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Old 15 October 2013, 10:12 AM   #1
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WRUW: Tuesday October 15 On This Day in 1989
1989 - Wayne Gretzky passes Gordie Howe as the NHL's all time top scorer.


dssd... have a good one gents... and Lisa.
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Old 15 October 2013, 10:18 AM   #2
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Old 15 October 2013, 11:46 AM   #3
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Old 15 October 2013, 12:30 PM   #4
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Old 15 October 2013, 07:18 PM   #5
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Old 15 October 2013, 11:21 AM   #10
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Old 15 October 2013, 12:07 PM   #11
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On Oct 15th 1989

Gold was 366.45 a Troy OZ
Silver was 5.17 A Troy OZ
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Old 15 October 2013, 12:48 PM   #12
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Old 15 October 2013, 01:13 PM   #13
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Looking good Dan! I hate to break it to ya', but I ordered the same rubber band from Amy, & am in the process of getting end links from George. What's that again? Imitation is the highest form of flattery... or something.
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Old 15 October 2013, 01:22 PM   #14
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Looking good Dan! I hate to break it to ya', but I ordered the same rubber band from Amy, & am in the process of getting end links from George. What's that again? Imitation is the highest form of flattery... or something.
Thanks, Eddie! I am flattered and suspect you'll love the comfort of this combo.
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I keep snapping pics of this. :)
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that really is a beautiful watch!
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Old 16 October 2013, 08:29 PM   #22
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NICE!! Love this thing. My GF bought me one this past summer. I had one when I was a kid but have since lost the original.
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