Historical comments on Bridges and Islands:
Buying the Brooklyn Bridge:
When first built, the Brooklyn Bridge was a toll bridge, even levying a toll
on pedestrian traffic. Hence, owning a bridge like that would be tantamount
to owning a press that printed genuine currency. Some local sharpies
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graywolf wrote:
> Old American joke. The Brooklyn Bridge between Manhattan island and Brooklyn was
> started in 1867 just after the Civil War and not completed until 1883. There
> were many people killed in the construction of it including the designer. Most
> of them from a mysterious caission di
Cotty wrote:
> On 24/12/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged:
>
> ...
> >
> >Tanya, there is also a country song in our part of the globe where there is a
> >line
> >"I have ocean front property in Arizona"
> >
> >Time for you to google :)
> >
> >annsan
>
> Speaking of which, I could sell you a bridge
On 24/12/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged:
>> > Sorry Kenneth, I might be a bit lacking in the geography department here,
>> so
>> > the joke hasn't hit its target... What is the name of the bridge that you
>> > are referring to?
>>
>
>Um, well we in New YAWK actually call it the Brooklyn Bridge :)
Tanya Mayer wrote:
> You know what - in this instance, I think I believe the poor
> guy. I still wouldn't part with any $$$ BUT, it does make me
> wonder if he wasn't completely genuine. I would say that his
> main mistake was listing without a reserve price, having had
> no feedback.
There
side with you. I seem to believe the bloke as well.
Hooroo.
Regards, Trevor
Grafton, OZ
Have a good Christmas all y'all.
-Original Message-
From: Kenneth Waller [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, 24 December 2003 11:22 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Slightly Dodgy looki
- Original Message -
From: "Tanya Mayer Photography"
Subject: Re: Slightly Dodgy looking Auction
> Sorry Kenneth, I might be a bit lacking in the geography department here,
so
> the joke hasn't hit its target... What is the name of the bridge that you
> are ref
;
Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 10:21 AM
Subject: Re: Slightly Dodgy looking Auction
> Tanya,, I have this bridge in Brooklyn
>
>
> Kenneth Waller
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[
Tanya,, I have this bridge in Brooklyn
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 4:56 PM
Subject: Re: Slightly Dodgy looking Auction
> You know what -
Hi,
> Bulgaria??? Do me a favour!
there are some honest Bulgarians, Cotty. I know some; in fact, I don't
know any dishonest Bulgarians. Can't say that about all nationalities.
Cheers,
Bob
"err" on the side of "cuddly" rather than "bony"... hehe...
Mary Chritmoo AND (he has just added this bit) a "Nappy Nooo Year", hehe, I
just love kids (and especially mine of course!) lol...
tan.
- Original Message -
From: "Cotty" <
On 23/12/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged:
>He just expected it to go much higher
>having seen the other *istD auctions and didn't think he would *need* a
>reserve price - of course, he also didn't take into consideration his
>"exotic" location and his non-existent feedback, OR the fact that he onl
On 23/12/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged:
>You know what - in this instance, I think I believe the poor guy. I still
>wouldn't part with any $$$ BUT, it does make me wonder if he wasn't
>completely genuine.
Hello Tanya, Planet Earth calling - come in Tanya ;-)
Cheers,
Cotty
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I wrote: "Ok, guys, so yep, the email HAS been pulled"
Sorry, typo there, I *meant* "Ok, guys, so yep, the auction HAS been pulled"
t.
... 8-)
Mry Chritmoo (in the words of my 4yo)
tan.
- Original Message -----
From: "Leonard Paris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 6:41 AM
Subject: Re: Slightly Dodgy looking Auction
> Auctions could be legitima
TED]
Subject: Re: Slightly Dodgy looking Auction
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 08:48:27 -0600
Plus he's selling a BRAND NEW KODAK DCS 14n without a reserve, on a three
day action!
At 09:56 AM 12/23/2003 +, you wrote:
Would you send a cheque for a large chunk of money to someone in Bulgaria
with 0
I am getting an invalid item when I follow the link. Very suspicious.
On Tue, 2003-12-23 at 08:48, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > Would you send a cheque for a large chunk of
> money to someone in Bulgaria
> > with 0 feedback?
> > Peter
> >
>
> Plus he/she is
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