Super Bowl

Raider Bill · February 07, 2011, 01:11:37 PM

Why do they call them "Batter Boards?"

Tom · February 07, 2011, 01:16:39 PM

maybe 'cause the keep the batter in the hole. Naw...... they're to mark where the batter goes.

DanG · February 07, 2011, 01:37:41 PM

Quote from: Raider Bill on February 07, 2011, 01:11:37 PM
Why do they call them "Batter Boards?"

I went over to Answers.com and looked it up. They don't know either, and are asking the question themselves. :D :D

Jeff · February 07, 2011, 01:50:35 PM

When I tended mason in High School, A batter board was the board, sometimes a hand held board with a handle in the middle of the under side, that the mason used as a work service where he put his "batter" or mortar.

iffy · February 07, 2011, 02:44:00 PM

The best renditions of the national anthem always seem to me to be by a youngster with a clear voice. They sing it as it was written, no "personalizing", and everybody likes a youngster.

AvT · February 07, 2011, 03:05:29 PM

I think another definition of batter is "outward wall slope" Batter boards were probably named so because they are placed to mark a building before excavation commences. They are set a ways away from the building to allow for some sloping of the excavation wall and not be disturbed. I am making some assumptions here

Raider Bill · February 07, 2011, 03:34:18 PM

Quote from: AvT on February 07, 2011, 03:05:29 PM
I think another definition of batter is "outward wall slope" Batter boards were probably named so because they are placed to mark a building before excavation commences. They are set a ways away from the building to allow for some sloping of the excavation wall and not be disturbed. I am making some assumptions here

Nope that's just what they are corners for your string lines. Just wondered where the name came from.

Quote from: Jeff on February 07, 2011, 01:50:35 PM
When I tended mason in High School, A batter board was the board, sometimes a hand held board with a handle in the middle of the under side, that the mason used as a work service where he put his "batter" or mortar.

Jeff I call that a Mud Hawk.

Magicman · February 07, 2011, 04:31:39 PM

I call that a mortar board, but then again, that what they call that funny looking hat that graduates wear. I think the batter board was used elsewhere on me while I was in school. :-\

I called a longtime home builder and he didn't know either. Just that it was called a batter board.

Raider Bill · February 07, 2011, 04:40:22 PM

Quote from: iffy on February 07, 2011, 02:44:00 PM
The best renditions of the national anthem always seem to me to be by a youngster with a clear voice. They sing it as it was written, no "personalizing", and everybody likes a youngster.

This Super Bowl National Anthem Issue has been bothering me all day so I took a look and here's what I found.
Look under Hay Traders last posts for Amazing Grace. Same Little Lady!

CRANK IT UP!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrCvMTGs2u8

AvT · February 07, 2011, 05:08:19 PM

Quote from: Raider Bill on February 07, 2011, 03:34:18 PM
Nope that's just what they are corners for your string lines. Just wondered where the name came from.

Well it made sense to me that they would be called batter boards because they are placed in such a way to allow for batter (or inclination) of the excavation wall

ljmathias · February 07, 2011, 08:38:25 PM

Nah, I didn't work in the dark last night, just till dark, at which point I was so tired, dinner and bed was all that I could handle on the agenda... course, I get up pretty early, also....

Didn't even think about where "batter boards" came from, just use them to build houses... can't think of any other use for string holders like that, but in fact, can't think of any easier way to make sure your footings and foundation are square and flat- and that means a lot once you start putting up walls that can then be plumb and everyone's happy!

Lj

Banjo picker · February 07, 2011, 09:32:28 PM

A square + B square = C square (that will make for square...use that math and on flat ground you can square 4 corners on 4 2x2's) ...Tim

LOGDOG · February 07, 2011, 11:22:30 PM

Raider Bill ... that little girl is AWESOME!!!!!!! What a doll. On top of that voice are those facial expressions. Someone needs to sign that little girl.

mrcaptainbob · February 07, 2011, 11:26:27 PM

I wished the Anthem was played at this game. The words used this time, along with whatever 'melody' that was, must be from something else. To open the game with that {entertainment} just seemed inappropriate as a replacement.

Tom · February 08, 2011, 09:39:55 AM

There has been a strong contingent that has wanted America the Beautiful as our national anthem for years. It keeps getting slipped in there to train us. That's how these agendas are accomplished.

The people who didn't like the way the National Anthem was sung, still have America the Beautiful ringing in their ears. It works you know. You got trained to accept higher gas prices. How many people now think that $2 a gallon is a bargain?

I'm not talking conspiracy here, just fact.

Bill Gaiche · February 08, 2011, 10:33:44 AM

Maybe the little girls video should be used as an example especially in this kind of setting.. If you cant do as good or better than her then forget it. The national anthem is special and should be sang as intended no matter who you are. bg

Ironwood · February 08, 2011, 05:49:30 PM

That little girl should have sang the opening. NO DOUBT. I had to go over to my buddies house to watch the game (he went somewhere else for a SB party, so just me and my 8 year old son), we gave up TV when everything went digital. We do have a DVD player, the kids do watch some Thomas the Tank, but the good news is they get bored of it and walk away after they have seen the same one so much. :D ;)

Ironwood

CLL · February 09, 2011, 02:44:42 AM

Even though I'm a diehard Steeler's fan, the clip on Green Bays coach made it a lot more tolerable. Love the little man that does well. Congrats all you cheeseheads, even if we did give it to you. :D

Ironwood · February 10, 2011, 04:48:23 PM

I am a fan by proximity, and when this close to the Burgh the giant SUCKING noise pulls you in. It is so funny, I have seen 80+ year old ladies in bubushka's talking of their excitement on seeing spring training at St. Vincent (4 miles from me). AND guys randomly out on the street in front of their houses waving their "terrible towels" just for the #$%^ of it at passing traffic hoping someone will honk. It permeates the local society.

Glad it was Greenbay, their fans are equally fanatical, and personally, I thought they deserved it. I dont mind having the Stillers lose to them.

Ironwood

beenthere · February 12, 2011, 03:09:35 PM

Here is a short video of some background info on the Packers team.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bVRiTMm7z0

Banjo picker · February 13, 2011, 12:13:25 PM

That was super cool....I have watched the Packers ever since Farve went there...That clip is an even better reason to like them....I usually don't watch the vidio clips, but that one was worth the time...Tim

LAZERDAN · February 13, 2011, 03:45:38 PM

What she did'nt tell you that if you have season tickets you had to cough up 8000.00 for 4 seats or loose you tickets and another 8% for luxury boxes, love the packers But it ain't a cheap date. Lazerdan