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We returned from Charlottesville just as threatening skies gave way to rain and early darkness. Our 1998 extended Dodge Van, the Box-Cart, was loaded with lumber, groceries and much appreciated presents from a friend.
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We had taken the Box-Cart on this excursion because it is the perfect vehicle for serious shopping. With twelve feet of clear space behind the seats, we can shop until our credit cards redline. I can load several hundred board feet of lumber on board plus corn for the deer and still have room for everything Gretchen buys on our weekly run into town. When this van moves through the Harris Teeter parking lot, it looks like Moby Dick searching for Volkswagens to munch on.

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I have had some interesting responses since I posted What’s wrong with this picture?, but none more gratifying than Beth creating a special meal in honor of my cat, Sherman. Thanks, Beth, from all of us. Gretchen and I will … Continue reading →

I appreciate the warm welcome I got from the blogging comunity. I enjoy writing and look forward to my daily posts, but somehow, my weblog output stimulated activity in unrelated areas of my life. Since I am better at starting … Continue reading →

I have just completed my first anniversary with SpamArrest and I have to say, taking the good, the bad, and the ugly into account, that it has been a lifesaver! Twenty four thousand spams were blocked in this first year.

Account Statistics:
Messages Processed 26912
Messages Forwarded 2601

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