CPPC update: Measure twice, cut once
Posted on March 30th, 2006 – 11:31 AMBy Jaime Chismar
The corners are square. The box is strong. Then our feline friend, Lucky Lynx discovers that the grow light is 2 1/2 inches LONGER than the CPPC (Cat-Proof Protection Chamber).
Brian and Dave look at each other, then look at the CPPC. They re-measure the box. They re-measure the light. They hold their breath, exhale slowly — then scowl.
Yup, foiled by 2 1/2 inches of aluminium. Outsmarted by a grow light.
4 Responses to "CPPC update: Measure twice, cut once"
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Greengirl: 0
That is hysterical!
If it only required one more trip to the hardware/lumberyard consider yourself lucky. Any projects here at my house require numerous trips and weeks (the laundry tub relocation is now going on 6 weeks). Good quality work at a snails pace.
I feel fortunate. My cats completely ignore the new seedlings in the basement. I’ve started peppers, eggplants, petunias, lobelia, and a few other annual flowers. The goal this year is to not need any annuals from the greenhouses. The tomatoes go in tommorrow. Juliet (from Totally Tomatoes) is one of my favorites. Even a cool summer won’t stop this plant.
It’s good to see you back this season. My wife and I are planning for a move, so I don’t think we’ll plant much this year. I mostly wanted to compliment you on your beautiful blue creme, Lucky Lynx. I’m going to have my wife visit your blog, because your Lucky Lynx is a spitting image of our Murky the Mischievous…
Good gardening!
I hope your new places opens up more gardening possibilities!
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