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March 12th, 2004, 09:17 AM
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Location: Middleofnowhere, NH
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Originally Posted by shiningstar
"Measure TWICE .........................cut ONCE."
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My dad, who was a carpenter always said, "If you measure once and then cut twice, remember this: Glue, spackle and paint/ Make a carpenter what he ain't."
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Each smallest act of kindness reverbrates across great distances and spans of time, affecting lives unknown to the one whose generous spirit was the source of this good echo, because kindness is passed on and grows each time it's passed, until a simple courtesy becomes an act of selfless courage years later and far away. Likewise, each small meanness, each expression of hatred, each act of evil.
This Momentous Day, H. R. White
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March 12th, 2004, 09:50 AM
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#122
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Bad Email Address
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: New Mexico
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Originally Posted by unowhoandwhy
My dad, who was a carpenter always said, "If you measure once and then cut twice, remember this: Glue, spackle and paint/ Make a carpenter what he ain't."
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LOL :laugh: I think you're dad is VERYYYYYY right about that 
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March 12th, 2004, 09:51 AM
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Bad Email Address
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: New Mexico
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"Drop by drop the measure is filled."
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March 12th, 2004, 10:50 AM
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Shuttle Pilot
Join Date: Dec 2003
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A committe should consist of three men, two of whom are absent.
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March 12th, 2004, 11:04 AM
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Strike Leader
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Middleofnowhere, NH
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Outside of a dog a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.
-I think it was Einstein, but I could be wrong.
(Once I thought I was wrong, but I was mistaken.)
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Each smallest act of kindness reverbrates across great distances and spans of time, affecting lives unknown to the one whose generous spirit was the source of this good echo, because kindness is passed on and grows each time it's passed, until a simple courtesy becomes an act of selfless courage years later and far away. Likewise, each small meanness, each expression of hatred, each act of evil.
This Momentous Day, H. R. White
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March 12th, 2004, 11:05 AM
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Strike Leader
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Middleofnowhere, NH
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"Are you flesh or are you spirit?"
"I am sorrow."
-Ladyhawke
***Can you tell I LOVE quotes?!
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Each smallest act of kindness reverbrates across great distances and spans of time, affecting lives unknown to the one whose generous spirit was the source of this good echo, because kindness is passed on and grows each time it's passed, until a simple courtesy becomes an act of selfless courage years later and far away. Likewise, each small meanness, each expression of hatred, each act of evil.
This Momentous Day, H. R. White
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March 12th, 2004, 11:36 AM
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#127
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Bad Email Address
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: New Mexico
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Originally Posted by unowhoandwhy
Outside of a dog a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.
-I think it was Einstein, but I could be wrong.
(Once I thought I was wrong, but I was mistaken.)
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I loveeeeeee that one! 
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March 12th, 2004, 01:34 PM
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On Vacation...
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: BC Canada
Posts: 9,330
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Have you ever noticed..."Children seldom misquote you. In fact, they usually repeat word for word what you shouldn't have said."
--Unknown
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March 12th, 2004, 01:48 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Cheesehead in Connecticut
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If we fail at trying to succeed in what we are doing then is it ever worth the attempt!
(one of my own!)
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Cheese: [has tinfoil on his teeth] I have braces!
Mac: You found that on the ground, didn't you?
Cheese: Garbage can.
-episode "Mac Daddy"Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends"
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March 12th, 2004, 03:09 PM
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Bad Email Address
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Location: New Mexico
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Originally Posted by Gaelen
Have you ever noticed..."Children seldom misquote you. In fact, they usually repeat word for word what you shouldn't have said."
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Good one Gaelen ................. 
and Ohhhhhhhhhh soooooooooooo true!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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March 12th, 2004, 03:10 PM
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Bad Email Address
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: New Mexico
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Originally Posted by bsg1fan1975
If we fail at trying to succeed in what we are doing then is it ever worth the attempt!
(one of my own!)
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I really like that one Bsg! I look forward to reading more of your "OWN" quotes.
You are a very, very, very intelligent lady!
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March 13th, 2004, 07:03 PM
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Shuttle Pilot
Join Date: Dec 2003
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our days are like indentical suitcases; all the same size, but some people can pack more into them than others.
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March 13th, 2004, 10:29 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Utah
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Originally Posted by westy 79
our days are like indentical suitcases; all the same size, but some people can pack more into them than others.
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beutiful, and so true
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March 13th, 2004, 10:32 PM
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Major
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Utah
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Originally Posted by Gaelen
Have you ever noticed..."Children seldom misquote you. In fact, they usually repeat word for word what you shouldn't have said."
--Unknown
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bullseye and the truth is told
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March 13th, 2004, 10:34 PM
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On Vacation...
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: BC Canada
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Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.
--Albert Einstein
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March 14th, 2004, 10:47 AM
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Dancing Viper Queen
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Join Date: Jul 2001
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Occasionally suffer fools; you may learn something of value. But never argue with them.
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I have my own little place, but it's okay. They know me here.
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March 14th, 2004, 10:47 AM
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Dancing Viper Queen
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The only way to keep a secret is to say nothing.
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I have my own little place, but it's okay. They know me here.
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March 14th, 2004, 10:48 AM
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Dancing Viper Queen
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All who snore are not sleeping.
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I have my own little place, but it's okay. They know me here.
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March 14th, 2004, 10:49 AM
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Dancing Viper Queen
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If you must lie, be brief.
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I have my own little place, but it's okay. They know me here.
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March 14th, 2004, 10:50 AM
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Dancing Viper Queen
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Often you lose the bait when you catch the fish. This is a necessary loss.
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I have my own little place, but it's okay. They know me here.
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March 14th, 2004, 10:51 AM
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Dancing Viper Queen
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The man who wants to hang himself can always be led to a noose.
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I have my own little place, but it's okay. They know me here.
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March 14th, 2004, 10:52 AM
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Dancing Viper Queen
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If you are forced to bow, bow very, very low. And hold that bitter memory until you take your revenge.
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March 14th, 2004, 10:53 AM
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Dancing Viper Queen
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Never knock someone else's racket. [You never know when you may be pulling the same stunt yourself.]
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March 14th, 2004, 10:55 AM
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Dancing Viper Queen
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Establish Priorities: If you're up to your ass in alligators, the first thing to do is drain the swamp.
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March 14th, 2004, 10:56 AM
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Dancing Viper Queen
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A thousand friends are not enough; a single enemy is. There is no such thing as a harmless enemy.
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I have my own little place, but it's okay. They know me here.
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March 14th, 2004, 10:57 AM
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Dancing Viper Queen
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If you can't win, make the price of your enemy's victory exorbitant.
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March 14th, 2004, 10:58 AM
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Dancing Viper Queen
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The fish is killed by it's open mouth.
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March 14th, 2004, 10:59 AM
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Dancing Viper Queen
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When you compromise, you lose. When you seem to have compromised, you take a step toward winning.
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March 14th, 2004, 11:00 AM
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Dancing Viper Queen
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When you are angry, close your mouth -- and open your eyes.
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March 14th, 2004, 11:01 AM
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Dancing Viper Queen
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THE EAGLE DOESN'T HUNT FLIES.
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