On Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:07:19 -0700
Winston wrote:

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I could lean the (nearly) retracted ladder against
a ceiling joist,

In case you haven't solved this yet...

You might be able to lean the extension ladder against the ceiling
joist and then lash that part of the ladder to the joist. Now pull one
of your vehicles up to the bottom of the ladder, just butting the
bumper up against it. That should keep the bottom from sliding out.
Possibly lash the ladder to the bumper too, keep it from moving
side-to-side. Pocket the keys to vehicle.

If you can't line up a vehicle to hold the bottom... Bolt the bottom to
one of the pallets you recently procured and then load the pallet down,
paving bricks ;-) , sand bags, heavy friend Bubba...

Slide the top portion up into position and have at it. The top should be
okay without any support albeit a bit unnerving for those afraid of
heights.

I'd come help you with it (sounds better than repairing, painting our
garage) but it would be one heck of a drive.

--
Leon Fisk
Grand Rapids MI/Zone 5b
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