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Old 19-February-2007, 02:11 AM
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It took me a moment to get that, but yes, I think that's a great idea! Except instead of Neptune, maybe it should be Zeus, since it is the whole galaxy, not just the ocean.

For those not getting it, think Navy tradition and equator.

I still carry my shellback card in my wallet. Lets see, 12 June, 1980. I crossed at LAT 00.00'00" LONG 70. 05' 00". A much younger man than I am now.
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