Found this 1997 message today while illicitly trying to change the B-P motto. Christopher Gray Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 10:36:38 -0500 From: Ken Follet <[log in to unmask]> Subject: fenestradectalotamy In a message dated 97-11-17 08:22:19 EST, [log in to unmask] writes: > The correct term here is "fasodomy" or "facadomy," take your choice. Dan, Curious about the etomology here. Is "facadectomy" a sort of G&E invention that the _serious_ voices of usicomos, including what looks like a mix of Brits & Amerikans, are suggesting as a form of peurile HUMUS? I'm likewise curious about any preservationeers having experience of the practice of fenestradectalotamy; the removing and/or filling in of a large quantity of windows. Oh, oh, now I have a bad idea... I'll ask the sages on PL. >Help required by local journalist doing research for newspaper (Sun of the Beach, Mastic, NY) respecting landmark building adjacent to Pep Boys shopping center pending expansion and local ordnance to restrict views of tourists. Please advise anyone on experiences with fenestradectalotamy; the removal and/or filling in of a lot of windows, particularly relating to historic fabric.< I guess a variation could be applied to the uncontrolled removal of eyebrows, or the psychiatric practice of removing a portion of the header. ][<en>>>>> end quote