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Bill Llewellyn
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Posted 30 Jul 2006 7:31 pm |
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I'm going to (way!) digress for a bit.
I don't know who those two Duck Pluckers are, though they are obviously twins. And I don't know whether or not they were just asked to scowl at the camera for the sake of making a novel photograph, or what. But to me they look laden with a load of dejection--maybe just because they were born ugly ducklings.
At first, I looked at their photo with bemusement, because they seem so... well... freakish. But the downtrodden and grizzled expression on both of their faces belies pain, not mirth. So, I honestly feel badly for those guys, whether their IQ is 68 or 168.
Sorry to be a wet towel. Back to the fun now, I guess.
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Bill, steelin' since '99 | Steel page | MSA U12 | My music | Steelers' birthdays | Over 50?
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Doug Beaumier
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Posted 30 Jul 2006 8:08 pm
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It is very difficult to know what is on their minds.
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Mike Shefrin
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Posted 30 Jul 2006 8:09 pm
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Redford to Newman-"Who ARE those guys??"
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Mike Shefrin
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Posted 30 Jul 2006 9:13 pm
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THEM COWBOYS IS CUTE!!!
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Mike Shefrin
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Posted 30 Jul 2006 11:40 pm
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Bill,
At the risk of sounding somewhat diplomatic, I think I can understand and appreciate your feelings and sensitivities, and I honestly respect them, but I live in New York city where just about every day I see people who look laden with a look of dejection or who have downtrodden grizzled expressions on their faces, and yet somehow I never let that deprive me of my overall(no pun intended) sense of humor. I suppose that beauty and humor are ultimately in the eye of the beholder.
Best wishes,Mike S[This message was edited by Mike Shefrin on 31 July 2006 at 10:59 PM.] |
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Doug Beaumier
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Northampton, MA
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Posted 31 Jul 2006 12:38 am
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| Mike, that picture shows a wider view of Elvira's kitchen, and it doesn't look too appealing... the dirty dishes, messy table, clutter, etc. Looks like Elvira lives in a trailer. Nothing wrong with that, but it must get crowded in there with the two guys and all. |
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Steinar Gregertsen
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Arendal, Norway, R.I.P.
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Posted 31 Jul 2006 1:47 am
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Looks like Elvira is suffering from Downs Syndrome, and I bet she's pretty proud of her little home.
Steinar
PS - I usually can't stand "political correctness", but there's a difference between laughing with people and laughing at them. Especially when all they've done is being born with one chromosone too many..
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Southern Moon Northern Lights
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Charlie McDonald
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out of the blue
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Posted 31 Jul 2006 3:12 am
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The effect of a photo on different people's brains is interesting; there's something about these guys that makes me smile inside.
Chances are they've got good jobs and have a satisfying life.
I don't know; they just look happy together.
I looked a long time at the tiny guitar until I saw that it was digitaly inserted.
Maybe I'm as slow as they look. 
And Elvira? That's not Downs, she's just permanently down![This message was edited by Charlie McDonald on 31 July 2006 at 04:14 AM.] |
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Mike Shefrin
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Posted 31 Jul 2006 7:02 am
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Doug, youre right by Gosh!Elvira does live in a trailer and it certainly does get a wee bit crowded in there what with junior and the boys and all, but she doesnt mind a bit. She's always been able to maintain her lustrous sparkle regardless of what the circumstances are. Why just this weekend I was visiting her, and she baked some of the best lard cookies this side of Winnemucca!
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Doug Beaumier
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Northampton, MA
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Posted 31 Jul 2006 8:25 am
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It's amazing what will fit into a little place like that.
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 31 Jul 2006 9:16 am
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| Doug! How did you get in there?? I've been trying for days! You lucky sonofagun... |
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Mike Shefrin
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Posted 31 Jul 2006 9:24 am
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...it is admittedly a bit cramped in the old trailer, but when things get too crowded, Elvira often retreats to the spacious comforts of the backyard...
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Mike Shefrin
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Posted 31 Jul 2006 1:45 pm
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The Duck Pluckers' roadies are all ready and psyched for the upcoming concert tour in
Antarctica.
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Mike Shefrin
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Posted 31 Jul 2006 1:58 pm
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...Molly Krunzten will be handling the booking for that gig...
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Jim Cohen
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Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 31 Jul 2006 2:35 pm
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| Hey, how'd she get in here?? |
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Mike Shefrin
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Posted 31 Jul 2006 2:42 pm
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Jim,as everyone knows, Molly and Elvira are in the same bowling league together.They go way back.This photo was taken many years ago when Elvira was in her heyday. That's Elvira on the left holding the black ball.
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Joe Casey
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Posted 31 Jul 2006 4:02 pm
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| Is that Joey Baer and the band. Suzor sure changed,I almost didn't recognize Gokey. And Baer sure put on weight but who is the Steeler? Too old to be JR? |
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Bill Hankey
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Pittsfield, MA, USA
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Posted 31 Jul 2006 4:19 pm
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Doug,
With all the money the pluckers make on their tour, the'll be able to purchase two "acres" in the country. It appears as though Elvira could use a wider spread. |
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Doug Beaumier
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Northampton, MA
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Posted 31 Jul 2006 6:11 pm
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| Bill! I'm not going to touch that line! |
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Mike Shefrin
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Posted 31 Jul 2006 6:24 pm
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| Doug, I'd sure like to see a wider spread... [This message was edited by Mike Shefrin on 31 July 2006 at 07:37 PM.] |
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Doug Beaumier
From:
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Posted 31 Jul 2006 6:29 pm
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Mike Shefrin
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Posted 31 Jul 2006 6:40 pm
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| THE END ? [This message was edited by Mike Shefrin on 31 July 2006 at 07:44 PM.] |
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 31 Jul 2006 6:42 pm
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| Man, I hope so... |
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Doug Beaumier
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Northampton, MA
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Richard Sevigny
From:
Salmon Arm, BC, Canada
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Posted 31 Jul 2006 7:01 pm
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