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Thread Number: 18890
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Post# 305928 9/26/2008 at 20:54 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87  (Cincinnati, OH) |
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Post# 305930 , Reply# 1 9/26/2008 at 21:03 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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What lurks in Will's garage?
His Great Aunt's 1977 Maytag N2LPS. It hasn't been used for a few decades and it was flooded by the storm surge from Hurricane Isabelle. We replaced the casters, installed a 1/2 inch bolt in place of the safety foot pedal connection, and cleaned the whole thing up. Note my 1951 Westinghouse refrigerator that is now Will's. It will be moved inside once we can get it to run and get it cleaned up some more. Note: This weekend was spent working on the appliances, not babying them. We did not dress up for the occasion and wore grubby work clothes. Here I am filling the wringer with warm water for its maiden wash after coming out of retirement. 
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Post# 305931 , Reply# 2 9/26/2008 at 21:06 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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Full. | ||
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Post# 305933 , Reply# 3 9/26/2008 at 21:08 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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What to wash... | ||
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Post# 305934 , Reply# 4 9/26/2008 at 21:10 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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Yup, it works! | ||
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Post# 305936 , Reply# 5 9/26/2008 at 21:12 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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We should have a cake to celebrate. | ||
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Post# 305937 , Reply# 6 9/26/2008 at 21:14 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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Loaded up and washing away. | ||
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Post# 305938 , Reply# 7 9/26/2008 at 21:21 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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And while things wash...
Here is the bitter part of an otherwise pretty sweet weekend. My 1980 A208 has a new home. I will miss it dearly. Maybe an A700S or A702S will take its place someday. Until then, I'll have to go to my grandparents' house and wash in their GE Filter Flo. My A208 was bought for $10.00 from the scrap line behind the Savannah, GA Goodwill. It ran fine but I replaced the belts anyway. When I moved to Manassas, VA, I took it with me and it has lived a pathetic life in the garage ever since. Draining into a trash can and filling from a connection to a garden hose, cold water only. Even living this shameful life, it still ran circles around the GE Adora inside. To make it feel better, we installed a new injector at its new home in Hampton. Farewell Friend, the best washer I have ever owned. 
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Post# 305939 , Reply# 8 9/26/2008 at 21:22 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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Money shot, | ||
| Post# 305940 , Reply# 9 9/26/2008 at 21:24 (5,688 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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Post# 305941 , Reply# 10 9/26/2008 at 21:24 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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Powerfin at its finest. | ||
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Post# 305942 , Reply# 11 9/26/2008 at 21:27 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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The other half. | ||
| Post# 305943 , Reply# 12 9/26/2008 at 21:27 (5,688 days old) by a440 () | ||
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Awesome Pictures! You guys look like you had fun! Looks like your old friends will be well taken cared of. Thanks for the pictures. Brent | ||
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Post# 305944 , Reply# 13 9/26/2008 at 21:30 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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Open wide. | ||
| Post# 305946 , Reply# 14 9/26/2008 at 21:32 (5,688 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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I am very grateful that Dave got down to visit. We managed to find new casters (though not locking ones) for the wringer. I was paranoid to use the wringer, I didn't want to run it with the possibility of salt water in the oil. Thanks so much everyone for telling us how to check for it. Dave was a great help in getting it working. Also the 1980 Maytag set is so much nicer than the latter Whirlpools that they replaced. Much better quality. The only thing is it drains so quick it makes every drain in the house gurgle and bubbles come up through the toilet!!! Remind me not to use it while washing! | ||
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Post# 305948 , Reply# 15 9/26/2008 at 21:33 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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Time to revisit the wringer!
While we've been exploring my former Maytags, the Wringer has dutifully washed its load and now it needs to be wrung. Neither Will nor I had ever used a wringer before so we decided to use a push stick to avoid broken finger bones. The fly swatter was all we could find. Here is the result of Will's first attempt. 
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Post# 305949 , Reply# 16 9/26/2008 at 21:36 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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Will getting the hang of it. | ||
| Post# 305951 , Reply# 17 9/26/2008 at 21:36 (5,688 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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Post# 305953 , Reply# 18 9/26/2008 at 21:38 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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My first attempt was much better. | ||
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Post# 305956 , Reply# 19 9/26/2008 at 21:43 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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I am very pleased with myself. | ||
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Post# 305957 , Reply# 20 9/26/2008 at 21:47 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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I am very impressed with the wringer. | ||
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Post# 305960 , Reply# 21 9/26/2008 at 21:50 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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It's important to accessorize. | ||
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Post# 305961 , Reply# 22 9/26/2008 at 21:53 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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The wringer takes no prisoners. | ||
| Post# 305962 , Reply# 23 9/26/2008 at 21:53 (5,688 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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Post# 305963 , Reply# 24 9/26/2008 at 21:54 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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Now that the wash is done, let's look in the kitchen. | ||
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Post# 305964 , Reply# 25 9/26/2008 at 21:58 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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The proud new owner after having cleaned up the stove some m | ||
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Post# 305965 , Reply# 26 9/26/2008 at 22:01 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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Frigidaire porcelain is the best! | ||
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Post# 305967 , Reply# 27 9/26/2008 at 22:03 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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Another artsy shot. | ||
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Post# 305968 , Reply# 28 9/26/2008 at 22:05 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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Before. | ||
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Post# 305969 , Reply# 29 9/26/2008 at 22:06 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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After. | ||
| Post# 305970 , Reply# 30 9/26/2008 at 22:12 (5,688 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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I do love the stove... I need to find one of the same era for parts though... Mainly the Thermizer (deep well) has some issues... However everything else works fine! I also need to find that vintage hood vent... that's a modern 30" hood vent in a 36" opening over a 40" stove... the math just doesn't work! I can't wait to get the westinghouse working for the complete look. | ||
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Post# 305971 , Reply# 31 9/26/2008 at 22:13 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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Next goal: the vent hood and the fridge.
The stove is a 1949 Frigidaire that I recently pulled out of a basement in Alexandria, VA. There was a post about it, but here it is in its new home. The only issues are with the Thermizer (deep well). It is a ceramic plate with a nichrome (spelling) wire element in the grooves. The ceramic plate is cracked, but it can't be used anyway because the Thermizer pot is also missing. The wire coming down from the cabinet is the power cord for the vent hood, which is plugged in behind the fridge. Relocating that is on the list too. 
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Post# 305973 , Reply# 32 9/26/2008 at 22:18 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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Will's Couch. | ||
| Post# 305974 , Reply# 33 9/26/2008 at 22:19 (5,688 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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I'd like to find the thermizer that had the burner that raised up and replace it with mine. The cracked plate is annoying and the fact that thermizer pot has disappeared makes it virtually useless. Take a look for yourselves...
CLICK HERE TO GO TO classiccaprice's LINK | ||
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Post# 305975 , Reply# 34 9/26/2008 at 22:19 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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That's it for now. | ||
| Post# 305976 , Reply# 35 9/26/2008 at 22:20 (5,688 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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Post# 305977 , Reply# 36 9/26/2008 at 22:21 (5,688 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Post# 305978 , Reply# 37 9/26/2008 at 22:22 (5,688 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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Oh, one last pic. | ||
| Post# 305981 , Reply# 38 9/26/2008 at 22:26 (5,688 days old) by tlee618 () | ||
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Thanks so much for sharing those fun pictures with us. Looks like you guys had a great time. I too love to use a wringer machine at times. Yay for mini meets!!! | ||
| Post# 305985 , Reply# 39 9/26/2008 at 22:30 (5,688 days old) by ~sudsshane () | ||
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Sounds like fun! Great thread, thanks for sharing! | ||
| Post# 305986 , Reply# 40 9/26/2008 at 22:35 (5,688 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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here's that thermizer ad again... mentioned above... for some reason the previous link won't work
CLICK HERE TO GO TO classiccaprice's LINK | ||
| Post# 305994 , Reply# 41 9/26/2008 at 22:48 (5,688 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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| Post# 305999 , Reply# 42 9/26/2008 at 23:08 (5,688 days old) by tuthill () | ||
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Very Enjoyable! Hey guys, sure looks like you had fun! Thanks for all the pictures. | ||
| Post# 306149 , Reply# 43 9/27/2008 at 17:26 (5,687 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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I thought Dave was going to add more...
We had a great weekend, we went to several restaurants, all of which have been open since before 1960. Great places, indeed. We also met whirlaway (Bobby)... He has an awesome home. I look forward to getting to know him better. I'm glad we finally got to meet each others (stupid schedules!) On appliance news, I found a part stove on craigslist. The guy is sending all the parts he can take off to me for my stove (woo!) Now I just need a parts fridge (or a complete one) for the westinghouse... If anyone sees one on the cheeper side, even if it's just shelves and a drawer, let me know! P.S. Anyone interested in the late 50's kenmore gas range? I am running out of room! | ||
| Post# 306150 , Reply# 44 9/27/2008 at 17:27 (5,687 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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Almost forgot... | ||
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Post# 306191 , Reply# 46 9/27/2008 at 21:58 (5,687 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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More.
We did indeed meet Bobby (Whirlaway). His home is beautiful and he has excellent taste in appliances both large and small. He had the honor of being the first person I have ever met in person from AW.org (Will and I met in college long before we knew of AW.org). I experienced a few firsts at Whirlaway's house: I saw my first Kenmore Frog Eyes. I saw my first Bendix Bolt Down (way smaller than I imagined). I saw my first solid tub automatic. I saw my first pre-Convertable Hoovers. I saw my first GE Kidney Oscillator fan. I saw my first Twin Tub washer (Easy). And quite a few more. He also has excellent taste in cars. Sadly, we did not think to take any pictures while at Whirlaway's and we did not do any laundry. Will and I both really appreciated his kindness and generosity in sharing his time and collection with us novices. I hope to do it again. Thanks for a wonderful weekend, Dave | ||
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Post# 306193 , Reply# 47 9/27/2008 at 22:08 (5,687 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA) |
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Oh you guys just crack me up with that fly-swatter in the wringer! Too much! Thanks for sharing photos of your get together! | ||
| Post# 306261 , Reply# 48 9/28/2008 at 13:50 (5,686 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
Out of my mind laughing and loving how you guys are "fe
The closest analogy for me is feeding a dog. You hold the nice big chunk of steak gristle up to his mouth and let him take it. That's what you do with clothing as you "feed the wringer"--that's the conventional term. The gap is so minute between the rollers, especially on a well-endowed Tag like yours, that it's rather difficult to get your pinkie caught in there. The fly swatter is a riot. In time, you'll be able to talk on the phone, make coffee, wring, and pee all at the same time ;'D Thank you for inviting us to your fun and happy party. Keep your eyes peeled for an open-head wringer; you'll feel more safe and secure. Norge, Kemore, and Whilrpool all made them, not too, too hard to come by. See below. Which one of you is the 4th or 5th grade teacher? I have something wonderful to share with you. 
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| Post# 306264 , Reply# 49 9/28/2008 at 14:16 (5,686 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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funny you should mention that
As of friday, I was a fifth grade teacher.... as of monday, I'll be a second grade teacher... There are not enough kids in the 5th grade, so my class has been dissolved and am being relocated to the second grade at the same school. I'm not wild about the idea and am in a slight panic about it. But I taught k for a year and if I can survive k and 5, I can survive 2. The sad irony is that this is 3 different grade levels in 3 different years. It's getting really old! | ||
| Post# 306286 , Reply# 50 9/28/2008 at 18:01 (5,686 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
Wow, what a blast!! I have a a few "new in the box" blower fans for your DE308 dryer. Contact me if you want one. A-1 Appliance may have the the gooseneck in stock. Give them a call. CLICK HERE TO GO TO qsd-dan's LINK | ||
| Post# 306289 , Reply# 51 9/28/2008 at 19:11 (5,686 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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Hey Dan, Thanks! A-1 Appliance is quick, I ordered the part! I may be interested in the blower fan. It's a busy week here (thanks to the 2nd grade), but I'll check and see the condition of mine and let you know next weekend. Thanks again! P.S. I'm sorry we haven't had a chance to talk in a while. How's the Pontiac? | ||
| Post# 306302 , Reply# 52 9/28/2008 at 20:28 (5,686 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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You're not quite out of the woods yet. I've ordered parts from A-1 only to receive an email that they're no longer available. Not trying to disappoint you, just an incident that I have ran into with them on several occasions. The blower fans usually don't go bad, although I have heard they can get noisy if the machine has been ridden hard or had a lot of use. They were used in MANY dryers from 1975 to the 90's, if not later. I believe they can be oiled with turbine oil. Not quite sure though since all of my experience has been with the Halo of Heat units, where the blower fan can and should be oiled. Progress has been slow on the Pontiac (thanks for asking). The transmission rebuild is finished. I finally found an old guy in Reno, Nv who's in his 70's to carry out the job. Nobody under the age of 50 has the knowhow or tools to rebuild those old 4 speed automatics. Next step is the suspension. | ||
| Post# 306534 , Reply# 53 9/29/2008 at 20:27 (5,685 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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questions...
They all got lost in the thread, but several questions were posed that still remain a mystery. Some can be answered, some can't, but I thought I'd make them more concise. Dave and I want to know! 1) When was my old Whirlpool dryer made? 2) Where could I find the gooseneck (part 0A4908) for my wringer? A-1 couldn't get it. 3) Has anyone seen any locking casters for a wringer? 4) Any one seen a parts fridge or my matching chair? If not, keep an eye out! 5) Will my plumbing ever work properly? I'll keep you posted on my parts stove. If anyone has some accessories for the period Frigidaire ranges that they aren't using, I may be interested... I'll let you know after my package arrives. Thanks fellas! | ||
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Post# 306570 , Reply# 54 9/29/2008 at 22:42 (5,685 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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Plumbing. | ||
| Post# 306598 , Reply# 55 9/30/2008 at 02:12 (5,684 days old) by fredfred9633 () | ||
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I USED TO HAVE A WRINGER LIKE THAT WHY I GAVE IT AWAY........I WILL NEVER KNOW BUT I SURE DO REGRET IT | ||
| Post# 306612 , Reply# 56 9/30/2008 at 06:41 (5,684 days old) by classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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One attack deserves another... | ||
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Post# 306618 , Reply# 57 9/30/2008 at 07:50 (5,684 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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