Ayyy...yup.  (An expression learned in another northerly clime to the east, to
signify enthusiastic agreement without becoming gaudy, like a Rollex.)

GWI out MHS in wrote:

> John C. writes:
> >>But what we may really
> need is to have a craftsman who ie. repairs wood and paints it, talk
> through his thoughts to a maintenance person or other and have the
> maintenance person or other  try his hand at the task under direction.
> <<
>
> This is exactly what I have been trying to do with my Practical Restoration
> Report series, workshops and training services over the past 15 years --
> bring my hands-on
> experience to bear where it will do the most good. The Managing Maintenance
> report helps with maintenance theory and practical organization; and the
> other titles provide specific details on methods, materials, techniques,
> etc., for windows, exterior woodwork, columns, gutters, etc. Learn more at
> www.HistoricHomeWorks.com
>
> John
> by hammer and hand great works do stand
> by pen and thought best words are wrought
>
> --
> To terminate puerile preservation prattling among pals and the
> uncoffee-ed, or to change your settings, go to:
> <http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/bullamanka-pinheads.html>