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September 22, 2007
The #28 should NOT be brought back
With all the talk of the #88 going to Hendrick Motorsports for Jr., that leaves Yates with the need for a new number. Well, rumor has it that Yates is going to try and bring back the #28.
Most people will associate the #28 with Ricky Rudd, and while I have nothing against him personally, he shouldn't have been in that number either, nor Ernie Irvan.
The #28, in my eyes, was Davey Allison, no one else. When he was tragically killed in the helicopter crash in 1993, the number should have been put to rest. But NASCAR doesn't "retire" numbers and it's up to the owner whether to run it or not. Yates continued to run the #28 until Rudd left, then he "retired" it. Why he decided to then and not back when Davey died is beyond me, but the number was put to rest so to speak. Now they want to bring it back with Travis Kvapil.
As far as I'm concerned, the #28 shouldn't be back on the track, just like the #3. Yes, some fans would like to see the #3, but I think most Dale Sr. fans would like for Childress to keep it retired, it was Dale Sr.
I was definitely not happy when I read about this and I hope to God that they don't lure Texaco away from Ganassi, as Davey drove the black #28 Texaco, it's bad enough they are going to use the number.
I know most of you probably won't really care about this topic, but this is something that I had to get out.
Your thoughts? Should some numbers stay retired in honor of a driver?
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Get over it - it's a number. That's my input.
Posted by: Greg | Oct 16, 2007 11:49:47 PM
Kevin, the interesting thing is Childress learned that after just twelve seasons in Winston Cup - he started in 1969 and quit in 1981.
Posted by: Mike Daly | Sep 25, 2007 6:03:49 PM
richrd childress learned a long time ago if you wanna take yur team to the next level you need to step down and let someone else do it.. pretty sure michael will learn the same thing as will kyle.. well michael will probably find some guru to run the race team for him that he can use as a scapegoat and continue to drive.
Dennyhamlin does run over people btu has been surrounded by a great team
Posted by: Kevin | Sep 25, 2007 3:02:43 AM
Mike D
Kyle, why not channel that anger into FIGHTING FOR THE LEAD?
he probably would if he had a decent car and equipment and wasnt 48, KP move on already, these hanging around and sucking every last $$$ they can out of the sportdrivers like dj & mw and a few others move on already.........to bad the fans can't cut drivers lol
Posted by: aggie | Sep 24, 2007 2:07:57 PM
What is torquing me off is that Kyle never shows that kind of determination when he's racing - instead of sticking your finger in a driver's helmet, Kyle, why not channel that anger into FIGHTING FOR THE LEAD?
As for numbers, I'd rather they rbing these numbers back than not use them - fans need to move on; if RCR won't use #3 then assign it to another team.
Posted by: Mike Daly | Sep 23, 2007 11:46:36 PM
I was not trying to offend any of the JR Nation. It's just sometimes hard to listen to the commentary on Dialed In & Powershift and read all the comments from some of them. JR is o.k. but not all of his fans are reasonable people.
I am glad Robert gave up the number. After Davey died, I became a Rusty Wallace fan and I agree that a different style of number would have been better for Kurt and Rusty fans. I have tremendous respect for Robert and Doug Yates and snything they decide to do is o.k. with me.
I also agree with Kurt2 about the Denny Hamlin & Kyle Petty incident. Kyle probably should have cooled off before confronting Denny and Denny should take responsiblity for his actions. Everyone is racing for something. Just because Denny is ONE OF THE CHOSEN ONES, does not mean everyone should just move over and get out of his way or any of the other chaser's way.
Posted by: Sammy | Sep 23, 2007 8:57:23 PM
Michael,
Well lets see ,I bite my tongue alot and you know buddy, I misspell alot. Shoot me.
Cant folloe me somtimes?, sometimes I choose to keep quiet soley because I cant broadcast whom I am.
So if you have a issue, please skip my post on here.
Well today was a day of interesting issues for all of the Top 12. Its so not over by any means.
Kudos to Kyle Petty, and all the 11 fans jump at me all you want. That wasnt anything but trying to run thru someone as Denny always has.
Denny wants nothing to do with Kyle in that way .Kyle is older but Denny bit off a little more than he could chew.
Posted by: Kurt2 | Sep 23, 2007 7:22:45 PM
Hey Michael,
People in glass houses shouldn't cast stones, you shouldn't be talking about Kurt2 when you can't spell well yourself (use the correct spelling of the word write next time).
Posted by: Jon | Sep 23, 2007 3:14:29 PM
dont retire # fireball roberts, joe weaverley, petty, jr johnson #3 , freddy 28, elliott 9 , so no # should be kept off track its a damn shame to let a owner keep # and not run them others # were great also so if u retired # would run out. just look at all great drivers before prob most of yall time so get over it
Posted by: joe | Sep 23, 2007 2:49:19 PM
More important things in life then a car number. No number should be retired in any sport. No one person is bigger then the sport they participate in.
Posted by: jeff | Sep 23, 2007 2:40:53 PM
Numbers are important to fans for different reasons. The#3 - Earnhardt, the #8 for Junior fans, the #28 Allison fans, the #6, Martin fans, the #5, Labonte fans, #2, Rusty fans, and the list could go on and on. If the numbers were retired when a certain driver quit driving for whatever reason, soon we would need triple numbers on the cars.
I'm a Rusty fan and I still have trouble seeing Kurt drive that car (nothing against Kurt). I didn't want the #2 to retire when Rusty retired. I would have liked to see a new style of #2 with a different paint job for Kurt that would only be associated with Kurt & his new team. The #28 could be brought back in a different way also. I think that would honor the drivers more than retiring numbers.
Posted by: Mims | Sep 23, 2007 1:50:43 PM
Kurt2,
Never said you specifically disrespected Yates, if I wanted to call you out specifically I would. Frankly, I have hard time understanding what your point is sometimes because of the way you right.
Bottom line is, the 28 was on the track for many years after Davey's death. There's nothing disrespectful about bringing it back. Numbers associated with drivers and legacies changes through time, it always has. The 17 was DW, now it's Kenseth. I can only see the 3 being an exception, but that will change as time passes.
Posted by: Michael | Sep 23, 2007 1:17:44 PM
I understand numbers meaning something to long time fans and I certainly do not want to belittle that. For me personally numbers mean nothing, it just a convenient way to identify the car on the track. There are only 100 numbers, how many can we potentially retire?
Posted by: thomas | Sep 23, 2007 12:49:17 PM
I only shed a tear one time at a race track and that was at Talladega after Davie was gone and someone drove the #28 slowly down the track and disappeared into the turn one fog. I'd like that to be the last time I see the #28.
Posted by: ritch3 | Sep 23, 2007 12:43:12 PM
No number should ever be retired. The numbers are part of the Legacy. The numbers will have different associations for different generations, and that's the way it should be. These numbers, like the sport itself, should be passed down from generation to generation and the history should both not be forgotten and given a chance to be continuously rewritten. There is a lineage that goes along with every single number out there and for no reason should it ever be cut off. For every fan that a certain number means something to, there is another fan with a different idea of that number.
The number 28 won't be the same now, as it wasn't the same 10 years ago, as it wasn't the same 30 years ago...but there is sports history in that - and every - number. Why shouldn't it continue?
Retiring any number is a slap in the face to every driver with that much adored "the show must go on" attitude.
Posted by: the6and9 | Sep 23, 2007 12:30:58 PM
Iba,
How do you really feel? LOL and just kidding
Posted by: Kurt2 | Sep 23, 2007 11:39:05 AM
I want to comment on something else. Remember when Tony Stewart compared Nascar to the WWE. If it has come to the point where wrestlers (?) have to colorize and enhance a simple "Gentlemen, start your engines" It sure looks like old Tony S. is speaking the truth doesn't it? Geez Brian how ridiculous do you intend to take it?
Also, those great TV announcers who say things like "Hamlin knows about relieving another driver because he had to relieve Aric Alimorla (spelling?) earlier in the year. Pppppllllllllleeeeeeaaaseeeee, gimme a break! Everyone knew that was a sponsors intervention. Don't make this guy a hero!
Don't even mention Montoya I promise you today all we hear is how good and what an "awesome" job he is doing. THERE are 42 other drivers out there, airheads. Give them a call and TV time also!
It is just Brain's (I meant to misspell that) new corporate world. I keep saying I am just gonna walk away. Eventually this kind of stupidity will push that money/TV remote somewhere else!
Posted by: Iba | Sep 23, 2007 11:22:26 AM
I want to comment on something else. Remember when Tony Stewart compared Nascar to the WWE. If it has come to the point where wrestlers (?) have to colorize and enhance a simple "Gentlemen, start your engines" It sure looks like old Tony S. is speaking the truth doesn't it? Geez Brian how ridiculous do you intend to take it?
Also, those great TV announcers who say things like "Hamlin knows about relieving another driver because he had to relieve Aric Alimorla (spelling?) earlier in the year. Pppppllllllllleeeeeeaaaseeeee, gimme a break! Everyone knew that was a sponsors intervention. Don't make this guy a hero!
Don't even mention Montoya I promise you today all we hear is how good and what an "awesome" job he is doing. THERE are 42 other drivers out there, airheads. Give them a call and TV time also!
It is just Brain's (I meant to misspell that) new corporate world. I keep saying I am just gonna walk away. Eventually this kind of stupidity will push that money/TV remote somewhere else!
Posted by: Iba | Sep 23, 2007 11:20:17 AM
Please tell me Michael how I was disrepectful to Robert?
2 separate things here. Robert was paid by HMS to get the 88
Next if you do any research on this Roberts not thrilled Doug is bringing the 28 back. But its Dougs show next year . Doug is a good guy and in time do fine rebuilding the teams, since now they are basically Roush/Fenway.
Posted by: Kurt2 | Sep 23, 2007 10:41:38 AM
Robert Yates confirmed today he is retiring the #88 from Robert Yates Racing (RYR) following the last race of the 2007 Nextel Cup season. He is requesting NASCAR transfer the number to Hendrick Motorsports and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. for use in competition for the 2008 Sprint Cup Series. "Ralph Earnhardt drove the #88 Olds in 1957 and because of this number's history with the Earnhardt family; I felt car #88 should continue with Dale Earnhardt, Jr.," Yates said. "Younger fans don't realize I built cars and raced against Ralph. I also had a very close relationship with Dale Earnhardt, Sr. I'm proud to transfer this number to Dale Jr. and let him know how much I appreciate the friendship and competitive racing I've always enjoyed with his family," Yates continued.
Posted by: Michael | Sep 23, 2007 10:31:52 AM
These are some pretty selfish comments and frankly disrespectful to Yates. Yates started his race team with the 28 and has every right to use the number if they feel it is the right time to bring it back. Yates has just as much emotion tied to the number as anyone. With all the termoil over the last few years at that organization, I'm sure a fresh start with a number that is associated with so much success to their team is a good thing.
Posted by: Michael | Sep 23, 2007 10:26:40 AM
Scott,
You are entitled to your opinion and so are we. To some long time fans of NASCAR numbers do mean something and that is our opinion.
Posted by: Jon | Sep 23, 2007 9:25:35 AM
Karen,
I agree with you, it didn't make much sense when he didn't want to let the #38 go, but he agreed to the #88.
This number thing NASCAR is no different than athlete's in other sports and their jersey numbers. I have heard of lawsuits beteewn players over money promised to switch jersey numbers.
Posted by: Jon | Sep 23, 2007 9:11:20 AM
This whole 'retiring' numbers topic is pointless and senseless. How does Ricky Rudd running the #28 disrespect the legacy of Davey Allison? How does Bobby Labonte running the #43 disrespect the legacy of The King? Same with the #3 or any other number. They are NUMBERS!!! Nascar's rule is no number retiring and its up the car owners whether or not to run the numbers they have the rights too. If Doug Yates wants to run the #28 - good for him, that's his choice as the car owner. I don't get this 'I associate so-and-so with a particular number' argument. I associate the #5 with Geoff Bodine - RETIRE THE #5! And the legacy argument doesn't sit with me either. Why don't we retire the #70 and the #7 for J.D. McDuffie and Alan Kulwicki? Pretty soon we'll only have numbers higher than 50 available. Oh wait, the #55 will be retired because of Benny...
Posted by: Scott | Sep 23, 2007 9:05:12 AM
Wow, I have no emotional attachment to either the 3 or the 28 but I can truly see no harm in "retiring" either number because obviously, it means something to many long time fans.
The 3 hasn't been run at all but the 28 has so that makes it slightly different. I commend Robert Yates for transferring the 88 to Dale Jr. He'll take good care of that number and finally be the driver we all know he can be.
I still don't understand why Yates kept the 38 and would give up the 88. I like the 38 for Junior, but he's obviously estatic with the 88 and I'm pleased for him. It was truly a classy move by Robert and I hope he actually enjoys his retirement. It was a fine parting gesture.
Posted by: Karen | Sep 23, 2007 7:04:12 AM
hummm like allaways you gringos cry for everything, now nascar is a bussines robert yates need the money to retire so whay not sell the 88 that means that he do not care about the damm number,the 28 kathy you were like 8 years old what do you remenber about allison come on lets bring the 28 back and make new history to the 28 ..........and texaco really look great on d 42 q viva colombia ................
Posted by: bonzzo | Sep 23, 2007 6:14:14 AM
Kathy,
I gotta agree with you about the 3 abd the 28. It really depends on how long Doug Yates and RC want to pay for the numbers and keep 'em parked.
I was a Petty fan before Jeff Gordon came along. I would love to see someone get it back to victory lane. But IF Richard had lost his life in that number I wouldn't want to see it out there again.
I know people, it's just a number, but the individiual driving it makes it special.
Nobody needs to be in the 3 again, including Jeffery Earnhardt. Nobody needs to be in the 28 again, But like I said at the start of this post, it's up to RC and DY.
Posted by: John | Sep 23, 2007 12:04:01 AM
In my mind there are only two numbers that should be retired - the 43 and the 3. NASCAR should have hung up the 43 the day Richard Petty retired in 1992 and the 3 should have been officially hung up the day after the 2001 Daytona 500.
When I started watching NASCAR I was a fan of two drivers. Obviously Hut Stricklin was one but the other was Davey Allison. That was truly a tragic day when Davey lost his life but it actually brought some comfort to me seeing the #28 Havoline Ford back on the track.
To be fair it would have been a nice gesture to retire the 28 when Davey died or the 7 when Alan Kulwicki lost his life earlier that year, but I don't think their careers warranted hanging their numbers up forever. Davey won 19 races and no titles and Alan won 5 races and the 1992 Cup Championship.
In a sport that regularly has over 50 teams and only 110 car numbers to choose from, I think numbers should only be retired under the most extreme circumstances. If Jeff Gordon finishes his career out driving the 24 car I would suggest that the 24 should be the third number worthy of being officially retired.
I am glad to see the 28 coming back to Yates Racing. I hated to see it put on the shelf before the 2003 season because a big part of history was lost in my eyes. I would much rather see the 28 run under the Yates banner than under Hendrick Motorsports or Ganassi Racing because that would virtually eliminate the meaning of the number. Seeing a Yates Racing #28 on the track still preserves a big piece of history that dates back to the days when Harry Ranier used to own that team before selling it to Robert Yates in 1988.
Posted by: stricklinfan82 | Sep 22, 2007 11:43:57 PM
K2
For that open wheel comment its your lucky day for you as the
For the second time today the CYBERSPACE KATHY'S BLOG #88amp/mtn dew/national CRACK PIPE is going to land squarely on your head tonite while you sleep by the cot.
Keep that helmet on u wear on pit lane and it will hurt less.
Posted by: aggie | Sep 22, 2007 11:03:59 PM
Aggie.......WTF!Whores?Let it go
ok they are
prostitutas or n pey ofens puta
Posted by: aggie | Sep 22, 2007 10:55:09 PM
K-dos for the JPM fans
ok relax i jsut woke up JV is went from 7 to 27 while i napped
What this rumor about KyB getting a lil f ked maybe by HMS, they are thinking of running JR in an HMS car at Atlanta testing ………..that is kind bs why throw a distraction into the 5 team and imagine the pack of leaches all over JR in an HMS car Atlanta?? Even a 5th car would be a distraction for the 5 especially if he is in contention. The 8 would have nothing to loose…….iam kinda ???? hms would even consider doing this……….i know kyb has people who could not careless about him.
Posted by: aggie | Sep 22, 2007 10:52:18 PM
Kat, I am and always will be a "forever #3" guy, I loved the # long before SR, HE However etched it in my soul. After we lost Dale, I too thought that the powers to be at Nascar SHOULD retire the number 3, But after mourning the loss and celebrating the legacy of "The Man"...it dawned on me, do NOT retire the #3, To have Dale Jr in it? ONLY when he feels comfortable in it...too many fans immediatley thought the kid should jump in that car and fulfill THERE own selfish dreams (I JUST alienated the Earnhardt Nation) That Boy has pulled his self up by the bootstraps and has proceeded to make his OWN legacy...As far as the #28...I JUST Can't go beyond seeing it as the Texaco/Havoline car!...as far as retiring numbers of legendary drivers...I say NO!...K2, you might back me up on this, I can't recall the year, But I think it was Martinsville, the #43 and the #21 BATTLED like days gone by...I went back 25 years in a heartbeat...We should always remember our Hero's, I just can't imagine Nascar without a #43, #21, #28, or #3...amd I hope I'm here to see that RCR #3 doing battle once again with the NexGen #24...be it with a tear in my eye...and Joy in my heart...
Posted by: Fan #5 | Sep 22, 2007 10:43:01 PM
First
Kevin,
Ok Buddy, you damn sure hold the stat record.
Aggie you and the damn open wheel, well no commnet tonight got to go umm jump in front of car tommorrow for a few hours..
Your boy JV wont make Daytona, too many cars. Sorry made the comment. got to the 88 pipe again.J/K
Posted by: Kurt2 | Sep 22, 2007 10:39:51 PM
Aggie.
First,pipe down on the desk. You are pissing on Doug and Robert? Well NASCAR had the final say.
k-deux …….. nice to see the wifi works at the track and u crawled out from under the hauler!!
Davey was special, him the 24 and sr would have made the 90's a great decade...... back then with yates power the 24 would not have all those wins
iam not going to argue with guys that histroy mean nothing to them.........do what ever they want with their f king numbers
back to jv in vegas not bad eh kdeux 7th in starting line up..daytona here he comes lol
Posted by: aggie | Sep 22, 2007 10:32:21 PM
at least Jr went after a number that had been driven by hisgrandfather whose shadow he is not constantly under.
if jr hadnt got the 88 it would be the 81 plus it makes since jr motorspots runs the 88 in bush.
any thoughts of permantly retiring the 28 was dashed when yates pu other drivers in that car.
but lets compare histories for a moment
Bill France, Bill Snowden, Johnny Rogers, Al Wagoner, Joe Littlejohn, Jimmy Ayers, Lamar Crabtree, Donald Thomas, Dick Rathman, Danny Letner, Bill Amick, Paul Goldsmith, Tim Flock, Scotty Cain, Cotton Owens, Fireball Roberts, Bobby Johns, Jim Paschal, Junior Johnson, David Pearson, Buck Baker, LeeRoy Yarbrough, Earl Balmer, Jim Vandiver, Cale Yarborough, Charlie Glotzbach, John Soares Jr., Bobby Isaac, Richard Childress, Ricky Rudd, Dale Earnhardt
Car Number: 28
Drivers: Buddy Helms, Slick Smith, Ray Chase, Herb Fry, Eddie Skinner, Fred Lorenzen, Gordon Johncock, Ramo Stott, Charlie Glotzbach, Dick Brooks, Bobby Isaac, Donnie Allison, A.J. Foyt, Jerry Jolly, Dave Dion, Buddy Baker, Bobby Allison, Benny Parsons, Joe Ruttman, Cale Yarborough, Chad Little, Davey Allison, Robby Gordon, Lake Speed, Ernie Irvan, Kenny Wallace, Dale Jarrett, Kenny Irwin Jr., Ricky Rudd.
Summary: Ten of NASCAR's 40 winningest drivers have driven it, but a car carrying No. 28 has never won a NASCAR championship.
Posted by: kevin | Sep 22, 2007 10:21:05 PM
Thanks Buddy. :)
Posted by: Kathy | Sep 22, 2007 9:57:58 PM
Thanks Short Lady. While we may not always agree on things, it is interesting to read others thoughts on different matters.
Posted by: Kathy | Sep 22, 2007 9:56:57 PM
Sorry to all typed a little livid on that.
Meant, Kathy was "right"
"with the 88 switch"
Posted by: Kurt2 | Sep 22, 2007 9:55:23 PM
Ok,
Kathy,
You are tight, no one should drive the 28, or the 3 ever.
Aggie.
First,pipe down on the desk. You are pissing on Doug and Robert? Well NASCAR had the final say.
Also, Ironman I do agree with you..........mostly on the 3.
You both fail to see that this all became from the cash hounds @ NASCAR witht eh 88 switch. Doug needed a new number and something.
You can thank the money market acount for Cup, JR, Yates etc. Humm RCR never sold out the 3.
I know you guys are going to slam me for that but being honest.
Bman, not going to flame you at all. You must have no clue
Munson,
You damn sure are lost
Kathy, you have no need to defend yourdelf against the damn money machine Brian, Cup adn a few more created.
Posted by: Kurt2 | Sep 22, 2007 9:48:25 PM
Kathy
I think that most who come here do so because you always have thought provoking blogs.I know I enjoy what you have to say,I may not always agree with everyone,but I do enjoy the different opinions.JMO
Thanks!!!
Posted by: Short Lady | Sep 22, 2007 9:32:25 PM
Sammy,
There would have been no uproar, simply because no one even knew what number Junior was going to have. We didn't know anything about Yates' feelings about the Earnhardts and #88 until after the fact.
Every driver has obnoxious fans. I don't think that anyone is entitled to anything.
Posted by: Ironman | Sep 22, 2007 9:29:28 PM
Nothing against anyone responding here, I just stated how I felt and wondered how others felt about it.
I'm not going to argue with anyone about it, I have my feelings on it and everyone else has their opinion. No hard feelings and thanks for stating your opinions, that's what this blog is all about.
Posted by: Kathy | Sep 22, 2007 8:37:24 PM
Oh, and BTW, we wouldn't even be having this conversation if the JR NATION didn't think JR was entitled to everything in the world. Can you imagine the uproar if Robert Yates had not given the 88 to JR? Nothing against JR, just most of his obnoxious fans.
Posted by: Sammy | Sep 22, 2007 8:23:16 PM
In a lot of ways I agree with Kathy about the #28. I was a big Davey fan and a Robert Yates fan. It was blasphemy that Ernie Irvan drove that car. I always thought that Robert would not run the 28 again after Davey, Kenny Irwin and Ernie Irvan. That being said, the 28 was run by Cale Yarbrough and other people before Davey and if it has to be brought back, I would prefer that it be by Yates Racing. I think Travis Kvapil will do right by the numbers.
Posted by: Sammy | Sep 22, 2007 8:13:40 PM
Aggie
who should we be throwing rocks at? Robert or Doug?
Posted by: gil | Sep 22, 2007 7:55:12 PM
28 for Kenny Irwin,not 88.
Posted by: DJ | Sep 22, 2007 7:54:12 PM
Aggie.......WTF!Whores?Let it go........Notice Jr's cars with the 88 were quite ugly?I wasn't a Davey fan but also Kenny Irwin I believe had the 88.Sad deal with both of those.Davey and Senior definatley need to be here to aid Tony and Robby with all the political correctness that is boring us true fans to sleep along with the car break away crap we see on TV.The 28 is most reconized by Davey but not long enough to say it needs to be retired.Unfortunate luck would make me stray from it.My opinions of course.Bring back the ROCK!!
Posted by: DJ | Sep 22, 2007 7:52:17 PM
Kathy
I do not know how I feel about the 28 coming back.I'm not even sure how I feel about the 3.I do know Robert Yates is a very good person and he has given more than his share to charities in the Charlotte area.Travis will be a good representative for the 28.He's quiet,serious,a good family man and a very hard,clean racer.
I think there's more to this number thing than we know or may ever know.JMO
Posted by: Short Lady | Sep 22, 2007 7:44:29 PM
the yates are just whores selling of to the highest bidder they hung to the 88 for what 2 years and were unable to get a decent solid stable sponser then they go and sell it off.......if they had any class they would have donated the 88's $$$ to some local chairty in charlottte
Posted by: aggie | Sep 22, 2007 7:28:31 PM
Hey Bman you have to stand for soemthing or you just fall for anything!!
That number should not be used out of the respect for the whole Allison clan and what they have suffered. The Allisons were what nascar used to be!! who cares what tehyw on lost ect ...... The state of AL race fans should be up in arms over them bringing back the 28, those were grass roots racers.
Posted by: aggie | Sep 22, 2007 7:25:19 PM
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