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01/26/08 - NNHS Newsletter -
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine |
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"Separated lovers cheat absence by a thousand fancies which have their own
reality. They are prevented from seeing one another and
they cannot write; nevertheless they find countless mysterious ways of
corresponding, by sending each other the song of birds, the scent
of flowers, the laughter of children, the light of the sun, the sighing of
the wind, and the gleam of the stars - all the beauties of creation."
- Victor Hugo
(26 Feb 1802 - 22 May 1885) |
Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
This is not the reason I chose this song, but
actually
my mama,
the late Maxine Frix Buckley (John
Marshall HS - '25), used to sing it to me, too. No, the reason I
selected it was that I just visited the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia again -
probably for the last time in a very long time.
UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS:
Monday will bring us
a Happy Birthday Four-Fer! Courtney Russ ('57),
Jennie Sheppard ('62) of NC,
Rick
Billings ('65) of NC, AND my Granddaughter,
Rebecca Harty of IL
will all be celebrating!
Happy Birthday on
Tuesday to the Sponsor of the
Senior Class of 1965 and of the Senior Class of 1966,
Nancy Keesee (Tucker) Crawley
('57) of
TX!
And
Happy Birthday on Wednesday
to
Charlie Phillips
('65) of TN!
Many Happy
Returns to you all!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html
From Bob Burns of VA - 01/22/08 - "Laus Deo":
WORTH THE TIME
THIS IS NEW
TO ME AND GOOD TO KNOW --
GOD BLESSED AMERICA. LET'S PRAY WE KEEP IT THAT WAY.....
One detail that is never mentioned is that in Washington , D.C. there
can never be a building of greater height than the Washington Monument
.
With all the uproar about removing the ten commandments, etc., this is
worth a moment or two of your time. I was not aware of this amazing
historical information.
On the aluminum cap, atop the Washington Monument in Washington , D.C.
, are displayed two words: Laus Deo.
No one can see these words. In fact, most visitors to the monument
are totally unaware they are even there and for that matter, probably
couldn't care less.
Once you know Laus
Deo's history , you will want to share
this with everyone you know. These words have been there for many
years; they are 555 feet, 5.125 inches high, perched atop the
monument, facing skyward to the Father of our nation, overlooking the
69 square miles which comprise the District of Columbia , capital of
the United States of America .
Laus Deo! Two seemingly
insignificant, unnoticed words Out of sight and, one might think, out
of mind, but very meaningfully placed at the highest point over what
is the most powerful city in the most successful nation in the world.
So, what do those two words, in
Latin, composed of just four syllables and only seven letters,
possibly mean? Very simply, they say "Praise be to God!"
Though construction of this giant obelisk began
in 1848, when James Polk was President of the United States , it was
not until 1888 that the monument was inaugurated and opened to the
public. It took twenty-five years to finally cap the memorial with a
tribute to the Father of our nation,
Laus Deo. "Praise be to God!"
From atop this magnificent granite and marble structure, visitors may
take in the beautiful panoramic view of the city with its division
into four major segments. From that vantage point, one can also
easily see the original plan of the designer, Pierre Charles l'Enfant
..a perfect cross imposed upon the landscape, with the White House to
the north. The Jefferson Memorial is to the
south, the Capitol to the east and the Lincoln Memorial to the west.
A cross you ask? Why a cross? What about separation of church and
state? Yes, a cross;
separation of
church and state was not, is not, in the Constitution.
So, read on. How interesting
and, no doubt, intended to carry a profound meaning for those who
bother to notice.
Praise be to God! Within the
monument itself are 898 steps and 50 landings. As one climbs the
steps and pauses at the landings the memorial stones share a message.
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On the 12th Landing is a prayer offered by the City of Baltimore;
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on the 20th is a memorial presented by some Chinese Christians;
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on the 24th a presentation made by Sunday School children from New York
and Philadelphia quoting Proverbs 10:7, Luke 18:16 and Proverbs 22:6.
Praise be to God!
When the cornerstone of the Washington Monument was laid on July 4th,
1848 deposited within it were many items including the Holy Bible
presented by the Bible Society. Praise be to God! Such was the
discipline, the moral direction, and the spiritual mood given by the
founder and first President of our unique democracy "One Nation, Under
God."
I
am awed by Washington 's prayer for America. Have you ever read it? Well,
now is your unique opportunity, so read on!
"Almighty God; We make our earnest
prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection;
that Thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a
spirit of subordination and obedience to government; and entertain a
brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow
citizens of the United States at large. And finally that Thou wilt
most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love
mercy, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and
pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of the Divine
Author of our blessed religion, and without a humble imitation of
whose example in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation.
Grant our supplication, we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen."
When one stops to
observe the inscriptions found in public places all over our nation's
capitol, he or she will easily find the signature of God, as it is
unmistakably inscribed everywhere you look. You may forget the width
and height of "Laus Deo ", its location, or the architects but no one
who reads this will be able to forget its meaning, or these words:
"Unless the Lord builds the house its builders labor in vain. Unless
the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain."
(Psalm 127: 1)
It is hoped you will send this to every child you know; to every
sister, brother, father, mother or friend. They will not find
offense, because you have given them a lesson in history that they
probably never learned in school. With that, be not ashamed, or
afraid, but have pity on those who will never see this because someone
failed to send it on.
Thanks, Bob!
And here's "the rest of the
story" - very interesting:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/monument.asp
From My Niece, Shari, of VA -
01/22/08 - Faith's Light":
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Every cloud has a
silver lining,
I know this to be true,
Every time you see a sunbeam,
They're shining back at you.
When you see a rainbow,
Its beauty bright and full,
Remember that the rainbow
Could ne'er be here at all...
If it weren't for rainy days,
Our world would never see;
The splendor of a rainbow,
God produced for you and me!
Since every cloud has a silver lining,
Every ray of sun is gold,
A piece of Heaven here on earth,
For us to keep and hold.
Storms may come our way now,
Days of dreary rain,
We cannot know the reason behind them,
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When the path on
which we tread,
Is covered in blackest mire,
It's then the Saviour holds us,
And he will never tire.
We may fall and stumble,
When the road is dark as night,
But to God that is no trouble,
He is our very sight.
We cannot see in darkness,
As blind and helpless mice,
We trip upon the stony path,
Trouble holds us in a vice.
Don't worry when the clouds,
Overtake the sky,
Behind every cloud,
Is a sunbeam on the sly.
Every cloud has a silver lining,
Don't you know it's true?
And the glory of the rainbow
Is God smiling down at you. |
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Thanks, Shari!
I
like this one!
From Pauline Collins Shofner ('65) of
VA - 01/22/08 - "New Email Address":
New email address for
Pauline and Charles Shofner is
pcshofner@verizon.net We wanted to let you know that we won’t be
using Juno after this month.
Charles and Pauline
Thanks,
Pauline!
I changed my mailing list, and as you had previously
authorized me to publish your email addie, I updated the Contact page for the
Class of 1965 as well:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/contact-ALL.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/contact-B.html
From
Harry Covert
('57) of Northern VA - 01/23/08:
Carol:
I hope you will enjoy your days off. You deserve them, especially keeping all
Typhoons informed with so much efficiency and interesting info.
Harry
Class of 57
Thank you so much, Harry!
I do
maintain a strict policy of always enjoying myself - even when the occasion was
as much hard labor and as heart wrenching as this one was!
From Jean Poole Burton ('64) of
RI - 01/23/08 - "Look at it this way...":
Next time you come "up North" you will be able to stop at
my house and have a meal...maybe we can even pick you up at the airport and
deliver you to your family in MA. Wouldn't that be fun?
Thanks, Jean - that would be fun!
It would be a lot more fun if
those words so frequently spotted by genealogists in their research would stop
haunting me: "This family moved west and was never heard from again.".....
We used to sing those old songs every Friday at the nursing
home where I worked. I love that one (Till
We Meet Again...) and I love I'll Be
Seeing You...Sometimes our church sings "God Be with You Till We Meet
Again" at the closing of the service...I can't get though it without
tears...always think about my Daddy...miss him so much and think about him every
single day.
BTW my mother, who was "sent home to get her affairs in
order" in 2001 after cancer surgery, is in Florida with her boyfriend...having
fun in the sun!!! A real miracle. Four years on Feb. 12...HOW MERCIFUL IS OUR
GOD...
So true, Jean! And
yo' mama is a hoot - bless her heart and more power to her!!!
From Joyce Lawrence Cahoon ('65) of
VA - 01/23/08 - "UPS Airlines":
This one has been
around before, but - thought you might need a laugh.
UPS
Airlines
Remember it takes a college degree to fly a
plane, but only a high school diploma to fix one; a reassurance for those of
us who fly routinely in our jobs.
After every flight, UPS pilots fill out a form, called a "gripe
sheet," which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The
mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, and then
pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight.
Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor. Here
are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by UPS ' pilots (marked
with a P) and the solutions recorded (marked with an S) by
maintenance engineers.
By the way, UPS is the only major airline that has never, ever,
had an accident.
P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
P: Something loose in cockpit
S: Something tightened in cockpit
P: Dead bugs on windshield.
S: Live bugs on back-order.
P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per
minute Descent
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
S: Evidence removed.
P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
S: DME volume set to more believable level.
P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
S: That's what friction locks are for.
P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
P: Suspected crack in windshield.
S: Suspect you're right.
P: Number 3 engine missing.
S: Engine found on right wing after brief search
P: Aircraft handles funny.
S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be serious.
P: Target radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.
And the best one for last
P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a
midget pounding on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget.
Joyce
Cahoon
WILD GIGGLES!
Thanks, Joyce - you were
right!
From one
of my Famous
Marines,
Herb Hice
of MI,
who served in the Pacific Theater during WWII
- 01/23/08 - "Dear Carol / Dimples, A big Reward offered":
From My Sister, Eleanor Buckley Nowitzky ('59)
of NC - 01/23/08 - "Political correctness is dangerous":
Good food for thought and advice:
DON'T LET 'POLITICAL CORRECTNESS' BE THE GUIDING
PRINCIPLE THAT PROVIDES THE SANCTUARY FOR THESE FANATICS TO
THRIVE!
A man whose family
was German aristocracy prior to World War II owned a number of
large industries and estates. When asked how many German people
were true Nazis, the answer he gave can guide our attitude toward
fanaticism.
'Very few people were true Nazis,' he said,' but many enjoyed the
return of German pride, and many more were too busy to care. I was
one of those who just thought the Nazis were a bunch of fools. So,
the majority just sat back and let it all happen. Then, before we
knew it, they owned us, and we had lost control, and the end of
the world had come. My family lost everything. I ended up in a
concentration camp and the Allies destroyed my factories.'
We are told again and again by 'experts' and
'talking heads' that Islam is the religion of peace, and that the
vast majority of Muslims just want to live in peace.
Although this unqualified ASSERTION MAY BE TRUE, IT IS
ENTIRELY IRRELEVANT. It is meaningless fluff, meant to
make us feel better, and meant to somehow diminish the spectre of
fanatics rampaging across the globe in the name of Islam.
The FACT IS THAT THE FANATICS RULE ISLAM AT THIS MOMENT IN
HISTORY.
It is the fanatics who march. It is the fanatics who wage any one
of 50 shooting wars worldwide. It is the fanatics who
systematically slaughter Christian or tribal groups throughout
Africa and are gradually taking over the entire continent in an
Islamic wave. It is the fanatics who bomb, behead, murder, or
honor kill. It is the fanatics who take over mosque after mosque.
It is the fanatics who zealously spread the stoning and hanging of
rape victims and homosexuals. The hard quantifiable fact
is that the 'peaceful majority,' the 'silent majority,' is cowed
and extraneous.
Communist Russia was comprised of Russians who just wanted to live
in peace, yet the Russian Communists were responsible for the
murder of about 20 million people. The peaceful majority were
irrelevant.
China 's huge population was peaceful as well, but Chinese
Communists managed to kill a staggering 70 million people.
The average Japanese individual prior to World War II was not a
warmongering sadist. Yet, Japan murdered and slaughtered its way
across South East Asia in an orgy of killing that included the
systematic murder of 12 million Chinese civilians; most killed by
sword, shovel, and bayonet.
And, who can forget Rwanda, which collapsed into butchery. Could
it not be said that the majority of Rwandans were 'peace loving?'
History lessons are often incredibly simple and blunt, yet for all
our powers of reason we often miss the most basic and
uncomplicated of points: PEACE-LOVING MUSLIMS HAVE BEEN
MADE IRRELEVANT BY THEIR SILENCE.
Peace-loving Muslims WILL BECOME OUR ENEMY IF THEY DON'T
SPEAK UP, because like my friend from Germany, they will
awaken one day and find that the fanatics own them, and the end of
their world will have begun.
PEACE-LOVING Germans, Japanese, Chinese, Russians, Rwandans,
Serbs, Afghanis, Iraqis, Palestinians, Somalis, Nigerians,
Algerians, and many others have died BECAUSE THE PEACEFUL
MAJORITY did not speak up until it was too late.
As for us who watch it all unfold; WE MUST PAY ATTENTION
TO THE ONLY GROUP THAT COUNTS; THE FANATICS WHO THREATEN OUR WAY
OF LIFE.
Lastly, at the risk of offending, anyone who doubts that the issue
is serious and just deletes this email without sending it on, __IS
CONTRIBUTING TO THE PASSIVENESS THAT ALLOWS THE PROBLEMS TO
EXPAND__.
So, extend yourself a bit and send this on! Let us hope that
thousands, world wide, read this - think about it - and send it
on.
I believe THIS is part of why OUR TROOPS need to be
OVERSEAS PROTECTING OUR SHORES.............
Thanks, Eleanor -
this raises some interesting points!
From one
of my Famous
Marines,
Herb Hice
of MI,
who served in the Pacific Theater during WWII
- 01/23/08 - "Dear Carol / Dimples, The Old Paths - I wish for that
too!!!!":
Dear Carol /
Dimples
One of my favorite
tunes, The Tennessee Waltz.
Herbie
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I wish the old paths were before us instead of behind us.
THE OLD PATHS
I liked the old paths, when
Moms were at home.
Dads were at work.
Brothers went into the army.
And sisters got married BEFORE having children!
Crime did not pay;
Hard work did;
And people knew the difference.
Moms could cook;
Dads would work;
Children would behave.
Husbands were loving;
Wives were supportive;
And children were polite.
Women wore the jewelry;
And Men wore the pants.
Women looked like ladies;
Men looked like gentlemen;
And children looked decent.
People loved the truth,
And hated a lie;
They came to church to get IN,
Not to get OUT!
Hymns sounded Godly;
Sermons sounded helpful;
Rejoicing sounded normal;
And crying sounded sincere.
Cursing was wicked;
Drugs were for illness;
And divorce was unthinkable.
The flag was honored;
America was beautiful;
And God was welcome!
We read the Bible in public;
Prayed in school;
And preached from house to house
To be called an American was worth dying for;
To be called a Christian was worth living for;
To be called a traitor was a shame!
Preachers preached because they had a message;
And Christians rejoiced because they had the VICTORY!
Preachers preached from the Bible;
Singers sang from the heart;
And sinners turned to the Lord to be SAVED!
A new birth meant a new life;
Salvation meant a changed life;
Following Christ led to eternal life.
Being a preacher meant you proclaimed the word of God;
Being a deacon meant you would serve the Lord;
Being a Christian meant you would live for Jesus;
And being a sinner meant someone was praying for you!
Laws were based on the Bible;
Homes read the Bible;
And churches taught the Bible.
God was worshiped;
Christ was exalted;
And the Holy Spirit was respected..
Church was where you found Christians
on the Lord's day, rather than in the garden,
on the creek bank, on the golf course,
Or being entertained somewhere else.
I still like the old paths the best!
"The Old Paths" was written by a retired minister who lives in Tennessee
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Thanks, Herbie
Darlin'!
I'm assuming that this story was playing "The Tennessee Waltz" before it reached
me. I think we can arrange to use that in an upcoming Newsletter!
MICHAEL MAGUIRE:
From Adrian Whitcomb ('67) of VA - 01/23/08 - "Michael Maguire":
Carol,
This is a reply to the inquiry concerning Michael
Maguire in the January 21, 2008 newsletter. I have known the Maguire family
for 40 years now. They lived down the street from me, on 54TH Street. The
first time that I visited the Maguires in 1968, I played a game of ping pong
with Michael.
Michael, the oldest of six siblings, attended
Warwick High School. In the years just after NNHS
closed, the boundary between Ferguson High and Warwick High was between 54TH
and 55TH Streets. Michael is old enough to have started at NNHS and later
transfer to
Warwick, but I do not know that he did. His siblings graduated from
Ferguson High School. Linda, Jennifer, and Alan Maguire all appeared in
Ferguson High School plays, which I attended, usually providing a ride for
Mrs. Maguire. I do not think that Michael was in any drama productions during
high school. He attended Warwick instead of Ferguson because he considered the
music department there to be superior. Michael also sang in the youth choir at
Calvary Baptist Church, during the time
that I worked with the youth there. He studied music at
James Madison University and
Oberlin College, but became a stockbroker
in
New York City. After saving some money, he decided to work as a
professional singer and seemed to fit the role of Enjolras in "Les Misérables" perfectly.
I was living in Northern Virginia from 1983 until 1988 and saw the production
at the Kennedy Center before it went to Broadway.
I decided to call Alice Maguire this morning and
ask her about Michael. She still lives down the street from me and often has
picked up my mail and newspaper when I have been out of town. Mrs. Maguire
keeps me updated as to how and what her children, grandchildren, and now
great-grandchildren are doing. She told me that Michael doesn't like to
publicize his age, but since you already know his birth date, I'd like to
clarify that he probably graduated from high school in 1973. She didn't think
that he attended NNHS. Some of her younger children attended Newport News
Intermediate School. Michael is always trying something new. He will become a
lawyer this spring.
Adrian Whitcomb
NNHS Class of 1967
WOWZERONI-RINI!!! Thanks,
Adrian - I really appreciate your taking the time to clarify all this for
us!
I have (or have had) the Tenth Anniversary Les Miz concert on tape (both audio
and video), and have thoroughly enjoyed all the magnificent performances
- including Michael's - over the years!
From Gail Kiger Bonsey (Ferguson HS - '73) of OR -
101/25/08 - "Michael Maguire":
In response to your
1/23/08 newsletter from
Tom Norris (Hampton
HS - '73 - of VA) looking up Michael Maguire in the '71 Anchor....
Mike lived near
Calvary Baptist
at the time, but did not go to NNHS in '71. He went to Warwick High School, as
I did. We were bused to Ferguson High our junior year, where we graduated in
'73.
Gail (Kiger) Bonsey,
Portland, OR FHS '73 Go Farmers - now Raiders.. Go Mariners.. go Ducks.. go
Blazers!
MORE WOWZERONI-RINI!!!
Thanks, Gail!
DATES
TO
REMEMBER:
1.
Friday and Saturday, May 16 - 17, 2008 -
NNHS CLASS OF 1958
From Jerry Blanchard ('62) of VA - 01/12/08 - "Gas Stations Of
Yesteryear-------------------------this IS REAL Americana" (#4 in a Series of
37):
Carol, do not know if you would like to show these
or not. Just brings back a lot memories from yesteryear. Hope you like them.
Jerry Blanchard (62) of Va.
Gas Stations Of
Yesteryear
Back when life was much simpler and gas was 18-25
cents a gallon!!
(or there about) and as low as 17 cents during gas
wars.
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Old
American Gas Stations from all around the country
Some are abandoned, some are
restored and many are still in use.
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Yeah . . . I remember!
And with a fill-up you got the gas pumped for you,
your windshield cleaned, oil and fluids checked, tires checked,
a free map, if you wanted it, and greeted in
ENGLISH !!!
Yeah! I remember!!!
Enjoy Your Days & Love Your Life....
Because...."Life is a journey to be savored."
Thanks, Jerry, I remember
them quite fondly, too!
Y'all take care
of each other! TYPHOON FOREVER!
We'll
Always Have
Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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Harty
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Fayetteville, NC 29311-9305
910-488-9408
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine
Words by Ballard MacDonald
Music by Harry Carroll
In the pale moonshine our
hearts entwine
Where you carved your name and I carved mine
Oh, you - like the mountains are blue
Like the pine - I am lonesome for you
In the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia
On the trail of the lonesome Pine
On a mountain in Virginia stands a lonesome Pine
Just below is the little cabin home of a little girl of mine
Her name is June and very, very soon she'll belong to me
For I know she's waiting there for me 'neath that lone Pine tree;
In the Blue Ridge Mountains of
Virginia
On the trail of the lonesome Pine
"The Trail
of the Lonesome Pine" midi (sequenced by Mark Collins) courtesy of
http://www.roughwood.net/Interests/Music.htm - 01/26/08
"The Trail
of the Lonesome Pine" lyrics courtesy of
http://www.traditionalmusic.co.uk/folk-song-lyrics/Trail_of_the_Lonesome_Pine.htm
- 01/26/08
Skyline Drive
Postcard (postmarked 05 May 1942) courtesy
of
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~blumbarton/photographs/Postcards/postcards.htm
- 01/26/08
Justice Scale clip art courtesy of
Cheryl White Wilson (JMHS - '64) of VA - 10/13/05
Thanks, Cheryl!
Brown Leaf Divider Line clip art courtesy of
http://www.wtv-zone.com/nevr2l82/bars4.html - 06/21/07
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06
Thanks, Al!
Marine Corps Seal clip art
courtesy of
Herbert Hice of MI
- one of my
Famous Marines
who served in the South
Pacific during WWII.
Thanks, Herbie!!
Anchor clip art courtesy of
Steve Silsby
(FHS - '72) of NC - 12/14/05
Thanks, Steve!
Crab clip art courtesy of
http://www.geocities.com/agent99bm/ -
10/02/05
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of
http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
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