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The Game Warden chuckled as she watched the lab attack Brian, "Hhhhmmm, Parakeet... haven't had one of those yet. That's something to consider. But, knowing my luck I'd end up getting a Red Tail Hawk instead to look after. No seriously, this pup ain't mine Brian. Harlond found it. Either it's lost or it's a stray and I have to get it to the vet to be looked at. Then I'll probably send him to a shelter to be adopted if nobody claims him or Harlond don't want him. I think he was interested it the pup."
"Why? You want the little rascal?", She then paused and grinned at Brian, "But to answer your question. No. I haven't seen M.A. I'm sure she's around tho'. Busy as usual. Speaking of which, I have to see if Boss put any work order's in for town maintenance. It could give me a clue about that tree..." She wondered aloud.
She then leaned back in her office chair, sitting in thought, with the eraser tip of the pencil pressed gently to her lips. She then looked at Brian as she pondered about the task ahead of her.
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"Aaawww, isn't he cute." she cooded over the little pup, "I'll get him to a vet and a shelter Harlond. Don't worry about that."
The deputy nodded at her. As he was about to leave she called to him again, "However... there probably is something you can do for me... Can you get some information from Boss about cutting that tree down? I know I could do it but I'd probably run into more resistance than you would because... um... I am the Game Warden. You could probably find out better because Boss won't suspect you'd be trying to stop him."
She sat there looking to Harlond for a reply.
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The Game Warden sat in her office doing reports, when she heard the door open. There before her desk, was Bo and Luke Duke. The boy's explained the situation to her.
"Why would Boss wanna cut that tree down?" Bo asked.
"I don't know off hand Bo... this is the first I known that he was going to take that tree down. He hadn't told me of anything about it. Which in a way he doesn't have to... However that is a hundred plus, year old tree. It's something that does need to be preserved and saved." Val replied.
"Well, then what can we do? You can stop him, right?" Bo stated looking at the Game Warden.
She sighed and looked at the boys, "Well... I can't unless the town wishes to preserve it."
"Well, we're part of Hazzard and we want it preserved!" Luke stated firmly.
Val looked sheepishly at the boys, "It's not that simply Luke. I need more than just you two, saying you want it preserved. I want it preserved as well but Boss is the one who has the law on his side in this one unless the town petitions it to be preserved."
"Which means, we have to get folks all hyped up about this tree." Luke replied then looked to Val, "Can you help us drum up support?"
The Game Warden chuckled, "Well... I am head of the Wildlife Department, and it's part of my job to conserve and preserve, plants and animals. Yes, I can help you."
"So what do we need to do?" Bo looked to the Game Warden.
"You need at least a hunderd signatures from the residents of Hazzard County. But before you do that, you need to find out why Boss is doing this and when it will take place." She replied.
"Is this where we can call the Wildlife Department for help?" Luke smiled at Val.
"I'll be right on it." Val grinned, "You just get the folks a heated up."
"Roger that Game Warden Strate!" Bo mock saluted, "Only me and Luke can make a forest fire!"
Val giggled at Bo's silliness as the boy's then bid her farewell and left.
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Boss Hogg looked at the might Oak in Hazzard Square. It was the oldest tree in Hazzard and now had a big orange 'X' marked on it, placed by the county commisioner himself. A big grin came arcossed his face as he looked at the tree and chortled, "This tree will sure keep Lulu and me warm this wint'r and give me a nice parkin' spot too, eh Rosco? Rosco? Roscoooooo!"
The Sheriff who was busy eyeing the General Lee as it was parked out front of the post office, jumped at the call of his name, "Oooo... Yes, Boss?"
"Won't this tree be nice fire wood?" Boss asked as he chewed on his cigar.
"OOooo... It'd sure would, Khe, kheee... Make a nice new book shelf too Boss. That's solid oak right there.... Khe, khee!" The Sheriff cued over his master's plan, "Or even, a prudy, brand new solid oak desk! Ooooo, I love it, I love it!"
Meanwhile, over at the courthouse, the commisioner's plan was not going unnoticed. The Duke boys had retrieved their mail and walked over to the courthouse steps, while the Sheriff had been distracted.
"Luke, just what does Boss think he's doin'? That's the oldest tree in Hazzard and he gots a big ol' orange 'X' on it." Bo looked to his cousin, "Don't tell me, he's gonna chop it down."
The older dark haired Duke sighed, "Alright, I won't tell ya, but I don't think that tree will be here next week."
The blond Duke fummed, "Well, he can't do that! Luke that tree is over a' hundr'd years old. Now how'ed ya think that set with the voters? That tree is an anquite four times over!"
Luke looked over at his cousin," Maybe he thinks people don't care cousin? Maybe he thinks that nobody cares anymore? That no one wants to stand up for a good cause?"
Bo looked over to his cousin, "Maybe there is someone who does and can..."
Luke smiled as if he could read his cousin's mind, "Bo, yer just lookin' to score brownie points ain't ya?"
The blond Duke laughed as the pair of cousins jogged up the steps,"Ya think it'll work?"
"It better." Luke sighed.
(more later, please stay tunned...)
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Well... I know I've been kind of absent from the forums lately and I figure I should put my two cents in. Frankly, I've been kind of ABSENT period. *chuckles*
My lesson of the month this month is balance. How balance is needed to keep everything in place. Frankly, I know, it's needed around here. Even I need it.
I'm sorry I haven't been around that much, but real life stuff is coming up for me. So my time when I'm on is limited.
I pretty much agree that we need bad guys as well as good guys. I also agree that we all have our own interpetations of Hazzard. Which, in fact, alot of us don't know what some of the others interpetations are. Like, with me... one would presume that I would want a Hazzard that is Lollypops and Gummy Bears with S'mores every night and chocolate milk to drink! However... I know that is a fantasy. Even though, yes this is a bit of fantasy it would get boring. We all need some type of drama in our lives. For some, somethings are considered more dramatic than others. Also, I mean yes, I am a Strate and I do like Gummy Bears, Lollypops and S'mores.... but if ya eat too much of'em ya get a tummy ache. Then you have to go to the hospital... and who know's maybe they might have to get your stomach pumped while you're there because you had so many, and maybe while they X-ray your stomach they find a cancerous tumor and then maybe the doctor tells you, you only have six months to live, and maybe you find out your Aunt Tilly had a sex change and is now yer Uncle, and maybe.... Ok, ya see where I'm going with this?
We all need balance. It's apart of life. As far as the fighting... if you need to do so. Just leave me out and try not to tear yourselfs apart and the whole wide universe with it, unless I tell ya I want in, (and that's pretty rare but it does happen).
I will say though, that actually at first I dreaded this post but now that I look at it. I'm proud that it was brought up. We need to evaulate ourselfs, our jobs, our lives, everything around us once in a while. It's needed. Why do you think the government has so many regulatory commisions? To just give people jobs? *chuckles* Sorry that's a inside EPA type joke. No seriously, it's because we all need balance. Thank you, Kristy for giving us this post to reflect. It's help me, I hope it has helped others.
Now... as far as Hazzard, I hope we can grow from this and become better inside. No one person is to blame for the problems here. It's as much everyone's fault as it is nobody's fault. Move on...
Val
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Fast and the Furious is an interesting movie but I tell ya tuners are not my idea of power. I agree keep all the car models later than 1985.
Cars I would love to see...
Gee, I wonder what would be first on my list... *giggles*
One car I would love to see is a 1970 454 Chevelle SS hardtop with blowers on it! Could be any color. But that would be the car I would love to see on there. *chuckles* Something like the 'MelbaToast' in "Dazed and Confused".
However if I had to make a 1980's selection that wasn't a Chevy product. I would love to see a Dodge Daytona. I rode in one of those once and at the time it looked like a peice of crap. But I could let if it had better paint and tune up it would be a pretty cool car.
Yeah, I've seen "American Graffiti" more times than I can count. I think the first day my family owned a VCR that tape was the chrisining tape! *laughs* There were tons of good cars in that movie. You have to love that big bad black 1955 Chevy that Bob Falfa (Harrison Ford, LOL) drove. Mmmmm mmmmm. I tell ya, not only was the actor good in that one but his car was pretty sanzy too. Plus the infamous white T-bird with that blond.
As MaryAnne put it... yes, Dirt must fly! Yes eye candy isn't enough. Cars sitting in the parking lots are nice but we need to see some action as well. I want to see a 1970 Chevelle tare into it with the General! Smoke on the black top! Tires squealing, engines roaring, dirt flying all over the place, and Chrome EVERYWHERE!
Deck the halls with Horsepower and Chrome... Falala La
Oops sorry... got carried away. *giggles*
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The Game Warden stood in the back corner of the room just watching the scene unfold. She just mused at the sight and shook her head with her arms folds as she leaned against the jail walls. She was chuckling to herself lightly as MaryAnne bluffed Brian, Brian panicking, and Hilery's jesting. It was good to see the folks of Hazzard working together.
She grinned and watched Brian and Daney hug, "Sorry I didn't answer ya sooner Brian. Fang's alright he's upstairs in my office safe and sound. MA, I'll be upstairs if you need me. By the way, it's my turn today to run to Busy Bee and get lunch. What would you like MA?"
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Val grinned at Daney then smiled to Brian, "Nice to see too Brian. Hazzard is doing well. I sure hope they can get you out in one peice cause Hazzard doesn't need more than one Brian Coltrane running around."
The Game Warden chuckled then stiffled it and gave him a warm smile as the sincerety in her gray eyes shown relief, to see him again and to see Daney still had some feelings for him.
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From behind a warm hand gently grasped Daney's free hand and squeezed it tight quickly then let go.
"Hey..." Val smiled softly looking into the Duke's eyes to tell her she was there for support.
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"I know what you mean. I got college friends who meet Enos and can't believe we're twins." Val shook her head and giggled, "Yeah, I thought you'd like to catch a bite at Busy Bee with me, durring our lunch hour. I was gonna invite Chance and Kris but I think they're a little busy right now."
The Game Warden then glanced at the Deputy for a moment. Then gave MaryAnne a serious but sincere grin, "And yes, I'm buyin'..."
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Just then the booking room doors opened up and a tan and olive green clad officer came in the doors with a leather schale over her shoulder and a manillia folder in hand. She smiled brightly holding the folder in hand high above her head, "Crickets and Crocs! Good news everyone! We got three G's coming to the Hazzard County Department of Wildlife! We got the grant!"
The heads turned and Val made her way straight to Boss. Boss's eyes lit up like a fireworks display as Val started to show him the paper work.
"Three thousand dollars! Hee he he! Now's what I except outa MY employees, bringing in money for MY county!" Boss chuckled as he looked over the folder.
Val bit her lower lip and grinned. She knew she was a state employee but she didn't argue with the man. Her main goal was distraction, which seemed to be working. Rosco leaned in over Boss's and Val's shoulders to see what the grant was about. Val then gently slipped off to the side and let Rosco come in closer. The two men were now drooling over the paper work. Val then slipped back to Dr. Walker and MaryAnne.
"Whew!" Val exhaled and then offered her hand to Dr. Walker, "Hello, you must be Dr. Walker. I'm Valerie Strate, Hazzard County's Game Warden. Hopefully that will keep those guys busy and they'll forget all about the charges. Besides, wave a dollar bill over Boss's nose and he's like a coon dog after a coon skin cap."
Val then glanced over to MaryAnne, "Um... M.A. you wanna go down to the Busy Bee later for lunch with me..."
Val then stopped and glanced at Chance and realized Kristy would probably want something too. If Boss would ever let Kris out of that dang office maybe she would feel better. Val then smiled, "Say, Dr. Walker, MaryAnne... would you gals like to join me for lunch down at the Busy Bee. I'll buy."
Val then realized she'd have to ask Kristy if she would come too, but one step at a time.
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*sits on the stool stupified by what just took place. Snorts then begins to hold in a giggle. Trying hard not to laugh.* "So much for behavin' one's self."
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"You can say that again MA."*then takes down a gulp of chocolate milk*
"Oh! Sorry, I just thought I'd give'em a treat before they headed back home but that's ok." *turns and see's Kristy* "KRISTY!" *Gives Kristy a quick hug*
"How you been girl! I haven't seen ya in a while!"*smile* "Where you been hiding?"*Glances down the bar and takes a sip of chocolate milk. Then looks back at Kristy and giggles.*"Did that Brian Coltrane scare ya away?"
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*Strolls into the bar with a smile on face. Takes a seat at one of the bar stools and slaps some cash on the counter.*
"Drinks on me! My treat!" *smiles big* "Hey, has anyone seen Min, Mac, Gill or any of them. I'd like to buy'em a round as well."
*orders a chocolate milk for self then looks to see what everyone else wants.*
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The Game Warden curiously came up to Daney's side as the Duke held the peice of paper in her hands. She had no clue as to who's name was on the sheet. She had a carefree smile on her face as she came up and put her arm around Daney to see what the note read. Daney was still as the Strate came up but didn't say a word. Val looked down to Daney's hands and see her own name scribbled across the paper. The Strate's eye's widened, her pluse raced, and her stomach did flip flops.
"CRICKETS AND CROCS!" Val shrieked, her stomach felt faint. She turned from Daney and ran to the bushes. That's when everything she had for lunch just left her, "Blah!"
Enos watched his twin's reaction to the note. He came up to see what the note had said. He too was shocked and looked at Daney who was still staring at the note.
"Possum on a gumbush" he breathed sloftly. He swallowed hard. He knew in his bones this was a setup. His sister would never do such a thing. Especially to someone who was so loved by his sister's best friend. He turned from Daney and slowly went to the direction of where Val was at. He realized she that the naseua of such an acusation got to her. He helped his little twin calm down and reagain her composure. Then he wrapped his arms scurely in a big brother embrace and stroked the back of her head as she cried on his shoulder.
"Sssshhhh, sssshhhh, Val just calm down, sis. Just calm down." he whispered softly to his sister.
"Lies, lies, and more lies." Val weeped into his shoulder, "I hate lies Enos."
"I know you do Val. Sssshhhh... just calm down." He told her, "I know Val. Just calm down. I know how much this hurt you sis. It hurts me too."
Valerie just sobbed into his shirt shoulder. Enos slowly let go of her a bit to help walk her back to the crowd. The Hazzard Deputy Sheriff was filled with lots emotions. A few weeks before this all started he knew his sister had problems with her friendship with Daney. He knew it left Daney with a distrusting feeling about his sister. This hurt Val deeply because everything a Strate stands for is based on love and trust. Now seeing this note probably made Val so upset that it made her sick.
The twins then walked back to the crowd. Enos stood by his sister to offer support. He also wanted to be the officer to take his sister in, if needed. He knew however, whoever put the cuffs on Val, that his sister wouldn't run from them. She had enough faith in the system to let justice clear her. The twins stood still. Val leaned on her brothers shoulder with tears stained eyes, "Enos you know I didn't do it."
"I know. Just let us see what happens." Enos replied, "I'll get your name cleared tho' Val. Don't worry about that."
The twins waited for the crowd's reaction. They hopped justice would prove Val's innocence.
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“MaryAnne, Rosco, Brian... My cousin only unlocked that woman's handcuffs because Daney felt backwoods southern justice had been severed after they fought out in the mud pit. The only thing Gillian did was kidnap Daney. I know she didn't mean any harm... and it was their decision to escape," Daisy paused and looked to the back seat. "Daney said she seen some kind of connection that her and Gillian were alike in some ways. She truly is sorry for what she did. Here is Val," Daisy handed the cb to the older woman.
Val took the cb, "Songbird this is, Gemini 2... Listen, I understand why Scout did what she did. Enos Cletus, and myself have forgiven her whoever was involved in letting those baddies go." The Game Warden paused, "But we have a job to do."
Enos and Cletus, didn't need to say a word. After they were explained why Daney did what she did they understood. The important thing now is that Mac and Gill don't get away scott free.
Bo grabbed the cb. "MaryAnne, my cousin has that look in his eyes and you know what that means." He chuckled and handed the cb mic to Daisy who was laughing along with everyone else.
"Deputy Coltrane, Sheriff... I'm going to get cross country here and meet you back over by the Crossroads, I think we can get them there." Luke paused to hear if MaryAnne agreed or not. "Lost Sheep, Bo Peep, Geminis and Cletus signin' off the Hazzardnet." Luke pressed the accelerator to the floor, cranked the steering wheel and swung the bright orange stock car off the road into a field.
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The morning seemed chaotic for the most part. The Game Warden knew trouble was on the horizon but as usual oblivious to the real danger. Something was nagging at her, about doing her woods patrol early. So she took off to the woods shortly after giving MaryAnne the note she found on the bulletin board. Then after seeing the notes left on the board again when she left, she figured she better do woods patrol now. Because in Hazzard you never know what you’re going to stubble upon.
Normal duties required her to check hunting cabins, see if there were any stray poachers, and making sure trappers were tending to their traps daily as law required. As she was traveling around the backwoods of Hazzard on foot, she heard someone rustling in the brush then what sounded like a human out cry.
She came closer to the area to be surprise by a blond man with a mullet hair cut with both his feet caught in a steel jaw traps. Not far from him was a red headed woman hanging upside down from a rope snare that had her hanging from a tree. It seems that Mac and Gillian had gotten themselves into a As she was about to approach the caught pair Enos and Cletus joined her.
“Val! It’s good to see ya sis. You’re just in time to help us round up these criminals!†Enos smiled at his sister.
She grinned as Enos and Cletus hand cuffed the blond with the mullet haircut and read the Miranda rights to them. Val took the red head down from the snare and hand cuffed her as well. The trio of officers took MacGyver and Gillian out to the edge of the woods where Enos and Cletus put them into the patrol car.
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*Of course the Game Warden, a day late and a dollar short, comes running up to Rosco and MaryAnne with the crinkled bubble gum smeared note. She's catching her breath.*
"OH Crickets and Crocs! Thank God I found you two. Sheriff, MA, I think Brian is up to his old tricks. I found this on the bulletin board." The Game Warden replied handing them the sticky note.
"I'm sorry I took it off of the bulletin board but I was trying to discourage others from following Brian's examples. Unfortunately it didn't work. I'm sorry MA, Rosco." the Strate replied humbly.
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MacGyer,
It's not illegal. But you sure are stirring up trouble in peoples minds! I have my eyes on you as well. Believe me, if you and Brian start something... I'll make sure MA and Daney are there to finish it!
Val
PS Hilery and Essy, please don't egg people on to do bad things. Crime just doesn't pay. Go have fun by doing something good for the Community. Get involed in 4-H, helping the elderly, or help set up Hazzard's County fair.
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Crickets and Crocs! Has Hazzard gone to heck in a hand basket! Why in heck does Mac wanna be here? (Yes, yes, Slow Burn I know) Essy wants to be bad and so does Hillery wants to give Brian bad ideas too!
Daney's asleep some where and MA hasn't been anywhere in sight along with Rosco! Something's missing!
*Troubled Game Warden stands on the steps scratching her head. Then she puts her green hat on.*
I don't like it. I just don't like it! Something is cooking and when I find MA or Daney I'm gonna let them know. Until then, I'm keeping my eyes pealed, and my CB set to Hazzard Law's channel.
*Turns around and heads back into the courthouse to feed Fang some mice.*
I wonder why Daney and MaryAnne aren't out on the move to stop Brian, or this Mac guy.
Val
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(Game Warden comes up to the bulletin board whistling. She reads the new notice.)
AH! Crickets and Crocs!
(Rips the paper off the board. Crumples it up and stomps on it. Then realizes it's evidence. Picks it off the ground.)
Eeewww! I think I had gum on my shoes.
(Folds it up and puts paper in pocket to show MaryAnne and Rosco.)
I can't believe he'd stoop so low.
(Game Warden then heads inside to the courthouse whistling again, like nothing happened.)
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*Drops a pin* "PING"
Dang Deputy, you're right! It is quite around here. Like M.A. said, I'm glad you are able to get a message to us. I feel for you both. I know what it's like to go offline for a bit and not know what's going on. Take care both of you. I know we don't talk as much but you're still in my thoughts.
Take Care and Good Luck with your future endevors,
Val
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The stars shone in the clear dark sky over the sleepy Geogria town. Valerie sat out on her back porch in an over sized ash colored sweatshirt. She tucked her arms inside and wrapped herself in the sweatshirt. The air was slightly chilled but it was just coming out of winter and into spring. As she gazed into the sky she could see Orion the Hunter. The three stars that made up his belt had shown brightly in the sky. She smiled and rested her head on her knees as she tucked her legs in and continued to star gaze. A creaking of a screen door disturbed the stillness of the quiet spring night. Valerie turned around to see Enos walk out onto the porch. He then sat down beside her.
"Watching the stars?" he asked.
"Yeah" she answered and buried her chin into her knees.
"You O.K.?" he asked her.
"Yeah, I'm O.K." she answered yet again, "You know every time I look into the sky and see Orion's belt I am reminded of something."
"What's that Val?"
"Look at those three stars in his belt. The center is the brightest."
"Yeah. It is bright." Enos proclaimed as he looked into the darkness.
"You know constellations were named by the Roman's and Greeks, after famous folk tales and famous warriors and people?" she replied as she turned her head to her brother.
"Yeah… So what do you mean Val?" Enos asked trying to understand what she was getting at.
"Well, when ever I see stars I think of the Sheriff's department." She replied.
"That isn't unusual."
"Well when the Roman's and Greeks named stars after people or told stories about stars and people it was to honor them. Every time I see those three stars they remind me of some people I know. But the middle star, reminds me one person the most." She replied as she looked up in the sky.
"Who?"
"You and I fit in with Gemini right?"
"Yes. That's what Mama always told us and how we got our family CB handles."
"Orion's belt reminds me of the Coltranes. Each of them has the courage of Orion, the skill of that great hunter, and are all united together like a belt. But the one who shines for everything her family stands for the most is MaryAnne." Val replied still staring into the sky. She felt very strongly about the words she just spoke and some how felt awkward. She gently bit her lower lip as she felt an arm come around her shoulders. That's when she felt her eyes begin to water. She thought about how hard MaryAnne always worked to keep Hazzard a friendly and safe place to be.
"Val… that's probably one of the sweetest things you ever said about MaryAnne. I'm sure she'd feel honored that you feel that way." Enos replied patting his sister on the back as she wiped her eyes with the sleeve of her sweatshirt.
"Well, it's true. She's a truly remarkable person. She's stronger than I could ever be inside. She's always there when you need her. She takes charge when it's needed. She's one heck of a friend. Enos, if there was one thing I could do to honor her it would be to call that center star in Orion's belt, MaryAnne." Val answered and her voice faded in an awe of a whisper as she pointed up to the star.
Enos grinned and got up from the porch, "I'll be right back."
"Kay."
He went into the kitchen and poured a glass of chocolate milk and a glass of buttermilk. Then he returned to his seat on the porch beside his sister and handed her the glass of chocolate milk. He raised his glass to Val, "Let's make a toast then…"
"Yes, to the unofficial renaming of the center star in Orion's belt. Which shall be forever know as the Sheriff's badge of MaryAnne!" Val grinned and giggled to her brother as she raised her glass to his.
"That was a good one Val." Enos grinned as he took a sip of his buttermilk.
To MaryAnne Victoria Coltrane (and her author):
Have a wonderful birthday this year and may your skies be filled with stars and your heart always shine that great light. Take care my friend and may Hazzard always be safe during your unselfish enduring watch. You will always be "The Deputy" to Hazzard.
From Valerie Marie Strate (and her author)
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Wow all of ya are spring babies! I'm an odd ball... Holloweenie Baby. Hee hee hee!
Well if you would like to know Val's b-day it's suppose to be the same as Enos's (cause of the twin thing). Which Sonny Shoryer's B-day is August 28th.
However... Val's author's b-day is two months away from that, October 27th (pumpkin baby yes).
As far as famous folks born October 27th... the only one I really know of is Teddy Roosevelt and Bill Gates is the 28th.
A Doc's Holiday...
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10-4 on that Doc. It's too bad you can't be around but I know how it is sometimes. Take care and have a good time where ever you're going.
Val