On Thursday, June 30, 2005, at 10:48  AM, Keith Thomas wrote:
> Loved the second one, Tom.  First boil your water - to remove air from
> the
> water - to make a clear lens - to start a fire ... to boil your water
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> Keith
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I don't think that is a necessary step! Just helps to get clearer ice.
It was funny though. I tried the coke can method, but it takes a LONG
time to get a good polish on the can. I got bored after about ten
minutes and quit. maybe I will do it a little at a time. That can has
been sitting undrunk on my shelf for about six months, it will probably
still be there next year.