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lookout123 · 02-13-2008, 02:28 PM

My mom just called me to ask how they inspect the paper underneath the shingles on your roof without damaging the shingles.

Seriously mom? Why the hell would I know that?

She has called me with a variety of questions lately that are like that. Why would you think I have any knowledge about such a thing? I forget the specifics, but last week she called with some question about airplanes. Her reasoning behind asking me was that I "spent all those years in the Air Force". huh?

I've decided that from this point forward, when she calls I will have an answer for any and every question she can come up with. I figure that since I'm going to do that for her, I'll do that for you. Any question you can come up with I will answer.

Bring your questions now.

LabRat · 02-13-2008, 02:48 PM

Why must I *always* do things the hard way, especially when advised to do otherwise?

jinx · 02-13-2008, 02:51 PM

Why does classicman drive so slow?

classicman · 02-13-2008, 02:52 PM

lol @ Jinx - (if she only knew)

lookout123 · 02-13-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LabRat

Why must I *always* do things the hard way, especially when advised to do otherwise?

You have a genetic predisposition to make things harder than they previously appeared.

lookout123 · 02-13-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jinx

Why does classicman drive so slow?

This is actually much harder to answer than you might think. There are two possible inspirations only one of which has wheels. It is fairly obvious that regardless of his inspiration, his goal is to get you in front of him.

lumberjim · 02-13-2008, 03:15 PM

At what temperature does aluminum melt?

- my son just asked jinx.

BigV · 02-13-2008, 03:16 PM

Lots of unanswered questions here.

I have a whole thread about stuff I don't know.

I *still* don't have an answer to the question: how does the foaming soap dispenser make the soap foamy?

Don't bother with "press down on the pump handle" or "with air", k? Thanks.

lookout123 · 02-13-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

At what temperature does aluminum melt?

- my son just asked jinx.

In my experience Aluminum will melt between 1200-1400 degrees, but truly you shouldn't be reading this. You should be asking what you have in your home that is made from aluminum. And did you hide the matches. And how up to date your homeowner insurance is.

lookout123 · 02-13-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BigV

I *still* don't have an answer to the question: how does the foaming soap dispenser make the soap foamy?

Don't bother with "press down on the pump handle" or "with air", k? Thanks.

It doesn't.

The chemical make up of the soap itself makes it foam when ejected through the pump.

lumberjim · 02-13-2008, 03:25 PM

he was concerned that the aluminum foil he was using to put his Fimo planets (solar system study project) on would melt on him...

Undertoad · 02-13-2008, 03:26 PM

I have t1-11 siding which is starting to rot. If I stain it soon, can I keep it on there for a while longer without having to replace it?

LabRat · 02-13-2008, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

he was concerned that the aluminum foil he was using to put his Fimo planets (solar system study project) on would melt on him...

WTF is he using to harden the FIMO? A kiln?

lookout123 · 02-13-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

I have t1-11 siding which is starting to rot. If I stain it soon, can I keep it on there for a while longer without having to replace it?

Certainly you can keep it on there longer. No one can force you to replace it. The question you must ask yourself is do you qualify for a class action suit that will pay you enough money to erase your cares about siding.

Cicero · 02-13-2008, 03:53 PM

Well....you didn't give her a good answer.....
So I'm not going to bother.
Oh, and you need to call me more often, because I worry about you when you don't call.....

02-13-2008, 02:28 PM	#1
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	Questioners Welcome My mom just called me to ask how they inspect the paper underneath the shingles on your roof without damaging the shingles. Seriously mom? Why the hell would I know that? She has called me with a variety of questions lately that are like that. Why would you think I have any knowledge about such a thing? I forget the specifics, but last week she called with some question about airplanes. Her reasoning behind asking me was that I "spent all those years in the Air Force". huh? I've decided that from this point forward, when she calls I will have an answer for any and every question she can come up with. I figure that since I'm going to do that for her, I'll do that for you. Any question you can come up with I will answer. Bring your questions now. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

02-13-2008, 02:48 PM	#2
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	Why must I always do things the hard way, especially when advised to do otherwise? __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

02-13-2008, 02:51 PM	#3
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Why does classicman drive so slow? __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

02-13-2008, 02:52 PM	#4
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	lol @ Jinx - (if she only knew) __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

02-13-2008, 03:15 PM	#7
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	At what temperature does aluminum melt? - my son just asked jinx. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

02-13-2008, 03:16 PM	#8
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Lots of unanswered questions here. I have a whole thread about stuff I don't know. I still don't have an answer to the question: how does the foaming soap dispenser make the soap foamy? Don't bother with "press down on the pump handle" or "with air", k? Thanks. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

02-13-2008, 03:25 PM	#11
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	he was concerned that the aluminum foil he was using to put his Fimo planets (solar system study project) on would melt on him... __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

02-13-2008, 03:26 PM	#12
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	I have t1-11 siding which is starting to rot. If I stain it soon, can I keep it on there for a while longer without having to replace it?

02-13-2008, 03:53 PM	#15
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	Well....you didn't give her a good answer..... So I'm not going to bother. Oh, and you need to call me more often, because I worry about you when you don't call..... __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

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