The hunt was on for those bamboo beach mats. Ironically, they were easy to find when I wasn't looking for them...but once I was, it seemed impossible.
Then just as I was giving up hope, and trying to come up with another alternative, I walked into my local dollar store, and there they were. Trimmed in pink no less. YES!

I also picked up some bamboo rods....

and some industrial strength tape.
My idea was to use the stakes like a curtain rod and drape the mats over them...and then somehow attach them to each panel.
Voila! Just as I imagined...

After my first attempt, 3 of the 4 mats fell within a couple of hours. I added more tape, and came up with another way to anchor the bamboo rods. Then I came home today and one of the mats fell...but I think it was just because of the gusts of wind....so my solution at the moment is MORE TAPE! And maybe super strength velcro.
Back to the drawing board I guess.
Now what did I use the two yellow mats for you may be asking?
Well I'll show you tomorrow in part 3.
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