Thursday Trivia

2/9/06, 5:46 AM #1

Dan Donaldson
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Thursday Trivia

This type of house was the most popular style in the American south from just after the Civil War ended until sometime in the 1920s. Characteristics included a narrow and deep one room wide rectangular floorplan with no halls, and three to four rooms that all connected directly to each other. What was it called?

Here is a picture of one.

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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...)

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2/9/06, 5:58 AM #2

Ken Oakley-Sunny St. Cloud, Fla.
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Even though I am now a Cracker, I won't answer this early so as to avoid the Box.

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2/9/06, 6:28 AM #3

Winnemucca Lynn
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The story goes that you could stick a shotgun in the front door, pull the trigger and all of the pellets would come out of the back door. I lived in a couple until I was in my 20's.

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2/9/06, 11:31 AM #4

Basil
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Yeah.

Just a slight difference in gauge between them.

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2/9/06, 1:55 PM #5

Dan Donaldson
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;-)

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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...)

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2/9/06, 3:04 PM #6

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I've heard the term "Railroad rooms"

In Philadelphia Row houses. One room wide, but they have "an upstairs".

Steve

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2/9/06, 3:51 PM #7

Thomas Skaggs
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Darnit Dan!!!!!

Did you have to show such a horrible example??? That poor house has been so terribly "re-muddled". That door and Lord.....those windows! What a travesty!

Speaking of shotguns....whoever changed that classic little house should be shot themselves!

Tommy

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2/9/06, 7:19 PM #8

Dan Donaldson
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Don't shoot, I didn't do it !! ;-)

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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...)

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