WW wrote:
"1D10T" wrote in message
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Why in the world are many of them in 'camo' colors?

Examples:
The pruning shears I've lost several times in the last few days that are
leaf green and yellow. After dropping them they blend right in with the
vegetation.

Carpenter's pencils in natural wood. Found a great deal on a couple dozen
at the borg. At the end of the day several are invariably swept up with
wood scraps and sawdust.

I know this is a silly post, but what could the reason be for such stupid
colors?

Since this turned into some remarks on keys. People kept keeping a cabinet
key after using. Accidently I am sure by fogetting they put it in a pocket.
I attached the key ring to a 6 inch piece of half inch conduit and brazed
thr ring shut so key could not be removed. Have not lost it since. WW


When taking care of a relative's farm, I would have to get a key from a
drawer to open the shop door. I was afraid I would never find it if it
fell out of my pocket into weeds.

I tore of a few inches of that non-sticky pink polyethylene surveyor's
tape and tied it through the eye of the key. Now it would be easy to
find if dropped. It's also easy to feel in my pocket and to spot in the
drawer. Unlike a key ring, the strip of tape isn't lumpy in my pocket.