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About On the North River

Forty years toiled in the Tel-com industry, married for 36 years widowed at sixty-one. Ten years in a relationship with a woman until her death. Was a Tea Party supporter. Today a follower of the Last American President to be honestly elected, Donald J. Trump. Recently had Ancestry.com tell me I'm Swedish, not Danish. I may need to change my avatar.

911 rememberance, and the world goes on.

Posted on September 11, 2012 by On the North River

Why I’m Angrier This 9/11 Me Too. Parents of SEAL Team Six member say unit endangered by Obama administration statements “Aaron called me and said, ‘Mom, you need to wipe your social media clean of any reference to me or … Continue reading →

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Something has been bothering me. Update: 600th post.

Posted on September 11, 2012 by On the North River

Why that theater? Did Colorado shooter single out Cinemark theater because it banned guns? John Lott So why did the killer pick the Cinemark theater? You might think that it was the one closest to the killer’s apartment. Or, that … Continue reading →

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Meet Herbie…

Posted on September 9, 2012 by On the North River

Remember I was talking about my amazing Tomato Plant lately? I’ve now christened it, The Monster. (The tomato plant is on the right) This guy is an  over-achiever. Out in back, the first color of Fall…

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Met Bob?

Posted on September 7, 2012 by On the North River

To repeat, if you voted for Obama in 2008 to prove that you are not a racist, you need to vote for someone else in 2012 to prove that you are not an idiot.  

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Maybe only a photographer…

Posted on September 5, 2012 by On the North River

Hilarious Customer Reviews for the Sigma 200-500mm Lens on Amazon Of all the camera lenses offered on Amazon, the $26,000 35-pound giant green Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 probably has the funniest customer reviews and images. Well worth the sacrifice… Some may … Continue reading →

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Explain it to me!

Posted on September 5, 2012 by On the North River

Thank You Clint!

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The little spacecraft that could.

Posted on September 4, 2012 by On the North River

35 years later, Voyager 1 is heading for the stars It’s energy won’t run out until 2020, by then it will be in interstellar space.  Space. Real Space and out of our backyard. Let’s hope the Galactic Overlords don’t mistake … Continue reading →

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A real blog thread from American Digest

Posted on September 4, 2012 by On the North River

http://americandigest.org/sidelines/2012/09/ A Time for Choosing What this country really needs is…? Washington D.C. nuked from orbit. 96% (342) Giant asteroid strike eliminating all life on the North American continent. 2% (7) Second Obama Administration. 2% (7) Total votes: 356 EasyPolls Your … Continue reading →

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Salute4Harry: Soldiers go naked in support of Prince Harry

Posted on September 2, 2012 by On the North River

Raise the Flag? From the hosting Web Site: If you have served or are serving in the military I want to see a naked salute in support of Prince Harry uploaded on this group at some stage this bank holiday … Continue reading →

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On the River, End of August

Posted on September 1, 2012 by On the North River
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