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    More Tales of the Famous and Not-So-Famous

    Season's Greetings!

    Because of injuries suffered in a recent accident, I have been on sabbatical and unable to post additional stories of the famous and not-so-famous. But, I am back now, and the stories continue. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

    I'm saving the best for New Year's Day. I found one story so hilarious that I was almost thrown out of the archives for laughing so hard. Stay tuned!

    Happy New Year!

    J.B.
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    Quote Originally Posted by John Beardicon View Post
    Season's Greetings!

    Because of injuries suffered in a recent accident, I have been on sabbatical and unable to post additional stories of the famous and not-so-famous. But, I am back now, and the stories continue. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

    I'm saving the best for New Year's Day. I found one story so hilarious that I was almost thrown out of the archives for laughing so hard. Stay tuned!

    Happy New Year!

    J.B.
    and a Happy New Year to you too!!


    Archives..are you over at Redstone?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Loy Hamilton View Post
    Archives..are you over at Redstone?
    Season's Greetings!

    No. The National Archives in Washington, D.C.

    Happy New Year!

    J.B.
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    Quote Originally Posted by John Beardicon View Post
    Season's Greetings!

    No. The National Archives in Washington, D.C.

    Happy New Year!

    J.B.
    J.B. - Hopefully you had a chance to visit with Larry Bryd. If so I hope he's doing well. He is indeed an extrodinary Gentleman!!
    Best Wishs..Mike Haas
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    J.B. - Hopefully you had a chance to visit with Larry Bryd. If so I hope he's doing well. He is indeed an extrodinary Gentleman!!
    Best Wishs..Mike Haas
    Season's Greetings!

    I did indeed have a chance to visit with Larry Byrd. He hosted me for an afternoon in his home. We passed a good time and examined some wonderful things! He is indeed an extraordinary gentleman and is doing well.

    Thanks for your concern! And Happy New Year!

    J.B.
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    Quote Originally Posted by John Beardicon View Post
    Season's Greetings!

    No. The National Archives in Washington, D.C.

    Happy New Year!

    J.B.
    Glad you are doing much better!!

    God Bless You and Yours!!
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