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Re: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?

To: BJ8 Healeys <sbyers@ec.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
From: "E.A. Driver" <edriver@sasktel.net>
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:21:18 -0600
Hi Steve

Obviously the magnetic properties of brass only exist in the Ottawa 
region for reasons which are
truly obvious!

Kind regards
Ed
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
'53 BN1 '65 BJ8


BJ8 Healeys wrote:
> Yes, this is an example of the "First Law of Dropped Objects", which states:
> "A dropped object will roll to the second most inaccessible location
> possible."
> The "Second Law of Dropped Objects" says:  "When you find a dropped object
> and reach for it, you will knock it into the most inaccessible location
> possible."
>
> As far as brass being magnetic in Canada:  extreme cold can do some strange
> and marvelous things to material properties.
>
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666   
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC USA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Craig Rice
> Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 2:41 PM
> To: Robert Duquette
> Cc: Healey List
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Where does the bolt go?
>
> Robert,
>
> Remember these little hardware pieces can bounce & travel for long distances
>
> when hitting the garage floor. Keep looking.
> Also, is there something special in Canada that allows brass to become 
> magnetic?
>
> Craig Rice    (Indiana)
> BN1 & BN2
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