Thank You and Happy New Year!
I just wanted to thank everyone for such a wonderful Christmas! We honestly could not have asked for anything else! I also want to wish everyone a bright and happy New Year! May 2007 bring you success and happiness!
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The parking thing
ByDerekThis whole Buffalo parking ticket drama doesn’t really affect me, but here’s my take. I never expect free parking downtown. To be honest, I don’t go downtown that often, but when I do I expect that I’m going to have to pay. Parking is cheap in Buffalo. It’s no big deal. Sometimes I get lucky…
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Governmental gouging
ByDerekTake a very close look at this graphic prepared by the Department of Energy: Now tell me… who is gouging the consumer? Only 18% of the cost of a gallon of gas is even related to the refiner… and it includes their profit AND cost. The government, which has no part in the acquiring, refining,…
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Captain of the Aquarama
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Easter Sausage
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A new life for the Marine Star/Aquarama?
ByDerekWhile out geocaching on Monday, we happened to be near the Marine Star/Aquarama – that big rusting hulk of a ship, moored up next to the grain silos along Route 5. Since I had my camera with me, it seemed like a good chance to try and get up close to the ship. As soon…
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