Thursday trivia

9/11/08, 4:24 PM #1

Dan Donaldson
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Thursday trivia

Great question from Thomas. Here is an easy one for you that is not exactly woodworking, but I found interesting.

It comes from a tropical American species of orchid, one of the few that produces anything edible. Its flower only lasts one day, and if not pollinated, doesn't bloom for another year. If it is pollinated (usually by hand), it develops a pod that takes about 9 months to reach maturity.

I am sure that everyone here has had the product that results from processing this pod. What is 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...)

Re: Thursday trivia

9/11/08, 4:35 PM #2

Thomas Skaggs
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Re: Thursday trivia

If I answer first does that mean I have scooped everyone else?

Tom

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9/11/08, 4:38 PM #3

Gary Camp, Bend, Oregon
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Ice cream

At least three styles, regular, French and Bean with a Mexican influence.

glc

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9/11/08, 7:53 PM #4

Bill Hammond, Oregon Coast
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Lip smacking flavor, or perhaps a lip syncing singer?

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9/11/08, 11:17 PM #5

Dan Donaldson
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;-) to all

Easy one. The answer is vanilla. Maybe that is part of the reason the real stuff is so expensive.

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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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