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"JimH" wrote in message ... I have never had the need to open a can of food while in the car or away from home. I open my cans with an electric can opener. John may want to look into these new contraptions so he does not have to carry his old P-38 with him. You really don't understand JimH. Which is understandable. Eisboch |
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On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:13:29 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:
"JimH" wrote in message ... I have never had the need to open a can of food while in the car or away from home. I open my cans with an electric can opener. John may want to look into these new contraptions so he does not have to carry his old P-38 with him. You really don't understand JimH. Which is understandable. Eisboch Perhaps he's never gone camping or taken a can on his boat. Or, maybe he takes a generator camping and on his boat. You're right. -- John H |
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"JimH" wrote in message ... "Eisboch" wrote in message ... "JimH" wrote in message ... I have never had the need to open a can of food while in the car or away from home. I open my cans with an electric can opener. John may want to look into these new contraptions so he does not have to carry his old P-38 with him. You really don't understand JimH. Which is understandable. Eisboch Whatever. BTW: I did not serve in the military.......but if I did I would not carry a reminder of it some 40 years later of service in a very unpopular war, regardless of my opinion of the war. One sometimes needs to let it go and move on. I think it is obvious why you and Harry are friends |
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"JimH" wrote in message ... "JimH" wrote in message ... "Eisboch" wrote in message ... "JimH" wrote in message ... I have never had the need to open a can of food while in the car or away from home. I open my cans with an electric can opener. John may want to look into these new contraptions so he does not have to carry his old P-38 with him. You really don't understand JimH. Which is understandable. Eisboch Whatever. BTW: I did not serve in the military.......but if I did I would not carry a reminder of it some 40 years later of service in a very unpopular war, regardless of my opinion of the war. How do you know? Like I said, you really don't understand. But, it's understandable. It also has absolutely nothing to do with how popular a war is. Eisboch |
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JimH wrote:
"JimH" wrote in message ... "Eisboch" wrote in message ... "JimH" wrote in message ... "JimH" wrote in message ... "Eisboch" wrote in message ... "JimH" wrote in message ... I have never had the need to open a can of food while in the car or away from home. I open my cans with an electric can opener. John may want to look into these new contraptions so he does not have to carry his old P-38 with him. You really don't understand JimH. Which is understandable. Eisboch Whatever. BTW: I did not serve in the military.......but if I did I would not carry a reminder of it some 40 years later of service in a very unpopular war, regardless of my opinion of the war. How do you know? Like I said, you really don't understand. But, it's understandable. It also has absolutely nothing to do with how popular a war is. Eisboch I don't know for sure. But I do know that I do not carry with me reminders of my past life, no matter how sad or happy those years may have been. Let me add.............. I have shown support and respect for those having served/currently serving our Country in our armed forces. My comments were in no way meant to disrespect anyone's service. I understand your point of view and I hope you understand mine. JimH, You have no f*cking clue. |
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"John H." wrote in message ... On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:13:29 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: "JimH" wrote in message .. . I have never had the need to open a can of food while in the car or away from home. I open my cans with an electric can opener. John may want to look into these new contraptions so he does not have to carry his old P-38 with him. You really don't understand JimH. Which is understandable. Eisboch Perhaps he's never gone camping or taken a can on his boat. Or, maybe he takes a generator camping and on his boat. You're right. -- John H We did Thanksgiving last year in a place in Las Vegas. The kitchenette at Hilton Grand Vacation Villas had everything but a can opener. Odd. Realized that one of the blades on my Swiss Army Knife is basically a P-38. Worked well. As to keeping some of the old stuff, Those who served spent a lot of time and energy in the service. I did not go to Viet Nam as some here did, I got a cushy job with airlift wing, fixing radars in a nice air conditioned shop at Travis AFB. But I still use the necklace and whistle we had to wear if on the flight line. I now use it to hold my fishing license holder. Here in Nannystate, you have to visibly wear your license. |
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On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:50:34 -0800, "Calif Bill"
wrote: "John H." wrote in message .. . On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:13:29 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: "JimH" wrote in message . .. I have never had the need to open a can of food while in the car or away from home. I open my cans with an electric can opener. John may want to look into these new contraptions so he does not have to carry his old P-38 with him. You really don't understand JimH. Which is understandable. Eisboch Perhaps he's never gone camping or taken a can on his boat. Or, maybe he takes a generator camping and on his boat. You're right. -- John H We did Thanksgiving last year in a place in Las Vegas. The kitchenette at Hilton Grand Vacation Villas had everything but a can opener. Odd. Realized that one of the blades on my Swiss Army Knife is basically a P-38. Worked well. As to keeping some of the old stuff, Those who served spent a lot of time and energy in the service. I did not go to Viet Nam as some here did, I got a cushy job with airlift wing, fixing radars in a nice air conditioned shop at Travis AFB. But I still use the necklace and whistle we had to wear if on the flight line. I now use it to hold my fishing license holder. Here in Nannystate, you have to visibly wear your license. I don't know what Jimh's problem is. He's bitter about something, and it's showing. -- John H |
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"JimH" wrote in message ... "JimH" wrote in message ... "Eisboch" wrote in message ... "JimH" wrote in message ... I have never had the need to open a can of food while in the car or away from home. I open my cans with an electric can opener. John may want to look into these new contraptions so he does not have to carry his old P-38 with him. You really don't understand JimH. Which is understandable. Eisboch Whatever. BTW: I did not serve in the military.......but if I did I would not carry a reminder of it some 40 years later of service in a very unpopular war, regardless of my opinion of the war. One sometimes needs to let it go and move on. Eisboch is right. You don't understand. You can't be faulted for not having had the experiences since the draft was probably disbanded by the time you became eligible. Nothing you or Kanter say can diminish the pride and memories, good or bad, that servicemen and women have. Just remember who paid for *Your* freedom, and try to be just a we bit appreciative . |
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On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:49:38 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is
Here wrote: JimH wrote: "JimH" wrote in message ... "Eisboch" wrote in message ... "JimH" wrote in message ... I have never had the need to open a can of food while in the car or away from home. I open my cans with an electric can opener. John may want to look into these new contraptions so he does not have to carry his old P-38 with him. You really don't understand JimH. Which is understandable. Eisboch Whatever. BTW: I did not serve in the military.......but if I did I would not carry a reminder of it some 40 years later of service in a very unpopular war, regardless of my opinion of the war. One sometimes needs to let it go and move on. I think it is obvious why you and Harry are friends I guess he feels the same way about his religion. Can you imagine him a while back allowing Harry to trash Jesus and Christianity without comment from JimH? I think that's called 'losing the courage of one's convictions'. -- John H |
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"JimH" wrote in message ... "Eisboch" wrote in message ... "JimH" wrote in message ... "JimH" wrote in message ... "Eisboch" wrote in message ... "JimH" wrote in message ... I have never had the need to open a can of food while in the car or away from home. I open my cans with an electric can opener. John may want to look into these new contraptions so he does not have to carry his old P-38 with him. You really don't understand JimH. Which is understandable. Eisboch Whatever. BTW: I did not serve in the military.......but if I did I would not carry a reminder of it some 40 years later of service in a very unpopular war, regardless of my opinion of the war. How do you know? Like I said, you really don't understand. But, it's understandable. It also has absolutely nothing to do with how popular a war is. Eisboch I don't know for sure. But I do know that I do not carry with me reminders of my past life, no matter how sad or happy those years may have been. Early dimentia, I suspect. |
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"John H." wrote in message ... On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:50:34 -0800, "Calif Bill" wrote: "John H." wrote in message . .. On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:13:29 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: "JimH" wrote in message .. . I have never had the need to open a can of food while in the car or away from home. I open my cans with an electric can opener. John may want to look into these new contraptions so he does not have to carry his old P-38 with him. You really don't understand JimH. Which is understandable. Eisboch Perhaps he's never gone camping or taken a can on his boat. Or, maybe he takes a generator camping and on his boat. You're right. -- John H We did Thanksgiving last year in a place in Las Vegas. The kitchenette at Hilton Grand Vacation Villas had everything but a can opener. Odd. Realized that one of the blades on my Swiss Army Knife is basically a P-38. Worked well. As to keeping some of the old stuff, Those who served spent a lot of time and energy in the service. I did not go to Viet Nam as some here did, I got a cushy job with airlift wing, fixing radars in a nice air conditioned shop at Travis AFB. But I still use the necklace and whistle we had to wear if on the flight line. I now use it to hold my fishing license holder. Here in Nannystate, you have to visibly wear your license. I don't know what Jimh's problem is. He's bitter about something, and it's showing. -- John He's part of the ME generation. They are always feeling put upon for something. It's our fault for bringing them up that way. |
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John H. wrote:
On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:49:38 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote: JimH wrote: "JimH" wrote in message ... "Eisboch" wrote in message ... "JimH" wrote in message ... I have never had the need to open a can of food while in the car or away from home. I open my cans with an electric can opener. John may want to look into these new contraptions so he does not have to carry his old P-38 with him. You really don't understand JimH. Which is understandable. Eisboch Whatever. BTW: I did not serve in the military.......but if I did I would not carry a reminder of it some 40 years later of service in a very unpopular war, regardless of my opinion of the war. One sometimes needs to let it go and move on. I think it is obvious why you and Harry are friends I guess he feels the same way about his religion. Can you imagine him a while back allowing Harry to trash Jesus and Christianity without comment from JimH? I think that's called 'losing the courage of one's convictions'. After all of JimH's begging and whining for support for his son joining the military, and the wonderful achievement of making it through basic training, he now thinks it is foolish for ex-military to have mementos of their time in the military. I guess he will now join Harry in bashing those in the military as the rejects of society who could not make it in the real world. |
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On Fri, 11 Jan 2008 07:18:32 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is
Here wrote: John H. wrote: On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:49:38 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote: JimH wrote: "JimH" wrote in message ... "Eisboch" wrote in message ... "JimH" wrote in message ... I have never had the need to open a can of food while in the car or away from home. I open my cans with an electric can opener. John may want to look into these new contraptions so he does not have to carry his old P-38 with him. You really don't understand JimH. Which is understandable. Eisboch Whatever. BTW: I did not serve in the military.......but if I did I would not carry a reminder of it some 40 years later of service in a very unpopular war, regardless of my opinion of the war. One sometimes needs to let it go and move on. I think it is obvious why you and Harry are friends I guess he feels the same way about his religion. Can you imagine him a while back allowing Harry to trash Jesus and Christianity without comment from JimH? I think that's called 'losing the courage of one's convictions'. After all of JimH's begging and whining for support for his son joining the military, and the wonderful achievement of making it through basic training, he now thinks it is foolish for ex-military to have mementos of their time in the military. I guess he will now join Harry in bashing those in the military as the rejects of society who could not make it in the real world. If I were his son, I'd keep my marksmanship badge well hidden so it didn't get trashed. I've still got the one I earned in basic training, somewhere around here, and that damn thing's about 45 years old now! I guess I should do a John Kerry and find a wall over which to throw those damn medals, too! -- John H |
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"JimH" wrote in message ... "Jim" wrote in message ... "JimH" wrote in message ... "JimH" wrote in message ... "Eisboch" wrote in message ... "JimH" wrote in message ... I have never had the need to open a can of food while in the car or away from home. I open my cans with an electric can opener. John may want to look into these new contraptions so he does not have to carry his old P-38 with him. You really don't understand JimH. Which is understandable. Eisboch Whatever. BTW: I did not serve in the military.......but if I did I would not carry a reminder of it some 40 years later of service in a very unpopular war, regardless of my opinion of the war. One sometimes needs to let it go and move on. Eisboch is right. You don't understand. You can't be faulted for not having had the experiences since the draft was probably disbanded by the time you became eligible. Nothing you or Kanter say can diminish the pride and memories, good or bad, that servicemen and women have. Just remember who paid for *Your* freedom, and try to be just a we bit appreciative . You are preaching to the choir Jimbo. And don't ever lump me in with Kanter. Why not? Have you been misunderstood by me and others? |
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On Jan 10, 9:39*pm, "JimH" wrote:
"JimH" wrote in message ... "Eisboch" wrote in message m... "JimH" wrote in message .. . I have never had the need to open a can of food while in the car or away from home. *I open my cans with an electric can opener. * John may want to look into these new contraptions so he does not have to carry his old P-38 with him. You really don't understand JimH. Which is understandable. Eisboch Whatever. BTW: *I did not serve in the military.......but if I did I would not carry a reminder of it some 40 years later of service in a very unpopular war, regardless of my opinion of the war. One sometimes needs to let it go and move on.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - That's odd, you don't mind parading your kid around to boost YOUR ego...... |
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On Jan 10, 9:49*pm, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here
wrote: JimH wrote: "JimH" wrote in message ... "Eisboch" wrote in message om... "JimH" wrote in message . .. I have never had the need to open a can of food while in the car or away from home. *I open my cans with an electric can opener. * John may want to look into these new contraptions so he does not have to carry his old P-38 with him. You really don't understand JimH. Which is understandable. Eisboch Whatever. BTW: *I did not serve in the military.......but if I did I would not carry a reminder of it some 40 years later of service in a very unpopular war, regardless of my opinion of the war. One sometimes needs to let it go and move on. I think it is obvious why you and Harry are friends- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Yes, they are both very special, the best at everything, and anything that they don't have or want, no one else should! |
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On Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:20:33 -0500, "Jim" wrote:
"JimH" wrote in message ... "Jim" wrote in message ... "JimH" wrote in message ... "JimH" wrote in message ... "Eisboch" wrote in message ... "JimH" wrote in message ... I have never had the need to open a can of food while in the car or away from home. I open my cans with an electric can opener. John may want to look into these new contraptions so he does not have to carry his old P-38 with him. You really don't understand JimH. Which is understandable. Eisboch Whatever. BTW: I did not serve in the military.......but if I did I would not carry a reminder of it some 40 years later of service in a very unpopular war, regardless of my opinion of the war. One sometimes needs to let it go and move on. Eisboch is right. You don't understand. You can't be faulted for not having had the experiences since the draft was probably disbanded by the time you became eligible. Nothing you or Kanter say can diminish the pride and memories, good or bad, that servicemen and women have. Just remember who paid for *Your* freedom, and try to be just a we bit appreciative . You are preaching to the choir Jimbo. And don't ever lump me in with Kanter. Why not? Have you been misunderstood by me and others? LMAO! -- John H |
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On Jan 10, 10:19*pm, "JimH" wrote:
"Eisboch" wrote in message ... "JimH" wrote in message ... "JimH" wrote in message .. . "Eisboch" wrote in message news:_umdnUlCZfF9TBvanZ2dnUVZ_sytnZ2d@giganews. com... "JimH" wrote in message .. . I have never had the need to open a can of food while in the car or away from home. *I open my cans with an electric can opener. * John may want to look into these new contraptions so he does not have to carry his old P-38 with him. You really don't understand JimH. Which is understandable. Eisboch Whatever. BTW: *I did not serve in the military.......but if I did I would not carry a reminder of it some 40 years later of service in a very unpopular war, regardless of my opinion of the war. How do you know? Like I said, you really don't understand. *But, it's understandable. It also has absolutely nothing to do with how popular a war is. Eisboch I don't know for sure. *But I do know that I do not carry with me reminders of my past life, no matter how sad or happy those years may have been.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Really? You keep no pictures or anything? Gee your wife must feel like crap knowing you don't keep a picture of her, or your special times that you've had. |
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On Jan 11, 6:46*am, John H. wrote:
On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:50:34 -0800, "Calif Bill" wrote: "John H." wrote in message .. . On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:13:29 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: "JimH" wrote in message . .. I have never had the need to open a can of food while in the car or away from home. *I open my cans with an electric can opener. * John may want to look into these new contraptions so he does not have to carry his old P-38 with him. You really don't understand JimH. Which is understandable. Eisboch Perhaps he's never gone camping or taken a can on his boat. Or, maybe he takes a generator camping and on his boat. You're right. -- John H We did Thanksgiving last year in a place in Las Vegas. *The kitchenette at Hilton Grand Vacation Villas had everything but a can opener. *Odd. Realized that one of the blades on my Swiss Army Knife is basically a P-38. Worked well. *As to keeping some of the old stuff, Those who served spent a lot of time and energy in the service. *I did not go to Viet Nam as some here did, I got a cushy job with airlift wing, fixing radars in a nice air conditioned shop at Travis AFB. *But I still use the necklace and whistle we had to wear if on the flight line. *I now use it to hold my fishing license holder. *Here in Nannystate, you have to visibly wear your license. I don't know what Jimh's problem is. He's bitter about something, and it's showing. -- John H- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Maybe his son or daughter aren't living up to their expectations so he doesn't have anything to help with his ego problem. |
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On Jan 10, 9:39*pm, "JimH" wrote:
"JimH" wrote in message ... "Eisboch" wrote in message m... "JimH" wrote in message .. . I have never had the need to open a can of food while in the car or away from home. *I open my cans with an electric can opener. * John may want to look into these new contraptions so he does not have to carry his old P-38 with him. You really don't understand JimH. Which is understandable. Eisboch Whatever. BTW: *I did not serve in the military.......but if I did I would not carry a reminder of it some 40 years later of service in a very unpopular war, regardless of my opinion of the war. One sometimes needs to let it go and move on.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Perhaps it is not a reminder of "a war". There was no doubt some great moments and individuals through out the span of that war, as in any war. His memories may be more specific than you imagine... Just my opinion. And guys like you and I who were never there... well, you know.. |
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BAR wrote:
JimH wrote: "Tim" wrote in message ... John H. wrote: I like the P-51's they're bigger. Hanging 'em on a key chain is a bitch though! -- John H And they don't open cans very well either... I have never had the need to open a can of food while in the car or away from home. I open my cans with an electric can opener. John may want to look into these new contraptions so he does not have to carry his old P-38 with him. Jim you are an uppity snob. Everyone who gets out and does anything needs a John Wayne (P-38) with them at all times. Sometimes you just gotta get a can of Beefaroni from the 7-11 and head it up on the engine block, open it with your John Wayne and eat it. I don't own an electric can opener, they are breeding grounds for germs, and I am not that old and feeble that I can not use on that can be washed in the dishwasher. |
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BAR wrote:
JimH wrote: "Tim" wrote in message ... John H. wrote: I like the P-51's they're bigger. Hanging 'em on a key chain is a bitch though! -- John H And they don't open cans very well either... I have never had the need to open a can of food while in the car or away from home. I open my cans with an electric can opener. John may want to look into these new contraptions so he does not have to carry his old P-38 with him. Jim you are an uppity snob. Everyone who gets out and does anything needs a John Wayne (P-38) with them at all times. Sometimes you just gotta get a can of Beefaroni from the 7-11 and head it up on the engine block, open it with your John Wayne and eat it. Have you noticed JimH is sounding more and more like his new best bud (Harry). If I don't do it or didn't do it, it doesn't need to be done. |
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On Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:41:29 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is
Here wrote: BAR wrote: JimH wrote: "Tim" wrote in message ... John H. wrote: I like the P-51's they're bigger. Hanging 'em on a key chain is a bitch though! -- John H And they don't open cans very well either... I have never had the need to open a can of food while in the car or away from home. I open my cans with an electric can opener. John may want to look into these new contraptions so he does not have to carry his old P-38 with him. Jim you are an uppity snob. Everyone who gets out and does anything needs a John Wayne (P-38) with them at all times. Sometimes you just gotta get a can of Beefaroni from the 7-11 and head it up on the engine block, open it with your John Wayne and eat it. I don't own an electric can opener, they are breeding grounds for germs, and I am not that old and feeble that I can not use on that can be washed in the dishwasher. I've been given a couple. They make great items to donate to Salvation Army for those who use them. Electric bottle openers fall into the same category. A decent pipe wrench will open just about any bottle. I'm watching the first robin of this year sitting in the holly tree out the window eating the holly berries. -- John H |
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On Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:13:12 -0500, HK wrote:
wrote: On Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:41:29 -0500, "Reginald P. Smithers III" "Reggie is Here wrote: BAR wrote: JimH wrote: "Tim" wrote in message ... John H. wrote: I like the P-51's they're bigger. Hanging 'em on a key chain is a bitch though! -- John H And they don't open cans very well either... I have never had the need to open a can of food while in the car or away from home. I open my cans with an electric can opener. John may want to look into these new contraptions so he does not have to carry his old P-38 with him. Jim you are an uppity snob. Everyone who gets out and does anything needs a John Wayne (P-38) with them at all times. Sometimes you just gotta get a can of Beefaroni from the 7-11 and head it up on the engine block, open it with your John Wayne and eat it. I don't own an electric can opener, they are breeding grounds for germs, and I am not that old and feeble that I can not use on that can be washed in the dishwasher. Many electric can openers have removable cutting wheel assemblies specifically so you can toss them in the dishwasher. Meanwhile, almost nothing that comes in a can is nearly as good for you as fresh. Reggie doesn't own a vacuum cleaner, either. He just gets down on the floor, opens his mouth, and sucks. Quite cool, Harry. -- John H |
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On Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:37:47 -0500, John H.
wrote: Electric bottle openers fall into the same category. A decent pipe wrench will open just about any bottle. Damn, reminds me of when I opened them with my teeth. Don't know why, it just did. Gave me the chills in those teeth. Guess it work like a missing leg still hurting, cause I don't have them teeth either. --Vic |
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On Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:31:28 -0600, Vic Smith
wrote: On Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:37:47 -0500, John H. wrote: Electric bottle openers fall into the same category. A decent pipe wrench will open just about any bottle. Damn, reminds me of when I opened them with my teeth. Don't know why, it just did. Gave me the chills in those teeth. Guess it work like a missing leg still hurting, cause I don't have them teeth either. --Vic A few implants and crowns later and you'll stop that ****! -- John H |
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John H. wrote: Electric bottle openers fall into the same category. A decent pipe wrench will open just about any bottle. Mid 60's and 790's car door latch's worked pretty good too! I'm watching the first robin of this year sitting in the holly tree out the window eating the holly berries. -- John H Eating holly berries. First target will be your car! |
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On Jan 11, 8:58*pm, Dan wrote:
wrote: Awe, your childish name calling is cute! My eight year old does that sometimes when he's frustrated from being stupid. I also accused you of telling people here that you had a lobster boat, you haven't mentioned that. You have a stupid eight year old? *Makes sense... Now you've went and proved what a low life piece of **** you are. **** you, you low life pussy. Hide behind usenet and say ****ty things about someone's child. I thought you were as low as you could go, and you've proven me wrong. Listen, **** boy, a DARE you to say something like that to my face. Now we'll prove to everyone here what a low life sissy you are...... I ****ing DARE you, you punk. |
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