Tuesday Trivia Question

12/5/06, 12:58 PM #1

Robert Englebrecht
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Tuesday Trivia Question

Dan mentioned about Tuesday being an open day for trivia I will try this side to see what is is like.

What does the Superior Dome in Marquette, Michigan and the State of Oregon have in common?

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12/5/06, 2:36 PM #2

Thomas Skaggs
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Re: Tuesday Trivia Question

I'm guessing they are made entirely of cheese?

Tom

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12/5/06, 3:23 PM #3

Robert Englebrecht
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Nice try but no.

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12/5/06, 3:43 PM #4

Dan Meyr
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Douglas Fir

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12/5/06, 5:02 PM #5

Robert Englebrecht
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Re: Tuesday Trivia Question Answer

The answer is Pseudotsuga menziesii or Dougals Fir.

The Superior Dome a/k/a The Yooper Doom located on the campus of Northern Michigan University is the world�s largest wooden doom. The Dome stands 14 stories high, it is constructed as a geodesic dome with 781 Douglas Fir Beams.

The Douglas Fir, was declared Oregon�s state tree in 1939. This evergreen conifer is the source of most of Oregon's softwood lumber production.

Dan gets a gold star.

BTW Oregon�s State Beverage is milk consequently Tommy�s answer of cheese is close but no connection with Marquette, Michigan.

Tommy gets a bronze star.

Re: Tuesday Trivia Question

12/7/06, 4:49 AM #6

Dan Donaldson
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Thanks for the question.

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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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