I have coveted this large life preserver that hung at a house down the beach for about 6 years. I even tried to buy it off the woman that owns the land but she told me it belonged to her tenant! As it turned out, the other day, that same tenant asked my husband if he could buy some firewood off of us. My husband cut some for him and traded it for the life preserver which became my Valentines present! I am so happy, and Fred got lots of hugs and kisses! Know the only question is do I hang it inside or outside?