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bldginsp
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2015 08:53am
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rmak- the toothpicks will have to be correctly engineered to handle the weight of jam applied. It's like snow load- greater the load, the stronger the rafters have to be. I prefer strawberry jam- but the real stuff is so lumpy that sometimes a whole strawberry lands splat in my lap. Cheap, Chinese made toothpicks will not stand up to this.
We need an International Standard for PB+J Sandwich Load Suspension and Support With Toothpicks.
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rmak
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2015 09:37am - Edited by: rmak
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rmak- the toothpicks will have to be correctly engineered to handle the weight of jam applied. It's like snow load- greater the load, the stronger the rafters have to be. I prefer strawberry jam- but the real stuff is so lumpy that sometimes a whole strawberry lands splat in my lap. Cheap, Chinese made toothpicks will not stand up to this. We need an International Standard for PB+J Sandwich Load Suspension and Support With Toothpicks.
Thanks Bldg! You made my morning.
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creeky
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2015 09:39am
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hey sandyR. a tent has a lot to say for it. 
The property I bought, the guy who first planted all the trees and turned a field into a beautiful paradise. he built the wildest, craziest buildings. they served him well for his life.
when I came in. the main shack had been attacked by "animals" and wasn't salvageable. The rest was ramshackle and falling apart. so I hired a crew and they tore it all down and carted it away.
big deal.
i know some folks want to leave heirloom treasures to the generations that follow. but is there anything wrong with putting up a safe building with cheap materials and basic engineering in the expectation that a generation later the kids will want something else?
partikalarly for a small cabin lifestyle?
like SandyR points out. Better to be happy in a crappy cabin.
Now to get that toothpick outta my jaw. where'd i leave doz pliers.
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Gary O
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2015 09:59am - Edited by: Gary O
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Quoting: rmak I'm thinking we should regulate the amount of ingredients or at least have some type of standardized cross-bracing with toothpicks
excellent idea
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fickle_serendipity
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2015 10:01am
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Hahahahaha.....love the sense of humor here!! Made me laugh 
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rmak
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# Posted: 9 Jul 2015 08:07pm
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rockies,
You should cross post that in the PB&J thread. I believe some would enjoy it there.
The health food restaurant in a town nearby sells peanut butter and fruit roll ups for $9.00/each. I always felt that was a little extreme...
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