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*right after Garrett finished speaking, the mighty Mustang got his strength back and surged ahead like a dragster. The truck was left behind without a prayer of catching the now healthy muscle car....or did it have a prayer? I let out a mild yeehaww but it was not without concern. Whatever caused it to sputter could happen again. Worse yet, it could stall altogether. Only time would tell. For the moment the Mustang was pulling away and that was all that mattered.*

Here's one for you folks. What HazzardNet member turned 50 this week?

Those Old Memories Live On (Jim Reeves)

Bo 25 Luke 23 Daisy 6 Jesse 23 Cooter 16 Enos 7 took one from Cooter and gave it to Jesse

I know how you feel about appreciating local history. Like Uncle Jesse, I have a very deep sense of pride in my land. There are no historic homes on it but there is a foundation remaining from the original settlers. I often go there and think about what life was like for them. The first family to own my land had it for 140 years and the second family had it for 40. I bought it when I was 19 and have owned it for 32 years so we're only the third family to ever live here. There's not a lot of landowners in western Pennsylvania that can say that. I have learned a lot about the local settlers who first made the sacrifice to create this new nation and since I live a life of modern luxury compared to what they went through, I can't really relate to how rough they had it. What I can relate to is how much I love the same land they treasured so much. That's one of the reasons I love the Dukes so much, especially Jesse. He had such a deep love for his farm. I'm exactly lke him. The only thing in life I put about my home is God and family.

I can't believe I couldn't think of "Twin Trouble". Nice job B.L. You're awesome.

Well said Sleepy's Rose. I sure wish Nash would log in more often. I'd like to know more about the Duke farm. I'm fascinated with it. "Got yer ears on Nash?"

Bo 24 Luke 23 Daisy 6 Jesse 23 Cooter 17 Enos 7 Took one from Cooter and gave it to Jesse

Songs About Me (Trace Atkins)

*luckily the deer aren't hurt and run off unharmed. I start to accelerate quickly then look to Garrett before focusing on the road again* "Please tell me you weren't serious about jumping out. We don't know anything about this feller. What if he pulls over and shoots you to git the money? I really think we should stick together. If this old horse starts behaving like he should, that pick-em-up truck will be eating dust real quick like. If it doesn't and he catches us, at least we have each other."

Bo 25 Luke 23 Daisy 6 Jesse 22 Cooter 19 Enos 5 Took one from Bo and gave it to his uncle

Shucks. I don't know either one of these. I know those twin girls were blonde truck drivers. If nobody beats me to it, maybe it will come to me. Meantime, I hope my clue helps someone else get it.

Drinkin' My Baby Goodbye (Charlie Daniels Band)

*A mile out of town I really start to panic. The Mustang has been running fine for months and for some reason picked now to start acting up. I turn to Garret for a split second before looking back at the road* "I can't figure out what's wrong. If this old Stang doesn't git it together, we might be looking at 20 years in the state pen." *takes a panicky deep breath after looking in the rear view mirror* "It's gotta be the fuel pump or carb. I changed the fuel filter last week." *as if that weren't enough, two deer stood on the dark road as I rounded the curve. I hit the brakes hard, causing the back end to fishtail*

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Bo 25 Luke 23 Daisy 6 Jesse 22 Cooter 20 Enos 4 Took one from Daisy and gave it to Jesse

*The backs of our heads are pressed against the head rests as the Mustang accelerates, tires still squeeling* "I don't know who that feller is but I ain't staying around to find out!" *engine misfires but then seems to correct itself. My eyes widen with alarm at the unexpected engine hesitation*

Tell us about the next race Garrett. Will it be on Sunday? They don't have a whole lot of Saturday races do they?

Bo 24 Luke 22 Daisy 7 Jesse 23 Cooter 20 Enos 4 Took one from Luke and gave it to Jesse

You sound like a pretty interesting guy T.J. Now, let me give you the list of interesting things about me. 1) I'm crazy about the Dukes of Hazzard.

Bo 23 Luke 23 Daisy 8 Jesse 22 Cooter 20 Enos 4 Took one from Bo and gave it to Jesse. I feel bad, that's the point I gave him on his birthday. I feel even worse for Rosco.

*I started up the powerful engine without responding to Garrett. I threw it in gear and starting squeeling tires, figuring the noise couldn't possibly be louder than the explosion was. All that was on my mind now was distance. The more distance I put between here and somewhere else, the better. As we rocketed off, my eye caught the mysterious figure who was now standing on the sidewalk less than 100 feet in front of me. For a second I stopped thinking about distance and started wondering who he was and....even more important....what was his next move.* "We have company!" I exclaimed to Garrett.

I did know that Darrell Waltrip was one of the announcers because I saw him at the start of the race two weeks ago (Remember when I mentioned that I like the fact that they pray before the race). I think that's awesome because he has a Dukes connection. His name was mentioned on season 7, "Cale Yarborough Comes To Hazzard." I just love Dukes so much, anybody or anything that reminds me of them makes me smile....even Darrell Waltrip.

After asking Garrett what was taking so long, I noticed someone in the shadows. I turned the walkie-talkie off so the stranger wouldn't hear a response....then I realized the stranger probably heard me talking into it. Sneaking into the black 1965 Ford Mustang getaway car, I close the door quietly and grab for the key, waiting to fire it up at the first sight of Garrett. I have one eye looking in the direction of the bank and the other toward the direction I sighted the shadowey figure.