it felt that we were being shoved down a blind lane by both the parties. it is your responsibility to package the item safely. this beautiful setting was wonderful for this wedding. our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of this young man. of course that you do not need your own mattress to check from place? so bending into those ceilings on a hot summers day is a walk in the park for me. to get the most battery life, we recommend using the lower brightness settings whenever possible. 