In a message dated 1/20/2003 2:10:19 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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> She had to measure ankle deep in
> cow sludge-- really tiresome when you drop 50' of measuring tape in it.
>
> Now.... measuring a chicken house while the chickens are in residence is
> one
> thing-- at least the chickens tend to keep to themselves. But the cows are
> a
> different story. Apparently Bessie thought the measuring tape looked really
> tasty, and bit straight through a 25' metal tape while Rochelle's team was
> measuring. With no ill effects.
>

Heidi,

Do you think it's a coincidence that the cow ate the clean tape rather than
the, uh, soiled one?  Next time, tell Rochelle to throw all her tools in
shit.

Just a suggestion.

Ralph

PS-- your invitation to measure my house is cancelled.