I think that when the unrelated chatter becomes a problem it is due to the
expectation of the reader. When I pick up a plank of Eastern White Pine down
at the mill, I expect to trim off the end checks, rip off the wainy edges,
work around the knots and have a few select clear-grain cuttings, which I
will plane and work into new thresholds for an old building. We might find
the solution by leading ourselves and new listees to expect a certian signal
to noise ratio.

I see BP as a natural resource that needs refining before use. As was said,
if I want preservation gold, I buy a book, take a course or hire the
specialist. But, since I like prospecting and enjoy the view down the gulch,
up along the ridge and white caps beyond, I subscibe to BP. The view has
little to do with preservation, but it is why I live life.

John
by hammer and hand great works do stand

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