'...DRY, DRY-- like popcorn wrapped in cotton.' I've known people, pool tables and ex-puddles that fit that very apt description. I just didn't know for sure how to describe them until now. Thanks.
Happy Birthday John. You wouldn't believe how many times my motel room was 'A' or '1', almost like they were keeping me near, like I bore watching or something. Never did really figure that.
Looks like it might have been an old radio cabinet at some point in its history. I have one, generally a similar build, that served as my liquor cabinet for many years.
You put yours to good use. Nice repurposing of an fine old cabinet.