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Andrea T's avatar

As a California resident who grew up in New Mexico and regularly visited Elephant Butte reservoir with the New Mexico sailing club and marched at many high school football games with my marching band (led by our beloved band teacher from Texas) I loved every word of this.

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Bob Dunning's avatar

Thanks so much, Andrea.

Beautiful country, but look out for those wild elephants.

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Edelgard Brunelle's avatar

I wish I could laugh at the story.

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Bob Dunning's avatar

Yes, Edelgard, the reality is not funny at all.

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Diane Steele's avatar

Perfect metaphor.

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Bob Dunning's avatar

Much appreciated, Diane. Thanks a milllion.

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Ted's avatar

Some inaccuracies in this post.

Texans wouldn’t be drinking Bud. They’d be drinking Shiner.

I went to boot camp in Texas, and my car broke down once in Truth Or Consequences, so I’m a bit of a subject matter expert.

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Bob Dunning's avatar

I stand corrected, Ted

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John Crowe's avatar

Nov 3, 2026 can’t come fast enough.

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Bob Dunning's avatar

Amen, John.

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Robert Jacobs's avatar

Well done Bob.

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Bob Dunning's avatar

Thanks Bobby

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Bill Weisgerber's avatar

…ahhhh, at long last I can finally see the situation, clearly 😶‍🌫️ (Thanks, Bob🏈🏟️).

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Bob Dunning's avatar

Had to turn on the windshield wipers to get through that one, Bill

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Ellie's avatar

I think Newsom is one of the people who will help avert catastrophe but I also think he should be made fun of, so I lol’ed at your fingers and toes counting comment

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Bob Dunning's avatar

I think he can count to 16, Ellie

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Jan Bazinet's avatar

Delightfully presented, Bob -- thank you.

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Bob Dunning's avatar

Thanks so much, Jan.

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Mike in Davis's avatar

Oh, Bob. Once again you point out that life imitates football. Thanks, Coach.

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Bob Dunning's avatar

It is just one big game, isn't it, Mike?

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Jan Ventimiglia's avatar

Can’t stop laughing!! 🤣

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Bob Dunning's avatar

You're making me smile, Jan

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Robin Andrews Stanley's avatar

Love your usual creative imagination,Bob

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Bob Dunning's avatar

Love that you're reading my stuff. Robin

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Marjorie Brown's avatar

They should have sent the Aggies in! 😆

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