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   Sam Gillett to pogi   
   Re: FCUG picnic/dinner -- Sunday, Oct. 1   
   10 Oct 07 01:38:34   
   
   XPost: comp.sys.cbm, rec.games.video.classic   
   From: sgillettnospam@diespammergte.net   
      
   "pogi" wrote ...   
      
   > I used to be in Fresno and attend the Fresno Commodore User Group.   
   > Probably about 5 or 6 years ago. Now I'm stuck in Greenville North   
   > Carolina where people think Commodore has something to do with boats.   
   > I MISS YOU GUYS!! have a happy picnic/dinner.   
      
   Well, Commodore does have something to do with boats.  Big boats with guns,   
   missiles, depth charges, and stuff like that.  Did I forget to mention   
   Aircraft Carriers?   
      
   Years ago, Jack wanted a military sounding name for his products.  General   
   and Admiral were already taken.  Commodore was the best rank available.   
   Lieutenant was also available but Jack wanted a higher rank than that.  After   
   all, when it comes to officer ranks, Lieutenant is near the bottom.  So,   
   Commodore it was.    ;-)   
   --   
   Best regards,   
      
   Sam Gillett   
      
   Change is inevitable,   
   except from vending machines!   
      
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