On Wednesday, July 08, 2009 8:20 PM [GMT+1=CET], Nick <[email protected]> tweaked the Babbage-Engine to tell us:
> In a very similar way, I've successfully run the water pump from the > crank pulley with a piece of string before now. These days, we > always carry a spare (we have no other belts). A *fine* example of the Burrows String Principle - if it /can/ be done with a piece of string, then do it with a piece of string. -- Dave Larrington <http://www.legslarry.beerdrinkers.co.uk> If you are choking on an ice cube, simply pour a jug of boiling water down your throat and presto! The blockage is almost instantly removed.
