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27. Duct tape. nt

Reply to Stuart G (Original post)

Fri Jan 11, 2019, 02:53 PM

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Very Very Cheap...but among the very best things to own... [View all] Stuart G Jan 2019 OP

Library Card exboyfil Jan 2019 #1

My library system (King County in WA state) also gives each member fierywoman Jan 2019 #31

Republicans have long wanted to defund/shut down public libraries CousinIT Jan 2019 #2

Well said...in order to be a republican...you got to be somewhat ignorant.....you ask, Stuart G Jan 2019 #4

good one. Kurt V. Jan 2019 #28

graphite pencils and pencil sharpener RockRaven Jan 2019 #3

Yes, yes and yes. Pencil is always the way to go. yonder Jan 2019 #20

Have a nice 60's vintage electric sharpener that's has very cool designer look bigbrother05 Jan 2019 #30

America spent millions... zanana1 Jan 2019 #45

Good choices there. yonder Jan 2019 #5

That last one is outstanding...thank you Stuart G Jan 2019 #8

How true. Those last two are what happens when playing without a good bow. yonder Jan 2019 #10

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And about the ...dried beans....very important..Yes... Stuart G Jan 2019 #7

I soak dried beans overnight to cut down on gas. My hubby said it takes all the fun out. AnotherMother4Peace Jan 2019 #9

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That explains all the old farts around the coffee station underpants Jan 2019 #33

In NYC library cards can get people free entry to certain museums Niagara Jan 2019 #12

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You're very welcome Niagara Jan 2019 #39

Sorry TuxedoKat Jan 2019 #46

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That's it! underpants Jan 2019 #34

It's really cool TexasBushwhacker Jan 2019 #37

Free streaming TexasBushwhacker Jan 2019 #16

I always vote "yes" on the library budget whenever it's on the ballot Rhiannon12866 Jan 2019 #18

The smartest card in my wallet? It's a library card - Stan Lee Brother Buzz Jan 2019 #21

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A sense of humor bif Jan 2019 #23

Indeed TuxedoKat Jan 2019 #25

Our local library system also sponsors cultural presentations avebury Jan 2019 #26

Duct tape. nt tblue37 Jan 2019 #27

the library is right across the street from my work. Kurt V. Jan 2019 #29

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