> > Seelye's law states:
> >
> > When a wire, cord, rope, string or any other flexible entity is
> > picked up to be used a knot will be found in it, to the
> > consternation of the user.
>
> Hmm, A good law, but not always accurate.  Proper storage principles
> to the contrary, I like it :)
>

Probably not a law, but in my experience tells me:
When a wire, cord, rope, string or any other flexible entity is
picked up to be used a knot will be found in it, to the
consternation of the user.  If no knot is found, then it will be slightly to
short, but you will refuse to discard it because you have the "pack-rat"
gene.

Best regard,
Giles
Someday I plan to participate is a legitimate PIC topic.

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