Thursday trivia extra

12/21/06, 5:38 AM #1

Dan Donaldson
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Thursday trivia extra

What is this called? For extra credit, how is it used?

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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: Thursday trivia extra

12/21/06, 12:15 PM #2

Randy Miller
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don't want to end up in the box ...

So I'll just say that a great miracle happened there and hope someone else can spin this a little better than I.

Now, do I get the full credit, half? or maybe none.

Re: Thursday trivia extra

12/21/06, 4:57 PM #3

Frederick Nelson
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Re: Not sure . . .

I could spell this properly. I know of at least three spellings, and one of them I'd have to type from right to left.

Wishing everyone the appropriate Happy Holiday: Channukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, etc.

Fred

Re: Thursday trivia extra

12/21/06, 8:32 PM #4

Steven Antonucci
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I thought they were made from clay?

That's how I heard the song at the "holiday pageant" at my daughter's school yesterday.

I believe they are used to play a game of some sort...

Steve

Re: Thursday trivia extra

12/22/06, 4:17 AM #5

Dan Donaldson
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Answer *LINK*

Dreidel. The link shows it's use ;-)

http://www.holidays.net/chanukah/dreidel.html

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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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