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Post by dude on Oct 14, 2009 11:01:18 GMT 9
 I may be a little off here, but I think the story goes they commissioned six frigate class ships to go after the Barbary pirates of which I know of two that survived: Constitution in Boston and the Constellation in Baltimore. The tragic part of that story is right after they had "won" against the pirates, Congress voted to decommission the ships. They got them 'mothballed" just in time for the War of 1812. :  And thus began a trend that continues to this day.
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Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Oct 20, 2009 0:07:42 GMT 9
:  :happybday : Well, Lindel, you hit the big FIVE ZERO to-day. Ignore the black crepe paper and the other things to make you feel old. Remember, age is a state of mind. The older you get the less stable the state of mind gets, and you won't care how old you are. So enjoy this special day with a good steak dinner and follow it up with some cake and ice cream. Happy Birthday Jim Scanlon :god_bless_usa |
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Post by Jeff Shannon on Oct 20, 2009 0:35:56 GMT 9
:happybday :happybday Lindel :beer
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Post by lindel on Oct 20, 2009 8:59:45 GMT 9
Thanks guys! I told the wife earlier today that I'm going to start my mid-life crisis now...  |
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Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Oct 20, 2009 11:33:03 GMT 9
Well, Lindel, if you are starting your mid-life crisis, what kind of Porsche are you buying?
Jim
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Post by Jeff Shannon on Oct 21, 2009 0:00:01 GMT 9
Well, Lindel, if you are starting your mid-life crisis, what kind of Porsche are you buying? Jim  Porsche or Corvette??? Maybe a Mustang!! yeah a mustang, I haven't started mine yet but now that I think about it....a Mustang.......I can always use the excuse..I have always wanted a PONY!!!   |
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Post by lindel on Oct 21, 2009 5:55:13 GMT 9
Whichever one comes in a Hot Wheels package...  |
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Post by dude on Oct 21, 2009 7:02:56 GMT 9
I've seen a guy tooling around the DC area in a mustang with a license plate that reads, "My P-51"
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Post by Jeff Shannon on Oct 29, 2009 23:08:59 GMT 9
:happybday to you
:happybday to you
:happybday jimpadgett
:happybday to you
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Post by Gene on Oct 30, 2009 9:10:57 GMT 9
every time i see a new vette (c5 or c6) the driver is older looking than me...and i look my 59 plus... whats up with that??? ps. :happybday :happybday : :yellow-beer to all you guys!! :patriotic-flagwaver |
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Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Oct 30, 2009 11:25:55 GMT 9
Gene, the reason you see so many "old" guys driving Vettes is very simple. They are probably the only ones who can afford to buy them.
Unless you are pretty healthy in the wallet, they are out of range for most.
Jim, who drives an Impala.
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Post by jimpadgett on Oct 30, 2009 13:15:53 GMT 9
Thanks, Gene and Jeff
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Post by Gene on Oct 30, 2009 16:09:36 GMT 9
many happy returns..... i drive a 20 year old chrysler... :confused
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Post by Jeff Shannon on Nov 7, 2009 18:56:25 GMT 9
:happybday Falconkeeper :happybday
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Post by Gene on Nov 8, 2009 15:28:57 GMT 9
:yellow-beer :yellow-beer :god_bless_usa :yellow-beer :drunk
many more :salute
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Post by Jim on Dec 8, 2009 10:11:23 GMT 9
:drunk :beer :drunk , Seamus, I be a drinkin' these in honour o ye reachin the 3/4 century mark!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :happybday :happybday : The Old Sarge Seamus 1 |
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Post by Jeff Shannon on Dec 8, 2009 10:42:10 GMT 9
:happybday To you
:happybday To you
:happybday JIM
:happybday To You
and many more :beer :beer :beer :beer :beer :beer
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Post by Gene on Dec 8, 2009 10:43:17 GMT 9
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Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Dec 9, 2009 12:04:26 GMT 9
 :salute Thank you to all of you for your birthday greetings. Seems hard to believe that I am so old. Well, my body is, but I'm still a kid at heart. Just wish the body would cooperate with my mind. Certainly never thought back when I enlisted at 17, that I would make it this far. Been a fabulous journey so far, and looking forward to what the Lord has in store for me in the time He gives me here on Earth. God bless you all. :god_bless_usa Jim Too (Jim the Younger)
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Post by jimpadgett on Dec 9, 2009 23:01:54 GMT 9
Happy Birthday Richard Suter. And many Happy Returns.
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I may be a little off here, but I think the story goes they commissioned six frigate class ships to go after the Barbary pirates of which I know of two that survived: Constitution in Boston and the Constellation in Baltimore. 
And thus began a trend that continues to this day.
:happybday :
:salute 
