One for the weekend

9/16/05, 6:15 PM #1

Bill Earl
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One for the weekend

In Roman architecture, what is the term for a passageway leading to a tier of seats in an amphitheater or stadium?

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9/17/05, 2:40 AM #2

Dan Donaldson
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I started to answer this one, but then I got sick to my stomach and had to make a trip to the bathroom so as not to make a mess;-)

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

Re: One for the weekend

9/17/05, 11:32 AM #3

Bill Earl
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:-)

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9/19/05, 1:14 AM #4

Gary Camp, Bend, Or.
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It took a while to figure out your answer

But then I had an ah ha moment. It appears to be aptly although somewhat disgustingly (at least to modern sensibilities) named.

glc

Re: One for the weekend

9/19/05, 2:54 AM #5

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Re: It took a while to figure out your answer

One of the links that I found mentioned the time it took to fill and empty the place. It was amazing, as in less than 10 minutes. In that case, the name is probably appropriate, although, as you say, kind of crude for today ;-))

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

Re: One for the weekend

9/19/05, 10:40 AM #6

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Answer

As Dan and Gary figured out, the work I was looking for was "Vomitory" (yuck!)

One for the weekend

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