In a message dated 97-11-08 08:17:13 EST, you write:

> >Last year a significantly older gentleman, construction inspector, put
>  >his arm over my shoulder one day and said "lets take a walk and talk
>  >about concrete".  When that walk was over I knew more about concrete
>  >than any preservation architect SHOULD know.
>
>  Thats why I always recommend stone instead of concrete <G>

A bit rough on the body parts. <G>