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    Snakeheads - NY

    C&P from Albany Times Union :( not good Snakeheads threaten state waters Nasty Asian fish could spread to Hudson River, Great Lakes if not halted By BRIAN NEARING, Staff writer First published in print: Thursday, September 3, 2009 WAWAYANDA -- The state is taking a second pass to...
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    A bit of Boat Building entertainment

    Keep in mind this was 1938 :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcqkIym-A4U
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    Lexophiles

    1. What's the definition of a will? (It's a dead giveaway). 2. In democracy it's your vote that counts; in feudalism, it's your count that votes. 3. A chicken crossing the road is poultry in motion. 4. If you don't pay your exorcist you get repossessed. 5. A lot of money is tainted. 'Taint...
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    Appreciating English

    Here are some reasons to be grateful you don't have to learn English at this point in your life: 1. In what other language do people recite at a play and play at a recital? 2. Ship by truck and send cargo by ship? 3. Have noses that run and feet that smell? 4. How can a slim chance and a...
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    Kids are quick

    TEACHER: Maria, go to the map and find North America . MARIA: Here it is. TEACHER: Correct. Now class, who discovered America ? CLASS: Maria. TEACHER: John, why are you doing your math multiplication on the floor? JOHN: You told me to do it without using tables. TEACHER...
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    SpinnerBait_Nut Rememberance

    Today is the birthday of a truly decent man SpinnerBait_Nut. RIP :( Happy Birthday. Lester as you keep watching over us.... we are thinking about you. "JUST KEEP ON, KEEPING ON"? "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well...
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    Browser Junkie

    I have IE7, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and my most recent addition has been Opera. Each one has it's own quirks but this is my first attempt on opera. Time will tell
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    Whitehall, NY Locks

    While I was traveling today I took a few minutes to watch the locks which are very busy at this time of the year. 300' long 44' wide and a 16' depth change all in about 6 minutes. The water is let into the locks via valves and exits the same way.....no pumps involved. CLICK ON PICTURE FOR...
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    Why do we love children?

    Found on the net..... :D 1) NUDITY I was driving with my three young children one warm summer evening when a woman in the convertible ahead of us stood up and waved. She was stark naked! As I was reeling from the shock, I heard my 5-year-old shout from the back seat, ?Mom, that lady isn?t...
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    Happy Birthday SS Mayfloat

    YO GRANDPA!!!! Happy Birthday!!! :D:D:D
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    Interesting "Floor" covering

    Yesterday I saw a Starcraft for sale on the side of the road..... darn right I stopped :D It was a 1978 Open Bow yadda yadda yadda and there was a piece of paper attached to the windshield..... New wood floor new floor covering ..... So I peaked inside..... the "floor" was a piece of linoleum...
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    Starcraft Supersport The Project Begins-SPLASHED 7-15-10

    http://forums.iboats.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28503&d=1242690037 http://forums.iboats.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28505&d=1242690052 http://forums.iboats.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28504&d=1242690045 http://forums.iboats.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=31950&d=1246500411...
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    So much for the next generation

    The wife and I attended a charity event this past Saturday night. They had some gambling, food and all local people. It was actually a Kiwanis event. Typical carnival style wheel of chance. Well when I broke a $20 I was given all $2 bills as change. It was pretty smart because people were...
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    Ed McMahon RIP

    Ed McMahon RIP :( just on the news
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    Unique Father's Day

    On Memorial Day I lost an Uncle. He was basically the last male of the generatrion in the family. I feel as if I have moved up into the older generation with his passing :( I lost my Father 10 years ago. Today I will see my son and his children.... it's a special day. To everyone here I...
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    Signs

    Signs :D
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    Going to Walmart

    I think this may have been posted here once before.... :) In your 20?s: Stop what you are doing. Shave, take a shower, blow dry your hair, brush your teeth, floss , and put on clean clothes. Check yourself in the mirror and flex. Add a dab of your favorite cologne because you never know, you...
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    Bayrunner Baja - Valco 17'

    Interesting encounter yesterday. I was driving down the road and saw an aluminum boat at a used car dealer. I recognized the boat as a Valco which is really a west coast boat. I stopped in later to get a closer look (and I am friends with that dealer) and the boat was brand new on a...
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    Okay you domesticated people Washer/Dryer

    I have been through a few sets of W/D over the years. I have an old frigidaire set that was passed to me now and prior to that set I have always had kenmores. Well the current dryer has had the radish :( and it's toast. I have researched the parts on-line and it will be quite a bit to get it...
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    Oh did I pull one!!

    My brother is a gunsmith with a BATFE License..... and I have a BATFE explosive license...... needless to say we are very carefull to stay within the guidelines and regulations. Someone local here gave me a bunch of 20MM cannon shells that were empty...... once fired. Dirty and tarnished but...
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