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        <title>Bremen/Berlin 2008</title>   
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    Here&#39;s a link to my 2008 vacation in Bremen and Berlin Germany.  Wow, did I have a great time.  I walked so much my feet ached.  Honestly.    <p style="clear:both;"> 
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        <published>2007-09-30T15:14:47Z</published>
        <updated>2007-10-28T18:27:40Z</updated>
    
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      Due to the damage that occurred last year with the leaky door, I have finally got around to getting the flooring done in the laundry room.  I picked out a black tile (Armstrong Suede).  I have also chosen a black granite threshold, which was cu...   <p style="clear:both;"> 
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        <published>2007-09-23T03:01:05Z</published>
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    On Friday, April 27, 2007, Some of the team met for Happy Hour at CII East Lounge for a couple. We had fun.  Address: 102 S. East St., (309) 828-0431  Here&#39;s a map. to get you there.  And again on Friday, September 21, 2007.     <p style="clear:both;"> 
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      During the summer of 1977, my mother and I were visiting relatives in New York City. We made a trip down to the southern tip of the island and visited the Statue of Liberty and the World Trade Center.  This picture is of me and my mother on the...   <p style="clear:both;"> 
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        <title>Graceland</title>   
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        <published>2007-08-19T00:06:53Z</published>
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    Hey... Great...  My friends Joe and Regina just sent me a picture from Graceland.  I&#39;m going to Graceland, Graceland, In Memphis Tennessee, I&#39;m going to Graceland  Thanks !!    <p style="clear:both;"> 
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        <title>Abe Lincoln</title>   
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    On Tuesday, August 14, 2007, I went to Springfield and spent the day with my step-daughter Meghan.  It was a blast.  We ate lunch at the Feed Store, visited the Old Capitol Building,  the Lincoln Museum, Union Station, and walked to the Dana Thom...   <p style="clear:both;"> 
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    Another day has passed.  Only 1577 days until my 62nd birthday... or until planned retirement.  There days are passing by a little more quickly now.  They seem faster every year as I get older.  I&#39;m getting kind&#39;a anxious.    <p style="clear:both;"> 
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        <published>2006-10-13T02:28:11Z</published>
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       My first entry is to let people know that I have 1886 days left until my 62nd birthday and planned retirement date. At that time, I plan on moving to Berlin or Bremen, Germany to retire. That&#39;ll make me an Expat. It doesn&#39;t make me a criminal ...   <p style="clear:both;"> 
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        <published>2006-10-13T02:26:45Z</published>
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     Well, I have decided to add a blog to my website. Actually, I want to call it a diary. I want a place to keep track of some of my tasks, worries, and futures. I&#39;ll try it for awhile and decide if I want to keep it.   I am NOT a blogger.  The sof...   <p style="clear:both;"> 
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