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    Chapter 20 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 20 S2

    Yes, that true as well, so they usually have an entourage with them or they carry big guns.
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    Chapter 20 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 20 S2

    Aren't most bullies reckless and stupid after they've been getting away with things for a while. I agree that it would probably have bruised the bullies ego to be beaten by a smaller boy, but I think Devin just wanted to show the bully what it felt like being picked on, such as the bully was doing to others. Who knows, maybe Devin will run across the bully again.
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    Chapter 20 – A Family Fourth of July Devin’s parents arrived just in time for supper on July 3rd, and after we’d all greeted them, my mom spoke again. “You’ll be staying in the same room as last time and we’ll give you a chance to take your things up to the room, get settled in, and freshen up a bit before you come down to eat.” “Thank you. We appreciate that,” Ma replied, and then she and Pa headed upstairs. As soon as they were ready, they came back down to join us and w
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    For those of you into DND (Dungeons and Dragons), the fifth edition has an adventure titled "Orrery of the Wanderer". It's a marvelous artifact with multiple geared components and sweeping hands that is the "Timepiece of Travel".
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    As strange as this word may sound, the word was named after the Fourth Duke of Orrery, for whom one of these devices had been made. The plural form of the word is orreries.
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    Origin is Greek, peri (around) and haptein (fasten) = periapton. To Middle French periapte. These items were crafted with a gem and usually hung from a silver chain.
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    Having been a waiter during college at a high end restaurant, I know how important the tips are, since those types of places have such a low minimum wage they can pay the help. Not only that, but we also gave a percentage of our tips to the cocktail waitress, the cooks, and the busboys, so small tips don't go very far. I always tip 20% unless the service was terrible.
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    If this was the case, then there would be a lot more guys trying to get picked up for drunk driving and even more trying to enroll in "Girls' schools".
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    Spiders

    Bill W replied to Zombie's topic in The Lounge

    Yikes. It's making me wonder if these species merely made it here under their own power or if some enterprising individuals brought them here hoping to make a small fortune selling them, without knowing what they were actually capable of. I hope that's not the case - a disaster of our own making.
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    Nacarat Bar, Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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    From Middle French nacarade, from Old Spanish or Portuguese nacarado, from Arabic naqqarah (small drum) and naqara (to hollow out). Related to nacar, nacre.
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    Kilderkin appeared in the late Middle English from Middle Dutch kinderkin, a variant of kinerkijn.
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    Does this bring Narcissus to mind for anyone else? For him, it was the study of his own beauty.
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    Is that the "Jackson" Johnny Cash and June Carter sang about?
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    Chapter 19 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 19 S2

    They were just not thinking at the time, as was I. I was sure I looked that up to double check it before I wrote it, but I guess maybe I cheated on my grades.
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    Chapter 19 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 19 S2

    I don't think they'd be foolish enough to have sex with him in the room. They wouldn't want to upset Ben's parents or their grandparents.
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    Chapter 19 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 19 S2

    We've all got our fingers crossed, along with a few other body parts.
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    Chapter 19 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 19 S2

    You must have been chatting with @JamesSavik again.
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    Chapter 19 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 19 S2

    That's a good idea, but would they be satisfied with just seeing it on camera? I think if there is any treasure there, they'd want to be able to touch if and take it with them.
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    Chapter 19 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 19 S2

    Right again. I guess I was overly tired when I wrote this, due to keeping late night hours.
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    Chapter 19 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 19 S2

    Yes, transitioning in the SUV should be easier now and everyone seems to be focused on cousin Ben.
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    Chapter 19 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 19 S2

    You are correct. The rotation of the earth doesn't actually effect flight times. The difference is that the wind blows from west to east, which shortens the flight time, and the effect is more pronounced at higher altitudes due to the Jet Stream. So, flying east is faster.
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    The origin of this word is Old Norse: kenna (know/perceive + spac/spec (wise/wisdom) = Scandinavian word kenspecklein in the mid 16th century. Later adopted by the Scottish.
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    Chapter 19 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 19 S2

    Oh, I was thinking the grades he got in his science classes.
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    Chapter 19 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 19 S2

    I'm not sure about your bike question, unless you were riding bikes like the one in E.T. And Enquiring minds want to know about Ben. Is he or isn't he, but I'm not going to tell.
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