SC - lime, but not THAT lime

[Philip & Susan Troy]

On Fri, 10 Sep 1999, Philip & Susan Troy wrote:
> Lime, BTW, was often used as a mason's mortar or grout. It would be
> about as thick as plaster of Paris usually is. Kinda like toothpaste. It
> would go through a hole in a bowl, but not too easily.

Probably not.  It's likely THAT lime is crushed calcium carbonate derived
from "limestone", which is a rock.  In medieval times it was the rock of
choice for cathedrals and would make an excellent period foundation for
any cathedral soup kitchen, nave or cloister.  It would also be the rock
of choice for hiding under, as it carves quickly and beautifully should
there be a sudden influx of persons needing shelter thereunder. Think
Carlsbad Caverns, minus the bats. ;-)

<G>

Ariann

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