Lose that signature!

**** that!

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Speedo likes speakers!!! Speedo says say NO TO BUSH and speedo ain't talking about the female kind, but the YEE HA, gun toting kind that's leading Speedo's country!

Speedo's line is still alive though. /

Some signature lines are clearly better than others.

Regards,

Steve.

Speedo,

I think the English don't particularly like Mark Twain. Maybe it stems from "A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court." If you ever get the chance to read it, it's great comedy. It'll make you laugh out loud like Seinfeld.

The truth often hurts.

Speedo read that book in H.S. after Huck Finn. Can't recall it very well, but Speedo did read it. Speedo' signature is as topical as Bush is a shitty president- meaning: VERY.

Speedo

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Speedo likes speakers!!! Speedo says say NO TO BUSH and speedo ain't talking about the female kind, but the YEE HA, gun toting kind that's leading Speedo's country!

Speedo
You are a New Yorker. In which part of that great city do you reside. I am an ardent map reader where the USA is concerned. This follows a trip to a small country hotel south of here. I had in tow a couple from Maple Shade, New Jersey. Quick as a flash the publican pulled a Rand McNally road atlas from under the bar and asked them to point out where they lived.
Well, I was hooked and they sent a copy[2000]edition to me. So whenever I read a book about America I have the atlas beside me.
Most unusual placename I've come across is "Truth and Consequences" a town in New Mexico.
"Truth and Consequences" eh
Your man and my man are good buddies. Maybe they need to play that game.
Lomo

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Originally posted by Aric:
Speedo,

I think the English don't particularly like Mark Twain. Maybe it stems from "A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court." If you ever get the chance to read it, it's great comedy. It'll make you laugh out loud like Seinfeld.

The truth often hurts.

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Aric,

The only problem with your old signature is that its sincerity and optimism betrayed your youth -- which is nothing to be sorry about.

As for whether the English disliked Mark Twain, I'm not so sure. But in literature they have always prayed upon American innocence (and youth) -- because it is usually disingenuous; or at least, only as genuine as it is imminently corruptible. But for that you have to read James.

cheers,
daniel

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Originally posted by Lomo:
Speedo
You are a New Yorker. In which part of that great city do you reside. I am an ardent map reader where the USA is concerned. This follows a trip to a small country hotel south of here. I had in tow a couple from Maple Shade, New Jersey. Quick as a flash the publican pulled a Rand McNally road atlas from under the bar and asked them to point out where they lived.
Well, I was hooked and they sent a copy[2000]edition to me. So whenever I read a book about America I have the atlas beside me.
Most unusual placename I've come across is "Truth and Consequences" a town in New Mexico.
"Truth and Consequences" eh
Your man and my man are good buddies. Maybe they need to play that game.
Lomo

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Speedo reside all the way on the southern tip of Manhattan- literally across the street from Battery Park and about 2 blocks from Wall Street. Speedo's always close to where the $ is!

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Speedo likes speakers!!! Speedo says say NO TO BUSH and speedo ain't talking about the female kind, but the YEE HA, gun toting kind that's leading Speedo's country!

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Originally posted by Aric:
Speedo,

I think the English don't particularly like Mark Twain. Maybe it stems from "A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court." If you ever get the chance to read it, it's great comedy. It'll make you laugh out loud like Seinfeld.

The truth often hurts.

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Aric,

The only problem with your old signature is that its sincerity and optimism betrayed your youth -- which is nothing to be sorry about.

As for whether the English disliked Mark Twain, I'm not so sure. But in literature they have always prayed upon American innocence (and youth) -- because it is usually disingenuous; or at least, only as genuine as it is imminently corruptible. But for that you have to read James.

cheers,
daniel

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Daniel,

Speedo says you a smart one! Nice to see a smartie juxtaposed next to the Kool Aid drinkers on this board.

Speedo

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Speedo likes speakers!!! Speedo says say NO TO BUSH and speedo ain't talking about the female kind, but the YEE HA, gun toting kind that's leading Speedo's country!

TorC (Truth or Consequences) used to be called Hot Springs - but they changed the name as a result of the offer from the radio game show that if a town renamed itself after the show then the show would do a broadcast from there. AS Hot Springs was a tourist/holiday/retirement location - it did the deed to gain pubicity.

for more information

Derek

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Some didn't like it hot.

Lomo I thought I was the only person to "read" map books. My 19080 copy of Rand Macnally is very dogeared now but is usually being looked at least once a week or so. I love to see if we have been near to the place in question or near friends.
Must get a new RandMac.

Howard

Lomo & Howard,
If you guys like maps of the US, you ought to check out the Delorme Atlas and Gazetteers. They cover each state individually with incredibly detailed topographic maps of every state. Each volume is like an entire Rand McNally for that state alone. I am pathetically addicted to fly-fishing, and the Delormes have become indispensible for getting away from the crowds.

Delorme atlas's

daniel

BigH,maybe there are a few other Naimies out there who do the same. Personally I find the Rand Mc Nally excellant with an easy to follow format and heaps of useful info.
For instance state names.New Mexico " Land of Enchantment"
North Carolina "Tar Heel state" and of course Speedo's hang out "Empire State" to name just a couple.
The sheer enormity and diversity of "The States" is what gets me in as I thumb through these road maps.

We have a couple of the Delorme style Topos of Arizona and New Mexico - great for detailed planning - however we got tempted onto one highway that became very loose sand and quite a steep slope, even the SatNav had directed us to this road as well. Great views though

For a full list of state nicknames

and for more information than you ever wanted to know about the US States

Derek

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