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Subject: Grover Comes to New York

Margana opened this issue on Mar 20, 2006 ยท 61 posts

Margana posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 2:34 PM

Last week I found this happy fellow in my mailbox...

Marlene <")

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Margana posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 2:35 PM

The first thing we did was have some coffee and get acquainted.

Marlene <")

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Margana posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 2:37 PM

Then we played a game of hide-and-seek.Grover thought he was very clever hiding behind this mask...

Marlene <")

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Margana posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 2:39 PM

And when he was looking for a hiding place,he accidently discovered a new friend...with whom he quickly fell in love.

Marlene <")

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Margana posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 2:42 PM

Since there is no hope for them...(after all he's a travelin' man,lol...),I decided it best to get him out of the house. So I took him to the salon with me.He had a very nice time while I got my manicure.He loved listening to all the ladies gossiping...

Marlene <")

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Margana posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 2:44 PM

Friday night,I thought how can Grover come all this way and not see Manhattan?So we took him to Radio City Music Hall,to see a concert called Celtic Women.He loved it.Unfortunately they don't allow cameras so I don't have a pic of that...but I do have this one taken outside....

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Margana posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 2:46 PM

Also,how can Grover come to Long Island and not see the famous Jones Beach?So we took a little ride...

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Margana posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 2:47 PM

Where Grover played in the sand...

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Margana posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 2:50 PM

Ummm...that's as far as I go with this,lol. It's been a lot of fun having him here.Hope y'all enjoy the pix as much as I have enjoyed his 'company'. Now where is he off to next? To Hawaii to Dave or maybe to Doug in Vancouver?

Marlene <")

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Zacko posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 2:57 PM

ROTFLMAO!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! OH MY GOD!!! Grovers done it again!!! Looks like you sure showed him a good time....although it looks like that nailfile could cause him some serious damage though, lol. And look at him hiding behind that mask, LMAO!!!!! All your shots are adorable Marlene, but that last one....wow. That ones just brilliant. Simply GENIOUS!!!! You should have created some sand-breasts for him as well, lol. I LOVE GROVER`S ADVENTURES!!!! #:oD

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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Margana posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 3:01 PM

Aw thank you.It really is fun taking pix with him,as I'm sure you know. :^D And lol at giving him sand-breasts.Now why didn't I think of that????

Marlene <")

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Onslow posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 3:09 PM

Wow Grover is really having a great time on his world tour. Superbly documented Marlene. These threads have a feel good factor that always make me smile. I adore all the shots, and that last one is a real special one. So good to see this little fella doing well and receiving such warm hospitality. Thanks for taking such great shots and posting them here - Marlene, Andreas and Modesty. I am really enjoying the tour.

And every one said, 'If we only live,
We too will go to sea in a Sieve,---
To the hills of the Chankly Bore!'
Far and few, far and few, Are the lands where the Jumblies live;
Their heads are green, and their hands are blue, And they went to sea in a Sieve.

Edward Lear
http://www.nonsenselit.org/Lear/ns/jumblies.html

Zacko posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 3:10 PM

Yeah, hes definitly the best model i ever worked with....infact...hes the only model i ever worked with. #:o( But no matter what, may it be horse poop or icicles piercing his throat...he still managed to keep that sweet smile of his, LOL. Regardless of where you ship him next, make sure you buy 2 tickets so that he can bring his new found love. #:oP

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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Zacko posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 3:11 PM

Oooh hi Richard!!! We crossed. All i can say is: DITTO!!! These threads really have a feel good factor indeed!!! #:oD

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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Onslow posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 3:15 PM

Looking at #4 I don't think he will want sand breasts Andreas LOL

And every one said, 'If we only live,
We too will go to sea in a Sieve,---
To the hills of the Chankly Bore!'
Far and few, far and few, Are the lands where the Jumblies live;
Their heads are green, and their hands are blue, And they went to sea in a Sieve.

Edward Lear
http://www.nonsenselit.org/Lear/ns/jumblies.html

Margana posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 3:17 PM

He's such a wonderful guest,isn't he?Never complains...doesn't eat much...you hardly even know he's around,lol. And although he has found love,he understands that it cannot be ...besides,she's very 'plastic'.I'm sure he'd find that out sooner or later. ;^) PS-Thanks Richard.I loved all of your shots of him,as well.Sorry I forgot to take a pic of him with your leather bracelet.I like the idea of sending along something extra...I understand he had a lollipop at one point...but it got eaten,lol. I'll have to see what I can include...

Marlene <")

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Margana posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 3:20 PM

We crossed Richard.I have to agree...he seems to like big plastic ones,lol. ;^)

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog

"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

TwoPynts posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 4:05 PM

Man, I needed this thread today. Thank you Marlene, thank you for perking up my day. You really took out all the stops and showed our Grover a great time. And the quality of these shot is just top notch! I swear, you should put them in your gallery...if nothing else then the last one. Even though there are no sand breasts in evidence... ;] I'm glad you two had a good visit and really enjoyed reading all the comments here. =]

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations

Margana posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 4:23 PM

Thanx Kortalouche.I'm glad I could help you feel a bit better.I like the last one too...maybe I will put it in my gallery.No reason why I shouldn't,except that some folks might not quite understand why I'm burying poor little Grover,lol. ;^)

Marlene <")

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"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

vlaaitje posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 4:24 PM

ahhhh this is so cute !!!!!! I love 2 and 8 the most......especially number 8.....but he must be careful that nobody stepp on his head....lol.....or kick him away......such a lovely images.....

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TwoPynts posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 4:28 PM

It is so hard to pick a favorite, they are are so good. :)

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Margana posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 4:30 PM

LOL,true...and what a wee little head he has!

Thanks Ilona.I almost didn't include number 2.I'm glad you like it. :^) Aw Kortalouche...you're making me blush! :^D

Message edited on: 03/20/2006 16:31

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog

"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Punaguy posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 4:33 PM

Wow you showed him a good time in NY..great shots and looks like he had a great time hanging out with you...and his new found friends...Great job Marlene! Aloha!


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Margana posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 4:40 PM

Thanks Dave.I was wondering...would you care for a visit from our little blue MAScot?I can pack him some swimming trunks...and he can keep you company indoors if it's STILL raining there... ;^)

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog

"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Valerie-Ducom posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 4:41 PM

LOL excellent photos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! very good and funny kiss Valou


Margana posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 4:42 PM

Thanks Valerie.Glad you like... :^D

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog

"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Valerie-Ducom posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 4:44 PM

When the Grover comes to Seville? in south of spain, for the sun... a very good spring... kiss Valou


Margana posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 4:47 PM

Ooh could I go instead?It must be lovely!

Marlene <")

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My Blog

"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Punaguy posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 4:47 PM

I would be glad to show Grover around my island home...I'm not sure that he would want to leave tho-....but hey, I can show him around the town, and get him a nice little tan...kinda brownish blue..if that's possible. The sun finally came out for a brief appearance today, and I'm sure it will get better from here on out. Send me the details if you would on how this works...I got plenty of room for his narrow behind... Aloha, Dave~ punaguy@verizon.net


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Margana posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 4:58 PM

Okie dokey.I just sent you a mail... PS I'm not sure he'd want to leave either.I know I wouldn't! Glad to hear the sun has come out again... :^)

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog

"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Onslow posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 5:03 PM

Woo Hoo Grover is off to the sun :D Lucky Grover eh ! I am surprised he wants to leave you Marlene now he has found a NY doll - blue monsters must be tough and do what they gotta do !

And every one said, 'If we only live,
We too will go to sea in a Sieve,---
To the hills of the Chankly Bore!'
Far and few, far and few, Are the lands where the Jumblies live;
Their heads are green, and their hands are blue, And they went to sea in a Sieve.

Edward Lear
http://www.nonsenselit.org/Lear/ns/jumblies.html

Margana posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 5:29 PM

LOL at Richard.The little guy will miss her I'm sure.After all,she IS his first... ;^) Hmmm.Maybe Dave can fix him up with a beautiful Hawaiian doll...take his mind off her a bit...

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog

"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Punaguy posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 5:34 PM

Just "A" Hawaiian doll? The women will go cuckoo for this guy...I will make sure he gets "Lei-ed" Hawaiian style...the little stud muffin! But I'm sure his heart will always belong to the NY girl! Aloha!


Kana'es Photography

Margana posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 5:42 PM

ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Oh my!I think the little 'stud-muffin' will be very happy to know he can expect to get lei-ed,and by more than one,no less! ;^P

Marlene <")

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My Blog

"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

bentchick posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 10:47 PM

Oh yeah!!!! Fun stuff and all the pictures are great!!!! What a whirlwind tour this guy is on! I think I should offer to escort him to Hawaii...... I wouldn't want anything to happen to him along the way....you know.....safer to travel in pairs!! LOL :P


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Zacko posted Mon, 20 March 2006 at 11:04 PM

LMAO!!!! My God, will ya look at all these replies while i was asleep. Grover sure is a popular little fellow. I wish i could come with that little bugger to Hawaii...sigh. Lucky devil. #:O)

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
____________________

Andreas

Mystic Pic

DJB posted Tue, 21 March 2006 at 2:45 AM

This is definitely what I needed tonight. Can't believe I missed it earlier. That is a real cool tour Marlene. Narrative and funny. Besides all being excellent shots. Do love the POV in the sand. Ahh and Grover out in the night lights...nice effects. Guess th3 ridgebacks would have made it not possible for him to visit any other locations. be nice now to see him on a surfboard. Bet he will miss NY. Oh the manicure...yep saw that.. looks good..

"The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions."


TwoPynts posted Tue, 21 March 2006 at 9:19 AM

Attached Link: Grover Beach

Love all the commentary gang. I know Grover will have a great time in the Aloha state, rain or no. It will probably be nice and lush by the time he arrives. . .sigh... Anyway, I know he loves the beach, and not just from Marlene's photo -- check the link! =]

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations

TwoPynts posted Tue, 21 March 2006 at 12:26 PM

Also...Elmo wanted me to say hi for him. He misses his blue buddy terribly but knows he's having a once in a lifetime experience! ;]

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations

Margana posted Wed, 22 March 2006 at 2:37 AM

Thanks Doug.Glad you likee. And aw,poor Elmo.Look at that little frown.Well,at least he has you Kortalouche to 'tickle' him... ;^P

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog

"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

PeeWee05 posted Wed, 22 March 2006 at 2:58 AM

AH HA HA HA HA HA! Excellent story!!! So well thought out!!! Fantastic! Shame poor Dandi is still recovering for his broken foot episode sniff

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Margana posted Wed, 22 March 2006 at 3:48 AM

Thanks Vera.Fortunately,Grover isn't nearly so fragile...nothing breakable on him...although he is certainly getting a bit worn around the edges.I think the multiple washings he endured (at the hands of a certain swede,lol),really 'wore' him out! Plus,he has these mysterious yellow stains on his left arm...I can't even imagine what caused those... ;^/

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog

"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

PeeWee05 posted Wed, 22 March 2006 at 3:54 AM

ah a fixer upper job!!! some ppl!!! pift.

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ModestyB posted Wed, 22 March 2006 at 5:21 PM

So Grover finally arrived N.Y Splendid serie, dear ;) I really think he found a more fitting, comrade = kamrat :) In that barbie.... @ my artstudio he was just peeping... training 4 real life....like teens do when they practise "distant-love" My modells are missing him, though :D :D Were is the little buggar going next? can't Grover get a little linkie as the mad pal Dandi? P&K!! See ya!!!

Margana posted Wed, 22 March 2006 at 5:50 PM

Hi Modesty!And thanks.Grover is off to Hawaii,(To Dave), next!Lucky lil bugger,lol. And yes,he certainly got his,ummm,'feet wet' at your studio,for sure! ;^) ...and developed his 'taste' for women,so to speak...lol!He took to Barbie immediately,even though she's a bit 'big' for him...and not nearly as 'real'!...But he's not very picky evidently. ;^) As to a Grover linkie,I believe Kort has mentioned something of that sort.I think that would be great,and Grover has certainly accumulated quite a few adventure's so far...I know I'd love to see them all together. How 'bout it Kortalouche?Are we ready yet? P & K's!!!! xxx<")

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog

"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

ModestyB posted Wed, 22 March 2006 at 6:19 PM

AAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWE!!! I turn greeen og envey..... HAWAIII...to DAVE!!!!!!!! Why couldn't I be blue & tiny :) LOL!!!!! Well hitchhiking makes me blue & tinyer... somtimes...loong walks befor getting a ride :) Well, it's healthy for me...loosing a little weight LOL!!! ROFALMAO Big women are great for small men LOL!!!!! YES I'm looking forward for the Grover link :) xoxoxoxo U clever crow ;)

Margana posted Wed, 22 March 2006 at 6:37 PM

ROTFLMAO @ Hitchhiking making you blue and tinier!Yes I guess it would!!! But I just read you had another sale...Stora congrats min ursnygga muttervan!!!Hopefully that 'new' old car will be coming soon! PS-The question is...are small men great for big women?LOL! ;^D P&K! x<") <(_)> <-hug,lol _II

Marlene <")

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My Blog

"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

ModestyB posted Wed, 22 March 2006 at 7:44 PM

Ha ha ha ha ha!!!!

TwoPynts posted Thu, 23 March 2006 at 10:07 AM

Can't fault the little blue guy for his tastes! ;P Okay, I'll start a new thread about compiling the photos.

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations

Margana posted Thu, 23 March 2006 at 10:52 AM

Nope,ya can't! ;^P Thank goodness for me and Modesty...who knows what would've become of him if he stayed with you...I seem to remember you taking some rather...ummm...strange(LOL) pix of him with some'one' else...Or was it Elmo?LOL! Anyway,I think a linky-do would be just wonderful!!!Muchisimas gracias,Senor D! ;^D

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog

"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

TwoPynts posted Thu, 23 March 2006 at 11:12 AM

This one? No, I think you are rembering Elmo and his Baboon buddy! =] Yes, thank goodness you and modesty showed him why females are so appealing! ;^P

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations

Margana posted Thu, 23 March 2006 at 2:52 PM

LOL.Nope.Not that one...and while I'm sure she(?) has her merits,she must surely have dragon breath...a definate drawback,lol. ;^) Yes...it must be Elmo I'm remembering.I think Grover is most fortunate we have ALL saved him from being 'corrupted' by their somewhat deviant proclivities! ;^P

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog

"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

TwoPynts posted Thu, 23 March 2006 at 3:25 PM

"THEIR" deviant proclivities??? I guess you didn't get to know him to well while he visited. He was definitely into some freaky stuff when he lived here... ;^P

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations

Zacko posted Thu, 23 March 2006 at 3:27 PM

ROTFLMAO!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! Sado-MAS-Kort has done it again....YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESH!!!! #:oP

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
____________________

Andreas

Mystic Pic

Margana posted Thu, 23 March 2006 at 4:26 PM

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!That tops them all!!!!You are too funny Kortalouche! Now I know why Grover didn't eat much...he wanted a 'nice' chianti with some thsssss...fava beans..... 8^/

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog

"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Punaguy posted Thu, 23 March 2006 at 4:42 PM

Oh my...I didn't realize he was into all of this...Grover your my kinda guy! Da poor thing..


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Margana posted Thu, 23 March 2006 at 6:55 PM

Neither did I...or I wouldn't have left him alone with poor Barbie! ;^)

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog

"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Punaguy posted Thu, 23 March 2006 at 7:13 PM

He turned into Groper with Barbie?


Kana'es Photography

Margana posted Thu, 23 March 2006 at 7:23 PM

LOL!And here I thought the 'pun' in Punaguy was because of where you live!!! ;^P

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog

"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno

Zacko posted Thu, 23 March 2006 at 10:56 PM

Groper? LMAO!!! HAHAHAHA!!!! How clever are you!!!! #:oD

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
____________________

Andreas

Mystic Pic

TwoPynts posted Fri, 24 March 2006 at 8:15 AM

You guys are a riot! ;]

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