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Re: New uses for old parts

To: L G <boynigel@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: New uses for old parts
From: "Livia I. Haasper" <wilivhaasper@sympatico.ca>
Date: Sun, 03 Feb 2002 20:45:22 -0500
Now, why did I think I'm the "artsy crafty" one around here?
I've never heard of such a good idea!!!!!
Wilf has a whole barn full of wonderful junk. I shall send it to the anonymous
school teacher, unless Micheal would like to have it shipped to the UK?
Guess who?
67 Spit

L G wrote:

> >Quoting Michael Hargreave Mawson <OC@46thFoot.com>:
> >
> > > Dear All,
> > >
> > > I seem to be building up quite a selection of worn-out or otherwise
> > > unusable parts as I gradually replace them with functional ones.   The
> > > latest addition to the scrap heap is a speedometer (accurate to within
> > > +/-15 mph, odometer drive gears stripped).   Given that there are
> > > thousands of second-hand speedos out there that do work, there seems
> > > little point in getting it refurbished, yet the dial is quite
> > > attractive, and it is highly evocative of the car.
> > >
> >I think you should pour in a little glitter and fill it up with mineral
> >oil.
> >Seal all the openings with hot glue and create a snow globe that will be
> >the
> >envy of all your friends! (sorry, that's the elementary school teacher in
> >me
> >talking)
>
> Brilliant! And a thoughtful gift for that LBC owner who has everything!
>
> Laura G.
>
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