Thursday trivia

11/20/08, 4:45 AM #1

Dan Donaldson
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Thursday trivia

A little bit early, so hope no one answers it before midnight;-)

This is a picture question: What is in this picture? There is a wood connection, and just as a hint, it has nothing to do with mushrooms or fungi of any kind. (just sorta looks that way.)

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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

11/20/08, 1:20 PM #2

Ken Oakley-Sunny St. Cloud, Fla.
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Microscopic view of the end grain of a leaf stem or somebodys colon

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11/20/08, 5:07 PM #3

Steven Antonucci
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I was going to say "spalt", but I'm clueless now!

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11/20/08, 6:46 PM #4

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Re: My WAG

is Ken got it close, as in leaf cross section and surface. At first I was thinking wood, but did not see the ray cells, and the upper surface does not look like wood, at least not to me. So I think it's a cross section of a leaf, or another part from a woody plant. As far as what are the mushroom looking items: WAG again, fruiting bodies of some type.

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11/20/08, 8:07 PM #5

Dan Donaldson
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Close enough

This one is a bit difficult obviously. Dale has it right that it is a leaf. It is a microphoto of a walnut leaf.

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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

11/21/08, 3:44 AM #6

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Re: mushroom looking things...

are called trichomes. Seem to have several functions, one function is some of the trichomes can secrete goop and wrap around microscopic insect and trap them. Thanks for the brain work, Dan.

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