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   FastEddie | Jul 30, 2009 06:41pm | #1

   Pardon my ignorance ... which is before?

   "Put your creed in your deed."   Emerson

   "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

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   Sphere | Jul 30, 2009 06:50pm | #2

   ouch, that stings.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

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   FastEddie | Jul 30, 2009 07:59pm | #3

   Well here's my thoughts.  The first pic shows a rubber boot with lots of silicone goop, which I thought was bad form, and the second pic shows evidence of a copper flashing, but it just doesn't look right to me, and what's that white stuff between the pipe and the slate?  Hey, I admit I know less about slate roofing than I do about wimmen.

   "Put your creed in your deed."   Emerson

   "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

   Edited 7/30/2009 1:00 pm ET by FastEddie

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   Sphere | Jul 30, 2009 08:02pm | #4

   That stuff is the solder where the pipe cover meets the roof flat copper sheet.

   No goo anywhere to fail, no rubber to rot out, and a better job all in all.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

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   McDesign | Jul 30, 2009 11:04pm | #6

   Yeah, but that oxidized copper looks like a length of stove wood.

   Just sayin'

    

   Forrest

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   theslateman | Jul 30, 2009 11:04pm | #5

   The plastic boot with white pipe showing .

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   FatRoman | Jul 31, 2009 01:42am | #7

   Walter,

   Thanks for the photos. We're going to have to get you to start posting something less contentious, like bunny rabbits :)

   Was thinking of you yesterday. A blog I read at the Atlantic features a "From your window" photograph of the day, and was I surprised to see it was from Vinalhaven.

   Best,

   Steve

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   theslateman | Jul 31, 2009 02:38am | #10

   Steve ,

   I wished that screen wasn't in the way of the view so I could tell where on the Island that was taken .

   Got a name for the person who snapped that shot ??

   Where are some more baby pictures ???

   Best ,   Walter

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   FatRoman | Jul 31, 2009 04:01am | #11

   Walter,The whole premise of the view from your window is to include the window itself, alas. And, at least to the blog readers, the photographer is anonymous. I could send in a request and see if I can get some more info if you are curious.Best,
   Steve'Man who say it cannot be done should not interrupt man doing it' ~ Chinese proverb

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   theslateman | Jul 31, 2009 04:04am | #12

   Steve ,

   That isn't necessary . Just thought if the name was with the photo  ....

   Walter

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   stevent1 | Jul 31, 2009 01:47am | #8

   Walter,

   The before and after look great. Thanks for sharing.

   Any 'tween pics. Or is that secret?

    

   Chuck S

   live, work, build, ...better with wood
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   theslateman | Jul 31, 2009 02:35am | #9

   Chuck ,

   There are a sequence of during pics that I didn't post .

   I was in Bangor this morning at a wireless cafe and had some pictures on the laptop I had with me . The rain stopped soon after I got there so I was able to get back to work .

   Best ,   Walter