0n (19 Nov 05) George Pope wrote to WAYNE CHIRNSIDE...

WC> -> What's a "Florida sand spur"?
 GP> WC>
WC> It's the seed from a weed and is like a spiked ball with sharp
WC> protrusions all around.
WC> I didn't know what they were until I moved here either.
 GP> WC>
WC> When my dog picks up a few he stands there and waits for me to extract
WC> them from his paw.
WC> You have to pull them straight out quickly or the spines
WC> can break off and hurt too.

 GP> Sounds like a burr (the inspiration for velcro(tm))


hehe velcro isn't SHARP. :)

cindy

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