famous/infamous relatives, straw-grasping welcome!

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BlackWolf3945

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December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Saturday, August 16, 2003 3:42 AM

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Butz

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February 2003
From: Niagara Falls NY

Posted by Butz on Saturday, August 16, 2003 2:39 AM

Hey all,
To make a long story short, my dads neighbor when he was growing up was Jimmy Stewarts waist gunner during WWII.
Flaps up, Mike

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 16, 2003 1:13 AM

Sorry blackwolfscd .
I could not resist that one.

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BlackWolf3945

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December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Saturday, August 16, 2003 12:14 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by james larson

I would like to add though that I do remember the show "Buffalo Bill" but I don't remember
seeing "Blackwolfscd" anywhere in the opening credits.

It's not like I was jumping up and down with a sign that said "HI! I'M BLACKWOLFSCD!!" LMAO Tongue [:P]

I was one of the Cub Scouts, real quick couple of frames...

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 15, 2003 11:47 PM

You guy's are making me sound like I am an internet cop or something.(LOL)

I would like to add though that I do remember the show "Buffalo Bill" but I don't remember
seeing "Blackwolfscd" anywhere in the opening credits.(againLOL).

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erush

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May 2003
From: USA, GA

Posted by erush on Friday, August 15, 2003 10:22 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by merlin V1650

QUOTE: Originally posted by demono69

Somewhere down the line, on my father's side, I am also related to H.J. Heinz, the ketchup guy. Still waiting for the money, though.

Don't worry, the money will ketchup to you................s---l---o---w---l---y.

(James is really gonna want to smack me for that one)

I hope he smacks ya twice, and one for good measure cause I know you'll be needing the extra one!!! Big Smile [:D]

Eric

Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning.

"Friendly fire...isn't"

M1abramsRules

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June 2003

Posted by M1abramsRules on Friday, August 15, 2003 4:52 PM

my sister and dad were two seats behind Alexi Yagudin in an airplane and everyone was borrowing my dad's pen to get his autograph. I also recalled that I know one of the men that helped carve Mt. Rushmore.

RAF120

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March 2003
From: Exit 7a NJ Turnpike

Posted by RAF120 on Friday, August 15, 2003 4:42 PM

Now that I think about it I got some more. I was on the set of Saturday Night Live for dress rehersal when Alec Baldwin and Coldplay where there, got to shake there hands and say hello.

I've been to see the Jets play football a couple of times and in the box next to ours was were several different actors. It was funny to see them holding up handwitten cardboard signs that say "GO JETS" I know who they are just can't remember there names. Angie Harmon was in the box above us does that count?

Trevor Where am I going and why am I in this handbasket?

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 15, 2003 4:42 PM

Next thing you know, we're all going to be playing "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon" with our family trees.

demono69

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coldwar68

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February 2003
From: Zanesville, OH USA

Posted by coldwar68 on Friday, August 15, 2003 4:31 PM

Don't worry, the money will ketchup to you................s---l---o---w---l---y.

(James is really gonna want to smack me for that one Big Smile [:D]

)

...and a well deserved one it will be! Big Smile [:D]

Jerry

I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it. -Jack Handy

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 15, 2003 4:06 PM

Got a cousin who was killed at the Alamo.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 15, 2003 3:57 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by demono69

Somewhere down the line, on my father's side, I am also related to H.J. Heinz, the ketchup guy. Still waiting for the money, though.

Don't worry, the money will ketchup to you................s---l---o---w---l---y.

(James is really gonna want to smack me for that one Big Smile [:D]

)

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 15, 2003 3:34 PM

Somewhere down the line, on my father's side, I am also related to H.J. Heinz, the ketchup guy. Still waiting for the money, though.

My grandfather once told me that my ancestors were kicked out of China because their eyes were slanted wrong. Not sure about that last one...

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 15, 2003 3:23 PM

My son broke all of Wayne Gretzky's hockey records and has some of the highest grades and achievements in his class. He's also well respected by his colleagues/friends and takes good care of his parents. The newspapers and television are always wanting his perspective and views on current events, but he is cautious about the publicity because he appreciates his time/privacy with family. He's even been known to drop by and make his old man a bacon sandwich every now an then! He loves God and has a keen perspective about his faith and living in the real world. He's a role-model to children and adults alike and isn't afraid to challenge the tough issues in life.

He's only a year old, but it's clear to me that he is destined for greatness!! (someone pass me a tissue...)

Murray

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 15, 2003 10:46 AM

Oops, my bad!

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therriman

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January 2003
From: Central MI

Posted by therriman on Friday, August 15, 2003 10:21 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by claymore68

FYI: NASCAR is the National Association of Stock CAr Racing.

Actually its the:

National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing

And if Davey Allison hadn't died of injuries from the Helo crash in July 1993, Jeff Gordon would NOT have won 4 Championships!!!! Sad [:(]

Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.

Model Grandpa

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July 2003
From: Keizer, Oregon

Posted by Model Grandpa on Friday, August 15, 2003 10:13 AM

My wife’s grandmother was Judy Garlands Godmother.

My youngest brother ran into Farrah Fawsett’s shopping cart with his in a Phoenix super market.

I have played softball with Steve Kanaly (Ray Krebbs on TV’s Dallas)

I stood in a buffet line next to Bill Walton (Hall of Fame basketball player)

Talk regularly with a B-24 pilot who flew 14 combat missions in Europe in WWII.

My father in law was a Marine Corps medic in the Korea War and is very involved in veteran affairs.

Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark

BlackWolf3945

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December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Friday, August 15, 2003 10:04 AM

I am my own not-so famous relative! Tongue [:P]

I appeared on the opening credits of a TV show in the 80's, anyone remember "Buffalo Bill" with Dabney Coleman?

My Dad wasn't famous, but he was responsible for the assembly and test of all the primary and secondary breathing oxygen regulators (and some related systems) in the backpacks worn by the Apollo astronauts on the Moon. I think he also had something to do with some of the life support systems on the LEM, but I'm not totally sure...

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 15, 2003 9:27 AM

FYI: NASCAR is the National Association of Stock CAr Racing.

QUOTE: Everyone knows that Richard Petty is the king, and that Jeff Gordon is the heir to the throne

This is akin to comparing a street punk and Al Capone. Big Smile [:D]

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erush

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May 2003
From: USA, GA

Posted by erush on Friday, August 15, 2003 7:34 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by merlin V1650

Eric, I don't believe a thing you just said.

Sick him James!!!! Big Smile [:D]

Eric

Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning.

"Friendly fire...isn't"

J-Hulk

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February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Friday, August 15, 2003 7:23 AM

Well, if we're talking music, my old band The Medicine Men opened for Jerry Lee Lewis a coupla times! We even got to use his band's equipment!
I'm a drummer, but it was still cool to play Jerry's piano a bit at sound check!

~Brian

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 15, 2003 7:21 AM

Eric, I don't believe a thing you just said.

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erush

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May 2003
From: USA, GA

Posted by erush on Friday, August 15, 2003 7:09 AM

This is getting good. If Melrin and James are done trying to out aplogize each other.. Big Smile [:D]

I'll throw my $.02 in. (Try the opossum, it's better than the crow Tongue [:P]

)

I don't have any famous relatives that I know of but I did go to high school with Travis Tritt and used to watch him and Danny Shirley (currently Confederate Railroad ) all the time at Miss Kittys in Marietta before they both made it big. For those of you who don't know they're both Country music singers.

Eric

Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning.

"Friendly fire...isn't"

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 15, 2003 6:20 AM

Hi James

The only problem with the written word is that people can't see my tongue jammed so far into my cheek as I'm banging out my mindless drivel that it appears that my chin has moved to the side of my face Big Smile [:D]

Thanks for posting your concern as there may have been others who felt the same way as you.

By the way, don't have the crow. I've had it before...........It's lousy Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 15, 2003 6:06 AM

You should mention that NASCAR is auto racing, for those in other countries that are not aware.

Everyone knows that Richard Petty is the king, and that Jeff Gordon is the heir to the throne [:0] Smile [:)]

.

Darren

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 14, 2003 10:20 PM

MerlinV1650
I am also sorry .
My response was a little to harsh.
I thought you were mocking the replys to the post.
I also have a tendancey to fire back before I should.

Would anyone else like to join me in dinning on a large plate of crow tonight.

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M1abramsRules

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June 2003

Posted by M1abramsRules on Thursday, August 14, 2003 8:40 PM

I am somwhow related to George Boldt, a multi-millionaire, who once owned the Waldorf-Astoria.(he's either an uncle or cousin of some kind) one of my dad's best friends was decorated in the 1st persian gulf war. (bronze star) my great-uncle was vice-president of PEPSI, and at one time was 1 of 7 people who knew the full recipe to pepsi. another great uncle was a tail gunner in a b-24 (I think). Oh theres a horse thief somewhere in there as well!! Smile [:)]

coldwar68

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February 2003
From: Zanesville, OH USA

Posted by coldwar68 on Thursday, August 14, 2003 3:50 PM

I guess, from some people doing genealogy on my last name, one of my ancestors was a commander of some sort with William the Conqueror in 1066. Imagine how depressed I was when I found out that my family name originally came from France! Big Smile [:D]

Oh yeah, and I got to meet two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin in 1999.

Jerry

I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it. -Jack Handy

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 14, 2003 3:05 PM

All I got is I saw Wayne Newton at the Auburn Deusenberg Auto Auction from across the building, and I saw the TV batmobile there too.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 14, 2003 12:07 PM

J-Hulk,
Correct the Tsuba is the hand gaurd.

QUOTE: Tokugawa Shogunate Samurai

If I am not mistaken this indicates that he served the Tokugawa family (or clan as we Scots would say).

The Katana is an impressive weapon and worth a little study in it's own right. It far surpassed european weapons of the time and it's ergonomics are almost, if not completely, flawless. The blade was strong enough to parry the heaviest european blades, the curve, with proper training, made it extremly efficient at slashing and the shape of the point made it excellent at penetrating armor ( I have seen one puncture a car door back in the '80's ).

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famous/infamous relatives, straw-grasping welcome!