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Old 08-15-2006, 11:12 AM   #81
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"When life gives you lemons ..."
...Blame Inq.

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...Blame Inq.

A penny for...
Mr. Tata's thoughts is too much.

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Old 08-15-2006, 11:35 AM   #83
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....the wrath of Gav.

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Old 08-15-2006, 11:47 AM   #84
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...and it shouldn't be hard to do it again.

Never count your chickens. . .
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Old 08-15-2006, 01:07 PM   #85
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...Never count your chickens. . .
... before they're crossed.

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...especially if you're a jew -- like me.

Lightning never strikes twice. . .
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Old 08-15-2006, 01:29 PM   #87
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Lightning never strikes twice. . .
and the valiant never taste of death but once.

EDIT: (note: I like Inq's variation better -- I also had not caught from his original that he was using another real proverb rather than an alternative (funny) ending. While people are free to continue merely to make things up I'm going to follow Inq's lead and use pre-existing bits. More interesting and a bit more of a challenge to stay (mostly) relevant)

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Actions speak louder...
....than the sword.


People who live in glass houses....


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People who live in glass houses....
...call the kettle black.

Loose lips. . .
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Loose lips. . .
....are soon parted.


Better the Devil you know....

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Than sunken ships...

To everything, there is a season, and a...
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...bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

Better to have loved. . .
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...bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

Better to have loved. . .
than go to work.

To be, or not to be; THAT is ...
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To be, or not to be; THAT is ...
...the cart before the horse.


proverb:

Don't throw out the baby....
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Don't throw out the baby....
Ack

Unless it's crying...

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The Best laid plans of mice and men...
spoil the broth.


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Don't try to teach your grandmother to. . .
...die by the sword


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