Next Stop, United Kingdom!
Jeff W.
Posted 2008-10-22 10:30 PM (#15332)
Subject: Next Stop, United Kingdom!


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In a goodwill effort to enhance current international relations; I'm very proud to announce that, I have been chosen to represent the OFC as an International musical ambassador to the United Kingdom!

I'm looking forward to visiting the United Kingdom - and two of their other states, England and Scotland!!!

It's hard to believe that I'll be arriving on the shores of London in just 72 hours.
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dvd
Posted 2008-10-22 10:41 PM (#15333 - in reply to #15332)
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assuming you clear customs, have a great time!
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CrimsonLake
Posted 2008-10-22 10:42 PM (#15334 - in reply to #15332)
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God save the Queen!
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Damon67
Posted 2008-10-22 10:51 PM (#15335 - in reply to #15332)
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cool.

have a safe trip
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Jeff W.
Posted 2008-10-22 10:55 PM (#15336 - in reply to #15332)
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EDIT: Following quote is unattributable:

Originally posted by Jeff W.:
I have been chosen to represent the OFC as an International musical ambassador to the United Kingdom!
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gulfcoast
Posted 2008-10-22 11:05 PM (#15337 - in reply to #15332)
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Like we don`t look bad enough now this...
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cholloway
Posted 2008-10-23 1:37 AM (#15338 - in reply to #15332)
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Originally posted by CrimsonLake:
God save the Queen!
Why?
Is she in peril??
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ozwatto
Posted 2008-10-23 1:38 AM (#15339 - in reply to #15332)
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Hope the poms are ready for you Jeff
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stephent28
Posted 2008-10-23 1:48 AM (#15340 - in reply to #15332)
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Won't Jeff be surprised when he doesn't understand the locals...... ;)
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dweezil
Posted 2008-10-23 3:05 AM (#15341 - in reply to #15332)
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Bring wet weather gear. There are severe storm warnings in Scotland and North England. High winds too.
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schroeder
Posted 2008-10-23 5:09 AM (#15342 - in reply to #15332)
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He was chosen as the OFC ambassador by cliff cos he's still mad at me for the jerry garcia jokes................
The punishment does not fit the crime. Way too severe.
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muzza
Posted 2008-10-23 7:05 AM (#15343 - in reply to #15332)
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10 months too late for the London 2008 OFC gathering.

London 2008 part II? Should get at LEAST the same number of attendees. I'd be disappointed if there were less...
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Weaser P
Posted 2008-10-23 7:14 AM (#15344 - in reply to #15332)
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Have a great time, Jeff.

God help you, Schroeder, Temp and the rest of the (reportedly) civilized Kingdom.
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G8r
Posted 2008-10-23 7:37 AM (#15345 - in reply to #15332)
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Safe travels, and have a grand time.
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Gallerinski
Posted 2008-10-23 7:55 AM (#15346 - in reply to #15332)
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What's a United Kingdom?
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Jeff W.
Posted 2008-10-23 8:30 AM (#15347 - in reply to #15332)
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Manchester in the World Cup Finals.
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schroeder
Posted 2008-10-23 8:38 AM (#15348 - in reply to #15332)
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It's a country filled with secession groups.
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Weaser P
Posted 2008-10-23 9:08 AM (#15349 - in reply to #15332)
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Now that sounds familiar...
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Waskel
Posted 2008-10-23 10:20 AM (#15350 - in reply to #15332)
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Originally posted by stephent28:
Won't Jeff be surprised when he doesn't understand the locals...... ;)
Naw. He'll just think he missed the plane.
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2008-10-23 10:31 AM (#15351 - in reply to #15332)
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I recommend eating at McDonald's. Best restaurant we found over there. And good luck ordering a cold one.
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dweezil
Posted 2008-10-23 10:44 AM (#15352 - in reply to #15332)
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you guys!

just be warned : poor service, warm beer, small portions, unfriendly locals (especially in London), general shit weather; but that's the way we like it.
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Jewel's Mom a/k/a Joisey Goil #1
Posted 2008-10-23 11:45 AM (#15353 - in reply to #15332)
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"...that's the way we like it."
No wonder 1776 happened.... :D

--Karen
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fillhixx
Posted 2008-10-23 12:01 PM (#15354 - in reply to #15332)
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Ah Britain, where the weather is wet and the wit is dry....

Jeff aughta do fine. There are over 300 different beers in England, collect the whole set!
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John B
Posted 2008-10-23 12:10 PM (#15355 - in reply to #15332)
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There goes another neighborhood ....
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schroeder
Posted 2008-10-23 12:13 PM (#15356 - in reply to #15332)
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I'm flattered that you think he could lower the tone in my neighbourhood.
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Jeff W.
Posted 2008-10-23 12:57 PM (#15357 - in reply to #15332)
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I got your naybahood righ' heer.
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schroeder
Posted 2008-10-23 1:35 PM (#15358 - in reply to #15332)
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Calm down bubba, you'se gonna be visitin' with civilization.
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Waskel
Posted 2008-10-23 2:05 PM (#15359 - in reply to #15332)
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Perhaps you should reconsider 'virtual' house guests.


...you know he's only going to try to steal his Ute back...
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Slipkid
Posted 2008-10-23 2:08 PM (#15360 - in reply to #15332)
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Have fun you guys.
No international incidents, please.
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Waskel
Posted 2008-10-23 3:37 PM (#15361 - in reply to #15332)
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Too late. Schroeder's already been here.
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Hillwalker
Posted 2008-10-24 3:45 PM (#15362 - in reply to #15332)
Subject: Re: Next Stop, United Kingdom!


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Originally posted by Jeff W.:
In a goodwill effort to enhance current international relations; I'm very proud to announce that, I have been chosen to represent the OFC as an International musical ambassador to the United Kingdom!

I'm looking forward to visiting the United Kingdom - and two of their other states, England and Scotland!!!

Don't yer just love it; here we go offending England and Scotland (by Jeff visiting :) , and then (by omitting them), the other 'states' of Wales and Northern Ireland :) . Don't worry, I spent a year in the USA as a exchange student; I know how easy it is to cause offence abroad. Oh, and and the comments about the beer and weather are just on the button! :)

HW
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Waskel
Posted 2008-10-24 3:52 PM (#15363 - in reply to #15332)
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Jeff's a veritable fountain of misinformation.
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2008-10-24 3:58 PM (#15364 - in reply to #15332)
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He should have just built a bigger trebouchet and shot himself over. I'd have paid to watch.
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Phil Wong
Posted 2008-10-24 4:18 PM (#15365 - in reply to #15332)
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Custom Officer to Jeff, " Is that a trebuchet in your pocket or are you just glad to see me?"
:p
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Phil Wong
Posted 2008-10-24 4:20 PM (#15366 - in reply to #15332)
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Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
He should have just built a bigger trebouchet and shot himself over. I'd have paid to watch.
Mark, You Tube is free.
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fillhixx
Posted 2008-10-24 4:25 PM (#15367 - in reply to #15332)
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Why do for free what you can get folks to pay for?

That's how my wife explained the camera, anyway....
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schroeder
Posted 2008-10-24 5:09 PM (#15368 - in reply to #15332)
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After I've taken M-I-B's advice and filled him with cold fizzy lager and McDonalds for a couple of weeks he's going to come back looking like an American.
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MusicMishka
Posted 2008-10-24 5:26 PM (#15369 - in reply to #15332)
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Schroeder and Jeff: I'd say "blessings"...but that would be cruel...so have a great time and enjoy each others company...
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schroeder
Posted 2008-10-24 5:36 PM (#15370 - in reply to #15332)
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I expect to be too drunk to even notice he's here.
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2008-10-24 5:36 PM (#15371 - in reply to #15332)
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I'm just jealous. Last weekend I winterized the boat. This weekend I'll winterize the cabin. You guys have fun. Not like you needed us to tell you that.
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schroeder
Posted 2008-10-24 5:37 PM (#15372 - in reply to #15332)
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Hey you could have come. It's always handy to have a lawyer around.
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Jeff W.
Posted 2008-10-24 5:47 PM (#15373 - in reply to #15332)
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Very handy. . . .

I'm reminded that Hunter S. Thompson frequently traveled with with his "attorney"....

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schroeder
Posted 2008-10-24 5:56 PM (#15374 - in reply to #15332)
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The steering wheel is on the wrong side.

And Mark - at some point we're bound to pass through Kendal, so I'll tell the mayor that they cost the UK tourist industry big time when they messed you around.
But it's kinda like judging America by Pacoima CA.
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2008-10-24 6:46 PM (#15375 - in reply to #15332)
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Stop by Gilkes and say hello to them for me. I'm sure they'll remember those couple of weeks in a courtroom in Idaho. Good folks. It wasn't their fault it was cold and rainy and the van driver on our tour of the Lake District hadn't bathed in awhile and the court reporter upchucked on the side of the road. Those are only the good memories. Almost as much fun as my trip to Canada.
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cliff
Posted 2008-10-24 9:34 PM (#15376 - in reply to #15332)
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Don't forget th'Caol Ila . . .
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fillhixx
Posted 2008-10-24 10:30 PM (#15377 - in reply to #15332)
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Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
Almost as much fun as my trip to Canada.
At least the beer is metric!

and cold.
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fillhixx
Posted 2008-10-24 10:48 PM (#15378 - in reply to #15332)
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I'm still choking on the replies I DIDN'T post on the thread that mentioned Andrea, Schroeder, and JeffW meeting for lunch.
.............................................
Mark, living in Idaho means you're half Canadian already. Or at least Saskatchewanian.
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Jeff W.
Posted 2008-10-25 9:18 AM (#15379 - in reply to #15332)
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Have boarded the 767. On time departure.

Tell the State Department, " i'm sorry."
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Waskel
Posted 2008-10-25 10:36 AM (#15380 - in reply to #15332)
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Originally posted by Jeff W.:
Tell the State Department, " i'm sorry."
Screw the State Department. I'm placing a call to Heathrow security.
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schroeder
Posted 2008-10-25 10:42 AM (#15381 - in reply to #15332)
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What Heathrow Security? Every couple of months some tabloid newspaper or other gets a reporter on board a NY-bound flight with a Smith & Wesson in their hand luggage.
Or they find 33 illegal Iraqi immigrants working in baggage handling.......
But park your car within 3 miles and........

6 hours to touchdown.
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Waskel
Posted 2008-10-25 10:50 AM (#15382 - in reply to #15332)
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The Heathrow security that stopped and questioned me because I was looking for a trash bin in the tube station.
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schroeder
Posted 2008-10-25 11:21 AM (#15383 - in reply to #15332)
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Well be honest - you're a real suspicious looking character. And you're obviously not a native when you look for a trash bin. Very suspicious.
If you'd walked through the main terminal with a machine gun nobody would have bothered.
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Waskel
Posted 2008-10-25 5:38 PM (#15384 - in reply to #15332)
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I couldn't find one. They told me to just set my empty cup down and someone would be along to clean it up.
When I asked them why there weren't any trash cans, they said, "Because people kept putting things in them". I still looked confused, so they added, "Things that go bang".
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Weaser P
Posted 2008-10-25 9:35 PM (#15385 - in reply to #15332)
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Odd...the plane hasn't been shot down and yet there's STILL no reports of uprising at Heathrow.

They really don't know what's coming, do they...?
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Waskel
Posted 2008-10-25 11:36 PM (#15386 - in reply to #15332)
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Well... they don't have Churchill anymore...
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schroeder
Posted 2008-10-26 4:22 AM (#15387 - in reply to #15332)
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he's here.
Landed early, great flight.
I expect the complaining to start later.
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Weaser P
Posted 2008-10-26 7:12 AM (#15388 - in reply to #15332)
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Good to hear. Landed early? Must have gotten some wind play out of all the people here waving goodbye.

(Now can someone PUH-LEEZE lock the American gates?)
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AussieJames
Posted 2008-10-26 7:28 AM (#15389 - in reply to #15332)
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Originally posted by schroeder:
he's here.
Landed early, great flight.
I expect the complaining to start later.

From him or you? :D
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AussieJames
Posted 2008-10-26 8:04 AM (#15390 - in reply to #15332)
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Have a great time John

AJ
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Capo Guy
Posted 2008-10-26 3:54 PM (#15391 - in reply to #15332)
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Chug a "Warm One" for the rest of us.
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stephent28
Posted 2008-10-26 5:35 PM (#15392 - in reply to #15332)
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Originally posted by Weaser P:
Must have gotten some wind play out of all the people here waving goodbye.
PRICELESS! :cool:
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fillhixx
Posted 2008-10-27 3:32 PM (#15393 - in reply to #15332)
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Jeff's first costume change.
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schroeder
Posted 2008-10-27 4:01 PM (#15394 - in reply to #15332)
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just about to go and eat - we're in a beautiful pub about a million miles from anywhere.
Great to meet Andrea today - very funny and waaaaaaay better looking than any of you guys.
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2008-10-27 4:21 PM (#15395 - in reply to #15332)
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Could you post a picture of Andrea to counteract the picture that fillhixx posted?
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schroeder
Posted 2008-10-27 6:14 PM (#15396 - in reply to #15332)
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I have a very nice picture of Andrea - but I have to edit jeff out first.
Meal was very good, Mark, and the beer was superb.
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2008-10-27 6:24 PM (#15397 - in reply to #15332)
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Originally posted by schroeder:
very funny and waaaaaaay better looking than any of you guys.
If she can walk and talk at the same time, then all of that's true.....
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2008-10-27 7:07 PM (#15398 - in reply to #15332)
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My wife and her sister happened to be talking about some friend who raved about the British food on some recent trip. They concluded she must be nuts or has never been anywhere before.
To be fair, I am not fussy about food, McDonald's is fine with me, but was also disappointed with the food in Italy. It was good, but it turns out that our "Italian food" is much different than the real thing. Otherwise the Italians would all be fat like us. You don't see many "British" food restaurants over here, though, for some reason. Even our fish and chips are fish with "French" fries.
Oh, you can leave Jeff in the picture. It might help to see him with someone good looking for a change. The only pictures I've seen of him, he was with you guys.
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Weaser P
Posted 2008-10-27 7:38 PM (#15399 - in reply to #15332)
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"It might help to see him with someone good looking for a change."

You would think so, wouldn't you? But, in Jeff's case, it really doesn't. It's a real paradox, Mark.
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stephent28
Posted 2008-10-27 7:42 PM (#15400 - in reply to #15332)
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We have a couple authentic British pubs here that also serve food. Really cool atmosphere and the food is actually pretty good.
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2008-10-27 7:51 PM (#15401 - in reply to #15332)
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I vaguely remember that the pics of one of the tours had a nice looking young lady posed among the rest. I don't remember if Jeff was in the pic. In fact I don't remember who was there except the young lady. That's what I mean by the suggestion that it would help. Until then, I can't get fillhixx picture out of my head. I expect that Jeff would have his hat on, though.
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Jeff W.
Posted 2008-10-28 4:02 AM (#15402 - in reply to #15332)
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Talking English is tough.
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Paul Templeman
Posted 2008-10-28 6:16 AM (#15403 - in reply to #15332)
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Originally posted by stephent28:
We have a couple authentic British pubs here that also serve food. Really cool atmosphere and the food is actually pretty good.
If the food is good, they're not authentic.
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2008-10-28 10:30 AM (#15404 - in reply to #15332)
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Originally posted by Jeff W.:
Talking English is tough.
I had a partner here who retired and went on a senior mission for the LDS church. When they sent him to England we told him how lucky he was that he didn't have to go through the school to learn a foreign language. He said it took him about 6 months to be able to understand their "English."
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Jeff W.
Posted 2008-10-28 3:06 PM (#15405 - in reply to #15332)
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Our trip so far...

We inquired about Mark...
They'd never heard of him...




Then, not what we thought...



So, Fu@k it all ...


.

. .

. . .

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John B
Posted 2008-10-28 3:08 PM (#15406 - in reply to #15332)
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Nice pics, but why do the sheep look so nervous??
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stephent28
Posted 2008-10-28 3:12 PM (#15407 - in reply to #15332)
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Originally posted by Paul Templeman:
Originally posted by stephent28:
We have a couple authentic British pubs here that also serve food. Really cool atmosphere and the food is actually pretty good.
If the food is good, they're not authentic.
Kinda hard to mess up Shepherd's Pie.
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schroeder
Posted 2008-10-28 3:12 PM (#15408 - in reply to #15332)
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It's hard to find good shepherd these days.
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schroeder
Posted 2008-10-28 3:14 PM (#15409 - in reply to #15332)
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The beer here is from a local micro-brewery and is called "Thirst Blood".
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stephent28
Posted 2008-10-28 3:15 PM (#15410 - in reply to #15332)
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so the scottish and the english are teaming up, eh?

well, bring it on then.....I got an inside man over there so things will eventually go our way.
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schroeder
Posted 2008-10-28 3:24 PM (#15411 - in reply to #15332)
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Originally posted by stephent28:
so the scottish and the english are teaming up, eh?

well, bring it on then.....I got an inside man over there so things will eventually go our way.
If you knew how ridiculous the idea of the English and the Jocks teaming up over ANYTHING was......................
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stephent28
Posted 2008-10-28 3:28 PM (#15412 - in reply to #15332)
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I've been know for my ridiculousness.......
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fillhixx
Posted 2008-10-28 3:30 PM (#15413 - in reply to #15332)
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Originally posted by John B:
Nice pics, but why do the sheep look so nervous??
That's not nervous, that's satisfied.
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schroeder
Posted 2008-10-28 3:32 PM (#15414 - in reply to #15332)
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Thanks Phil. We thought we were the only ones that could interpret that look on a sheep's face, it's good to have fellow animal lover on the board.
Can you tell which of the sheep is a male?
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fillhixx
Posted 2008-10-28 3:36 PM (#15415 - in reply to #15332)
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Not 'till you get him in the boots.
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schroeder
Posted 2008-10-28 3:36 PM (#15416 - in reply to #15332)
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Ah, you're only a green belt.
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Jeff W.
Posted 2008-10-28 3:37 PM (#15417 - in reply to #15332)
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. . . Schroeder's
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fillhixx
Posted 2008-10-28 3:37 PM (#15418 - in reply to #15332)
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BTW: How does Jeff hold his liquor over there?
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schroeder
Posted 2008-10-28 3:40 PM (#15419 - in reply to #15332)
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In his right hand.
(And believe me Thirst Blood is a SERIOUS beer.)

We're off to the "Cabaret" night - 3 courses and gallons of beer.
See ya tomorrow.
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fillhixx
Posted 2008-10-28 3:42 PM (#15420 - in reply to #15332)
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NEED MORE PICS!
(or I'll start finding more of my own...)
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Paul Templeman
Posted 2008-10-30 9:55 AM (#15421 - in reply to #15332)
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just heard from Jeff, they'll be here in a few hours.
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2008-10-30 9:59 AM (#15422 - in reply to #15332)
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Originally posted by Paul Templeman:
just heard from Jeff, they'll be here in a few hours.
I'm sorry.....
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Waskel
Posted 2008-10-30 1:51 PM (#15423 - in reply to #15332)
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I hope Temp got off the island in time to avoid being implicated...
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Weaser P
Posted 2008-10-30 2:08 PM (#15424 - in reply to #15332)
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SWIM, Paul! SWIM!!!
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Tim in Yucaipa
Posted 2008-10-30 2:33 PM (#15425 - in reply to #15332)
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...Temp's ok.


Scotland never has been part of the U.K.!
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Weaser P
Posted 2008-10-30 7:40 PM (#15426 - in reply to #15332)
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No word and it's been over a coupla hours. They've got to be there...

Think we should call a neighbor and have 'em peek in and make sure everything is as out of control as it should be...?
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Paul Templeman
Posted 2008-10-30 9:19 PM (#15427 - in reply to #15332)
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It's all fine. Shroeder's feeling a little under the weather so crashed out early. I made Indian food and we went out drinking. So, no change to usual routine.
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Posted 2008-10-30 11:57 PM (#15428 - in reply to #15332)
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You mean before he started drinking?

Check his ID. Jeff may have got one the boat with the wrong one...
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cliff
Posted 2008-10-31 12:38 AM (#15429 - in reply to #15332)
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". . I made Indian food and we went out drinking . ."


Quaint Island Customs.

Glad t'see nothing's changed since I was there last . . .
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Weaser P
Posted 2008-11-05 8:23 PM (#15430 - in reply to #15332)
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Hmm...we've heard from Temp...heard from Schroeder...NO word from Jeff...NO pics...I'd say this trip has turned out to be a success for everyone, eh? Whud'we owe you guys...?
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schroeder
Posted 2008-11-06 3:36 AM (#15431 - in reply to #15332)
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He's leaving today.........
It's been great.
You can find anything on the internet - even a friend.
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fillhixx
Posted 2008-11-06 11:45 AM (#15432 - in reply to #15332)
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Seems you've all been too busy interfacing to outerface. Hmmff!
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schroeder
Posted 2008-11-06 12:46 PM (#15433 - in reply to #15332)
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He's gone..............
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Weaser P
Posted 2008-11-06 1:06 PM (#15434 - in reply to #15332)
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Tho' I'm sure with plenty of great stories to tell. Glad you could pull it off.
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schroeder
Posted 2008-11-06 1:09 PM (#15435 - in reply to #15332)
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There was a big wet patch on his bed when he left.
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Waskel
Posted 2008-11-06 1:51 PM (#15436 - in reply to #15332)
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Wait till you see what he left behind the sofa.
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Posted 2008-11-06 10:32 PM (#15437 - in reply to #15332)
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Well now you've ruined the surprise!

He wasn't supposed to find it 'till the maggots hatch.
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Posted 2008-11-07 12:38 AM (#15438 - in reply to #15332)
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...what was I thinking. Sorry, Jeff.
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schroeder
Posted 2008-11-07 6:53 AM (#15439 - in reply to #15332)
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Found it. having it for supper tonight.
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Jeff W.
Posted 2008-11-07 7:41 PM (#15440 - in reply to #15332)
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Sorry about the wet spot.
I've always had some difficulty with fluid retention in strange beds.
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Paul Templeman
Posted 2008-11-07 7:58 PM (#15441 - in reply to #15332)
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As I discovered. And it's not just fluids, there were some solids in there too.
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Posted 2008-11-07 8:03 PM (#15442 - in reply to #15332)
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Ah, but it's Scotland....and we all know the scene from Trainspotting. (Those who don't must now rent the move. True OFC'ers will watch without translation.)


F'gawds sakes Jeff! DOn't swing the shites!
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Paul Templeman
Posted 2008-11-07 8:36 PM (#15443 - in reply to #15332)
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Sorry, but Trainspotting is a dreadful movie. It wasn't even a passable novel. If you want the true character of Scotland (spoken like a true Englishman) then you need to watch a Scottish SitCom called "Still Game" Comedy genius.
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cliff
Posted 2008-11-08 2:23 AM (#15444 - in reply to #15332)
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So, . . did anyone come across any confetti?? . . .
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fillhixx
Posted 2008-11-08 4:19 AM (#15445 - in reply to #15332)
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Why? Is Jeff now Missus Andrea?

(and Trainspotting is an F'ing brilliant movie! ...if only 'cos it showed the world Ewan McGregor was the new.....Ewan McGregor.)(Like a Limey would know the true Scotland. Not that I would either. My wife's gonna make me listen to the frikken bagpipes again on the 11th.....I tell her my people invented the bagpipes, gave 'em to the Scots....and they STILL haven't got the joke.)
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Jeff W.
Posted 2008-11-08 7:50 AM (#15446 - in reply to #15332)
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Confetti...

The glass-back Uke spawned several.
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Jeff W.
Posted 2008-11-08 8:29 AM (#15447 - in reply to #15332)
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Allow me to extend my gratitude to Schroeder, the entire Page Clan, Temp, Susan, Cooder and Andrea for extending to me hospitality far exceeding my actual deservedness.

The food was excellent (both Schroeder and Temp are nimble cooks), the Beer was fantastic and I can't quite remember how the scotch was . . .

The guitars were exceptional. Schroeder's 12string Ute is outta this world and I was finally able to play and better yet, hear Schoeder play his Custom CA. Sweet, sweet sound... and ladies and gentlemen, if you didn't previously know, the man can play serious guitar (though his son is better... )

We were able to catch the Acousticrats live and unchained. Great band. Temp has the best guitar faces to boot. Their original tunes are as good as any of the covers they do - and they do some truly great covers.

and

I found the Ukulele of my dreams.

Thanks one and all.
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schroeder
Posted 2008-11-08 8:49 AM (#15448 - in reply to #15332)
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Who are you and what have you done with jeff?
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Waskel
Posted 2008-11-08 9:06 AM (#15449 - in reply to #15332)
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He's an alien. What remained of Jeff he hid behind the sofa.
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Weaser P
Posted 2008-11-08 9:50 AM (#15450 - in reply to #15332)
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So now we know the secret of the shepard's pie.
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Posted 2008-11-08 10:33 AM (#15451 - in reply to #15332)
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A coupla weeks in England and I get catch that whole polite Englishman disease.
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Posted 2008-11-08 10:38 AM (#15452 - in reply to #15332)
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Originally posted by Paul Templeman:
If you want the true character of Scotland (spoken like a true Englishman) then you need to watch a Scottish SitCom called "Still Game" Comedy genius.
I just watched the first episode. Sounds just like a bunch of Temps getting together.
I had to reeeeally listen.

Welcome back Jeff. Glad you had such a good time.
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Waskel
Posted 2008-11-08 11:09 AM (#15453 - in reply to #15332)
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Originally posted by Jeff W.:
A coupla weeks in England and I get catch that whole polite Englishman disease.
At least your grammar hasn't improved.
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Jeff W.
Posted 2008-11-08 12:08 PM (#15454 - in reply to #15332)
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Bite me.
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cliff
Posted 2008-11-08 2:27 PM (#15455 - in reply to #15332)
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That would translate to:

". . Masticate My Rumpled Bottom . ." to you Limeys.

WelcomeHome,Jeffrey!
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Waskel
Posted 2008-11-08 4:41 PM (#15456 - in reply to #15332)
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Originally posted by Jeff W.:
Bite me.
That's more like it. Welcome home.
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Posted 2008-11-09 8:00 AM (#15457 - in reply to #15332)
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I've got to go to Texas today for deprogramming...
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Posted 2008-11-09 10:49 AM (#15458 - in reply to #15332)
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Thank God we are all leaving!
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Posted 2008-11-09 11:14 AM (#15459 - in reply to #15332)
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Yes...
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Posted 2008-11-09 5:51 PM (#15460 - in reply to #15332)
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"Returned for Regrooving"
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