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Old Sep 15, 2017 | 09:07 AM
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Tell Sherri an old "roach clip" is quick and easy :>)
 
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Larry, you know darn good and well those are electrical connectors for low voltage projects.
 
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ah yes ... and from what I've heard you're a High Voltage Guy :>)
 
Old Sep 15, 2017 | 09:11 AM
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Larry, you know darn good and well those are electrical connectors for low voltage projects.
Then what purpose do the feathers serve?
 
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Old Sep 15, 2017 | 09:12 AM
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Feathers .... um ... they help to ... um .... Dude, do you have any chocolate?
 
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Originally Posted by PapaThiele
Then what purpose do the feathers serve?
 
Old Sep 15, 2017 | 09:28 AM
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Sticks and stones may break my bones ... BUT ... Whips and chains excite me! :>)
 
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Looked like a roach clip. Easy way to hide it from the man!
 
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woops ... forgot feathers ... They tickle me too
 



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