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Get Your Courtesy Road Kit as an AAA Licensed Driver
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (AAA Courtesy Package)
Fri Oct 10 10:43:38 2025
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To: mit-talk-mtg@charon.mit.edu
Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:04:47 -0400
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Going forward, fresh update to follow,
The beam's support is distinct from a joist. (semantics.)
Your concern regarding the post top is valid, however, consider the bottom of the "notch"
It's the contact surface, possibly in worse condition than the post top due to moisture accumulation.
It's recommended to probe the post bottom with a pick to check solidity.
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From: Michael Turner
Date: October 8, 2023, 09:00 AM
Hello group,
Hope you're all enjoying your day. Lately, I've taken up sculpting as a hobby and thought it would be fun to share any artistic endeavors we may have. I recently crafted a small sculpture of a cat, and it turned out great! Anyone has any arts or crafts tips or projects to share
Looking forward to your creative stories!
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Warm regards,
Michael
From: Laura Mitchell
Date: October 8, 2023, 10:30 AM
Hi Michael and all,
That sounds fantastic, Michael! Sculpting is a wonderful outlet. One of my favorite projects is making clay mugs. They're unique and enjoyable to create.
A crafting tip: keep all tools organized before starting. It really helps with maintaining focus and creativity.
Happy crafting!
Regards,
Laura
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From: Emily Davis
Date: October 8, 2023, 12:10 PM
Greetings all,
Michael, your cat sculpture sounds charming! Currently, I'm focused on painting landscapes. It's nurturing and gives a splash of color to my space.
Laura, organizing tools is crucial. I also have a color palette ready, which inspires new ideas and keeps my projects vibrant.
Eager to hear more!
Best,
Emily
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From: Joshua Smith
Date: October 8, 2023, 03:40 PM
Hello everyone,
Delighted to hear about these wonderful creations! I've been trying my hand at digital art recently. My latest piece features a city skyline at dusk.
One tip for digital art: exploring new tools or software can expand your style and technique.
Eager to share more ideas!
Sincerely,
Joshua
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