I actually rec'd PMs, informing me of this thread. These folks started to reply on my behalf, but, it seems "some thangs are best done by folks theyselves".
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I was born with a Case Peanut in my dresser drawer crib, and have carried a pocketknife for fifty-five of my fifty five years! *spit*
How raised, what you do, you unnerstand! *shakes fists*.
Why one was not dressed, be they boy, girl, on up to hunnerd year old ladies and gents, without a pocketknife! *darn-whippersnappers*
Don't give a rip what politicians say, or bliss-ninnies whine about, and basically don't appreciate 'em breathing MY air (yes, my air)spoutin' lies about stuff, like knives. *single-finger-salute*
Oh, I don't believe I have to inform folks here, what I am most apt to be carrying everyday. Being old has its perks...*wink*
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