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  1. Bob_VT

    Attention Veterans - BIG UPDATE

    This was passed to me by one of my Vet Organizations and thought I would pass it on. Applebee?s supporting our military. Please pass this on. Many things are still good in the United States of America. ************************** In recognition of your service to our country, all veterans...
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    6 yo and the balloon

    I think this entire balloon fiasco was a set up hoax. Interesting that family has videos of the incident and the interview on TV confirms the fact that Dad is no actor....... a publicity stunt that I believe the family should be required to pay for this...... even the live interview just on the...
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    Some people

    Just a rant...... Here is a C&P from my local Craigslist Winterizing/shrinkwrap/Repair (south Hero) Date: 2009-10-13, 8:12AM EDT Reply to: marine repair, Winterizing, shrink-wrapping. 25 yrs experience. Outboards, I/o, inboard, Gas and diesel. Factory trained in Volvo Penta, Mercruiser. Now...
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    Happy Birthday ASPECK!!!!

    Happy Birthday!!!
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    Hey Andy build up your fleet

    http://burlington.craigslist.org/boa/1389163815.html
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    Sticker shock

    I have always been the person who tells everyone to buy local first and support your area.... I was traveling on the road today and stopped at a fairly good size boat shop with the intentions of possible purchase of some restoration supplies I need. Here is how it went.... Hello... do you...
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    Brain cramp!!! Longitude/Lattitude

    Oh I HATE GETTING OLD!!!!!! :redface: What is the term where longitude and latitude meet? confluence point??? I seem to remember there is a specific term for where the longitude and latitude cross. We had discussed this a long time ago here....... Brain rapidly turning to dust! :eek:
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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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