Re: [gardeners] In the garden
Michael & Bambi Cantrell (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Mon, 16 Nov 1998 06:38:44 -0500
Hi Matt,
I was thinking about you yesterday. Are things well with you?
I remember the post to which you are referring, but alas, I didn't save
it. It was very interesting. If you find it again, please repost. :-)
Bambi--Coastal Carolina
USDA zone 8; AHS Heat zone 8; Sunset zone 31
> There was another good one. I was sure I saved it, spent an hour looking
>for it in my old mail, but I can't find it.
> It was a history lesson in just a long paragragh, but it spanned over 2
>millenia. It started with "why are the rails on a train spaced the distance
>they are?" It went back to include the Roman roads, the average distance of
>wheels on a cart, the approximate distance of several men walking abreast,
>etc.
>It was fascinating! If anyone is familiar with it, please let me know where
>I can find a copy of it.
>
>Have fun and stay warm
>Matt
>Matt Trahan <matttrahan@ecsu.campus.mci.net> or <garden@juno.com>
>USDA zone 8, AHS heat zone 7, Sunset zone 31, northeastern N.C.
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