Thanks to everyone that responded. Great ideas I do have some of those pool noodles. Now I just have to figure out how to get up there. I like all of the ideas actually the inflatable pillow also sounds safer. As for the rope it might still flap on the ends and with my luck it would end up ripped. Strap good idea too but will probably try cheaper route for first.
At least the rope I could do that fix by myself...my ladder not tall enough but maybe able to slide noodles in from front door.
I will give it a shot in morning light as it is about 12 degrees here right now!
Deb