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Re: Wood
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Dan Becker <[log in to unmask]>
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BULLAMANKA-PINHEADS The historic preservation free range.
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Fri, 2 Jan 1998 10:55:52 -0500
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>In a message dated 97-12-23 03:02:13 EST, [log in to unmask]
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>> Not at all tongue in cheek. Wood is a challenging material that is highly
>>  unpredictable in several respects.
>
>Even for a wood butcher, splitting elm for firewood can be a frustrating
>adventure far exceeding the pleasure of splitting stone.
>
>][<en

That's why, when following a hurricane <Fran> my choice is always white
oak.  Splits clean, burns long.  It was great to walk down the street and
choose your tree.  Not so great in most other respects, but that's my
silver lining.

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Dan Becker,  Executive Director              "What's this? Fan mail
Raleigh Historic                                       from some flounder?"
Districts Commission                               - Bullwinkle J. Moose

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