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Mark and Holly told me they saw a license plate recently that was spelled thusly:  CVNT.  How did that pass Illinois muster?

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Mugshot Tuesday



This sweet angel of heavenly beauty was arrested around Bushnell. Doncha just hate it when the camera doesn't capture the real you. 

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These cicada shells were discovered in Northlandia after Miss Norah found one in Floriduh and accidentally sat on it. It took a little while to get her to discover that they are a shell and not an actual bug.  Anyway, she loves them and I have sent these to her and she has requested more. 

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Saw this parked outside a church nearby while I was walking.  Its awful rough but road-worthy.  I noticed it had wooden planking for a floor.  Original?

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I stopped by Hi-Lo in G-Burg and this guy pulled up, got out and kicked this milk carton onto the ground.  Apparently it is his step to get back into the truck.  Notice it also is attached by a rope to detract possible thieves.

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As I was out looking for Norah's cicada shells, I came across this guy who was still an occupant, albeit briefly.

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Since we last chatted the Mets have solidified their 1st place position and gained on it.  At this writing we are 6 1/2 games ahead of the Nationals.  We just might be in the playoffs for the first in a decade!

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If you haven't guessed, I'm back in Northlandia for a few weeks.   

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