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Re: The "Unknown" Santa Fe
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lugnet.off-topic.fun
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Wed, 6 Mar 2002 04:34:39 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.fun, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Allan Bedford writes:
> > In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> > > In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Allan Bedford writes:
> > > > In lugnet.trains, Rick Clark writes:
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> > > > Who's off to the Grammar Rodeo in Canada.
> > >
> > > There is such a thing? Sounds twisted, do you have a link to share???
> >
> > Sure there's such a thing. You mean you've never competed in it?
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> > If you're interested in tickets let me know, I'll give you my Paypal ID so
> > that you can send money.
> >
> > I also accept Canadian Tire money at par.
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> I actually HAVE some of this, believe it or not. But it would cost you more
> than par to get it, since it's collectible.
Some of the older stuff is, yes. A sub-culture of scripophily I believe.
But as for the current stuff, well we Canadians collect it only long enough
to spend it on something. :)
Canadian Tire money is a wonderful part of our country's culture that ranks
right up there with Timmy's coffee. Former residents of Hamilton will
surely agree with this statement. :)
> > If you're still not sure about all the details, take a minute to search the
> > web for O.S.R.'s. (Obsure Simpsons References)
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> I went and looked but didn't find ANY Obsure references, Simpsons or
> otherwise...
Try a Google search on:
"grammar rodeo" simpsons
one of the hits brought back this page, including quotes from the episode:
http://grammarrodeo.editthispage.com/faq
Hope that helps explain the reference.
All the best,
Allan B.
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| (...) I actually HAVE some of this, believe it or not. But it would cost you more than par to get it, since it's collectible. (...) I went and looked but didn't find ANY Obsure references, Simpsons or otherwise... (23 years ago, 6-Mar-02, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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