On 4/11/2005 12:51 PM, Kim wrote:
> Hi there,
>
> Sorry for the long delay in replying...Comcast accidentally disconnected
> our line on Friday while installing a new tenant's line. The tech just
> fixed it, so I'm back in business!

Cable companies... sigh. Mine has been here for an hour, spray painting
the lawn, so when another truck comes at the end of the week or next
week, they will know where to bury a line. I asked what happens if it
rains - the paint will wash away. I asked why they paint so far in
advance - it fits their schedule. I asked what happens if it rains
between now and then - the line burying people can't bury the line. And
they start all over. I may ask them to switch to green paint, since it's
never going to be seen by the second truck anyway. Sigh.

> The 1/4 pint cans are the identical to a regular sized paint can, just
> much smaller. They are about 5 cm (2") tall and 6 cm (2 1/2") wide.

Thanks!

> I use the thin, flat end of my tea scoop to open the lids. The lids are
> not especially susceptible to bending, though I imagine one could damage
> them if too much force was used.

Perfect, and come to think of it, since they aren't getting gunked up
with paint, should remain easy to remove and replace.

> Overall, I think they hold up remarkably well. I rinsed mine with mild
> soap and water and rinsed them several times. I hand dried them and
> then let them sit overnight to ensure all moisture had evaporated before
> filling with tea.

Thanks, Kim!!

Resa



> Serendip wrote:
>> Quick question - I have 1/2 pint paint cans of enamels, etc., but have
>> never seen a 1/4 pint can. Are they simply smaller all the way around,
>> or flatter, meaning they look like, well... like tuna fish cans? I'm
>> guessing you use an opener (okay, this is two questions - sorry!) to pry
>> off the lids... do they seem like they will easily bend/warp?
>>
>> Thanks!!