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I was traveling on a three lane roadway here in Vegas today and I had been traveling in the left hand lane when I signaled my intentions to turn left by using the turn signal and I drifted over into the left turn lane and I was slowing down for the red light.  The intersection was about 100 feet ahead of me when a small car pulled next to me on the right, then passed me and then turned into my turn lane just to be able to go first.  I about had to eat a rear bumper as when he turned into the lane he stood on the brakes.  I sat on the bike for another light cycle as I was in no condition to deal with more traffic at this point.  I was only one block away from home and I pulled into the drive and parked and cabled the bike and gave myself a pat on the back for not chasing down that jackwagon and getting involved in an altercation. As I was walking my dog later I noticed the car parked on the street. I hooked my dog to the fence and with only a few turns on my Gerber Multi Tool I loosened his oil drain plug to a point where it will fall out pretty soon.  I figure that one good turn deserves another.
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Good for you, you didnt act on impulse. I would have let all the air out of the tires via the side walls, but the oil drain will work maybe he will blow the engine and not be able to afford another car for a while.
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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Now you (and a few hundred others) will have to wonder: "I wonder where that 4 or 5 quart long oil slick is hiding?"
Should be even more fun if it rains
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I would never admit to doing that online.
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I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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never rains in Vegas
Wouldn't want that one to slip away unnoticed
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I was traveling on a three lane roadway here in Vegas today and I had been traveling in the left hand lane when I signaled my intentions to turn left by using the turn signal and I drifted over into the left turn lane and I was slowing down for the red light. The intersection was about 100 feet ahead of me when a small car pulled next to me on the right, then passed me and then turned into my turn lane just to be able to go first. I about had to eat a rear bumper as when he turned into the lane he stood on the brakes.
I sat on the bike for another light cycle as I was in no condition to deal with more traffic at this point. I was only one block away from home and I pulled into the drive and parked and cabled the bike and gave myself a pat on the back for not chasing down that jackwagon and getting involved in an altercation.
As I was walking my dog later I noticed the car parked on the street. I hooked my dog to the fence and with only a few turns on my Gerber Multi Tool I loosened his oil drain plug to a point where it will fall out pretty soon.
I figure that one good turn deserves another.
 what wrong with you?? your no better...yea whats that driver did was wrong but so are you..ever here two wrongs don't make a right?????
every think of the big picture??? if and when that plug let's lose and puts oil all over the road...who mite behind that guy???? could it be a family ??? another biker???could be you again... your wrong and I am telling you..your wrong because of your action some one could be killed..
I would not want that kind of karma in my life..
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This story reminded me of driving south on 684 one day after a light rain. Apparently a truck lost the crossover line between the two saddle tanks, spilling a stream of diesel fuel on the northbound highway. I watched as a number of vehicles slid off the road, including a set of pup (double) trailers that flopped over on it's side after going sideways for a few hundred feet. I just happened to be in the right place to see it happen, and also saw a broken down truck with his crossover line hanging down on the ground up the road from the melee. I guess you could say it was a very bad day for somebody's insurance carrier. `````````````` Even more blabber from the Bucky Soapbox. We never know what's going on when somebody tweaks out in front of us. Maybe he's got a kid with end stage Cancer, or who knows what. Or maybe he's just a douc-- nozzle. Be thankful if nothing more happens, and keep on rollin'. It isn't worth the work of rage & hard feeling over it. That's not to say I'm holier than though like I've never gotten pi--ed off at the wheel. Sure I have. Just some food for thought. Did the guy f' up? Sure. Does he deserve the (potential) death penalty over it? I don't think so.  If you were to slip back over there and snug that plug back up, I don't think anyone would be the worse for wear over it, or think any less of you. I think we've almost all been there for wanting to do something similar at some point. Does this point of view make me a "bleeding heart" or "Pollyanna" as has been said before? Probably. I don't care. That's the way I sees it -- a slightly bigger picture than what my own blinders show.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Wow, from cop to hoodlum. Kinda sad, actually. Self-defense is one thing...
Of course, I'm beginning to wonder about all these stories...
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Not good... tighten it back up if it's not too late.
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Good for you, you didnt act on impulse. I would have let all the air out of the tires via the side walls, but the oil drain will work maybe he will blow the engine and not be able to afford another car for a while.
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#1 he didn't do it trying to get under a car and lossen a drain plug bolt with a multi-tool is not likely.
#2 my response is sarcasm
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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#1 he didn't do it trying to get under a car and lossen a drain plug bolt with a multi-tool is not likely.
#2 my response is sarcasm
Uhuh...
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Kieth, do you realy think its possible to reach under a "small car" with only a few inches of ground clearance and use the crappy pliers that come with a multi-tool to loosen a bolt. I hope not. To bad you can't put voice inflections in text.
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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Perhaps the cager saw his/her turn and panicked and made an abrupt , but less than wise move . Forgive 'em , let it go , move on .
A siezed engine is a stiff price to pay for a lapse in judgement .
And IF the drain plug tactic was actually done , the results could be tragic , i.e. an accident caused by the ensuing oil slick and disabled car .
And basically posting admission of the CRIME (literally) on a public website is well , less than a wise move .
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A siezed engine is a stiff price to pay
was exactly the point in my sarcasm. That appearantly got missed.(egg on my face). The guy may be an idiot but he probably has a job and people counting on him to provide for them. On top of the fact that I dont think its possible to do.
The appropriate measure is pass him back and shoot the bird to him at most so he realizes what he did. If you do anything at all you should get their attention /wake them up, so they know what they did. Not kill some one.
But give ole Dan a break he was blowing off steam and realy didn't do the dirty deed. Now he is regretting writing it on here because he has been thoroughly chastized. (maybe rightfully so). We shouldn't condone vandalizm. H3ll I am regretting just giving a tongue in cheek sarcastic remark now. Which is what I usually do. Open mouth insert foot.
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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The point of this thread is venting. That is why he named it High Blood Pressure. Talking about something that happened gives relief to ones stress. Having the last laugh in a story gives one satisfaction.
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The appropriate measure is pass him back and shoot the bird to him
C'mon now , Chad , is that REALLY the mature thing to do ? We're not exactly 11 anymore . 
Some say revenge is a dish best served COLD , but in reality ANY counter reactions are counter productive .
SO , if someone cuts you off in traffic , bumps into you and makes you spill your beer , or sloshes Starbucks on your Ninno Paglini shoes , and you're not bleeding , if at all possible without surrender , let it go , let it go , let it go .
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The appropriate measure is pass him back and shoot the bird to him
Well I'm glad we cleared that one up. And are you really sure Dan BSed us?
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I wear dirty old Justin boots so spilling beer, and coffee would rinse some of the dirt off of them, doing me a favor. Just dont spill my beer please.
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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I am really sure because the impossiblity of it.
The shooting the bird statment was a woe full attempt to add levity to an already too serious thread. come on guys a little humor please.
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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It's gotta be funny for it to be humour.
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Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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The appropriate measure is pass him back and shoot the bird to him
What? You don't want to beat him up? You're not getting soft on us now, are you? 
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Something went terribly wrong here.  At first, it was only Dan that had the blood pressure problem. And it seems HE'S the ONLY one that's relaxed now.
And you may see me tonight
With an illegal smile
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Something went terribly wrong here.
At first, it was only Dan that had the blood pressure problem.
And it seems HE'S the ONLY one that's relaxed now.
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I have been trying to get along with you Keith. I have been being nice to you. Yes I ofended you but I apologized, and have gone out of my way to be nice to ya I even offered to send you a manual to help do the valve adjustments and save you money on the throttle cable situation but what I get in return is you looking for me to say something you dont like so you could pounce. You don't want to get along with me but I have tried with you.
meanwhile I hear forgive people for making mistakes.
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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It's gotta be funny for it to be humour.
Profound.   
I'm just starting to wonder, given the bigger picture of all of Dan's recent revenge stories, if he isn't just completely full of it. It's starting to sound like he's having a bit of fun with us. And the way some of them are turning, out, I sincerely hope he's full of it.
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Oh he is man do you have any doubt
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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Too bad you can't put voice inflections in text.
Hey Chad...WHAT the HECK are you TALKIN' ABOUT there, HUH???!!! 
(...see how easy that is?!)  
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Ha ha Dwight, I can hardly spell, or type much less put that much into it. 
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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Ah, come on now Chad! Well, yes, your spelling might leave a bit to be desired, it's NOT all THAT bad. BUT, how the heck hard is it to occasionally press down the friggin' "shift key" with your friggin' PINKY FINGER in efforts to uppercase a friggin' word when ya want to EMPHASIZE that friggin' word in a friggin' sentence, HUH?! (...NOW do ya see how the use of "Dwightish" can bring a little conversational inflection into an otherwise cold and impersonal text message?????) 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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hard when you are typing and DRIVING!!!!?????
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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hard when you are typing and DRIVING!!!!?????
WHAT???!!!
(...you're kiddin' here, RIGHT?!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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HAHAHA I thought it would make a funny excuse for my bad grammer. and haven't yet been chastized enough for having a warped since of humor
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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HAHAHA I thought it would make a funny excuse for my bad grammer. and haven't yet been chastized enough for having a warped since of humor
Well, "sense" you brought it up, I have to say I at least appreciate you spellin' the word "humor" withOUT that friggin' superfluous U!!!!
(...just like all real red-blooded Americans SHOULD!!!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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It's gotta be funny for it to be humour.
you mean like this. HUMO'UR
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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It's gotta be funny for it to be humour.
you mean like this. HUMO'UR
Nope.
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Thats exactly what Dwight was refering to. the added "U"in humour.
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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Ya know I used superfluous at work a couple days ago and much to my dismay only 1 of the people I work with had any idea what I meant. 2 of them thought it meant above average!
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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Me, I'm just wondering what kind of oil the guy uses in his car? 
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
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I have to say I at least appreciate you spellin' the word "humor" withOUT that friggin' superfluous U!!!!
(...just like all real red-blooded Americans SHOULD!!!)
That one letter turns it into a 2 syllable word.
syllable: noun
1. an uninterrupted segment of speech consisting of a center of relatively great sonority with or without one or more accompanying sounds of relatively less sonority: “Man,” “eye,” "humor," “strength,” and “sixths” are English words of one syllable. "Humour" is a two syllable word. [hume' our]
(The inability to laugh at ones self IMHO.)(or with Chad)
How is that for some Dwightish.
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Isn't syllable that girl that had multiple personalities?
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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Me, I'm just wondering what kind of oil the guy uses in his car?
crisco, its bio-degradeable.
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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Isn't syllable that girl that had multiple personalities?
Why, YES, I think you're right, Ian!!!
No, wait a second, you're not. 
Yes, you ARE.
NO, you're not.
(....this could go on forever, ya know!!!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Years ago I dumped my bike (Suzuki) at an intersection due to a car loosing all its oil. Even after I picked the bike back up I couldn't ride it initially, due to the back tire spinning like I was riding on ice. It took at least 10 miles to get the oil off the tires. Lucky for me when I hit the oil I was only doing 5MPH, and no one was in front or behind me.
So next time figure out another way to release your blood pressure.
Tom
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I would be wondering if it really was the culprit car that had the sump plug loosened or maybe it was just some unlucky sod who happened to have the same model and color car - how bad would you feel?
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WHAT were you GUYS TALKING about.....I'm so confused.... 
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do you realy think its possible to reach under a "small car" with only a few inches of ground clearance and use the crappy pliers that come with a multi-tool to loosen a bolt.
No, I don't. But the original post sure created a stir. Doubt the story is for real. Somebody's sitting back having a chuckle right now.
Anyway seems to me there was a wrongful death suit filed a couple years ago against a car owner who dumped oil on the road and a motorcyclist wrecked because of the oil patch and got killed...
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Dan, come back... I wanna hear what you have to say!
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That one word, as if his soul in that one word he did out pour
Nothing farther then he uttered- not a feather then he fluttered -
Till I scarcely more than muttered, "Other friends have flown before - On the morrow he will leave me, as my Hopes have flown before."
Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore."
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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Well Dan. I can’t believe you’re so stupid and gutless. Why didn’t you go to the house the car was parked outside and speak to the driver. As for loosening the plug. Well that’s plain dumb.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Yeah. Maybee he was a Parking Warden who always wanted to be a LEO.
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Why would a guy do that? Weird!
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That motley drama - oh, be sure it shall not be forgot!
With its Phantom chased for evermore by a crowd that siezed it not.
Through a circle that ever returneth in to the same spot,
and much of Madness, and more of sin,and horror the soul of the plot.
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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Okay, okay Chad! I HAVE to ask...WHO just gave you the book, "The Collected Works of Edgar Allan Poe"...HUH?!
I mean, at last count I think this is now THREE quotes of his that you've used around here lately.
(...oh, and btw, you didn't even give the poor troubled man his due by crediting these lines to him in any of your postings, ya know?!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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 I have had it for a while. I just started reading it again, and they seemed to fit. So I was having some fun . I wanted to see who would know. Guess what you win the prize  . So have a drink on me  . Do know his works or did the Raven give it away? I have always been a fan of his work . Did a report on his life in middle school for history class, and used the same one for literature class that same year.
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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Well that was fun but now its over 
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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Who the h--- is Edgar Allen Poe? Everybody knows literary giant Mr. Haney wrote "The Raven."  As long as we're getting our facts squared away : "Merchant of Venice?" Penned by Ice T  The original opening sentence: "Yo Antonio, check dat boooty homes"
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Should be Riding
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Who the h--- is Edgar Allen Poe?
He was that guy that got swallowed up by the maelstrom (almost).
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Check Pants
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Who the h--- is Edgar Allen Poe?
....and I always thought when you include the middle name, they've been charged, alleged or convicted of sumpin' 
jh
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Who the h--- is Edgar Allen Poe?
....and I always thought when you include the middle name, they've been charged, alleged or convicted of sumpin'
jh
Uh huh, yeah, right John.
That's kinda like if your kid was born missing a finger or two, then he's destined to become high school shop teacher when he grows up!!!
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Correct spelling gave it away.
And you may see me tonight
With an illegal smile
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Who the h--- is Edgar Allen Poe?
NOBODY, when compared to David Allan Coe.
And you may see me tonight
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Why Erle, how poetic of you.
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Correct spelling gave it away.
Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también
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Who the h--- is Edgar Allen Poe?
....and I always thought when you include the middle name, they've been charged, alleged or convicted of sumpin'
jh
Or confessed:
"Villains!" I shrieked, "dissemble no more! I admit the deed!
Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también
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Who the h--- is Edgar Allen Poe?
I think he's the guy that challenged Paul Bunyan to a duel, chainsaw vs. axe. Yeah, 'cause he was a 'Poe' boy, trying to make a name for himself.
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Didn't E. A. P. have issues with Laudanum? 
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Didn't E. A. P. have issues with Laudanum?
Or ABSYNTHE .
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I hear tell Poe's nickname in high school was Huffnflake  E. A. Poe high school yearbook photo, class of 1821
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Stoned to the bone or not, he wrote some great stories and poetry. My fav. was the "Cask of Amontillado"
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Tamerlane, The Raven, Scenes from "Politician".,The Devil in the Belfry, Silence - a fable, The Mask of the Red Death, A lot of great stuff.
Its funny to me How he gets written off as a useless dope head but more contemperary Dope heads are great; John Lennon, Ozzy Ozborne, Kirt Cobain, Britany Spears, Micheal Jackson, Elvis ...............and the list goes on.
Another one of my favorite Hemmingway was a sevier alcoholic, Van Gogh cut his ear off for the love of a prostitute.
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I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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Dan made a mistake in posting this. Well, a big mistake if he did that. I hope he comes back though, as if we are all really perfect people.
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Van Gogh cut his ear off for the love of a prostitute.
Or ABSYNTHE .
(Thanks Wade)
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No-body is perfect some of the guys round here act as though they are. Comming down hard on thoae with whom they disagree, but I just view it as their own imperfection that causes them to act that way.
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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All we needs now is some oil, an upgrade or two, and fins for everybody!
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No-body is perfect some of the guys round here act as though they are. Comming down hard on thoae with whom they disagree...
Some of the guys, eh Loco? And let me guess. By 'some of those guys' you'd be referring to... oh, I don't know... ME?!? And by 'thoae with whom they disagree' you possibly mean, you?!? Cause if you are inferring that I personally have been 'coming down hard' on you then I'm gonna have to come down there and beat you up (you might want to pick up a cheap helmet before I get there) 'cause I hate being accused of 'coming down hard' when in fact all I've done is 'pounce' once or thrice!
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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God I hope everyone gets out riding soon. I don't know if I can take much more of this cabin fever. 
You'll notice I'VE been normal! 
And you may see me tonight
With an illegal smile
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... but you COULD go down there to Houston and undo Chad's OIL PLUG , or maybe put a little ROCK under his VALVE STEM CAP !
Nah... think I'll just stay home and wait out this cabin fever thing. Meanwhile if ya find me 'pouncing' 'round here again, you'll know what to blame it on.
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you could come down and have a beer or ten with me at the Backwoods, Keith. Some one will drive us home. That ould help ya shake that cabin fever.
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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God I hope everyone gets out riding soon. I don't know if I can take much more of this cabin fever.
You'll notice I'VE been normal!
Compared to what?
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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And you may see me tonight
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This thread has been so much fun, I hate to let it die. Should I make up a revenge story.
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I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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Oh, there's opportunities around every corner. Checked out the lounge lately?
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That's what steel toed boots are for. There have been a number of cars with odd looking 2X4 dents in the lower parts of doors and mudguards where I used to live.
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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