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N_E_1 for Tennis

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20. Probably better than most...

Reply to kelliekat44 (Reply #10)

Tue Feb 3, 2015, 02:07 PM

Feb 2015

But read the original story from the Detroit Free Press. Conditions from walking so much, bad knees ect. Hey I'm 64, try to walk or really hike at least 4-5 miles a day, everyday no matter the conditions. But that is squat compared to James. He still has a work day ahead of him, I dont.

Best part of the saga is the support he gets from the companies owner and the owners wife. Meals and so forth. Just proves you don't have to be an ass to have a successful business. That's one reason James is so loyal.

Detroit and Michigan people are the best!

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excellent point, and what a thoughtful act on your part. niyad Feb 2015 #9

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That is fantastic, what a wonderful thing liberalhistorian Feb 2015 #14

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This is the "Spirit of Detroit" ... N_E_1 for Tennis Feb 2015 #19

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