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   Shirley Andersonposted 17 years ago

   We interrupt our regularly scheduled program.  Broadcasting will resume after this reporter has a shower.
   
   Please enjoy the test pattern meantime.
   
   
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:TEST … _RCA_3.jpg

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      rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

      I remember that pattern, from when tv stations used to go off air at midnight. Am I dating myself?

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         Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

         mais oui
         
         si

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            drummer boyposted 17 years agoin reply to this

            nothing like some good ol pattern tv.

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   rmrposted 17 years ago

   Good day, all. I have been freed from my bonds, and must get ready for work. If you see that jackalope, give him a wide berth. He's dangerous.

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      drummer boyposted 17 years agoin reply to this

      have a great day at work rmr

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      B.T. Evilpantsposted 17 years agoin reply to this

      Qui? Mois? Dangerous? Greetings from sunny Ontario. Next stop, London!

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         RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

         Just a quick as a bunny question--how is the jackalope getting from Ontario to London?
         
         That's some might deep water to swim and an awful big leap, even for a super jackalope!

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            rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

            He stole my car, some time ago. Talk to you all later!

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               RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

               So he's driving from Ontario to an airport?  Then flying to London?

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                  drummer boyposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                  how are ya ruthie

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                     RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

                     Good, Shane--and yourself?

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                        drummer boyposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                        doing very well thank you.

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         Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

         Hey there, Bub!  I've got a crossbow that's been specially designed for jackalopes.  I'd steer clear if I were you.

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   Bob Ewingposted 17 years ago

   I hear there are some famous jackalope hunters in London.

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      Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

      Oh yes indeed, Bob...we're famous for that.
      
      Unfortunately, I moved from London to Hamilton on Jan. 26th.  Don't tell the jackalope!

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         RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

         Ok--don't know the lay of the land where you're at!  So the jackalope didn't mean London, England but a London in Canada!!  Gottcha!!

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            Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

            Yes'm....London, Ontario, population 365,000 - it's doubled in the last few years.

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   WeddingConsultantposted 17 years ago

   rmr people have probably already said this, but hey I like the new profile picture!
   
   Looks very Canadian, ay? haha I had to sorry.

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      RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

      Not that I'd ever make fun of anyone's language but---
      
      We were in upper Minnesota on business when a lady told me I had an adorable accent and asked where I was from.  I told her Missouri.  She then told me she was planning to go on a trip down South soon.  She was going to Iowa!!

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         drummer boyposted 17 years agoin reply to this

         gotta love em.

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         WeddingConsultantposted 17 years agoin reply to this

         Well maybe I should mention that my father's family came from Canada...so I'm part-Canadian.

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            RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

            Whoops--didn't mean to step on any toes!  Just relating a story!

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            Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

            Everybody the world over thinks we all say, 'eh', eh?.
            
            Proper Canadian Verbiage 101....it is used at the end of most sentences in a questioning intonation.  For example:  "Bob makes great stew, eh?"  "He went to the races, eh?"
            
            Proper usage ensures that even statements come out sounding like questions.
            
            Any questions?

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      RFoxposted 17 years agoin reply to this

      Lol....but you spelled it wrong WC....we Candians say "eh?"

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         WeddingConsultantposted 17 years agoin reply to this

         Rfox/Shirley-
         
         Are you sure it's "eh" and not "ay"?  I thought the A-Y better captured the actual sound...
         
         Oh thanks for the nod Rfox

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            Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

            eh? is the official spelling

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               drummer boyposted 17 years agoin reply to this

               spelling of what exactly?

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                  Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                  read WC's quote above

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                     drummer boyposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                     never really understood the whole eh thing, you know what I mean lol.

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                        Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                        neither do we.  i was surprised the first time i heard someone mention that Canadians are best known for saying that, above all else.  that was MANY years ago, of course.  sometimes i just listen to people talk so i can note if or how often they actually do say eh....some people (my oldest daughter included) say it a ton of times in one conversation.  i have no idea where it originated from.
                        
                        eh?  toques, beavers, moose, mounties and beer.  we're known for all the best stuff.  oh yeah, and snow.

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                           Zsuzsy Beeposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                           Don't forget the igloos...last time I was in Florida I was asked how we were able to survive living in igloos

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            RFoxposted 17 years agoin reply to this

            Glad to give you the nod WC! And it's definitely "eh?".
            
            The description Shirley gave was spot on. It is used at the end of a sentence to form a question out of a statement.
            
            eg. Nice weather eh? Wow, it's cold today eh? Did you see the hockey last night, great game eh?
            
            And so on and so forth. Lol.
            
            
            

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      Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

      eh?

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   RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

   Shane--set up any of your vacation plans for Branson yet?

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      drummer boyposted 17 years agoin reply to this

      Yep we are going to start by going to the bass pro shop in springfield and then we are going to try and find lamberts, then we are doing the following shows, Island Fire, Duttons, Silver Dollar City, Legends, and Titanic so far.

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         RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

         Didn't you say something about a 4 year old?  Is she going too?

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            drummer boyposted 17 years agoin reply to this

            yep he is.  His name is Cyryan

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               RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

               Sorry for the gender mix-up.  How do you pronounce his name?

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                  drummer boyposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                  not sure how to do it typing kiron  is the best way to try.

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   RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

   My brother and sister-in-law said the Titanic thing is awsome.  A little pricey but worth it if you're interested in that sort of thing.

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   RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

   If we're going to be pointing out towns, maybe we need to provide maps to everyone.  Don't want anyone to get lost in the wilds.  The jackalope might get us!!

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   Shirley Andersonposted 17 years ago

   Must go water grass seed and do some work, but will pop in when I can and be back in earnest later.
   
   Have a simply wonderful afternoon!

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      RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

      we'll try, shirley!  will miss you!!  hurry back!!

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   Bob Ewingposted 17 years ago

   a sunny day after all but strong winds.

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    WeddingConsultantposted 17 years ago

    you win

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       drummer boyposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       thanks, I almost had an hour there.

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    Bob Ewingposted 17 years ago

    the seagulls are enjoying the updrafts just outside my window.

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       drummer boyposted 17 years agoin reply to this

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       I bet they are experiencing a heavenly fragrance of stew.

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    Bob Ewingposted 17 years ago

    today it is an asian stir fry.

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    SirDentposted 17 years ago

    Good afternoon Hubbers.

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       drummer boyposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       you missed the jackalope

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          SirDentposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          My aim is never off. They multiply like rabbits!!!

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    Bob Ewingposted 17 years ago

    good afternoon

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       drummer boyposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       stir fry is good, I make that myself, of course it is frozen first lol.

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    Shirley Andersonposted 17 years ago

    By the way, I did post an 'eh?' tutorial in this thread earlier today, for those of you who want to learn to speak Canadian.
    
    You're welcome!

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    Shirley Andersonposted 17 years ago

    Zsuzy?  Zsuzy Bee, where'd you go?
    
    Yeah, the old igloo question.  Why does everyone in warm climates think we have subzero temps all year long?
    
    They should come to Ontario in August.

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       Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       I saw your post before you edited it.

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    Bob Ewingposted 17 years ago

    eh?

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       Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       perfect timing, Bob!

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    Shirley Andersonposted 17 years ago

    Well kiddies, I'd love to stay and play, but I really have to get back to work....got a call from my youngest sister to go help her in a few hours, so I don't have as much time as I thought.
    
    Have a fun afternoon, everyone!

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    SweetiePieposted 17 years ago

    I made apple crisp last night and it turned out very nice.  So how is everyone this afternoon.

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       Stoogeposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       I don't like Apple, though I like this pic very much Julia.

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       drummer boyposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       I would love some apple crisp right about now.

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          SweetiePieposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          I like apple crisp and it is really easy to make.  It is my favorite .

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       SirDentposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       I need to hop a plane and fly out there. I love apple crisp.

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    ProCWposted 17 years ago

    Just popping in to say hello.
    I thought I'd try to win.
    Its been a bit since my last show,
    So here I am again.
    
    I've given freely my dear art
    For you to read and love.
    I hope you've taken it to your heart
    And not taken it as a shove.
    
    Even though it's been a bit
    Since I have posted here,
    I'm still hoping to be a "hit"
    And create in all some cheer.
    
    Happy Postings
    
    How are you all?
    
    ProCW

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    Bob Ewingposted 17 years ago

    

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       drummer boyposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       nice smile bob

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    drummer boyposted 17 years ago

    It's almost time to go do some karaoke.

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    Stoogeposted 17 years ago

    So quite...

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    SweetiePieposted 17 years ago

    So who is winning this afternoon?

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       Stoogeposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       You.
       
       You got one compliment on your pic and a couple on Apple crisp

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          Stoogeposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          Not to mention a couple of comments on your hub

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             drummer boyposted 17 years agoin reply to this

             lets make some noise.

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                Stoogeposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                You are the drummer !!

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          SweetiePieposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          Oh that is great.  I think you are winning now Stooge .
          
          Thanks for the comment on my picture, I just saw that now .

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             drummer boyposted 17 years agoin reply to this

             I like just about anything with a beat.

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    Stoogeposted 17 years ago

    Bah !

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    gamergirlposted 17 years ago

    I like apple crisps.
    
    I like food too much. LOL

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       RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Ain't that the truth!!!

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    seem to be having trouble with IE today.  of course, they're messing with the phone lines too!

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    and----Comcast has decided that they need to re-work their home page, so that's messing things up.
    
    Why don't companies leave stuff alone when it's working?

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    Gamegirl--did you say waaaaaay earlier that you work for a state agency?
    
    Can you say which one and where?

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    OMG---I think I just saw a jackalope streak past my window!!

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    how do we protect ourselves against STREAKING jackalopes? 
    
    HOW?!!

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    OK--got to go get milk and exchange grandson's shoes.
    
    That means going out into the "world"!!
    
    Wish me luck----hope we don't run into any foul beasties out there!!

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    Wait--I think I heard a noise!  Like a scratching at the windowpane.

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    I'll go look!
    
    Easy--easy (slowly parts the curtains)

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    THERE!  There in the bushes!  I'm sure I saw something!

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    Panic sets in---trying to keep everything under control.
    
    Don't let my grandson see the fear!
    
    Got to get out to the car and get away!

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    grabs keys--
    
    holds grandson's hand tightly.
    
    Slowly opens door just a crack and peers out.
    
    Nothing moving.  Is now the time to make a dash for it?

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       Stoogeposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Not yet... I am there I can see your ratina

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    OK--this is it!!
    
    runs frantically down steps, pulling grandson behind.
    
    looking, searching the bushes and vegetation with a frantic eye!
    
    a few more steps---just a few more steps to the car and safety!!

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    and then it happens!!!! 
    
    ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    Now all is silent--a deathly silence.
    
    Not even the sweet sound of the birds in the trees.  Not even the sound of the neighborhood children playing.
    
    And then---------
    
    And then------

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    all hell breaks loose around me!
    
    the screams, the screams!!!

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    Damn!!!

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    I hoped--I prayed it wouldn't happen!!

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    We didn't get out before it came!
    
    We were to late!!
    
    TO LATE!!!!!

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    THE ICE CREAM TRUCK IS HERE!!!!

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    bye all--heading off to Wal-Mart!! 

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    drummer boyposted 17 years ago

    whats for supper?

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       RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

       I pour my heart and soul into this narrative and this is all you can come up with?
       
       
       COME ON!!!

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       Stoogeposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       What do you figure?

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          RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

          Come on you guys!!  The great American short story and all you 2 can think of is "What's for supper?"
          
          Criminitaly!!!
          
          No wonder literature is dying a slow death!!

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             Stoogeposted 17 years agoin reply to this

             So soon from Wall-Mart?? Found someone on way?

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                RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

                OK--OK, I get it!  It stink, stank, stunk!!!
                
                Leaving for Wal-Mart for real now--if I can see to drive through my tears!  SOB!!  SOB!!!

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    drummer boyposted 17 years ago

    bob is still looking for the jackalope for his stew.

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    uninvited writer---some sympathy here!!

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       drummer boyposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       well done ruthie, I am ready for some golden corral.

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       Uninvited Writerposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Awwwww...I can give you some tea with that...

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          Stoogeposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          Ruthie - happy happy now?

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          Stoogeposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          I could use some. My brain is making some noise that goes brrrrr........ brrrrr........ brrrrr........ brrrrr........

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    not asking for praise---just----did anyone read it?

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