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:wacko: :huh:

I wouldn't spend any of your money on it.

"History Teaches us that men and nations behave wisely once they have exhausted all other alternatives." Abba Eban

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There was no such thing as a Targa with a Platinum nib.

 

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Don't feel bad. I'm old; I'm meh about most things.

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There was no such thing as a Targa with a Platinum nib.

 

greg

We know that. Don't we?

 

But perhaps the seller knows more. Lol.

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Hurled abuses when I told him the nib was pure steel. He also quoted a local proverb (and I copy paste):

 

"Bandar kya janey adrak ka swad...its about to get sold in karachi"

 

(Momnkey is not supposed to know how does ginger tastes [the next part of the message is in English]). :)

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So how's November?

 

Is it hot in Karachi?

 

Well, I am in Islamabad and it is cold here. Weather in karachi is neither hot nor cold. But there, too, it is getting chillier day by day. The whole country is in the grip of thick smog reducing the visibity sometimes to 10 - 50 meters only. Common occurence is multiple vhicles smashing into each others on the Motorways.

 

https://youtu.be/8CmShZwh6aM

 

https://youtu.be/KkagE5NJtUc

 

https://youtu.be/MfVbQJg3mgg

 

There have been light showers yesterday and last night throughout the country. It is hoped rains would clear the smoggy conditions.

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I hope so too...

 

Enjoy the cold.

 

In Texas it's about 85 degrees or so....

 

Of course, up North, the leaves are turning orange, snow falls, you have to wear snow - boots and pants, etc.

 

Well, I was jus' checkin' up on things down there. :)

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Mitto,

 

at $00.1571 to the RS, I get $375≠ RS. An even worse deal. I looked at the listing you posted. I think it is a ransom note!

 

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Mitto,

 

at $00.1571 to the RS, I get $375≠ RS. An even worse deal. I looked at the listing you posted. I think it is a ransom note!

 

Dick

Yea, ransome note surely it is. :)

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