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  1. retzmountn

    is it fair to say

    In which millenia??? Quit smoking that stuff, it isn't good for your brain. :biglaugh:
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    Homemaker sales guy is really close to car lot guy.

    Yes, Homemaker's is owned by Warren Buffet! My experiences there have been outstanding & we've been extremely pleased with the quality of the furniture. :yes:
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    Things Your Spouse Does That Puzzles You

    As I read all of these posts, I just laugh & shake my head. After knowing my wife for 25 years & married for 21, I can relate to all of these stories. However, now that she is hitting menopause, things are now double trouble. :yes: For you young guys, you have NO idea!!!
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    WHOTV.COM has new survey (what are CFers thoughts?)

    I thought this ranking was on how good of a coach he was, not on his salary level in NCAA Football. I would say Coach Ferentz is in the top 20, but not the top 5.
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    Sinus Trouble

    Yes, I use it every other day, unless I need it daily. I've had my nasal system roto-rootered & had tonsilectomy with uvulectomy to help me breath & sleep better. The greatest things I've ever done for my sinuses & sleeping. I would do it again if I had to. :yes:
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    SEALS > ninjas or pirates

    These Special Forces are amazing people. Last year I was at a conference & had the pleasure of hearing Marcus Luttrell (Ret. Navy Seal) speak. His story & I'm sure many others are simply amazing. His book is called Lone Survivor & is an unbelieveable story about survival & courage. I would...
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    ISU/Stanford Postgame Thread

    Appel seemed to be a man amongst women. Unstoppable! :yes:
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    Spring Practice??

    Austin, Congrats to you on your marriage & soon to be Cyclone son!!! I remember sitting in the stands & watching you challenge the middle of the field for a pass knowing you're going to get hit. The group I sit with in the stadium always said, if we had to go down a dark alley & had only one...
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    How old are you?

    - My freshman year was 1978! Yes, still on the quarter system. - I had the pleasure of watching the march on Lincoln Way during the Iranian hostage situation. - I also remember the snowball fights across Lincoln Way with the Dormies & Frat houses - great fun. - I also remeber going...
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    Financial Planner

    I would recommend Adam Obrecht in West Des Moines. He is a CFP & Investment Advisor. He is also associated with Dave Ramsey & most importantly he is an ISU Grad! :yes:
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    Sporting News BB All Americans

    It doesn't appear that Gatens is All-American material today!!!
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    Motorcycles

    I bought in the Spring of 1982 a brand new Honda Shadow 750 (black) when I was working full-time on the farm. I took it to Ames with me (along with my car) when I went back to finish my degree at ISU in the Fall of 1984. I loved that bike and had 6 more payments until it was paid off, but had...
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    I did my certification here in Des Moines. I would recommend Randy Molnari (Adventure Diving)...

    I did my certification here in Des Moines. I would recommend Randy Molnari (Adventure Diving) in West Des Moines. The address to his shop is: 2041 Grand Ave. Ste. B West Des Moines, IA 50265 515-255-7282 (o) Randy is a great Dive Instructor & very knowledgeable. I bought all of my gear...
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    Yes, I am a certified open water & nitrox diver. Several weeks ago I returned from Key Largo...

    Yes, I am a certified open water & nitrox diver. Several weeks ago I returned from Key Largo from vacation/dive trip.
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    Starting Positions

    This will also be interesting with Tom Herman as the new OC!
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    Hot milk for breakfast

    Re: Into Kabul I enjoyed your update on your Afghan travels. Be safe & God speed!
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    Advice: Looking to buy Samsung LCD

    A little over a year ago we bought a Sharp 52" LCD & a Samsung 37" LCD. We went to Best Buy on the southside. Our experience at Best Buy was awesome. Very knowledgeable sales people & Ryan in TV's was very knowledgeable in what we needed based on our TV watching needs & what we wanted to...
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    Question for the old-timers here

    I text messaged friends on my cell phone. Oh wait, I didn't have a cell phone either. I'm not sure what I did???
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    It's official Chiefs fans...

    Nice avatar. :jimlad:
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    First Roommate

    My roommate at ISU in the Fall of 1978 was a C.R. Kennedy grad by the name of Sean Kaliher ("Kennedy"). We hit it off with each other from the very beginning. We lived in Cassell House in the RCA. In our free time (which seemed like a lot) we would go repelling. We did a lot of repelling...