What the hell kinda math is *that*?

[tj_dragonblade]

Okay. So. It turns out a 2x6x12 is actually a 2x5-and-a-half-x12.

Which means that my calculations for finishing our deck (based on 6 inches per board) have left us 15 inches short.

I'm a mite put out, that I am.

'Course, I *do* suppose it's really my own fault since we didn't actually *measure* the boards but simply took for granted that something called a 2x6 would be six inches long...(grumble)

But hey--looking on the bright side: If the same logic holds true, then the 2x8s will be 2x7.5 and two of those will finish us off nicely.

Stupid bloody lumber measurements...I'm an accounting geek, not a damned carpenter...

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[mad-about-yaoi.livejournal.com]

Okay. So. It turns out a 2x6x12 is actually a 2x5-and-a-half-x12.


So of course you know I look at this and think..."hmmmm...threesome with Duo and Zechs, but who the hell is 12? Huh? 2x5-and-a-half? Wufei and a half? WTF?"

You totally had me confuzzled there for a minute. ~laughs~

[rdb.livejournal.com]

A 2 and a half is Wufei with Heero over Duo. A 12 could be a 6+6, or 2x6/6x2, depending on which you want. ^___^v

*Admits she got confused for moment there, trying to figure out the pairings too*

--Dani

[tj-dragonblade.livejournal.com]

(rubs back of head sheepishly) Heh. Sorry 'bout that...perhaps I ought to mention lumber before I start spewing measurements left and right, eh?

Oh. And...I've heard rumors that Tsubarov may or may not be represented by the number 12...but that's just plain scary to contemplate...

I'm on to your tricks..

[rdb.livejournal.com]

Tch, you can't fool us TJ. XP We know you where trying to confuse us with with weird pairings. Lumber, indeed. *snorts.. then giggles*

That is a scary thought. I'll stick with the 6+6 or 2x6 for 12. ^_^'

[zalia.livejournal.com]

*realisation dawns*

Ahhhhh, you're talking about dimensions.

I'm never gonna' be able to look at DIY stuff normally am I?