sear...ateblowup.html

It's the "Sling-A-Line" slingshot/wire-puller.



Aim, fire, attach wire (or pull-cord) and reel it back in. Excellent for getting mic lines up over ceiling beams, girders, etc. without a cherry-picker!

and funny, too.

-dave