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Brother Buzz

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5. The Californians are an idle, thriftless people, and can make nothing for themselves.

Reply to MisterP (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 22, 2015, 01:11 PM

Apr 2015

The Californians are an idle, thriftless people, and can make nothing for themselves. The country abounds in grapes, yet they buy, at a great price, bad wine made in Boston... - Richard Henry Dana

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California's new Motto ... [View all] aggiesal Apr 2015 OP

there will be no wine.... chillfactor Apr 2015 #1

people should not live in areas not meant for humans itsrobert Apr 2015 #2

Not "we'll give you our whine!"? MiniMe Apr 2015 #3

"Give to me your leather, take from me my lace" MisterP Apr 2015 #4

The Californians are an idle, thriftless people, and can make nothing for themselves. Brother Buzz Apr 2015 #5

We need Jesus to reverse the process. JaneyVee Apr 2015 #6

One single grape requires .3 gallons of water to grow. DesMoinesDem Apr 2015 #7

Good to know ... aggiesal Apr 2015 #8