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"Grimm. No doubt you are one of the scuzzy wuzzy fly-by-night porn people."
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Okay... To be honest, it wouldn't take me long to list at least a few people that fit that profile, it's just that Grimm isn't one of them.

And "fly by night"? As far as I can recall, Grimm was already well established on the adult web when I showed up on the scene, and that was nearly 5 years ago.

Confucy, what burger joint were you working in 5 years ago??

Mspice Welcome to the Mspice Mobile Gumbo Kitchen!

Dig, I may have a big mouth, but I
speak the truth.
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Confucy, that's my problem with you. You're not JR. You speak the truth as you see it, but most of the time you don't know what the hell you're talking about.

Grimm, merchant accounts are easy as hell to get, talk to Jettis ;)

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"That is why you can't get a merchant's account, Grimm. No doubt you are one of the scuzzy wuzzy fly-by-night porn people."

Confucy - You're being courteous and civil with me
But that statement is just wrong
I've known Grimm for 4 or so years now, he is a class act and a stand up man
He is one of the good guys in this industry, no shady shit there
and many people will tell you the same
and I'm proud and glad to call Grimm a friend

Grimm - maybe so, I think Homer likes us all, when we were leaving ;-)

Vick Hmmm so far a pleasant day - and we're converting TGP2 traffic among other things today ;-)

confucy... you got me, I am fly by night. I dont even take credit cards, I just have them send me cash;)

grimm (Blow Me)

Vick... i think the doorguy must like you:)
grimm (Blow Me)

Dig, I may have a big mouth, but I
speak the truth. It is none of
your business what my sites are.
They are quality porn sites. My
bank knows that I have naked men
and women on my sites. I have never
hidden anything from them.

I see all the problems that people
are having with the popular billing
services, and I don't need that
aggravation in my life. I was never
asked to put down a deposit. I just
go about my business and listen to
the rest of you bitch.

My customer service is excellent.
I put myself in the shoes of the
subscriber, and I act accordingly.

Even though PBS concentrated on a
few porn scumbags, there are more
scuzzy webmasters than good ones in
porn. Most of the webmasters I see
on the boards don't give a damn
about anything but the almighty
buck. That is why you can't get a
merchant's account, Grimm. No doubt
you are one of the scuzzy wuzzy
fly-by-night porn people.
confucy Another Smart Female

Grimm - Definitely will do! Am up for good eating and drinking, good time with good friends
Rick's still treats me great from going in there with You and MikeAI
The doorman sees me in line, waves me through before everyone else with no cover
Shows me who's got swing in town ;-)

Vick Hmmm so far a pleasant day - and we're converting TGP2 traffic among other things today ;-)

Vick... I hear that. I am local, and will nonly do 1, maybe 2 days of mardi gras this year. burnt out after last year.

Let me know when you are going to be here:)
grimm (Blow Me)

Grimm - Sorry am not, know we could have an outstanding time
Carnival is too crowded for me
Hoping to get there in March or April for 4 or 5 days
It's been too long ;-)

Vick Hmmm so far a pleasant day - and we're converting TGP2 traffic among other things today ;-)

What's up guys.

Is anyone else having this problem.

My sponsors are ALL selling the traffic I send them BEFORE I get a chance at making any money off the surfer.

That's fucken bullshit.

They advertise these great pay rates, but can't deliver that rate unless they hijack 1/3 your traffic and send it to a different sponsor.

lazypays

I find it hard to believe that you do adult transactions on a merchant account obtained with full disclosure of the nature of your business, and have not had to put down a huge deposit or shop it around for ages. Unless you own a bank, or the bank is no fully aware of the nature of your transactions
grimm (Blow Me)

Vick, are you in town?
grimm (Blow Me)

Confucy,

If you do in fact have a merchant account, and it works well for you, well then good for you.

However, is there a point in bashing people like Ron, Joe E or Evan, because they don't do it your way?

There are a LOT of webmasters in this business that make the most money they have ever made in their lives with, and sometimes because of those three guys and others.

So, is there any point to intentionally bashing Grimm, or unintentially bashing the little guys because they don't do things your way?

Maybe you're just smarter than all of them, maybe you do things differently, but does that automatically make ALL of them wrong?

Not in my book ;)

Mspice Welcome to the Mspice Mobile Gumbo Kitchen!

show us one Confucy, what are you so afraid of?

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Does wells fargo know the full nature of your business? are they aware of content on your sites.

Also a lot has to do with volumes...you have a better shot of getting one if your volumes are nil too.

which is where Vick runs into a problem.

I know it is very hard to get legitimate online businesses merchant accounts at high volumes. Anything over 1 mil a month.

And confucy, i do no process a single adult transaction.
grimm (Blow Me)

Confucy - thanks
When I researched it (from what you say I looked it the wrong places) a merchant account to process for adult internet sites was classified as high risk and the bank wanted a substantial deposit

Am very straight with my sites, we offer a good product, no bullshit, no crossbilling, always work on improving the product and focus on keeping members happy and satisfied and on customer service
It is more cost effective to retain a customer that to acquire a new one
Even with Ibill am under .8% chargeback and Ibill hands out refunds like candy

Yes that pic is really me so is the one http://www.isjustanasshole.com/2001.html
Asshole of the month for October 2001
So is this pic
http://www.tgp2.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_profile&u=00000018

I am a decided redhead, I decided I like red better than gray ;-)
Sorry not going to donate hair

Vick Hmmm so far a pleasant day - and we're converting TGP2 traffic among other things today ;-)

I have been using my personal
merchant's account since 1995.

Wells Fargo loves me! My charge
backs are nil.

I don't cheat people. I don't play
stupid games with my subscribers.
I have quality sites. I don't
depend upon people like FM who gets
all the money. Who needs Mr. Peace
Out or Joe Elkind. Not Confucy!

Soooooooooo Grimm, you grow up and
start acting like a responsible
human being, and you, too, can have
a Wells Fargo Merchant's Account.
confucy My Little Banky

grimm, talk to Jettis, they'll get you hooked up with a merchant account in no time.

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awww confucy that's so sweet ;)

and so unlike you!

dig420 webmasters get PAID at Fetishbucks!

confucy..are you rkidding? or just naive...re: merchant accounts.

you go get a regular merchant account for an adult business, and show it to me:)
grimm (Blow Me)

Vick, how come you don't use your
business merchant's acccount and
say to hell with CCBILL, IBILL,
EPOCH, etc. If you are running an
above-board operation, then you
don't need to depend upon others.

Also, if this is really you in the
picture with the long hair, will
you sell me your locks the next
time you get your hair cut?

I am using real hair on my dolls,
and your red curls would be perfect
for my Ms Porn Dolly.
confucy VICK ????

he he dig

I am in Canada however if it is warm down there I am on my way

Blondy

Mustang - point well taken

Guess the Epoch side is we have a limited amount or resources to devote to clearing up problems and the companies earning >$1,000,000 get our attention first and down the line
Not that it is correct, just a fact of the situation

Vick is 80% enough to attract you

Serge- you came to America with what $23 dollars in your pocket?

Is traveling and seeing the world your motivation?

Ok the stupid obvious question
"if they were all paid back " and affilates had reserve deductions taken out why haven't the affilates gotten the reserve back?
can anyone else shed some light here also

Vick is 80% enough to attract you

"but I can understand Epoch not wanting to invest much time with someone who earned a <$100 check "

Well i'm not sure I agree. Because a person who is owed $1 can scream just as loud as one owed more.
And if I were them I would make sure
I would help anyone who asks.

"Bad new travels fast, good news travels slow"

mustang

"Did affiliates have a reserve deduction taken out of their checks from Epoch?

Yes we did.

"If the affiliates had a reserve deduction why are they supposed to ask the sponsors for the reserve? "

I know what you mean. I know at the time, no one was getting their reserves. So now if they were all paid back ( as Clay tells me ) then
i need to go on a WITCH hunt for my money from my sponsors.

Does this make sence to anyone other then Epoch?
mustang

what's your motivation serge?

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I do - it's serious motivation
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really?

not for me....
Serge

Thanks Mustang
Now I am really confused re:Epoch
Did affiliates have a reserve deduction taken out of their checks from Epoch?
Or just sponsors?
If the affiliates had a reserve deduction why are they supposed to ask the sponsors for the reserve?

Truthfully I like CB, he seems like a good guy but I can understand Epoch not wanting to invest much time with someone who earned a <$100 check

Vick is 80% enough to attract you

blondy, I know a rich webmaster looking for a cute blonde hehe ;)

you in L.A. ?

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Mspice,

Im auctioning off my x-box,
Ill start the bidding at $1000.00

It's been used 4 times, only has one controller, but does have the dvd playback kit, and NO games.
voodooman

Hey dig
are you married
I know a cute blonde looking for a rich webmaster :-)

Blondy

Maybe I should of put in my email addy :)

duhh !!
mustang

"you tell us what you can about your Epoch dealings ;-)"

I have been writing back and forth this morning with Clay.
He tells me everyone has been paid back their reserves.
And that I should go back through 2 and 3 years worth of records
( ugghh ) and ask the sponsors to pay me back my reserves.
This sounds like opening a can of worms to me.

I would like to hear from other sponsors and affiliates whom have not seen their reserve money. Maybe we can get to the bottom of all this.

mustang

Mspice - much thanks
I enjoy New Orleans food and have attempting making some things at home, mostly BBQ Shrimp - big hit with everyone

Dig420 "I grew up poor so I need to be making enough to take care of 10 generations b4 I can feel comfortable "
Wonder how many of us have that background
I do - it's serious motivation

Vick is 80% enough to attract you

well I made a lot more than 100k and less than a million last year so maybe I can get away with posting here...
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net or gross?

net before taxes or after?
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AFTER!

that was part of the thread on the millionaires board, I wasn't just spouting off out of nowhere about money ;)

It's not enough though Serge.. I grew up poor so I need to be making enough to take care of 10 generations b4 I can feel comfortable ;)

Got signups for sale? Fetishbucks is prepaying for everything except spam traffic. Contact me via icq 2417874 or email if you got any to sell :)

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Vick,

I don't find making the roux to be challenging at all.

Medium heat, and don't leave the stove are the two main points. If you get distracted, it is certainly easy to burn, but as long as you watch over it, and stir it pretty much constantly you should be cool.

Now depending what you are using the roux for, pretty much dictates whether or not you can allow it to brown.

So it's a little trickier if it's for a cream sauce, because you don't want it to effect the color of the sauce, but you still want to make sure that the flour is cooked well so it doesn't change the taste of you sauce.

Also, I've had much better results with unbleached flour ;)

Mspice Welcome to the Mspice Mobile Gumbo Kitchen!

Mustang - trade information
I'll spill the 80% and you tell us what you can about your Epoch dealings ;-)

Have enough of my own traffic and members to substain the sites and generate good revenues
Everything from the partnership program is cream for me

The partnership program has done well but I wanted to increase affiliates in the program and 80% for one month combined with promotion was a way to attract affiliates to try the program

80% is marginally profitable (very small margin)
If substantial amounts of new members join the sites in February are may actually lose money on BW

Is worth it to attract quality affiliates in the program

Vick Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain

Vick that is out of my league... that is a question Billy would know.

You have seen me, I am the expert at EATING... not necessarily cooking! ( though I can hold my own!)
Mike AI If you have traffic, we have a solution!!

Mike AI,

"Have knives, will travel"

And thanks for your time last night, eh er was it earlier this morning.

It was as always educational, regardless of the time :)

Mspice Welcome to the Mspice Mobile Gumbo Kitchen!

Thank you Mspice

Serious cooking skills ;-)

Have a question maybe you or Torone or Billy or MikeAi can answer
Have heard making a roux is challenging with sticking and burning when you first start doing them.

Also heard you can "brown" the flour in the oven prior to using and that make making the roux easier - is that true, does it affect the roux?

People in New Orleans tell me gumbo is a living thing, want to start a party, call up your friends and have them bring leftover meat, start the cooking and it's a party

Vick Warning Skinny man who loves food operates this program

Thanks Vick :)

But being a lurker for 4 plus years now. It's hard to change old habits.

Now tell me how you can afford to pay 80% recurring to everyone for the month of Feb.?
You must have DEEP pockets? :))

mustang

Mspice, if I would have known about your chef background I think we would have kidnapped you and brought you down here!

Vick, I too hope Mustang stays around - I think he has a lot to add to the GUMBO!

As far as Ibill, they did it over a weekend because they knew it would be tough for people to contact their representative!

Someone suggested they are doing this "donation" to increase their transactions - which means they may be having some chargeback issues...

Mike AI If you have traffic, we have a solution!!

Goooood Morning Oprano, - (borrowed from Mspice)
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Vick,

You are and have always been on the "A-List", and that was before you introduced me to Claudia in Vegas by depositing her on my lap!

LOL, borrow whatever you want, that night in the brewery at the Monty Carlo is still fresh in my mind!

Mspice Free Gumbo For Everyone At Cheatau Mspice!

Torone,

Not only is Mama Catholic, she's also half French, so the roux goes pretty much without saying.

Me, I took the shortcut and went to the French Culinary Institute in New York City. (in a past life)

Worked for a time as a Sous Chef at the Russian Tea Room, and a few of New York's trendy eateries before I realized that there wasn't a whole lot of money in it unless you own your own place, or your name is Emril. (who no one had heard of at the time except his Mama)

Now I just cook for fun and compliments.

Maybe I should have a small dinner party the next time a small group assembles at Serge's Boca Compound.

Then after dinner I can share my plans to take over the Internet!

Don't worry though, dinner will be 5-Star, the presentation should only take 10 minutes, and I'm more than willing to share the "spoils of war" with my friends and allies ;)

Mspice Free Gumbo For Everyone At Cheatau Mspice!

MikeAI- did you have someone call Ibill to remove the donation? They said they will, will see what actually happens

Looks like Bourbon St is starting to fill up a little
Vick Maybe on day I can learn to be a "pithy" posted

Hooper - am thinking the same thing, is an way for Ibill to look like heros and make an "adminstrative" fee
and what hard dick surfer wants to hear about missing or exploited children
Better time is during cancelation - good call

MikeAI - could be wrong but I think it is CB that had the >$100 check
Maybe we can get Mustang to be a semi-regular poster here ;-)
I think he has something to add to the gumbo

Have only had the pleasure of meeting John "where's the fucking money" cotac once and emailed with him 2/3 times (all positive things).
He is a consummate professional am sure he will help "bottom line" of accounts receivable departments

Vick Fine day to make more $, You can start here ;-)

Thanks Serge

I look forward to the "education".

howard

You know I have a major proglem with I-Bill putting a check box for donations on MY website, or anyones website they did not get prior permission.

I wonder if Ibill is keeping the chartiy donation box up on all the beasty sites, scat sites, incest sites up as well!

What hyocrites!
Mike AI If you have traffic, we have a solution!!

Hooper,
call me cynic, but...
I see all those $1 donations as nothing more than an attempt to INCREASE transaction numbers
(back charge rates are determined by transactions amount and not total gross)

we spoke about all those tricks with JB in 1999 at lunch with Webfather...

Serge

OK, first night was good.
Not crazy, I remember it all.
MikeW and I will hit it hard tonight.
Plan? start late
MikeW, I'll be by later in the afternoon, early eve.
Donny and the wife will be out till 1 the latest, then he'll meet us out.

Meni (The Golden Tongue)

I agree vick.

Of course i support the cause they are pushing (although i know nothing about how the funds will be handled or how much of that dollar actually gets appopriated towards the search and rescue of children).....

Just about the last thing most normal men want to think about when they have their dick in their hand after visiting fuckbutter.com is a missing or exploited child.

There are clearly better places to hit a consumer up for a donation as well... such as when they cancel! Then tug at their heartstrings... but when they are my affiliate's surfer there are only two things they should be tugging... their wanker and their wallet!

And last but not least... dont most people work very hard at tweaking their trial rates? 1.95 or 3.95... to just arbritrarily add an additional charge seems not just bad business... but some want contra-profit.
Hooper

Torone, you from New Iberia, LA?

Good to have a homeboy on board! :-)

Mike AI If you have traffic, we have a solution!!

Mustang, while the e-mail you got from Epoch was not that suprising, at last there is some dialouge and they were willing to work with you. Even for amount less then $100.

I am sure they get thousands of questions everyday. Supringly enough lots of people still do work with Epoch.

Mike AI If you have traffic, we have a solution!!

Howard, next week is better,
this week I'm solidly booked and I watch my waste line,
losing those pounds can be a bitch!
;-))

as far as understanding cc processing on line-
you are not alone, most of your collegues are in the same boat and taking cc online will give you leg up
Honest Serge

Kevin, that sucks!!!!
;-((

but, I have my trust in you and your ability to turn things around,
and now...
WHERE IS MY FUCKING LINK???
;-)))

Honest Serge

Serge

Barb and I would LOVE to have dinner with you and Emi. I'm sick as a dog right now, but maybe sometime this next week.

howard

Hi Serge,

i know you saw what happend to our
site :( one month work wasted !
thanks for visiting i can use all
the help i can get.
you are a good man ( and honest lol, don't like the new look )
Kevin Here is what happend !!!

Serge

I'm so dumb, I don't even know what that is!

howard
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take me out for dinner and I'll make a seasoned e-commercer out of you
;-))
Serge

Goooood Morning Oprano, - (borrowed from Mspice)
Interesting things afoot

Mmmmm Gumbo, New Orleans
Favorite place in the world with incredible food
Wouldn't go for Carnival - too crowded with too many idiots
Thanks Billy for the link to the webcam, I'll have it up all day

On the phone with Ibill right now regarding the PRE CHECKED donation
They have told me they will remove it - to be done by Monday at the latest
Will let you know the outcome
Don't have a problem with charities
Have a problem with a prechecked box that was placed with out me being asked and an additional billing even if it is for only $1
Thanks for the heads up Andrew

Sabby - to use the vernacular of the common folk
The situation is fucked up
Most likely the women won't do anything with the site and was trying to infringe on your business
I agree with let her build it and get the domain
That is the hardest fucking you can give her ;-)
and the best for you

Mustang - as always good to see you.
Can you please let us know how things went for you with Epoch
and yeah you did "tell us so"

CB - damn, get the feeling they didn't appreciate your posts

My experience with Oracle from 18 months ago
100K for their database solution
Including having a tech come and teach your techs in a cloassroom situation and support for the product
Maybe different now

XP - I love it as on OS (very robust, had it for 3 months now only1 crash), but $100 an install on PC's

Vick Fine day to make more $, You can start here ;-)

Serge

I'm so dumb, I don't even know what that is!

howard

Jettis,
can you hook Howard with on-line cc processing?
Serge

Thats just great, had to install XP on my desktop computer, and I only have one copy of XP Home Edition, Now the damn thing is telling me that I have exceeded the number of times I can use the product key, which was once, so I called the antichrist, microsoft, they say I have to buy another license to have XP on both puters.
THAT SUCKS!!!
voodooman

Wig #53823

Community Standards have not yet been defined for the Internet. Ashcroft says "You'll know it when you see it". But wheter that will hold up in the appellate courts is yet to be seen.

Howard

mspice,
If you're makin' gumbo, you can't be ALL bad, LOL.

Who's your mama, is she Catholic, and can she make a roux?
Torone

You like them 'bots' dont you?
:-))
voodooman

LOL
;-)

naahhh, it was taken care by "double post" bot
;-))
Serge

what double post???
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Oh man, I either need a drink, or a shower and its to early for a shower.
voodooman

Lenin is probably turning in his grave
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yeah i am pretty sure they were not written for a foreign pornographer in russia ;-)
JR

i'm going out to get drunk ... back later ya'all!!

mustang??!! is that *the* mustang finally came out of lurking mode?! its about bloody time!!!

:-)

cj (vaginator) No-one pays more.

JR,
this IS funny!!!

Lenin is probably turning in his grave
;-))
Serge

Finally Mardi Gras is almost over just a few more days, I only hope that Mike does not throw a lot of stuff at me this year : )

Want to see live video of Bourbon Street here is a cool link check it out in about 10 hours : )

http://nola.com/bourbocam/classic/index.ssf/video

Off to the parades !

Billy (Oprano Sergeant at Arms) Free content that keeps your members cuming back !

Serge,

in a strange moment of irony, i just noticed i have these essential books on my desk.

razvetiye kapitalisma v rossii
shto nyzhno sdelat
imperialism na vishaya stadiya rasvitiya kapitalisma
gosydarstvo i revolutsii

JR

"Mike AI and anyone else interested in my latest dealings with Epoch "

Damn, Now didn't I tell you so?

mustang

sabby, don't under-estimate the fear an aussie can give from across the ocean :-)))

cj (vaginator) No-one pays more.

cj hon,

She lives in Vegas... LOL

Sabby:)
Sabrina

what double post???
;-))
Serge

sorry for the double post.

voodooman

I thought you are upgrading your living quarters every 6 months
;-))

How many states were you living in the last 5 years?
;-)))

FINALLY you got to the BEST one,
NY, NY!
;_))
Serge
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HAHAHAHA good one. Wiseguy!!!
voodooman

i'll assume you were talking to me then LOL

cj (vaginator) No-one pays more.

GOOOOOOD Morning Oprano!

What a great day to be a Webmaster!

Mspice Be Vewwwwy Quiet, I'm Making Gumbo...

because I dont like to upgrade anything,
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I thought you are upgrading your living quarters every 6 months
;-))

How many states were you living in the last 5 years?
;-)))

FINALLY you got to the BEST one,
NY, NY!
;_))
Serge

j,
MONEY Sabby gonna make from traffic that bimbo ultimatelly bring to her, will make Sabby even more happier
;-))
Serge

Morning everyone!

Hey Serge, Did you get my email?

And, About ICQ, I have icq99, because I dont like to upgrade anything, does anyone know icq99 isnt compatible with people who have icq2001?
voodooman
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yes, I did and asked for authorization and...

do me HUGE favor, UPGRADE NOW.
you don't know what yoiu are missing,
the latest ICQ is IT!
and...
you can log to your acount from any place on Earth and it would have your contact list right there!
Serge

HAHAHHAHAHAA!!!

violence is definately not the answer, but it might make sabby feel better :-)))

cj (vaginator) No-one pays more.

Is it me, or are these amateur chicks getting smarter?
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Monk,
it's called "faltering economy" and collapse of .COM
when former .com CEO now run amateur sites
;-)))
Serge

Sabby, refresh THIS page too!
;-))
Serge

Jeez Serge,
refresh the page.

Sabby:)
Sabrina

sabby, want me to beat that bitch up?
cj (vaginator) No-one pays more.

Damn! I just discovered I got keymarks on my forehead! Oh, well, better my forehead than my foreskin!:)
Torone

wazzup opranauts?!

cj (vaginator) No-one pays more.

Sabby, I see,
you come to Oprano to pick up the brains and you came to the right place,
Oprano is behind you 100%
;-))

if this girlie opens her site-
it will be YOUR traffic in few month/weeks,
ask Webfather for procedure to dispute domains, piece of cake
;-))
Serge

Is it me, or are these amateur chicks getting smarter? From Sabby #2;

"I immediately decided that I needed to assuage your concerns as to the nature of my intentions in the matter.

"�bviously your intentions would undoubtbly be much more base, you apparently have painted me with your own self-given portrait."

"For your information the name Sabrina first showed up in Andalusia circa: 1100ad."

Monk

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