2 things come to mind when discussing straw: 

1.  I think it weighs a lot less than hay bales. The ski area I grew at used
it to protect the chairlift towers cause skiers leave a bloody mess when
they hit the towers. Anyway, we kids would take them to build ski jumps out
of a dozen or so stacked up like bricks, sprayed with water and covered with
snow. Skiing with a bale of straw was not a problem, hay was tough. 

2.  Do you remember the piece of straw that supposedly was blown partway
through a 2X4 by a tornado? 

Eric Hammarberg, Assoc. AIA
Vice President
Thornton Tomasetti
51 Madison Avenue
New York, NY  10010
T 917.661.7800  F 917.661.7801  
D 917.661.8160  
[log in to unmask]


-----Original Message-----
From: Barbara Mitchell [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 11:33 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [BP] straw bale construction

I seem to recall the straw bale house in Minneapolis being condemned after 
much fanfare during its construction. Something about mold and insects 
getting in...

Citygal bamh.
(who still doesn't know the difference between straw and hay after 3 years 
of rural living)

--
To terminate puerile preservation prattling among pals and the
uncoffee-ed, or to change your settings, go to:
<http://listserv.icors.org/archives/bullamanka-pinheads.html>

<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
The information in this email and any attachments may contain
confidential information that is intended solely for the
attention and use of the named addressee(s).  This message or
any part thereof must not be disclosed, copied, distributed or
retained by any person without authorization from the addressee.
If you are not the intended addressee, please notify the sender
immediately, and delete this message. 
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>

--
To terminate puerile preservation prattling among pals and the
uncoffee-ed, or to change your settings, go to:
<http://listserv.icors.org/archives/bullamanka-pinheads.html>