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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.

In Memoriam: Benny Hill

Traffic signs in New Zealand destroyed by prostitutes performing stunts Dozens of traffic signs have been destroyed by prostitutes performing pole-dances in the street to attract clients, officials in New Zealand’s biggest city have revealed. Dozens of traffic signs have … Continue reading

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Surprised? Or not surprised.

Obama administration guts work requirements for Clinton-era welfare reform 83% of doctors say they might quit over Obamacare, according to new poll Oh great, yet another new EPA regulation making things more expensive for everyone McClatchy poll shows majority favor … Continue reading

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These days, on Sunday, Kayaking gets me closer to God.

A subject dear to my heart… Is the US Episcopalian Church Still a Christian Church? During the day, he adds, the legislators in the two chambers gathered to discuss such weighty topics as whether to develop funeral rites for dogs … Continue reading

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New Weymouth Landing Launch Ramp Opened July 11th, Updated with low tide images & downstream trip

Our state government can keep secrets better than the Obama White House. My mother came back from a cribbage game with the ladies to inform me that a new ramp and parking area had opened next to the T parking … Continue reading

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Perfect week of Summer Weather in New England

Mid-week, quick paddle to Bumpkin Island.

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Off to the store to buy a harpoon.

Why aren’t they just shooting the damn sharks?

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The Spit this year.

With the Fourth of July on a Wednesday this year there are two holiday weekends. On the 7th is the second fourth WE. Overcast, but that makes it perfect for games of catch. Guess what shot I put in for … Continue reading

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O.K. That’s the one percent.

Superyacht Syrenka joins Moran Yacht & Ship charter fleet Wednesday, 29 February 2012 By Maarten Janssen Moran Yacht & ship have announced that Syrenka has joined their charter fleet. The 41.76 metre Syrenka was built by Palmer Johnson and was only … Continue reading

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Back and Fore on the fifth.

Took a little trip starting at Abigail Adams Park on the shore of the Back River. Lots of parking, go to the south end where the ramp to the yacht club is located. First point of interest is the Dog … Continue reading

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No greater love then that he would give up his life for another.

Excerpt…After the Massacre The way survivors would later tell it, it was just after lunch when Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan walked into the Fort Hood Soldier Readiness Center, a brown-brick building in the middle of the sprawling Central Texas base. … Continue reading

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