To collect data in the field, I use the Rite-in-the-rain copy paper to make data sheets, the Rite-in-the-rain notebooks to take notes, and use the Rite-in-the-rain pen with them. I'm left-handed, so pencil smears. You can hold the paper under running water and still write on it. A bit pricey ($8.00 for a pen) but great products.
The only problem I have with the Rite-in-the-rain pens is that the pen itself is black, so when you drop it in the woods it's difficult to find. I tie a brightly-colored piece of plastic to it. If they made some in bright orange or yellow, it would be perfect. As for permanence, I have no idea. Things I did 6 years ago still look fine, but I have no idea how they'll look in 50 or 100 years. -Kathleen On Jun 5 2007, Barbara White wrote: > We would like to solicit people's ideas about what kind of pens or > pencils they think are appropriate for taking field notes with respect to > permanence. > -- ----------------------------- Kathleen S. Knight
