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The smell of Papa's Fish Market in Oquawka is one of those singular smells like morel mushrooms and lilacs in the Spring.  We stopped and got some kittyfish filets.  Sadly, time ran out and they are in the Wombie's freezer.  Wonder if they'll be there in August? Eat 'em, kids, we'll get more.



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Attended the Alpha Car show with buddy Eddie from Peoria.  He and "The Group" helped me get this award.



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Hey Zo.  Crap happens.  Your team needs you.  Marriages aren't lived in heaven, they're firmly planted on Earth. Go watch Dr. Phil and Oprah for a week, then dab your eyes and get back to Chicago.  What a Pussy.


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See this?   You can't get this in Florida because of some arcane rule about using a machine for two types of meat.  You also can't find pea and cheese salad, brat burgers, tenderloins or Whitey's.  You can, however, stick 4 packages of Johnsonville brat burgers in your carry-on backpack and they will survive if frozen.  Had a couple on Memorial Day.


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This is not a cam view from a proctologist's office.  This is a hole in the side exterior wall of the old Legends bar and Grill in Emerald City.  Aquaman, aka Wombie, and I went there to change the water valve.  It will be reopening soon as "The Bar Next Door".



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One of my oldest pals, KW from Mary Davis days.  I haven't been a very good friend for awhile but looked him up when I was back.  We used to back-road it with a 12-pack of beer back in the day.  Man, I've missed him.  I think we'll back road it again soon.


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A fun night at the bar in Emerald City.  Mike, Danny, Steve, Neil and Donna.  The Wombies  and others made it great.  I hung my introversion on the coat rack and had a hell of a great time.  
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As I was flying into St. Pete-Clearwater after my 2 weeks at home, I noticed this little atoll off shore.  I visualized it being just me, a tiki hut and Whizzbang.  Alas, dreams seldom work out, as I got closer I noticed several boats around and people, Egads!! scattered around.  



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I was surprised to see this pen in at the treatment plant.  It conjured up memories of when I was a student at High School.  These Bic pens were the go-to pen for all of us.  It may have been the first of its kind.  I guess they still make them, and why not?  That blue cap pocket holder was great for scratching itchy ears and that octagonal housing was used to tighten out cassette tapes.  

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This seating section at the QC airport is cute and clever.



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I have a hard time feeling sorry for the Mt. Everest climbers.  I know it is a tragedy and people are dying, but I can't shake the feeling that climbers are just a pampered subset of egotistical rich guys who just want to dominate dinner parties with their tales.


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Spooky picture.


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Did I mention that our retired water superintendent has un-retired is, once again, Aquaman?  Through a series of unfortunate events Emerald City was left with no one to turn on and off the city spigot.  Oh well, it gives us all a chance to go to another going away party at some point.  





Lastly - Whizzy and I usually take early morning walks. I wear this shirt that lets everyone know I'm not a robber.  High viz screams.  I decided to get Whizzbang one, too.  Cute, cute, cute.

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