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Sarah Hayden
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Username: Sarah_hayden
Post Number: 24
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 27, 2006 - 11:10 pm: | 
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Am I the only one that's annoyed by that terrible music blasting outside of Bunny's? Is it really necessary? I resent having to listen to 'If I were a Rich Man' played so loud that I can hear it by the pool/tennis courts. It's just so uninviting. |
bets
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Username: Bets
Post Number: 22865
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 27, 2006 - 11:29 pm: |
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Sarah,
I live on Church Street and regularly walk to town. I don't believe that you can hear the music from the pool/tennis courts unless it's after 4 a.m. during a blizzard when there isn't any sledding on Flood's Hill.
Have you stopped by or called the owners to ask them to lower the volume?
I'm sorry if I seem defensive, but this landmark village establishment has been under full attack for many years now. It seems more responsible to take up an issue with a proprietor first, the public second. |
Pizzaz
Supporter
Username: Pizzaz
Post Number: 3384
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 27, 2006 - 11:44 pm: |
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Sarah: As part of the Arts Center Complex, Bunny's has been playing broadway tunes in a hope that the public has an appreciation for the theatre. I apologize if you find it loud. On occassion it is mistakenly turned up. With the change of weather and the availabity of alfresco dining, the casual music is enjoying and I assure you not loud. I find broadway tunes inspiring....
I'll ask the bartender to monitor sound level more closely upon turning the stereo on.
Thank You.
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Soda
Supporter
Username: Soda
Post Number: 3684
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 27, 2006 - 11:55 pm: |
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So Pizzaz loves showtunes, eh? Hmmm...
-s. |
John Quincy Adams
Citizen
Username: Randolph_agarn
Post Number: 23
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 12:25 am: |
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Sarah - My problem with the music is that half the time I walk by it is skipping. How much energy does it take to switch CDs?
Bunnys seems to be a great place for a beer and a shot. The music outside is terrible, the food is decent, but the service can be iffy. |
Matt Foley
Citizen
Username: Mattfoley
Post Number: 605
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 1:22 am: |
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Sarah- I enjoy show tunes. I also enjoy long walks in the park, people who don't litter, any man not afraid to cry while watching Field of Dreams, a good joke, homophobes like SODA , angora sweaters, and alone time with the wife.
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peteglider
Citizen
Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 1882
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 9:06 am: |
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I think the music is a nice touch (although I'm no fan of the type of music usually played)...
(please Pizzaz, no hip hop, though!)
/p |
papayagirl
Citizen
Username: Papayagirl
Post Number: 520
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 9:14 am: |
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I would imagine that it takes the same amount of energy to walk in and tell the bartender that his CD is skipping as it does for him to change the CD. |
Soda
Supporter
Username: Soda
Post Number: 3687
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 12:01 pm: |
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Yup, a good showtune once in a while is just the ticket!
-s. |
Pizzaz
Supporter
Username: Pizzaz
Post Number: 3386
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 12:11 pm: |
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Yup, it sure is.....
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Soda
Supporter
Username: Soda
Post Number: 3688
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 12:20 pm: |
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Yeah, you sure know your showtunes, Pizzaman ...
-s.
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Pizzaz
Supporter
Username: Pizzaz
Post Number: 3387
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 12:23 pm: |
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I was suggesting that the one you offered should be canned. You seem to like to be canned.... |
AntoninaKC
Citizen
Username: Antoninakc
Post Number: 238
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 12:30 pm: |
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I like Bunny's music, I've never walked by and heard a bad tune.
matt foley has a wife? awww
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Sheena Collum SHU
Citizen
Username: Sheena_collum
Post Number: 643
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 12:39 pm: |
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Foley has a wife??? 
Kristen - did you hear that? Where are you?
BTW - Bunny's is the BEST & the service is stellar... |
Glock 17
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Username: Glock17
Post Number: 390
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 12:42 pm: |
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I never like Bunny's. I remember it being dark, dirty, and full of cig smoke.
I'll hop over to Map-wood for Trattoria anyday. |
cmontyburns
Citizen
Username: Cmontyburns
Post Number: 1790
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 1:32 pm: |
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I actually love the music. Every day when I get off the train, I walk down the staircase over by Blue Moon, and it's a pleasant cap to the day to hear Sinatra crooning.
It's also complete BS to allege it can be heard at the tennis courts. |
Brett Weir
Citizen
Username: Brett_weir
Post Number: 1378
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 1:33 pm: |
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Must be witchcraft... |
vermontgolfer
Supporter
Username: Vermontgolfer
Post Number: 384
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 1:49 pm: |
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Cmonty,
Not to worry, once the Beifus project gets going, Oh, never mind, I forgot it's COMING SOON!
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Pizzaz
Supporter
Username: Pizzaz
Post Number: 3388
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 1:50 pm: |
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Intrigue to the name Maplewood for Me
My former male dog, a cocker spaniel, was named Dagwood or "Woody" for short; his mate for 12 years was Blondie - yes, another cocker.  |
Swearengen
Citizen
Username: Swearengen
Post Number: 25
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 2:03 pm: |
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I use it as an excuse when I double fault, too. |
Charles De Mar
Citizen
Username: Charles_demar
Post Number: 280
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 2:26 pm: |
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$1 Pabst & Bunny will be the greatest establishment EVER. |
Buzzsaw
Citizen
Username: Buzzsaw
Post Number: 4275
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 2:59 pm: |
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I too enjoy the Sinatra and others on the way home.
and one time, in band camp, the cd was skipping and I just told them and they fixed it and it was just that easy. OMG!
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Monster©
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Username: Monster
Post Number: 2655
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 4:50 pm: |
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I walked into Bunnys a short while ago, and yelled at them that there CD was skipping.
Laughter abounded throughout the place as I was told that it was the remix playing , of something or another, mystery solved. |
PARROT HEAD
Citizen
Username: Island_jack
Post Number: 124
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 6:31 pm: |
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Hayden, Try walking by that dance studio or art studio or whatever it is now (the one next door to Blockbuster that's changed it's name so many times, I don't know what to call it) at a late hour. They play music a lot louder and way more annoying than Bunny's If you can call this place uninviting, then you obviously haven't been there. Walk in and give it a try. I'll bet that you're greted as if you were an everyday patron. This hospitality has kept Bunny's in business for about 80 years. (the oldest bar in South Orange) |
joel dranove
Citizen
Username: Jdranove
Post Number: 248
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 7:50 pm: |
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Maybe bad music, but definitely good beer.
jd |
vermontgolfer
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Username: Vermontgolfer
Post Number: 385
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 7:56 pm: |
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and the best pizza! |
Glock 17
Citizen
Username: Glock17
Post Number: 398
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 7:58 pm: |
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No way. |
Stuart0628
Citizen
Username: Stuart0628
Post Number: 240
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 8:02 pm: |
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We have (99+%) found Bunny's service to be friendly and attentive.
Regarding the smoke...after April 15 a good place to eat will be made even better!
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PARROT HEAD
Citizen
Username: Island_jack
Post Number: 126
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 9:04 pm: |
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I'll quote a plaque that is hanging proudly at Dillon's Pub in West Orange..."There are no strangers here...Only friends you haven't met." Although it's hanging up at Dillon's, The same is true at Bunny's. It's a great place to spend time with your family or friends to eat, drink, or watch any major sporting event. Don't forget the internet jukebox. They don't have nearly enough Jimmy Buffett on it, but it's awesome.
It's an excellent atmosphere for whatever you're looking for in a restaurant/bar. |
Soda
Supporter
Username: Soda
Post Number: 3690
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 10:02 pm: |
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In the words of Mark Gleason, "Aim Higher"...
-s. |
Sarah Hayden
Citizen
Username: Sarah_hayden
Post Number: 25
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 10:40 pm: |
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Jeez Louise. I'm not saying that Bunny's itself (inside) is a problem. I just don't think it's necessary to blast music outside. Anywhere. Showtunes or whatever. I CAN hear it by the tennis courts - During the summer coming from the pool and now during the afternoon walking back from the playground by the pool. Just because a place has been a fixture in the community for years doesn't mean they can't do something annoying every now and then. I used to frequent Bunny's. Now I won't go there because I can't stand the music blasting outside.
Parrothead: I'm sure the music at the place down the street is just as annoying - luckily I don't have to hear it since I have a young child and no evening social life :o) |
jersey Boy
Citizen
Username: Jersey_boy
Post Number: 407
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 10:51 pm: |
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I do go to Bunnies, and I usually ask them to turn the outside speakers down. If you can hear it anywhere other than the outside tables, it's probably too loud for the people sitting at the outside tables.
Regarding the choice of music. I'll take my chances. It's a part of the experience.
J.B. |
NORA
Citizen
Username: Norav
Post Number: 150
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 10:04 am: |
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I'll stick to the Reservoir. No Music better food. |
Glock 17
Citizen
Username: Glock17
Post Number: 406
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 10:10 am: |
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Trattoria...better food...better everything actually. |
NORA
Citizen
Username: Norav
Post Number: 151
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 10:17 am: |
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Very good food but It can be hard to get a table |
Glock 17
Citizen
Username: Glock17
Post Number: 407
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 10:42 am: |
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That's why there is now Trat 2 in summit...hooray! |
Sitoyan
Citizen
Username: Sitoyan
Post Number: 158
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 10:43 am: |
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Reservoir is a little crowded on week-ends, but that is because it offers great value: excellent food, generous portions, reasonable prices, BYOB, good service, great pizza, and unpretentious family atmosphere. It is worth the wait. Oh, and no outside noise pollution. I'll go there 100 times before I go to the noisy, dark, smokey, singles' bar atmosphere of Bunny's.
I hope that when - if ever - the retail across the street from Bunny's is built and open, they would object to the blasting music, and I hope that Bunny's will stop polluting the air.
Just mho. |
Hoops
Citizen
Username: Hoops
Post Number: 1001
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 10:47 am: |
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I'm still just waiting for the smoking ban to go into effect so I can return to Bunny's.
I hate going to smoking establishments and leaving smelling like an ashtray. |
Glock 17
Citizen
Username: Glock17
Post Number: 409
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 10:57 am: |
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I'd go to Hooters over bunny's anyday. |
Scully
Citizen
Username: Scully
Post Number: 261
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 12:24 pm: |
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Bunnie's is the best!
I am also waiting for the smoking ban since, alas, the
older I get the more sensitive my eyes get to smoke.
(Yes, eyes! The nose and lungs seem OK with it but my
eyes water like hell at the least hint of cigarette smoke.
Go figure!)
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michael brant
Citizen
Username: Mbrant
Post Number: 177
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 1:22 pm: |
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music never bothers me. I like the touch. |
Starletta8
Supporter
Username: Starletta8
Post Number: 149
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 1:41 pm: |
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I love Bunny's, but I'm waiting for April 15. Actually, I cannot wait for the smoking ban in general.
I've gotten pizza for take-out a few times recently (yum), but there's still something to be said about a piping hot pizza going straight to your table.
As for the music- it doesn't bother me. But if it really bothers you, talk to the owners directly. They're really nice people and receptive to input (as we all know). Instead of tearing down yet another place on MOL, lets just enjoy our choices in bars/resteraunts. |
John Quincy Adams
Citizen
Username: Randolph_agarn
Post Number: 25
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 4:21 pm: |
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I did not realize I would cause such a stir on the board with my comment. Perhaps I have been too critical. I will go inside and tell them about skipping CDs from now on. I do enjoy the pizza there but have found other things on the menu to be so-so. As for the service being iffy, I will stick to that. I have sensed that the later in the night you go to Bunnys the worse the service gets. I just do not enjoy having to track down my waiter. I will say that earlier in the evening I have found the service to be much better.
I hope this post is met with less abrasive responses. I am just starting out on this board and didn't realize my words would cause such a ruckus. |
bettyd
Citizen
Username: Badjtdso
Post Number: 178
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 5:47 pm: |
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Try the taco salad. It is excellent. |
Josh Holtz
Citizen
Username: Jholtz
Post Number: 364
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 6:04 pm: |
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I like Bunny's (especially its all-you-can-eat pizza nights). |
Innisowen
Citizen
Username: Innisowen
Post Number: 1870
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 6:17 pm: |
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I find Bunny's food to be quite greasy. But I like the place for its "saloon qualities." |
Pdg
Citizen
Username: Pdg
Post Number: 730
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 9:31 pm: |
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We go with our kids, who love to try to count all the bunnies in the non-smoking room. They are budding Bunny's pizza fans! The only downside is having to take the kids through the smoky bar to use the restroom. Soon, that will not be a problem.
(my daughter loves to dance to the music, but she'll dance anywhere...) |
Dave
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Username: Dave
Post Number: 9042
Registered: 4-1997
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 9:46 pm: |
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A garlic salad, a large pie and a pitcher of beer and even the music Lazydog plays on the jukebox sounds good. |
greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 7102
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 10:41 pm: |
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Aside from the food (which we love), reasons that Bunny's is great:
It feels like a comfortable neighborhood hang-out.
Everyone there is friendly, respectful and welcoming to everyone, no matter who they are.
Show tunes or not, no homphobes there.
A woman by herself can go in and hang-out without feeling hit on.
It takes about two seconds to become a "regular".
They make families feel welcome.
Adults who don't want to trip over children running amok don't even notice the kids who are there.
The prices are quite reasonable.
As of April 15, it will be even better.
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Monster©
Supporter
Username: Monster
Post Number: 2666
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 10:53 pm: |
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hmmmmm, perhaps there should be another MOL F2F at Bunnys on tax day -slash- no smoking day.... |
Amateur Night
Citizen
Username: Deborahg
Post Number: 1801
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 9:16 am: |
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I like Bunny's a lot -- although I can't go there with my kids until April 15, I am looking forward to it.
But I have to join Sarah H in saying that I don't like the music playing in the street -- either the selections or the volume. It feels intrusive to me.
Let the flames begin. |
Scully
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Username: Scully
Post Number: 274
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 2:52 pm: |
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Monster:
That would be cool. But I think
'tax day' will be Monday the 17th.
I'm guessing you mean the 15th?
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Buzzsaw
Citizen
Username: Buzzsaw
Post Number: 4305
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 3:31 pm: |
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I find that I hear music that I otherwise would never hear. Just yesterday they were playing a band called "hatebeak". The lead singer is a parrot. Check them out.
http://www.reptilianrecords.com/reptilian/hatebeek.html |
LazyDog
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Username: Lazydog
Post Number: 211
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 4:25 pm: |
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Dave, one of thesse days I'll find "Tonto's Expanding Headband" on the jukebox....just for you  |
Monster©
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Username: Monster
Post Number: 2678
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 7:51 pm: |
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http://www.synthmuseum.com/tonto/index.html
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