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Day: June 10, 2006

I hate bagpipes. I really do

Posted on June 10, 2006 By Tom No Comments on I hate bagpipes. I really do
Entertainment, Local

What do you call 500 bagpipes at the bottom of the ocean? A good start. When played correctly, and from a safe distance, the sound can be chilling.   Up close and personal, it sounds like someone trying to run a bandsaw through a cat.  Today we went to the first annual Highland Games at … Read More “I hate bagpipes. I really do” »

Nishan Huff follow-up

Posted on June 10, 2006 By Tom No Comments on Nishan Huff follow-up
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The Greenville News has done a much better job of covering this crime.  It hasn’t gotten the headlines of the Souers case, but at least it’s not being relegated to a back page. I actually inquired about this, and received a response from Beth Padgett at the News.  She pointed out that two days passed … Read More “Nishan Huff follow-up” »

From England to Scotland

Posted on June 10, 2006 By Tom No Comments on From England to Scotland
Local, Miscellaneous

This morning our preparations began in earnest for our trip to the British Isles later this summer.  First, there was passport renewal, expedited to make sure they get here before departure.  The process seemed much simpler than when I got m first passport years ago. Laura began looking online to make travel arrangements, and we … Read More “From England to Scotland” »

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