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The Straight Story Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-18-08 09:25 PM
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Somehow, this relates to today....
Jesse James once sought shelter at a lonely farmhouse. The widow there apologized for her poor hospitality. She said she had very little money and despaired of paying the debt collector, who was coming imminently to demand $1,400.

James gave her $1,400 and told her to get a receipt. Then he hid outside and watched the road.

The debt collector arrived, looking grim, and entered the house. A few minutes later he emerged, looking pleased.

James accosted him, took back the $1,400, and rode off.

http://www.futilitycloset.com/2007/11/18/triple-play/
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NanceGreggs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-18-08 09:31 PM
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1. I LOVE this story ...
... along with your ability to find it, and retell it at the appropriate moment.

Thanks! :hi:

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The Straight Story Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-18-08 10:16 PM
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3. Hey there Nance, I 'Stumbled' Upon it....
http://www.stumbleupon.com/

A website right up your alley :)
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dawgman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-18-08 09:33 PM
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2. that's beautiful
I love it.
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