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Old Mar 26, 2017 | 08:57 AM
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Yes, way back in the late '80s, I think. Hysterical.
 
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Too bad that you're not closer. Wife just left, meeting daughter and g'daughter, cousin, aunt and some others for breakfast and then to movies for "Beauty and beast"....she could have gone with them...I wasn't invited!
One beast was enough?
 
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Originally Posted by Uncle Larry
One beast was enough?
Haha...I offered to dress up as the Beast and go....wife said " No, you'll scare the kids"
 
Old Mar 26, 2017 | 08:59 AM
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I went to the ballet once. The ticket was free and my "date" for the evening was an absolutely stunning Chinese lady whose original date couldn't make it. I fell asleep.
 
Old Mar 26, 2017 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by QC
I went to the ballet once. The ticket was free and my "date" for the evening was an absolutely stunning Chinese lady whose original date couldn't make it. I fell asleep.
Doesn't bode well for your image Greg.
 
Old Mar 26, 2017 | 09:02 AM
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This one was a little precarious to get.
 
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Originally Posted by Uncle Larry
Doesn't bode well for your image Greg.
It was a Beauty and the Beast thing. I got home from work and was told I was going to the ballet.
 
Old Mar 26, 2017 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by iRider
This one was a little precarious to get.
You're getting better.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2017 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by QC
It was a Beauty and the Beast thing. I got home from work and was told I was going to the ballet.
Obviously she's a better negotiator
 
Old Mar 26, 2017 | 09:05 AM
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She was trying to culture you. Kudos on fighting against such force!
 



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