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Yes, it's listed in the link above, along with other saying, but, you know, we read so much on the internet that is not accurate. I think it has its origins in that a tinker is not worth very much and whatever he says cannot be relied upon. Janet ----- Original Message ----- From: "jackf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Janet, since you are in England, I believe, would you find an > old and accurate definition of a "Tinkers Dam"? thanks, Jack F > regards, Jack F > ============================== > Police wear handguns because they are > a practical means of self defense. > <http://www.gunsmith.fuselier.com> in East Texas ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> 1.2 million kids a year are victims of human trafficking. Stop slavery. http://us.click.yahoo.com/.QUssC/izNLAA/TtwFAA/67folB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for using A-1 Computer Tech Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

