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I didn't have my glasses on.... 
(chuckle) oh all the eye rubbing that must of happened during all this :D
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That’s one of the best I’ve herd lately..
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i thought so too, dennis _
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He he he. I was having a crappy evening until I read this. I’m good for at least 48 hours of smiles now. Thanks! He he he.
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glad you are smiling and your mouth will tire after about 24 hours, jf )
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I have seen this before – but had forgotten how brilliant it was ~ thanks for the giggles :-) x
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had to cool you down and make you laugh, jen )
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thanks hun you succeeded :-) x
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andy – indeed )
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I agree. Brilliant indeed. Much out loud laughter!
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i think i can hear your laughter from here – fmic )
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: )
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happened to me
in my kayak!
the lighthouse won :-)
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oops!
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The Irish lighthouse wins! I’m Irish and the lighthouse makes me think of Maine, so I think this post is telling me I have the power!
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oh yes, the message is quite clear, austin.
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I like clear messages. By the power of Grayskull…I have the power!!!
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That was hilarious. I’m part Irish and part English and both parts are laughing at the moment.
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you are drinking your shamrock shake while you nosh on your fish ‘n chips.
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Ew, shamrock shake? LOL
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mcdonald’s st. pat’s delicacy
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Oh my, what I miss out on by never going to MickeyD’s. I prefer a good beef stew, and consider that Irish enough for me. :-) Cheers, Brenda
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and don’t forget the mcrib!
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??
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sorry brenda, the mcrib is another mcdonald’s invention. feared by some and worshiped by others. it is a rib-shaped meat product concoction with sauce, only offered once a year. similar to the shamrock shake.
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I am deeply frightened. LOL
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as you should be brenda, as you should be )
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Oh, I know a place that makes Memphis ribs to die for. Ribs and McD’s are not things I would associate usually. :-)
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Oh, how I loved this surprise ending, Beth! There’s smug, and then there’s an immovable object. How literal and figurative all at once. Thank you for sharing.
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yes, mark you are so right, both at once. and all the real power lies in the hands of the quiet, yet steadfast lighthouse.
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Hahaha!
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))
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They say stranger things happen at sea
and now we know for sure :) A fine posting
Beth and I love the first graphic, it’s great:)
Have a lovely start to your Friday :)
Andro xxxx
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thanks andro, i have heard that, and i love the old ships too. )
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I have some graphics of sailing ships somewhere I will email them to you, don’t worry they won’t have any nasty’s inside them as I scan everything. Have a lovely weekend my dear friend :)
Andro xxxx
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thanks, i’d love to see them )
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Lighthouses and their accompanying ROCKS will win every time LOL :D
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yes, it’s kind of funny how that happens.
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:D
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Well, it’s like “military intelligence” Those words are mutually exclusive. You can’t do that, right?
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yes, you are quite right on that )
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I’ve seen this one before, love it :)
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This is hilarious, and I too, am glad the Iighthouse won! Great start to my morning, thanks, beth …
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happy to start your day off with a laugh
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That’s a great one! Makes you scratch your head for sure ;)
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yes, it certainly does.
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Your quote by Albert Einstein says it all. Aloha – pja.
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yep, thanks pjs )
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Still laughing. Great!
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it’s nice to hear you laugh )
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did they crash? Or “give up the ship”…:) (seriously want to know how far such boneheadedness might go…)
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oh, i have no idea, this is the only piece i have. i am assuming the voice of reason finally won out. i hope )
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Brilliant! And my Irish blood (well, Irish-American — is delighted.
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so delighted you are delighted )
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You have found a subject that brought out quite a number of ‘likes’ and some great comments, too! I enjoy people’s reactions sometimes as much as what you chose to feature! This was funny, by the way!
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i know, it’s funny robin – you never know what will resonate with readers and i love the comments too )
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Thanks, this made my day!
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i’m so glad it did )
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