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tonystott
 Post subject: DUCK!
PostPosted: Wed May 28, 2014 6:08 am 
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I once had a 3 foot wide stingray launch no more than 10 feet away, and glide about 6 feet up. I had never even heard of this, but here you go...

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Chekika
 Post subject: Re: DUCK!
PostPosted: Wed May 28, 2014 11:15 am 
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Tony--you could have also entitled it, "Pray: don't land on me!"

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ChangeMan
 Post subject: Re: DUCK!
PostPosted: Wed May 28, 2014 7:46 pm 
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Their re-entry reminds me of my diving attempts. :D
Remebering what brought down Steve Irwin, I agree with Chekika.
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Slaughter
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Gob Smacking !

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Cowsgomoo
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:o Crikey :o

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