A very easy one

4/19/11, 5:34 AM #1

Dan Donaldson
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A very easy one

Dan Donaldson

Just a place holder until a real one shows up

Can you cross out the unnecessary letters to leave a common phrase?

ATCHEOUNMNE

MCESOSNAPRH

YRLEATTSEERS

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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: A very easy one

4/19/11, 1:18 PM #2

Alex Y
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Re: A very easy one

Alex Y

That's easy:

ATCHEOUNMNE

MCESOSNAPRH

YRLEATTSEERS

That is most assuredly the answer, in one way or the other; the [very short] phrase you had in mind or the literal answer to the question: "Can you cross out the unnecessary letters to leave a common phrase?"

But maybe someone else can. I kept getting stuck on the idea that it was going to be THE ____ LETTERS, but couldn't find anything down that path of inquiry.

Re: A very easy one

4/19/11, 4:03 PM #3

Larry Barrett
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Re: A very easy one

Larry Barrett

This is not much of an improvement on Alex's response, but might be the one you are looking for:

ATCHEOUNMNE

MCESOSNAPRH

YRLEATTSEERS

Re: A very easy one

4/19/11, 5:19 PM #4

Dan Donaldson
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to both

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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...)

A very easy one

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