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    Whatcha’ll look like now, hmmmm?

    Paddling pre accident, Banjo lessons for the nephew.
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    Sugar maple harvest time in Ontario/Quebec.

    This is one of the biggest things I miss moving south. Pulled a toboggan with several 5 gallon milk tins to collect sap every day and Saturday was boil day at my uncles. The smell of the wood burning and sap boiling Then My Aunt would boil some down even more and make candy.... My cousin still...
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    Street Scammer Watch site

    We were coming home from a race event and stopped at a gas station for a bathroom break. A guy comes walking up asking for some money to get something to eat. I offered to make him a sandwich... He declined... I then asked if he wanted money to buy beer... he said yes... I opened the cooler and...
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    The Amos and Andy Show

    A modern take on it ...
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    Got in a car accident today

    In most states they wont place someone under arrest unless its a serious crime. If they arrest them then they have to provide an officer to stay with them AND are responsible for the hospital bill. Seen several serious DUI folks walk out the door to an officer waiting with cuffs. Glad the...
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    Does anyone over 80 YO still do their own yard work

    At 92 My Great Grandfather was still tilling a half acre garden by hand. His granddaughter (Ma @83) still mows and weed eats her yard. I'll see in about 17 years
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    What would you name your boat if you had one?

    We have a 20Ft trailered sailboat... "No Particular Harbor"
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    You ever done anything where you gotta leave town?

    I refuse to answer on the grounds of self-incrimination.
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    The transition from work to retirement....

    I worked rotating 12 hour shifts, battery travel alarm clock set at 530 and was rare to have it go off. Retired 1/22 and have set it ONCE since.
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    Purple Martins - waiting on their return

    No house but there hitting the feeders here in WNC
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    Another high school classmate passed away

    And now its 15 MIA, lost 4 last year, 3 within a month
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    Guess I'm an old Fart

    I guess I qualify... They had just switched to the camo BTUs....
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    Do you enjoy Banjo picking?

    John was an awesome Musician, Storyteller and all around great guy. Was blessed to have set around with him a couple times. I have played Old Tyme for years... Not me but my style
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    A sad day to day.Radish Rose has passed away

    Sorry to hear RIP RR
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    What is your outfit/clothes you are wearing for today?

    The 2 months I spend, that was the question every day.
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