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Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 44 (view)

The Sales Dept. vs. The Customer Service Dept. Posted: 6/5/2007 9:42:34 PM
Generally an interesting analogy with more than a grain of truth. However, I am just who I am, a bit excited and eager to be accepted but terrified of humiliation (and tired of being stood up). Maybe a bit more honesty and a bit less cynicism would be helpful. Good luck to you all !

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 191 (view)

Favorite Quotes Posted: 6/5/2007 2:28:18 PM
"I am not a crook !! President Richard M. Nixon

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 189 (view)

POF Singles Event St. Charles - Live Band, Good Food, Cold Beer! Posted: 6/3/2007 10:00:50 PM
Geneeeva! Geneeeva! Geneeeva!

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 16 (view)

A friend in need....what to do? Posted: 6/3/2007 3:00:46 PM
You are not leaving your friend, you are still available to support him as a pal, emotionally, just not on the minor issue of rent. Even if your pal WEREN'T OK with your departure, you are only responsible for yourself. Its terriffic that you will continue to be pals, however. Don't let his dad dictate to you, your relationship as pals is between the two of you. His Dad means well but has no business laying a guilt trip on you.

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 337 (view)

Age gap... Posted: 6/3/2007 2:51:42 PM
Speaking of being creeped out... that commercial where Bill Shatner goes behind the hotel desk for Orbitz to rub the woman clerks hand to persuade her to give a better price..... ecch!!

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 42 (view)

Tell Me Your Favorite Color Posted: 6/2/2007 12:16:10 PM
My favourite color ? The Tartan of The Black Watch (plaid)

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

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A few Fashion Pet Peeves. Posted: 6/2/2007 3:12:00 AM
Capri pants Suitcase sized purses Sweat pants other than at the gym Bluetooth ear sets worn as a fashion accessory.. I mean really, Who needs to be that wired ?? Hiking boots that have never been off concrete

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 37 (view)

Blonde Jokes Posted: 5/31/2007 10:56:21 PM
LOL Cateye, I thought you could tell a blonde had been using a computer by the whiteout on the monitor screen !!

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 16 (view)

Fun Stories Posted: 5/31/2007 10:39:02 PM
LOL... Karrpilot I may be familiar with this behaviour.... if you hold still when he bites, although you can feel it and it may be painful, does he still break the skin? Really, I know it goes against the instinct to pull away, but try not to and report back. If he doesnt break skin (and remember how easily he could sink those lil' needles to the bone if he wanted to, and so far it sounds like he hasn't) then this is probably inappropriate play or affection display (I know, I know, it sounds crazy) but among felines this is normal and they have far tougher hides than we do. He's just never been corrected appropriately, and now after years of behaving this way, it will be a challenge to break. You can certainly reduce it by redirection... when he bites, get out the string or feather to play whith him, let him bite, chase and wrestle the string. Ditto the cat sitters, he needs social time when you're away. Good Luck!

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 51 (view)

How many dating sites are you on-what's your fave? Posted: 5/31/2007 10:24:59 PM
Real Me : "Niether is condescension" ROTHF!! Right on!! Karrpilot...oh yeh, gym class hell! I was the chubby kid who would get 2' up the climbing rope and hang there LOL! I hid from most gymnastics exercises never mind the trampoline !! On the otherhand, I played linebacker, tight end, 2nd base, tennis, sqare danceing, fencing, put the shot, even ran the mile in 9 minutes (chugging along getting lapped repeatedly ...) Sometimes all in one day !! I've been on several, POF is a favourite but I hear nobody mentioning Cupid.com.... I love the chat room, though membership is concentrated in cities and New England. 100.00 for a year

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 30 (view)

so you viewed me and now what????????? Posted: 5/31/2007 9:41:32 PM
As often as not its a dealbreaker or an "Oh NO!!" that keeps people from going ahead and contacting someone once they view a profile. Other times they wait to see what response they get from their having viewed the other persons profile. If I had seen my ex-wife online I probably wouldn't have contacted her ( which might have been better in the long run LOL!! ) because she was an agressive daily workout fiend & semi-vegetarian, not to mention she was planning to move overseas when she finished med school. Whereas I love my ribs and wasn't then ready to consider moving overseas. I'm glad we met though, I wouldn't have missed her for the world, so you never can tell. I avoid : Married (or prefer not to say) No Picture (only fair, mine is posted) Heavy Smokers & Heavy Drinkers Lives 200+ miles away ..... (I prefer to hope to actually meet someone I can see regularly) The (apparently ) Seriously Rich (I don't live in that world) Gold Diggers (surprisingly, they often declare themselves openly) ....... you get the idea. Everyone's list will be different, and to some degree, may even vary with the day/mood/life circumstance of the seeker.

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

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Fun Stories Posted: 5/31/2007 4:22:57 PM
Memory of a short news article: A Couple hears a man scream in the middle of the night. Going downstairs they find the patio door open but nobody there. Thankfull that their nearly blind cat was still on the cat tree by the door and not frightened away by the stranger, they call the cops. As luck would have it, they spy a suspect 2 blocks away and pick him up... and are surprised to note his face is absolutely shredded and bloody. The man confessed: In the pitch dark the blind cat had lept on his head as he entered and rotorootered his head!! Lets hear it for Robocat!!

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 16 (view)

I dont get it Posted: 5/31/2007 3:59:20 PM
LOL the "L" word :) Remember though, we each Love our Mom differently than the love we feel for our pets, and every persons definition of that love and application and expression of that love is different. And then there are those who toss the word "Love" around casually, like a frisbee, for fun. When I use the word Love to a woman, Its like tossing a cast iron Dutch Oven.. a weighty event much considered before commiting the act :) And then there are those for whom the word "Love" has no value, not even 1/20th of a cent, like expired coupons !!

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

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I dont get it Posted: 5/31/2007 3:51:07 PM
I got burned so often and so bad in the 5 years after my divorce that I quit asking anyone out. I'm back in the ring now, but cautious. After several web sites being COMPLETELY fake (why would hot 20 year olds contact a 46 yr old guy with a bit of a belly and rave over how hot he is ??) one woman led me on for 6 weeks online, then says "as if I would Date YOU!!"... Sheesh! Most profiles / contactees try to get you to go to sites requiring Credit Card info (can you say "PHISH"?? Sure, I knew ya could !) ... on one site the site staff at least tried... 60% of the "people" contacting me were deleted w/in a few days of first contact... I learned to wait a week to see who was left... Now I'm older and wiser. POF and one other site are real and I enjoy the forum threads endlessly. I suggest everyone hit a POF Party, I've really really enjoyed myself !

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 106 (view)

To meow or not to meow... Posted: 5/31/2007 3:25:34 PM
yes cats can be hilarious... some ofd my fave videos on Funniest Videos are cats LOL "And now, for something completely different: APNews Service New Castle Ind ~ A cat helped spare a family from death by carbon monoxide poisoning by jumping on the bed and meowing wildly as fumes filled the home, owners said. Eric and Cathy Keesling said their 14 year old cat, Winnie, played a crucial role in saving their lives March 24 after a gasoline powered water pump in their basement caused the odorless but deadly gas to build up. About 1am the domestic shorthair began nudging Cathys ear and meowing loudly. "It was like a crazy meow, almost like she was screaming" said Cathy, who hesitated to get up until Winnies caterwauling and jumping persisted. When she finally climbed from bed she realized she was nauseous and dizzy and couldn't awaken her husband. Paramedics found the couples 14 year old son, Michael unconscious on the floor near his bedroom.

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 180 (view)

Favorite Quotes Posted: 5/31/2007 3:11:45 PM
Tune In, Turn On, Drop Out. - Dr. Timothy Leary Time is Nature's way of keeping everything from happening all at once ... Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!! - Thomas Payne Fear is much overrated as a deterrant, Death works much better. (Doctors Orders) A little suffering is good for the soul. (The Corbomite Maneuver) Make the Most of an Uncertain Future. (The Squire of Gothos) Pay No Attention To The Man Behind The Curtain -The Wizard of Oz (and many politicians... ) Better we should free 10 guilty than imprison 1 innocent man.

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 322 (view)

Age gap... Posted: 5/31/2007 2:46:41 PM
I agree with Algy on the "she/he could be your child/parent" thing... too creepy!! My exwife was 11 years older than me when we got married... I've always tended to enjoy the company of women my age and a tad older... since the divorce I'm looking some the other way, but not too young,... pretty but nothing in common past a certain age... plus I don't want to be percieved as some kind of creepy old perv! I'm a creepy pev, just not that old

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 321 (view)

Age gap... Posted: 5/31/2007 2:41:36 PM
I think it matters more at younger ages. The difference between 18 and 21 can be profound, but the difference between 28 and 31 probably not so much. Its a matter of life experience and maturity.

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 29 (view)

Common courtesy Posted: 5/30/2007 8:30:45 PM
Karrpilot, I'm totally with you Amigo!

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

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Do powerful women like to be dominated? Posted: 5/30/2007 8:24:26 PM
I agree, dont confuse surrender with submission. For one thing, surrender is a willing giving in. Submissives are actually in control, because "safety code words" require the Dominant partner to STOP immediately when spoken by the submissive. Women are indeed powerful (I am Woman, Hear Me Roar!) and have complete power over thier own bodies, which must be respected. However many men are also powerful, confident in their courtesy and willingness to accommodate, but sadly this is too often seen as weakness. I have enjoyed games or roles running either way, with my partners active participation. When she's not a partner in the full sense of the word, the situation is teetering on disaster. And now my brain explodes for too much serious thinking !

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 74 (view)

She doesn't want it. Posted: 5/30/2007 8:12:07 PM
She may not want to taste / smell herself on you when you are done or she's been profoundly dissatisfied by a previous experience... goodness, abuse may even be in her past, but whatever the cause, respect her limits.

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 19 (view)

what makes someone sexually attractive Posted: 5/30/2007 8:06:56 PM
I've heard several women comment on a tight male butt.... but its not as if you get to see it during sex :), not like we get to see yours ! So what is the intangible attraction??

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 79 (view)

Looks vs. Personality Posted: 5/30/2007 8:03:31 PM
Y'all should see my ex-wife.... she looks like Albert Einstien on a bad hair day, but I loved her none the less. It did not hurt that she's the only person I ever met who actually used her Nordictrack for working out, not for draping clothes over (Woohoo!!! She's a briiick...houuuse...... ..she's a briiick...houuuse...!) But she's bright and compassionate, just gone.

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 185 (view)

Would you seriously date a woman or a man if they told you that they did not give oral sex Posted: 5/30/2007 7:56:05 PM
I can't imagine a lack of oral sex being a deal breaker.

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 101 (view)

To meow or not to meow... Posted: 5/30/2007 7:52:01 PM
My ex complained that my Lab Setter mix was clingy and too needy, because he would lay in the hall outside whatever room she was in for a long time, like her home office. But the cats (one of which is now mine ) would drape themselves over her desk, windowsill, lap etc... and were they called needy? Oh NOOOOOOOO, LOL!!

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 179 (view)

Favorite Quotes Posted: 5/30/2007 7:35:42 PM
It ain't the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog that counts !!

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 70 (view)

i think its a womans playground on dating sites---its not a place for men Posted: 5/30/2007 3:42:07 PM
Very Insightful Sparda 9 !!

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 68 (view)

i think its a womans playground on dating sites---its not a place for men Posted: 5/30/2007 3:40:19 PM
Men do it too... but just by statistics there are 8-20 X as many men on the avg dating site as women, so yes they are in the drivers seat in that way. You can expect women to typically get more messages than comparable men and they dont know most men arent getting the same response rates so its hard for some women to be sympathetic to mens complaints about lack of responses. Personnally I can't buy the "Not Enough time" excuse... a little less TV would cure the problem, even a "thanks but you aren't my type, Good Luck" would be way prefferable to silence and wouldnt take a minute. More importantly, how you treat others affects how you are treated. The universe deals eventually with bad acts. The universe is non-judgemental, but if you throw off negative vibes, others will throw off negative vibes in response. Space is curved and the ripples that spread from our acts eventually come back to touch us. Or in other words, Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 49 (view)

Horrific Habits and Other Deal Breakers Posted: 5/30/2007 3:23:11 PM
El Mariachi ~Agreed re treating waitstaff badly... clue to person's humanity... add to the list how they treatr other peoples kids, dogs, parents, not to mention thier own.... OMG what an awful response to the Crohns Disease revelation... I offer my sympathy... How incredibly rude of them ( or at least seriously thoughtless) to assume you would have the slightest interest in their bowel movements !! Pazzoozoo.. my opthalmoligist tells me half the people he sees have clogged oil ducts on the leading edges of eyelids... this is why your eyes feel gritty or gunky even with eyedrops on cold dry days or windy days or bright days... solution: when bathing drape cleant washcloth over eyes, then let very warm water flow accross cloth... oil ducts will clear, and life is good! Most people are unaware they even have the problem because they are used to it and think its natural. Could cause rapid bliking I'm sure. Rune 3 I agree too, I know when I am nervous (on a 1st date etc) I'm sure I have nervous habits I'm unaware of. Deal breaker: Writing long serious comments on a humorous thread like I just did LOL

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 48 (view)

Horrific Habits and Other Deal Breakers Posted: 5/30/2007 3:03:08 PM
omg WHAT A TERRIFFIC THREAD!! LOL Num Nums and drinkie poos! Toungue Daggers Rothfl!! Evil: Good solution, we actually did that to my brother, we 2 youngest (8-9) had chicken pox and painted dots on his face while he slept (age 17) Kalli - a proper kiss.... gaze into her eyes, gently remove glasses or stroke her cheek... move in at an easy pace with half closed eyes, head****d slightly to one side, hand on side/nape of neck..... gently touching and brush of lips.... a tad more firmly, possibly with a quiet audio (wink!) accompaniment... mmmmmMMmmmm..... move the fingers or especially the thumb just under or behind her ear.... kiss more firmly, perhaps sharing breath.... pull back and touch foreheads , listening to the breathing.... lean in and touch foreheads, considering the next move... to toungue or not to toungue... not yet, kiss a bit more firmly, let the sensations build, the breath warm, the rythems reinforce themselves... (Stay tunes for another episode of Necking Survivor!! ) Mietzele LMAO!! "clacker" thats a new one but sooooo appropriate!! Wholesomeheart... Insist on riding areound sans shirt and bra? Anoyying? How about DISTRACTING ?? Rothfl !! Kalli & Cuddles....................... ewwwwwwwwwww, Nail (clipping) Droppings!! Squirrelly I agree, Violence, Disrespect, Cheating, Cruelty and Chain Smoking are significant deal breakers for me, but they probably are for all who are on this thread anyway, I think the intent here was humor. HAGD Y'all! Huddy (Hudsonbay1960, not Hudsonbay)

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

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Rejection comebacks (All in good humour) Posted: 5/29/2007 10:48:24 PM
Whoops, what I meant to say is that a comeback is usually the furthest thing from my mind.

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

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Rejection comebacks (All in good humour) Posted: 5/29/2007 10:47:33 PM
^5 Wotta!! I've been shot down too... the worst part is the long flaming fall from the sky, burning alive until I manage to get back to my seat, and out the flames with beer! :) I prefer to say "Hi, I'm Tom, may I join you?" rather than use a lame line. "As if I would go out with you!" (that one was online, I must admit, after a 6 week exchange of email.

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 175 (view)

Favorite Quotes Posted: 5/29/2007 10:31:30 PM
"Certain death... Small chance of success.... What are we waiting for?" Gibli in the Rings Trilogy

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 174 (view)

Favorite Quotes Posted: 5/29/2007 10:23:14 PM
Younger Women, Older Whiskey, Faster Horses, More Money .... A Country Lyric

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 83 (view)

Top 10 Things Not to Say While Arguing with a Woman Posted: 5/29/2007 10:13:20 PM
Miss Red, Its called the Darwin principle, elimination of genes from the gene pool for saying inflammatory things to women with hammers in their hands :)

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 31 (view)

This is what we call A CLUE. Posted: 5/29/2007 8:29:58 AM
Funny thing, in my youth I enjoyed dancing. I've always carried a few extra pounds, so thats not why I've stopped. And I'm not entirely sure why I stopped. Certainly in school, when in Square Dance class, It was a new experience to be sought out as a dance partner.... 6 guys, 34 gals... and unlike some of the guys, I was actually enthused about the dancing so I really felt great!! And yet I can't really say why dancing has fallen off my "To Do" list.

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 30 (view)

This is what we call A CLUE. Posted: 5/29/2007 8:21:16 AM
yes countrysugar, this way, you know you already have somethings in common since you are in the same class together. You can see what his vibes are, is he shy or outgoing, does he like to help or is he bossy? etc I highly recomend Sirra Club outings for similar reasons, though some local chapters are more socially oriented than others, in order to attract active members, and some chapters are more activist oriented with less in the way of social/recreational activity. Any camping, hiking, canoeing, outdoorsy, with the added advantage that when you go camping with someone you learn more about the person in a weekend than on any 3 dates, a week than in a year. Costs are minimal and usually you don't have to be a member to go on trips (called outings). (even garden clubs, though the latter will be more women than men).

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 64 (view)

High School Posted: 5/29/2007 8:13:41 AM
I was SO an outsider, not in any clique at all. I was an Eagle Scout, I wore a beard & flannels & jeans & boots in my upscale town, I got along with authority figures, I worked and was baffled by those families who gave graduating seniors a CAR for Gods sake !! Iwas ready to go to college by soph-jr summer where I hoped life would be more real. Mostly it was, but I did have a suite mate who actually went on a panty raid. (sigh)

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 44 (view)

Guys does any of you find it frustrating at times when dating a single woman with kids? Posted: 5/29/2007 7:55:58 AM
Obviously, getting involved in a disfunctional family with monster children is a martyrs task. Having said that, the majority of people out there will have kids. Many are wonderful people. Good luck finding the right one!!

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 43 (view)

Guys does any of you find it frustrating at times when dating a single woman with kids? Posted: 5/29/2007 7:52:08 AM
Consider changing to family inclusive spontenaity (honey, lets all go to the park, bowling, the waterpark, the zoo, a AAA league baseball game)... look for ways to be spontaneous that neither require the kids to be elsewhere nor included, like bringing flowers, unexpected bucket from KFC, clean the bathroom / vaccuum / do dishes when she's out, I guarantee she will appreciate that form of spontenaity!!. Help with the babysitter searching (your parents, etc ) , prequalify a sitter/daycare service (don't just assume any of them are good enough, she is gonna check them out too and your relationship will flameout if she decides you can't be trusted to judge safety / quality in regards to kid care... accept the fact that kids curtail spontenaity but don't have to kill it off.

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 30 (view)

Inspiring Quotes to Share Posted: 5/28/2007 7:08:58 PM
Never forget your weapon was made by the lowest bidder. If the enemy is in range, so are you!! Never share a foxhole with a hero.

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 183 (view)

POF Singles Event St. Charles - Live Band, Good Food, Cold Beer! Posted: 5/28/2007 6:54:17 PM
Geneeeeva!! Geneeeeva!! Geneeeeva!!

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 38 (view)

What is your take on mail order brides? Posted: 5/28/2007 6:51:44 PM
raeraer59... I love what you say! Rock on hun!!

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

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What is your take on mail order brides? Posted: 5/28/2007 6:49:14 PM
Order Blank Mail Order Brides Inc Bust Cup Skin Hair Eyes Build Height Item # 32 C Olive Raven Black Deep Brown Slim 5'-5'4" Shipping Overnight Express !!

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 180 (view)

POF Singles Event St. Charles - Live Band, Good Food, Cold Beer! Posted: 5/28/2007 12:49:15 PM
Jean yer a sweetheart! Justlookin, I loved our convo over pizza, I hope you do more road trips.. in my direction! Cortnerthe.... words fail me LOL! Irish, you are unique but "YOU GOTTA FIGHT, FOR YOUR RIGHT, TO PAAAAARRRTY !!" I had a ball meeting everyone, and in closing let me say "All hail Party Mistress Kat !!" ~Huddy

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 93 (view)

To meow or not to meow... Posted: 5/28/2007 12:40:48 PM
PHK I really like the outlook you shared with us. Thy!

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 92 (view)

To meow or not to meow... Posted: 5/28/2007 12:36:56 PM
I'm in love with Tinky2 and her menagerie ! Marry Me ! ~ Huddy

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 68 (view)

sexiest outfits ? Posted: 5/28/2007 12:21:21 PM
The School Girl outfit seems to be the most popular... I like it too.... OMG we're a buch of perverts !

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 62 (view)

sexiest outfits ? Posted: 5/27/2007 10:23:20 PM
OMG.. there are so many choices..... light off the shoulder peasant blouse and swirling skirt...or nicely distorted flannel shirt, Royal Robbins Billy Goat hiking shorts....don't for get the hiking boots... wear short tight 80's hairstyle... or long french braid... a lace up leather jerkin under a basic shawl and ragged skirt, medeival looking brooch and light chain browmail, high leather thong wrap sandals... ummm.....

Hudsonbay

Joined: 8/19/2006

Msg: 29 (view)

Inspiring Quotes to Share Posted: 5/27/2007 4:44:29 PM
A friend will provide bail money... A real friend will be sitting beside you on the jail bunk saying "Man that was fun!!" I believe it may have been the Klingons rather than Nietzechie (spelling) who said: "That which does not kill us, makes us stronger !!" Also credited to the Klingons: "Only a fool fights in a burning house !!" And the ever popular "Today is a good day to die !!" "Beware of the man who has no enemies" ~ annonymous "People tend to get promoted to a level of incompetency" ~ The Peter Principle And finally, what I plan to have printed on my next t-shirt: "In a Democracy, the public has a right to knownot only what the government decides, but why and by what process." ~Gerald R. Ford President of the United States

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