> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ken Follett
> Sent: Friday, August 11, 2000 4:36 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Lead paint regulations
>
>
> In a message dated 8/11/00 3:15:09 PM Central Daylight Time,
> [log in to unmask]
> writes:
>
> >  breach the mechanical ability of the underlying paint film to
> hold fast,
> and the whole mess begins to delaminate from the siding.


> I admire the detail of this snippet of descriptive language... no
> joke. Clear
> and precise understanding of the physical mechanics of a coating combined
> with evocation of visual action. I can see this.

Funny you should seize this phrase.  So often in the accelerated pace of
email correspondence, we slip into stream of consciousness writing, then let
'er rip.  But this phrase you point out, I actually did go back and edit it
for clarity before sending the email.

Just goes to show you...
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Dan Becker,  Executive Director      "Oh joy!  Rapture!  Now
Raleigh Historic                               I have a brain!"
Districts Commission                                   - Scarecrow
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