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Category Archives: Duck

Message of the Day – A License Plate

Posted on 07/11/2015 by Cal SkinnerJuly 7, 2015
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This “MUD DUCK” license plate was at the light at Congress Parkway and South Main Street in Crystal Lake. What is a “mud duck?” … Continue reading →

Posted in Duck, License Plate, Message of the Day | 3 Replies

Duck Outings

Posted on 07/07/2010 by Cal SkinnerJuly 7, 2010
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News today is that a duck (a bus that also acts like a boat or as AP puts it “an amphibious sightseeing boat”) lost power in the Philadelphia harbor, was hit by a city-owned sludge barge and sank. Two passengers … Continue reading →

Posted in Barge, Bernoulli's Principle, Boat, Bus, Courthouse, Duck, Montreal, National Transporation Safety Board, NTSB, Palais de Justice, St. Lawrence River | 1 Reply

Message of the Day – On Golden Pond

Posted on 06/26/2010 by Cal SkinnerJune 9, 2010
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Of course, since I have problems identifying colors, this shot of Mama Duck with her goslings at the Crystal Lake Country Club’s little pond may have bronze as its predominant color. … Continue reading →

Posted in Crystal Lake Country Club, Duck, Ducklings, Ducks, Goslings, Message of the Day | Leave a reply

Message of the Day – Bottoms Up

Posted on 08/20/2008 by Cal SkinnerAugust 20, 2008
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These two ducks at Lakewood’s Gate 3 Beach were driving for food on a delightful 80-degree day this week. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bottoms Up, Crystal Lake, Duck, Gate 3, Message of the Day | Leave a reply

Message of the Day – Bottoms Up

Posted on 08/20/2008 by Cal SkinnerAugust 20, 2008
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These two ducks at Lakewood’s Gate 3 Beach were driving for food on a delightful 80-degree day this week. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bottoms Up, Crystal Lake, Duck, Gate 3, Message of the Day | Leave a reply

Secret School Board Meetings

Posted on 07/02/2007 by Cal SkinnerJuly 2, 2007
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Something happened in Kane County that I have not seen in McHenry County. A school board actually released a tape which showed it acted illegally in an executive session. “Executive session” is a high-flouting for “It’s none of your business.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Beach 7, Crystal Lake, Duck, Ducklings, Gate 7, Lakewood | Leave a reply

Secret School Board Meetings

Posted on 07/02/2007 by Cal SkinnerJuly 2, 2007
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Something happened in Kane County that I have not seen in McHenry County. A school board actually released a tape which showed it acted illegally in an executive session. “Executive session” is a high-flouting for “It’s none of your business.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Beach 7, Crystal Lake, Duck, Ducklings, Gate 7, Lakewood | Leave a reply
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