Humpday Triviola

2/24/10, 2:37 PM #1

Thomas Skaggs
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Humpday Triviola

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Back in the 1880's these were made largely and often entirely of wood. An American tourist visiting in Europe is generally credited with inventing them by strapping two sub-components together. What are they?

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2/24/10, 5:35 PM #2

Ken Oakley-Sunny St. Cloud, Fla
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Golf Clubs

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2/24/10, 7:06 PM #3

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Hint

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Good guess Mr. Ken, but no. So a hint is in order....

Some US athletes were once disqualified because theirs had parts that were .9 degrees C. too warm.

T.

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2/24/10, 9:15 PM #4

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Just bolt the stuff together and Bob's your uncle.

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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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2/24/10, 9:29 PM #5

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That would be it. Answer *LINK*

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This week's Golden Uni will be shipped to Dan for knowing the answer of Bobsled. Are you dying to know more? Well, here is a linky....

Bobsled History

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2/24/10, 11:53 PM #6

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I had to hunt for it as I did not have any idea at first.

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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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