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Al Batt: Fearing the boomerang’s return many years later

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: What are you doing? I’m helping you. I’m not doing anything. I know. That’s why I’m willing to help. ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, May 19, 2015 9:35 am

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Al Batt: Toilet paper for good company

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting My uncle Alfred plays football. At his age? The whole family can’t wait for him to kick off. Driving ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, May 6, 2015 9:20 am

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Al Batt: It’s easy to jump to confusions

Echoes from the Loafer’s Club Meeting: I didn’t get out of bed yesterday. Why not? I have a condition. What condition? Chronic laziness. Driving by ... Read more

by Al Batt, Wednesday, April 22, 2015 9:50 am

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Al Batt: Weather — the great conversation inspiration

I loved seeing so many new people at bingo this week. There were many first-timers. Yes, I’m just sorry that so many of them had to win. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, April 7, 2015 9:56 am

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Al Batt: With a good book, crammed planes aren’t so bad

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: You’re eating a hotdog! I am. Who eats a hot dog for breakfast? People who like hot dogs. Driving ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:38 am

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Al Batt: Virginia opossum has been in Minnesota for about 100 years

Echoes from the Loafers Club Meeting: I don’t know the meaning of the word “quit.” Got fired again, huh? Yup. Driving by the Bruces I ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 17, 2015 10:37 am

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Al Batt: Less worry and more Pi

I worry about what my doctor told me. What did he say? He told me not to worry. Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 10, 2015 8:51 am

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Al Batt: Leave the pricetag on exercise equipment

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: Why do you go ice fishing? Because it’s nice to get away to a place where I can relax ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 9:36 am

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Al Batt: Playing the name game with an almost grandma

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: Do you think man descended from apes? Not my people. Where did they come from? Wales. Driving by the ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, February 24, 2015 9:27 am

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Al Batt: Red-tailed hawks don’t have red tails until they’re 2

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club: Where is the Hanson place? It’s across the road from the Nelson place. Where is the Nelson place? It’s across ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, February 17, 2015 9:05 am

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Al Batt: Goldfinch migrates a short distance

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: Duane has the itis. I don’t think there is such a thing as the itis. I know. There’s more ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, February 10, 2015 9:33 am

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Al Batt: If it isn’t chocolate, it isn’t candy

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: My car makes funny noises. That’s no surprise. Why do you say that? There is a clown driving it. ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, February 3, 2015 9:43 am

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Al Batt: Growing up where the hottest spice is ketchup

Echoes from the Hartland Loafers’ Club Meeting: I’ve always wanted to be a jockey. You’re too big to be a jockey. I realize that I’d ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 27, 2015 9:46 am

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Al Batt: Using a business bathroom creates an obligation

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: I won’t be able to work tomorrow. Why not? My Grandma Hanson died. I’m surprised. That’s the fourth time ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 20, 2015 9:46 am

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Al Batt: The alternative energy for old cars is pushing

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting: Is it cold enough for you? I can’t feel my toes. That’s no big deal. They feel just like ... Read more

by Al Batt, Tuesday, January 13, 2015 9:44 am

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