Cuz it helped me lose 45 pounds.

OK, I know this thread is supposed to go without explanation, but I am going to break the rules (cuz I'm just that way).

You are paying for a piece of wood that is 2" x 4" when ROUGH CUT. It takes 1/4" of each surface to get to the smooth, usable surface that you need. These are VERY rough surfaces and you need the full 1/4" to smooth it out. This is for "S4S" lumber = Surfaced (fiinished) 4 Sides. Some lumber (thought usually not construction grades like 2 by X) is sold as S2S.

Also, if you need something besides 2 x 4's, I suggest finding a dedicated lumber shop. I frequent Reel Lumber in Anaheim ('though I tend to be buying kiln-dried hardwoods such as maple, cherry, etc.).

surely you are not suggesting that to swallow is the better option? shirley?

That is great!!

Allright. Just don't do it again, you naughty, naughty boy. :p

Yes? Sorry, I was away from the computer.

Just how many of them did you have to force down to puke up 45 pounds? ;)

How is it that at night, no matter how exhausted I am, if it's over 77 degrees I am unable to sleep lying in a comfy bed with the lights out. Yet in the middle of the day, no matter how rested and caffeinated I am, if it's over 77 degrees I'm unable to stay awake in an uncomfortable conference room chair with florescent lights in my face?

Maybe I should redesign my bedroom.

I used to take a safety pin to meetings to stab myself in the leg as I suffer from a similar condition.

Perhaps it's the company.