Thursday Triva

12/16/10, 5:18 AM #1

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According to my information, the first fake/imitation Christmas trees were made from what type of material?

Dale who never has owned a fake Christmas tree, it's amazing to me how many foresters that do!

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12/16/10, 8:02 AM #2

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Need to brush up on things so I can try to answer questions again. Totally out of practice

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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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12/16/10, 2:06 PM #3

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Al I can think of is bright.

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12/16/10, 5:08 PM #4

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The best I can tell...

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the two answer above are not correct, try to be more clear maybe(?). Hint: The material used is mostly organic, not hair.

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12/16/10, 7:15 PM #5

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I was thinking Aluminum. I remember seeing old AL trees back in the 1940's made before WWI.

I have also seen old trees made from Wood "seltzer"

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12/16/10, 9:04 PM #6

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I think it would be a in my cap

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12/16/10, 9:43 PM #7

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Could be...

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How about spelling it out, :").

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12/16/10, 11:21 PM #8

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Hint

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Places like LL Bean uses a lot of this organic material this time of year.

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12/17/10, 2:31 AM #9

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Yankee Doodle

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12/17/10, 3:11 AM #10

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close enough

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The answer I was looking for is Goose feathers. That�s what my information site states, not necessarily agreeing with it, but that what it said.

Thanks to all that played, and the newest player, let's all welcome, Dan... or is it Don? :">.

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12/18/10, 5:01 AM #11

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I answer to almost anything except late for food.

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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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