I don't want to hijack Joanna's thread, but I though I'd mention my favorite new pick up tool, a 10-tine manure fork. Good for scooping up grass clippings, compost, wood chip and the like:
http://www.agrisupply.com/trup...
I like wood-handled garden tools. Amazon wants $45 with free shipping. I bought it at the local farm store for around $25.