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amygdule: The best thing about Pet Rocks is that you don't have to feed them, Just keep them warm and dry... Nov 24, 2024 21:41:53 GMT -5 *

RickB: ...feed them grits, add water and tumble them. Nov 25, 2024 6:42:48 GMT -5 *

amygdule: Rocks, Grit & Cheese make good Slurry @45 RPM... Nov 25, 2024 22:57:42 GMT -5 *

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Wooferhound: My Turkey is Dressing Nov 27, 2024 11:03:54 GMT -5

RickB: My chicken wings went skinny dipping in hot sauce Nov 27, 2024 15:10:42 GMT -5

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dandresow: Thanks. Haven't done anything with rocks for years. Just fixed an older HP 18 inch and dug out a 10 inch and 18in Lortone and I have a couple of trim saws and need to make something to cab with. We stay broke and I only have enough to put oil in 1 Dec 1, 2024 16:49:20 GMT -5 *

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