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| Desert Enigma (see Last Post For Hint); for anyone who's got time | |
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| sebo | Jan 10 2005, 09:11 AM Post #16 |
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neither a liquid nor a gas
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| jackd | Jan 10 2005, 09:18 AM Post #17 |
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Is it possible that the straw was, at one point in time, much larger than when it was found on the ground |
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| sebo | Jan 10 2005, 09:25 AM Post #18 |
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Yes, I believe so. Straws are manufactured in long coils, that are then chopped up once they cool down. Otherwise, no not much larger. (!!!) on edit: after some research, it seems that's not how most straws are manufactured my bad
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| sebo | Jan 10 2005, 09:35 AM Post #19 |
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that's quite a hint Jack! ![]() I must also say that the straw is very important, and will change an aspect of your story significantly, although you have most of the rest |
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| cmoehle | Jan 10 2005, 11:47 AM Post #20 |
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Is it the last straw? |
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| sebo | Jan 10 2005, 12:06 PM Post #21 |
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humm the last straw? what do you mean? |
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| cmoehle | Jan 10 2005, 12:24 PM Post #22 |
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Hey! We're supposed the ask the questions! Last straw is "the final limit of endurance.". Also, the straw that broke the camel's back. |
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| sebo | Jan 10 2005, 12:26 PM Post #23 |
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Chris, it is not that (and I thank you for the link) but you are searching in the right direction |
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| jackd | Jan 10 2005, 01:30 PM Post #24 |
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Was the starw made out of his "vehicle" suspender (you said bright colors)? |
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| sebo | Jan 10 2005, 02:06 PM Post #25 |
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The straw is made out of cheap plastic, the guy bought it at a supermarket. (Spinneys I think, we could ask him but he's dead :scratch:) Another hint: (although i doubt it would help you much Jack as you have already figured this out) this story could not have taken place more than 250 years ago |
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| jackd | Jan 10 2005, 02:14 PM Post #26 |
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Your last answer really does not help me much. If he had bought the straw at Colruyt, it would make it easier
but Spinneys.... (Aren't they from Saudi Arabia????Plastic, 250 years ago?????????????
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| jackd | Jan 10 2005, 02:17 PM Post #27 |
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Does the straw has anything to do with the "nacelle"..? I think I'm on something here
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| sebo | Jan 10 2005, 02:18 PM Post #28 |
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A plastic straw would have been difficult to find 250 years ago yes ... I won't say anything else otherwise it's a giveaway! Colruyt! now we're talking The straw has blue-stripped zebras and pink elephants painted on the shaft. There is "casa rosa : DO IT NOW: 020-6278954" written in the pattern, so I imagine this guy must be from amsterdam ![]() Jack, the straw's second-to-last purpose was most probably for drinking. |
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| sebo | Jan 10 2005, 03:58 PM Post #29 |
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ok, next person that comes up with a really funny story I'll post my next hint... a very good hint this time
but I want to hear the stories, otherwise it takes all the fun out of it
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| jackd | Jan 10 2005, 04:02 PM Post #30 |
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My story is that he dropped the straw from "what-I told-you earlier" before the thing took-off after loosing so much weight. |
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neither a liquid nor a gas





my bad


2:32 AM Jul 11