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Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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Martin Guitar Factory Tour Posted: 6/24/2006 8:11:03 AM
Greetings! It's been awhile! We are going with another couple on a Pennsylvania tour next weekend , and I would like to hear from anyone that did the Martin Guitar factory tour. Seeing as I'm close to purchasing perhaps a D-28, I thought the tour would be informative. We also plan to visit Amish country near lancaster (Fiancee loves antiques) and end in Philly where I will do the Rocky stairs at the art museum lol. Does anyone familiar with the area have any good music shop suggestions perhaps near downtown Philly? Thanks in advance

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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Happy Birthday Canada! Posted: 7/1/2005 6:58:31 AM
That's all! And to our American Neighbours, happy (soon to be) fourth! Being that I'm in the Capital, I'm going to avoid the hill at all costs, although a patio close to downtown may be in our agenda today. How's everyone planning to celebrate?

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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Canada's Dr. Death Henry Morgentaler Awarded Honorary Doctorate... Posted: 6/16/2005 9:29:22 PM
I'm "pro choice" for women..I just thought that I would add my cents...Although adoption is definitely an option, I could understand where a horrible circumstance like a rape would warrant an abortion. This is just from one male's perspective though.

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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Progressive taxation Posted: 6/4/2005 7:39:35 AM
I like the concept of "pay for use"... Every year there should be a checklist of services you DID NOT use. For example, if you have no children especially school age, You did not visit a hospital, and you never drew from any safety net type programs, then you should get rewarded ,even in a small way come tax time..I know it would never happen though, and I'm just giving my own biased tax philosophy. Cheers

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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Who, in your opinion, represents the ideals of the USA and Canada? Posted: 6/4/2005 7:11:11 AM
Hey! Great thread Montreal Guy! Canada Terry Fox Alexander Graham Bell The Tragically Hip U.S Martin Luther King Henry Ford Babe Ruth

bob loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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N. Korea, 6, and Bush, 0 Posted: 5/2/2005 8:16:34 AM
This is what irks me...the only reason I didn't support the Iraq campaign is the fact that it wasn't a U.N santioned effort, no matter how irrelvant the U.N appears to be... Ole Kim is starving his people, and narry a mention from the U.N to remove him..Now I understand that that Logistically this would be complicated, and as a matter of fact with China there, this would start a major war. How about Zimbabwee (s.k)? Does a country with a ruthless dictator have to have other countries interests involved before he/she is removed ($$$$). Oh the hypocrosy

bob loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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Who would win the Canadian Federal Election if it's called this spring. Posted: 5/2/2005 7:56:55 AM
I'm hoping for a conservative minority government situation...Even though I still remember ole Ben Mulroney, I had it with the Libs..As a matter of fact, I think it would be good for the country if a western leader was elected instead of a Quebecer for a change..It's too bad though that (although he isn't a Westerner), Mike Harris wouldn't run for the federal Conservatives, because he set out and did what he said he was going to do..No matter how drastic and un-popular the changes were, he did Ontario good in my eyes... The bottom line is that for the sake of balance, Canada needs a leader who is in touch with the West, and not from Quebec for once.

Bob Loblaw

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Cross Border Bargain Huntin' Posted: 4/22/2005 9:28:09 PM
Yes I was the token pack mule for my g/f and Aunt's shopping venture today to up-state New York...Trust me I was a real trooper, and actually enjoyed some of the diffferent stores.grunt* I did notice that, even with the exchange rate ,some prices were a lot cheaper, but for the most part they were similiar or negligible, especially at the box stores like Pay less, Sears..etc. What got me, was that in Canada we are deprived on variety on such items as my perenial fave "Hamburger Helper"...As a matter of fact,it seemed like as far as processed or frozen prepared foods there is a "big time" difference in variety...I always thought that we had all the classic varieties of "Hamburger Helper such as stogonoff, lasagna . etc. covered, but holy shyt...I came back with such items as "Philly Cheese Steak", and "Chicken Quesidilla" which I have never seen here...Because I love the stuff, I noticed... I'm crying foul!! ..(Hamburger helper was the same price as over here btw..lol) Well at least we never got nailed for duty at the border though and I got my new gut rot helper, so all is good. If anyone cares...(Seemed like a current event topic)

Bob Loblaw

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How to spot dangerous people Posted: 3/18/2005 5:37:31 PM
^^Yes Late. True enough

Bob Loblaw

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How to spot dangerous people Posted: 3/18/2005 5:29:13 PM
Not necessarily dangerous, but if you encounter hot and cold people on-line , then run..These people are merely gamers and these actions gives them a sense of self -empowerment because they could be hurt from past relationships and it's gender pay-back time, don't know what they want, or they are afraid of the "real life meeting" that once becomes inevitable they turn on the "freeze" faucet...And yes this is from my personal experineces, but I have finally met someone who appears to be promising, and at the very least genuine ..lol

Bob Loblaw

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Best Guitarist of All time Posted: 3/13/2005 6:29:59 AM
^^^ Mick Mars you can't be freakin serious..lol and Yes Jake E.Lee for that genre should get more props..Not only did he have to fill the shoes of my perennial fave, he came out with some tasty playing.

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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THE GUITAR PLAYER'S THREAD Posted: 3/10/2005 5:30:47 PM
"That's right, .........the guitar is REALLY easy to learn how to play" I beg to differ Late! lol As far as reading, Nope you can't read "feel"..or attitude..I was once in a band, where we tried out a keyboard player errr classically trained pianist who subsequently went on to the Royal Consevatory of Music..She couldn't play with a band, or keep time with a drummer..She needed the sheet music in front of her. Yes.Rock and blues are based on a lot of 1- 1V -V progressions, and can be pretty basic, yet pretty darn demanding as well, but this is from a hacker's point of view (me)..lol

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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VIKING METAL(WHITE PEOPLE) METAL....WHY??? Posted: 3/9/2005 11:08:08 PM
Mmm to me groove can't be explained..I think the guitar in the verse section of G'NR'S "Welcome to the Jungle" oozes with groove, so does "Paradise City". A band like Iron Maiden to me doesn't have a big groove, but their passion and feel comes out..ACDC totally grooves..maybe because of how tight and simplistic they are...Don't tell me E.V.H doesn't know how to write grooves!..Listen to his Rhythym,..But anyways, I think you were referring to the Iron Maiden /Queensryche type bands, which aren't necessarily oozing with groove but do have tons of feel and melody..I like certain bands for groove, and certain one's for their melodies and harmonies..Just because they don't have that "groove", it doesn't make them bad quality.

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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Canada says no to Missile Defence and George Bush....Right or Wrong ? Posted: 3/8/2005 10:26:10 PM
I'm currently to lazy to scroll up and copy and paste whoever questioned the cold war style of defense..I agree I mean is Russia about to lob missiles? I know terrorist groups don't have the funds to lob long range missiles , let alone from the Northern Frontier..Spend the money on intelligence and terrorist busting, and Canada should kick in too. Ya it's just a money making scheme for large weapons manufacturers to make profit. Such a system would start an arms race, and initiate mass paranoia. Times have changes..The real enemy would try to sneak in a nuclear bomb-suitcase, and not waste their time or money lobbing missiles.. China and Russia both know that if they were to attack, they would get ten fold back. Besides one likes to think that these two countries are civil enough, and on the modern "seat at the table" not to. North Korea just likes to blow hot air to get aid money, and any rogue Mid-East nation probably doesn't have the technology to come up with such a long range missile to hit any part of the continental U.S..There's a lot of miles to cover!

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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If you could put 3 things into a time capsule, what would they be?? Posted: 3/8/2005 9:58:32 PM
Some of my sisters cooking..May improve with age. (j/k)..Hello "Fear Factor" 3000 A.D Try some of that! A brand new Gibson Les Paul, (if I could part with it.) Hello lucky finder! Last.A 1967 Toronto Maple Leaf stanley cup champions hat, because by that time they will still be clinging on to that old win!

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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Don't like Cops Posted: 3/7/2005 4:21:22 AM
Here's my own lil beef with cops. When I get pulled over for a speeding ticket, why do I get the ticket and a speech?..Why couldn't they give me one or the other! Usually the speech is very patrionizing anyways, so just give me the full ticket, and let us part ways, or give me the full blown sermon, and no ticket..lol Seriously, I never deal with cops but from what I see it's usually some of the rookies that wear the gloves and robo-cop sport glasses, while the older veterans seem cool headed and composed.

Bob Loblaw

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Eccentric Posted: 3/3/2005 6:22:49 AM
I always thought that the word "eccentric" was only reserved for wealthy weird ppl.

Bob Loblaw

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Weird Food Combinations Posted: 2/25/2005 11:34:56 PM
Scuse my Canadian, but what are "Tater Tots"? lol

Bob Loblaw

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Weird Food Combinations Posted: 2/25/2005 12:03:31 PM
KD with salami, and fried onions mixed in .

Bob Loblaw

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The Dialectizer Posted: 2/23/2005 10:43:23 AM
"Mah' broda' had sent dis link t'me..Fo' dose who gots time on deir hands likes me, simply find one uh youse old posts, o' any one fo' dat matta' and copy de url uh dat page into de slot. Man!.. It's hilarious! Right on!..I likes de "red-neck", o' de "Elma' fudd" one" Ha ha this is my original post transformed into "Jive"

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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The Dialectizer Posted: 2/23/2005 8:18:01 AM
Check this out: http://rinkworks.com/dialect/ My brother had sent this link to me..For those who have time on their hands like me, simply find one of you're old posts, or any one for that matter and copy the url of that page into the slot... It's hilarious!..I like the "red-neck", or the "Elmer fudd" one.

Bob Loblaw

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Single and never been married Posted: 2/21/2005 11:33:06 PM
Wow this thread is geared to me!..Same here..I like to think that I'm perfectly relationship worthy/ready ,outgoing, and happy..For chemistry reasons I just never settled down with the women I was with...I'm still searching.. If there's a social stigma attached to that, then so be it. I think I'm institutionalized, meaning that I grew used to my independance.. I also know that the right woman for me just never came along yet, but at least I'm out there looking. I get the "Well aren't you afraid of growing old alone" from my close minded sister who seems a little "un-fullfilled" at times being a stay at home mother in a small town. I would like a family with at least one child of my own one day if time allows, but on destiny's terms..I'm not going to force it. I could be happily single with many friends and family too..Valentine's day and couples parties suck though.

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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has anyone ever felt the need to take a baseball bat to their computer? Posted: 2/21/2005 9:32:19 PM
^^ Feeling sorry for that person she wants to hunt down, but hands her a nice maple bat just the same c'mon spark you're going to have to do better than gummi bears sheesh j/K

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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has anyone ever felt the need to take a baseball bat to their computer? Posted: 2/21/2005 9:20:31 PM
pffft if anyone has a thing for windows it's you and you're bro "Late" ha ha j/k

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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has anyone ever felt the need to take a baseball bat to their computer? Posted: 2/21/2005 9:12:44 PM
Aww just get everyone to collectively throw their Dells out the window, and there ya go.. Modern day "SCTV" (If you remember that one's intro ). lol I can contribute a dead HP even.

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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WHAT'S YOUR BEST ONE LINER JOKE...AND BE RUDE AND CRUDE? Posted: 2/20/2005 12:00:46 PM
Ha ha I have a few..One time when I was in college, my instructor took us outside on an astonomy lesson. he pointed skyward and said " There's Polaris, also referred to as the North Star". It was dark out, so I said.." Nah those are street lights you are pointing at!" Had to be there I guess. The whole class cracked up. He did as well.

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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what are you really like (in person) around the opposite sex? Posted: 2/20/2005 9:52:40 AM
I have two sisters who had many friends, so I'm very comfortable , personable, and myself around the opposite sex.

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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Check, please! Posted: 2/19/2005 11:34:21 PM
Another true story..When she exagerates about all the famous people she knows..More than a few is a lil much!..Then spews about this real high paying job she has, yet has a license ,no car, and takes a bus to work.

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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The green eyed monster Posted: 2/18/2005 7:50:26 AM
It's funny..I had an ex-g.f who once complained to her best friend (ya she had a big mouth and told me), that it bothered her that I never got jealous enough..Like I didn't seem to care..In retrospect that was immature thinking on her part. She had a male friend that was always part of her original group, and he would hang out with us, or her sometimes with just her and her other friends if I wasn't around..Anyways, I always knew that he had a thing for her, but I never really let it bother me, because why worry about things behond you're control right? Well they eventually ended up together after we broke up, and are now married, so it just wasn't meant to be with us, and I'm happy for them. Should I have been more protective of her when he was around knowing that he liked her? Show just a hint of jealousy, just to maybe show her that I cared?..Maybe. but I'm glad I never did..She always came home to me anyways.

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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International Forums Posted: 2/17/2005 5:06:23 PM
Ha ha From this point forward this thread is now known as "Sex and Dating" international..wonders if Euros wil now start posting here

Bob Loblaw

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Wanting to visit Canada Posted: 2/17/2005 10:36:33 AM
B.C is probally awesome and I want to visit, but I'm still standing by Ontariariario...Land of a gazillion lakes, and some nice cities and towns..lol Anyways there all kinds of awsesome places to visit here..You decide Joka.

Bob Loblaw

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I thought that Candian women loved a British Accent....... Posted: 2/16/2005 10:08:21 PM
You're from "Minnie" You are so Canadian!..lol ^

Bob Loblaw

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best chest???? Posted: 2/16/2005 7:41:37 PM
How about best chest in progress? j/k

Bob Loblaw

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International Forums Posted: 2/16/2005 7:17:45 PM
ha ha ha ..Nobody here has to participate in them..Let them moderate themselves...Actually I never thought about the moderation part.. Oh well ..They don't know what they are missing.

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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Wanting to visit Canada Posted: 2/16/2005 7:06:53 PM
If you are into lots of wilderness, definitely the land of the lakes ..The Northern Ontario country...If you are into that sort of thing..Lots of resorts/outfitters. If you want cities..Definitely montreal!..Very fun and cosmopolitan. Ottawa here is less than two hours away from Montreal..Nice city, but not too much action compared to Montreal unless you want to visit national museums, gov't stuff,or you're Embassy .It is a beautiful city non the less.

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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What is the meaning of your screen name.... Posted: 2/16/2005 2:45:56 PM
Nothing at all..Just trying to be Goofy...Just say it fast.

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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International Forums Posted: 2/15/2005 10:27:00 PM
Hi Admin. I find that these forums are pretty entertaining..I was just going to pass off to you the idea of perhaps starting a board maybe in Spanish or another common world language, so other different cultures would have their own forums, mirrored exactly like the English one here..Would this complicate things too much?

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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Fitness and physique, how important is it to you? Posted: 2/15/2005 10:11:57 PM
Wow Pandora!..Good story.Kudos to you...I myself have the type of body that when I work out I show results fairly easily, but if I let myself go it shows...I would like to drop another 15-20 myself...I let myself go about five years ago, and in the last few years worked hard enough, and lost 35 lbs... Ya it's hard work, and I'm slipping .....lol

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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Why do women find it so hard to approach men? Posted: 2/15/2005 9:29:34 PM
Ya I hear yas...I screw it up all the time ..Especially when I introduce myself using this Bob name .

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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Campfire Songs Posted: 2/15/2005 6:41:57 PM
O.k the fire is burning bright, and it's a star-filled night. What are your fave songs to sing-along to around a fire with some friends and a few flat tops going in the back?...I'll start with this one here. Remember classic campfire type songs and not kumbaya ..lol SIGNS (Five Man Electrical Band/Tesla) VERSE ONE And the sign says, "Long haired freaky people need not apply". So I tucked my hair up under my hat and , and I went in to ask him "Why?" He said. "You look like a fine outstandin’ young man. Ithink you’ll do." A so I took off my hat and said, "Imagine that, huh me working for you." CHORUS Oh signs, signs everywhere the signs. Fuckin’ up the scenery, breakin’ my mind. Do this do that, can’t you read the signs. VERSE TWO And the sign says, "Anybody caught trespassing will be shot on sight." So I jumped the fence and I yelled at her house, " Hey what gives you the right." To put a fence to keep me out, or to keep mother nature in?" If God was here, he’d to you to your face, "Man you’re some kind of sinner." REPEAT CHORUS BRIDGE Oh!, I say now mister, can’t you read? You got to have a certain title, you see. You can’t watch, no, you can’t eat. You ain’t supposed to be here. And the sign says you’ve got to have a membership card to get inside. VERSE THREE The sign says, "Everybody welcome. Come in and kneel down and pray." And they pass around the plate at the end of it, and I didn’t have a penny to pay. A so I got me a pen and paper and I made up my own ****in’ sign. I said thank you lord, for thinkin’ bout me. I’m alive and doin fine." chorus twice

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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OTTAWA ONTARIO - BUCKING HAM BUSH BASH - BIG JOE MUFFERAW Posted: 2/15/2005 6:31:25 PM
I think I mentioned that I would take a car load, but you would probally want to know that I'm not some sort of speed demon, and normal first probally..lol

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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Celeb Look-alikes Posted: 2/15/2005 6:27:37 PM
<< I was given Captain Kirk one time by a complete stranger..I don't see it, never heard it since..Must of been the hair-cut at the time .lol And this one dude I worked with said I looked like the Bass player for "The Tragically Hip"

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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Weird Food Combinations Posted: 2/15/2005 6:23:39 PM
O.k for the record, french fries/chips dipped in mayo or soaked in white vinegar makes perfect sense..lol

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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Caught in the act Posted: 2/15/2005 6:20:51 PM
came like literally 2 minutes from getting busted by my bro. Good thing, because he would of never let me live the cowboy hat down j/k She was freaking after...lol All was well though..

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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Weird Food Combinations Posted: 2/15/2005 7:56:18 AM
^^ Yes been there...Ppl. gross out when they see it, but you have to try it!

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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are you bored of where you live? Posted: 2/15/2005 7:42:10 AM
n/k ..Too much political correctness here as well.. Need to bring a few huge car plants here to add some new dynamics, and more blue collar. Smack dab in Kanata.. lol

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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are you bored of where you live? Posted: 2/15/2005 7:19:49 AM
^ ^ Ditto this is a good spot..And yeah clowns gone rampant especially at city Hall huh?

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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cartoon character you most identify with Posted: 2/14/2005 9:10:09 PM
Snoopy, because he is kinda laid back and nonchalant.

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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Weird Food Combinations Posted: 2/14/2005 8:58:30 PM
I don't know if this is too out of the ordinary, but I'm sure likeing this pop-corn and Frank's hot sauce right about now.. (shamless sponsor plug on Frank's Hot Sauce lol) Anything else?

Bob Loblaw

Joined: 12/21/2004

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The Perfect Male Posted: 2/14/2005 8:41:42 PM
O.k I got the laundry. kids and cooking part down..Now I'm depressed..lol

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