St. Paul's Epistle Sunday began "Time is running out........." With the Government shut down all the bureaucrats are lingering over their coffee. Which recalls the dilemma faced by Joe the plumber from Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was about to begin a complex operation and needed to know the effect of sulfuric acid on cast iron. (This was pre-Google) He decided to contact the U.S. Labor Dept. in Washington, D.C. - they would know the answer. After his initial inquiry the exchange went something like this:
L.D. - (hard mail) Sulfuric acid is contraindicated for your project.
Joe - Thank you for your interest - I have ordered a carboy of acid.
L.D. - (overnight mail) Be advised this acid is deleterious to cast iron.
Joe - Thank you -the acid just arrived and I am starting my work tomorrow.
L.D. (via Western Union Telegram) DON'T USE THE ACID - IT EATS THE HELL OUT OF CAST IRON!
tjs
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