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Apr 14th, 2004, 01:44 AM
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| Hard, hard decisions.... Go with color? Well, pasty white is pasty white. Maybe we could Photoshop it later. Go with B&W? Hmmm.......Could be a little too artsy. Way over the top. Isn't there a dead cow floating next to a tree trunk there? Much better photo op.  |
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Apr 14th, 2004, 02:06 AM
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| It is not the size but what you do with it that is important... Oh and yes I am an evil Republican... Winslow  2008 R56 Cooper - Pepper White with Black roof -- "Oliver" |
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Apr 14th, 2004, 02:08 AM
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| Nih! Poliics ... pah! and the l;etters arent working either ... blame jeff for mentioning rum and sending me to the sambucca  can't vote over here so oipinins don' matter - but color to capture the exactng deatils |
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Apr 14th, 2004, 02:16 AM
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| Bucafreeze? I keep my Sambucca in the fridge ... but it only comes out very occasionally(?) |
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Apr 14th, 2004, 02:22 AM
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| At last... someone got it. Never mind just politics... Steve managed to get politics and religion into one post..!  Religion is like a huge dog. If it's yours it's very friendly and comforting, but it scares the heck out of everyone else. |
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Apr 14th, 2004, 02:26 AM
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| Is that how you spell "nih"? And what about the path? (more realistically, what about this weather - how is the basement now?) |
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Apr 14th, 2004, 10:08 AM
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| The Parable of Dubya Taking a hike to review development of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge one day, George "Dubya" Bush is trampled to death by a disgruntled caribou. His soul arrives in Heaven and he is met by St. Peter at the Pearly Gates. "Welcome to Heaven," says St. Peter. "Before you settle in, it seems there's a problem: We seldom see a Republican around these parts, so we're not sure what to do with you." "No problem, just let me in; I'm a believer," says Dubya. "I'd like to just let you in, but I have orders from the Man Himself: He says you have to spend one day in Hell and one day in Heaven. Then you must choose where you'll live for eternity." "But I've already made up my mind; I want to be in Heaven." "I'm sorry, but we have our rules." And with that, St. Peter escorts him to an elevator and he goes down, down, down, all the way to Hell. The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a lush golf course; the sun is shining in a cloudless sky, the temperature a perfect 72 degrees. In the distance is a beautiful clubhouse. Standing in front of it is his Dad...and thousands of other Republicans who had helped him out over the years... Karl Rove,  Cheney, Jerry Falwell...The whole of the "Right" is there...everyone laughing, happy, casually but expensively dressed. They run to greet him, hug him, and reminisce about the good times they had getting rich at the expense of the "suckers and peasants." They play a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster and caviar. The Devil himself comes up to Bush with a frosty drink, "Have a margarita and relax, Dubya!""Uh, I can't drink no more, I took a pledge," says Junior, dejectedly. "This is Hell, son: you can drink and eat all you want and not worry, and it just gets better from there!" Dubya takes the drink and finds himself liking the Devil, who he thinks is a really very friendly guy who tells funny jokes and pulls hilarious nasty pranks. Kind of like a Yale Skull and Bones brother with real horns. They are having such a great time that, before he realizes it, it's time to go. Everyone gives him a big hug and waves as Bush steps on the elevator and heads upward. When the elevator door reopens, he is in Heaven again and St. Peter is waiting for him. "Now it's time to visit Heaven," the old man says,opening the gate. So for 24 hours Bush is made to hang out with a bunch of honest,good-natured people who enjoy each other's company, talk about things other than money, and treat each other decently. Not a nasty prank or frat boy joke among them; no fancy country clubs and, while the food tastes great, it's not caviar or lobster. And these people are all poor, he doesn't see anybody he knows, and he isn't even treated like someone special! Worst of all, to Dubya, Jesus turns out to be some kind of Jewish hippie with his endless 'peace' and 'do unto others' jive. "Whoa," he says uncomfortably to himself, "Pat Robertson never prepared me for this!" The day done, St. Peter returns and says, "Well, then, you've spent a day in Hell and a day in Heaven. Now choose where you want to live for eternity." With the 'Jeopardy' theme playing softly in the background, Dubya reflects for a minute, then answers: "Well, I would never have thought I'd say this - I mean, Heaven has been delightful and all - but I really think I belong in Hell with my friends." So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down, all the way to Hell. The doors of the elevator open and he is in the middle of a barren scorched, earth covered with garbage and toxic industrial waste!...kind of like Houston. He is horrified to see all of his friends, dressed in rags and chained together, picking up trash and putting it in black bags. They are groaning and moaning in pain, faces and hands black with grime. The Devil comes over to Dubya and puts an arm around his shoulder. "I don't understand," stammers a shocked Dubya, "yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and a clubhouse and we ate lobster and caviar...drank booze. We screwed around and had a great time. Now there's just a wasteland full of garbage and everybody looks miserable!" The Devil looks at him, smiles slyly and purrs, "Yesterday we were campaigning; today you voted for us." THE END (But of course, eternity has no end) |
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Apr 14th, 2004, 10:41 AM
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| Happy Birthday to grumpy07470. The friendliest grumpy old man I know  Have a great day, Frank! Missing my buddies Dan, Ed, and Diane but glad I have three angel buddies , And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs |
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Apr 14th, 2004, 01:06 PM
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| MINIs won't be the ultimate head turner now ... From WardsAuto.com:  Almost all their first years production (of <2500 cars) is pre-sold. Only 39 dealers in USA - we thought there weren't many MINI dealerships! From the article: indulgences like power windows – even carpeting – are available only in an option package nearly 500 lbs. lighter than a Mazda Miata and a stunning 900 lbs. (363 kg) lighter than Porsche’s Boxster S 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds relatively affordable ... base price of $39,985 Not sure if I agree with the "affordable" bit ... |
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Apr 14th, 2004, 01:08 PM
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| Re: Norfolk Tour -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “ Originally Posted by MaxaMini Howdy or more properly Ahoy! Depending on how my employment circumstances pan out I might be able to come down for a long weekend. I'd like to see the mariners Museum and play golf one more time at Little Creek if that place still exists. Last Friday was my last day at Gateway. They closed the Country Stores I'm looking but don't want to relocate or go for big time travel. Have you guys considered MINIs On Top? Sorry for the rant but the wound is still fresh. Peace Maxamini ” Goodness Max, that really sux! Fuzzy and I are planning on coming for MOT, I'm making the hotel reservation today. I haven't sent off the registration fee yet, waiting for closer to the time. We have volatile jobs, and I want to make sure we'll be in town for the meet. Sherry -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Global Moderator and Sponsor |
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Apr 14th, 2004, 04:19 PM
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| Jane was close to trading the Cooper for one of those... until we heard what the base price was..! Also it's a real drivers car - so much so that the passenger only has 2/3rds of the space that the driver has..!! They are *really* nice cars though... Religion is like a huge dog. If it's yours it's very friendly and comforting, but it scares the heck out of everyone else. |
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Apr 14th, 2004, 05:23 PM
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| Saw the Elise when it first came out and was only U.S. certfied for track use. It's really a beautiful piece of work in the Lotus tradition. If it corners anything like my '62 Seven did it'll be a winner. |
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Apr 14th, 2004, 05:28 PM
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| If I had the money for one, and for a garage to store it in, and for a house to attach the garage to, I'd buy one. |
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