Ah, 2 nations separated by a common language

While we in that area, what is a "Pinewood Derby" ?
I guess
1) A famous USA horse race
2) A style of china or porcelain ware
3) A style of softwood furniture

None of these seem to connect with Teflon powder

I think I got it !!!!
4) A softwood rocking horse, teflon used for bearing lubrication

Graham

----- Original Message -----
From: "Alden & Cali Hackmann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 6:15 AM
Subject: Re: [HG] teflon powder


>
> As Graham said, basically yes.  A "Q-tip" brand will do in a pinch, but I
> prefer the single-ended swabs from the lab supply store.  The cotton on
> the Q-tip (and their competitors) is wound loosely so that they are softer
> on our ears.  I like the much tighter wrap on the lab version, because the
> Teflon doesn't get everywhere.  Usually by the time my swab is even
> approaching the softness of a Q-tip I get annoyed with it and reach for a
> fresh one.
>
> Alden
>
>>What is a cotton bud? Is it the same thing as a Q tip?
>>
>>Pat
>


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