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Month: July 2011

  • So You Think You Want A Pet Goat

    So You Think You Want A Pet Goat

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    Nerdbilly

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    Since we brought our first goats home and started sharing their photos and stories here, we’ve heard “I want a goat! Do they make good pets?” from several folks. And certainly, we appreciate the appeal of caprines – they are full of personality, can be affectionate, and can produce milk or meat, if you so…

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  • Wickedly Warm Wednesday

    Wickedly Warm Wednesday

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    Nerdbilly

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    Phew. This weather. I’m not even going to add to the irritation with any “hot enough for ya?” remarks. We all know, it’s hot, and it’s going to be really bad in Michigan over the next two days. I hope that everyone has a place to keep comfortable and safe from heat related illnesses. We’re…

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  • Trase Rants: Give It To Me For Free

    Trase Rants: Give It To Me For Free

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    Nerdbilly

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    Comedian Pete Holmes has a part of his stand-up act where he talks about that situation we used to see more in the past – in a retail store where someone arrives at the checkout, and one of the items won’t ring up with a price. The cashier calls for a price check, and while waiting…

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