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>