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OT Mentone, Texas.
%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DV IHQ2cidf0GTtg1fm-645w%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.ta ctile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D 39.157455%26pitch%3D0!7i3328!8i1664!4m2!3m1!1s0x0: 0x0?hl=en Take a look in all directions. Mentone, Texas. Mentone, TX is a census-designated place in Loving County, Texas. As the county's only community, it serves as the county seat and has a 2010 population of 19, almost a quarter of the county's 82 people.[1] Mentone was until recently the least-populated county seat in the United States, but lost that distinction with the 2010 census to Gann Valley, South Dakota, which has a population of 14." It's just below the southeast corner of New Mexico. 60 miles west of Midland and Odessa. It's about 14 square blocks. |
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On Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 7:17:54 PM UTC-5, Micky wrote:
%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DV IHQ2cidf0GTtg1fm-645w%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.ta ctile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D 39.157455%26pitch%3D0!7i3328!8i1664!4m2!3m1!1s0x0: 0x0?hl=en Take a look in all directions. Mentone, Texas. Mentone, TX is a census-designated place in Loving County, Texas. As the county's only community, it serves as the county seat and has a 2010 population of 19, almost a quarter of the county's 82 people.[1] Mentone was until recently the least-populated county seat in the United States, but lost that distinction with the 2010 census to Gann Valley, South Dakota, which has a population of 14." It's just below the southeast corner of New Mexico. 60 miles west of Midland and Odessa. It's about 14 square blocks. ....you obviously have little to do in your life. ( ͡ʘ˥͜ʘ͡) |
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On Sun, 25 Oct 2015 20:17:42 -0400, Micky
wrote: %2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DV IHQ2cidf0GTtg1fm-645w%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.ta ctile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D 39.157455%26pitch%3D0!7i3328!8i1664!4m2!3m1!1s0x0: 0x0?hl=en Take a look in all directions. Mentone, Texas. Mentone, TX is a census-designated place in Loving County, Texas. As the county's only community, it serves as the county seat and has a 2010 population of 19, almost a quarter of the county's 82 people.[1] Mentone was until recently the least-populated county seat in the United States, but lost that distinction with the 2010 census to Gann Valley, South Dakota, which has a population of 14." It's just below the southeast corner of New Mexico. 60 miles west of Midland and Odessa. It's about 14 square blocks. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mentone,_Texas During its heyday, Mentone boasted five cafes, five gas stations, two hotels, two drugstores, two recreation halls, two barbershops, a dance hall, a machine shop and a dry cleaner. It also had its own newspaper, the Mentone Monitor, which published from 1932 to 1935. After reaching a high population mark of approximately 600 residents in the 1930s, the population has declined ever since, and in 2000 there were only 15 people, "more or less", according to National Geographic magazine (the total population of Loving County itself (as of 2010) is 82.[4]) Today, according to National Geographic, Mentone contains a courthouse, two stop signs, gas station, post office, school building (Mentone schools were closed in the 1970s and merged with nearby Wink schools, because enrollment had fallen to just two pupils), a cafe (known as the Boot Track Cafe), and little else. A volunteer fire department serves the town, but there are no hospitals or cemeteries, and no doctors or lawyers. The local cafe allows smoking, but does not accept credit cards. Until 1988, Mentone had no potable water of its own; local wells yielded water with a high mineral content that clogged pipes and killed grass. Drinking water was trucked in from Pecos, 23 miles (37 km) away, until recent improvements guaranteed the potability of Mentone's water.[5] |
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On Sun, 25 Oct 2015 20:17:42 -0400, Micky
wrote: Mentone, Texas. Mentone, TX is a census-designated place in Loving County, Texas. As the county's only community, it serves as the county seat and has a 2010 population of 19, almost a quarter of the county's 82 people.[1] Mentone was until recently the least-populated county seat in the United States, but lost that distinction with the 2010 census to Gann Valley, South Dakota, which has a population of 14." It's just below the southeast corner of New Mexico. 60 miles west of Midland and Odessa. It's about 14 square blocks. How many guns are in the population? Texas has queers and steers. |
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On Sun, 25 Oct 2015 20:30:39 -0400, Micky
wrote: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mentone,_Texas During its heyday, Mentone boasted five cafes, five gas stations, two hotels, two drugstores, two recreation halls, two barbershops, a dance hall, a machine shop and a dry cleaner. It also had its own newspaper, the Mentone Monitor, which published from 1932 to 1935. After reaching a high population mark of approximately 600 residents in the 1930s, the population has declined ever since, and in 2000 there were only 15 people, "more or less", according to National Geographic magazine (the total population of Loving County itself (as of 2010) is 82.[4]) Today, according to National Geographic, Mentone contains a courthouse, two stop signs, gas station, post office, school building (Mentone schools were closed in the 1970s and merged with nearby Wink schools, because enrollment had fallen to just two pupils), a cafe (known as the Boot Track Cafe), and little else. A volunteer fire department serves the town, but there are no hospitals or cemeteries, and no doctors or lawyers. The local cafe allows smoking, but does not accept credit cards. Until 1988, Mentone had no potable water of its own; local wells yielded water with a high mineral content that clogged pipes and killed grass. Drinking water was trucked in from Pecos, 23 miles (37 km) away, until recent improvements guaranteed the potability of Mentone's water.[5] So? Black Alabama had only one blinker light, shot out an became a Marlin nest. The main road was moved so folks never got to see the main intersection or the general store. I guess you are trying to make a point here, right? |
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On 10/25/2015 5:17 PM, Micky wrote:
Mentone, Texas. Mentone, TX is a census-designated place in Loving County, Texas. As the county's only community, it serves as the county seat and has a 2010 population of 19, almost a quarter of the county's 82 people.[1] Mentone was until recently the least-populated county seat in the United States, but lost that distinction with the 2010 census to Gann Valley, South Dakota, which has a population of 14." It's just below the southeast corner of New Mexico. 60 miles west of Midland and Odessa. It's about 14 square blocks. Wikipedia: Dixville Notch is an unincorporated community in Dixville township of Coos County, New Hampshire, United States. The population of the township, all of whom live in Dixville Notch, was 12 at the 2010 census. The village is known for being one of the first places to declare its results during United States presidential elections and the New Hampshire primary. It is located in the far north of the state, approximately 20 miles (30 km) from Canada. (Don't blink lest you MISS it!) Yet, the media invariably *cover* this "non-event" each election season! |
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On Sun, 25 Oct 2015 17:45:37 -0700, Don Y
wrote: Wikipedia: Dixville Notch is an unincorporated community in Dixville township of Coos County, New Hampshire, United States. The population of the township, all of whom live in Dixville Notch, was 12 at the 2010 census. The village is known for being one of the first places to declare its results during United States presidential elections and the New Hampshire primary. It is located in the far north of the state, approximately 20 miles (30 km) from Canada. (Don't blink lest you MISS it!) Yet, the media invariably *cover* this "non-event" each election season! The town gathers at midnight local time and votes in a few minutes. First votes in the nation. |
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On 10/25/2015 5:55 PM, Oren wrote:
On Sun, 25 Oct 2015 17:45:37 -0700, Don Y wrote: Wikipedia: Dixville Notch is an unincorporated community in Dixville township of Coos County, New Hampshire, United States. The population of the township, all of whom live in Dixville Notch, was 12 at the 2010 census. The village is known for being one of the first places to declare its results during United States presidential elections and the New Hampshire primary. It is located in the far north of the state, approximately 20 miles (30 km) from Canada. (Don't blink lest you MISS it!) Yet, the media invariably *cover* this "non-event" each election season! The town gathers at midnight local time and votes in a few minutes. First votes in the nation. Yes, but it's hardly a "town". If you've been in that part of the country, you'd realize it wouldn't even qualify as a *neighborhood*! Focus on a group of a dozen people to gauge how a nation of ~150 million will vote... |
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On 10/25/2015 8:30 PM, Micky wrote:
%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DV IHQ2cidf0GTtg1fm-645w%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.ta ctile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D 39.157455%26pitch%3D0!7i3328!8i1664!4m2!3m1!1s0x0: 0x0?hl=en Take a look in all directions. Mentone, Texas. accept credit cards. Until 1988, Mentone had no potable water of its own; local wells yielded water with a high mineral content that clogged pipes and killed grass. Drinking water was trucked in from Pecos, 23 miles (37 km) away, until recent improvements guaranteed the potability of Mentone's water.[5] 1) Why post this? 2) With that well water, do they need home repair? - .. Christopher A. Young learn more about Jesus .. www.lds.org .. .. |
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On 10/25/2015 8:31 PM, Oren wrote:
On Sun, 25 Oct 2015 20:17:42 -0400, Micky wrote: Mentone, Texas. Mentone, TX is a census-designated place in Loving County, Texas. As the county's only community, it serves as the county seat and has a 2010 population of 19, almost a quarter of the county's 82 people.[1] It's about 14 square blocks. How many guns are in the population? Texas has queers and steers. With 19 Texans, got to be at least 100 guns. And that doesn't count the 38 or so Mexicans, and all their guns. -- .. Christopher A. Young learn more about Jesus .. www.lds.org .. .. |
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On Sun, 25 Oct 2015 17:31:15 -0700, Oren wrote:
On Sun, 25 Oct 2015 20:17:42 -0400, Micky wrote: Mentone, Texas. Mentone, TX is a census-designated place in Loving County, Texas. As the county's only community, it serves as the county seat and has a 2010 population of 19, almost a quarter of the county's 82 people.[1] Mentone was until recently the least-populated county seat in the United States, but lost that distinction with the 2010 census to Gann Valley, South Dakota, which has a population of 14." It's just below the southeast corner of New Mexico. 60 miles west of Midland and Odessa. It's about 14 square blocks. How many guns are in the population? Texas has queers and steers. Maybe, but are any of the steers queer? |
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On 10/25/2015 06:45 PM, Don Y wrote:
Dixville Notch is an unincorporated community in Dixville township of Coos County, New Hampshire, United States. The population of the township, all of whom live in Dixville Notch, was 12 at the 2010 census. I've been to Dixville Notch several times. I've never been in Mentone TX although I've been south of it on I20. NH wins hands down. There may not be many humans, but at least there's something there. |
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On 10/25/2015 07:52 PM, Gordon Shumway wrote:
Maybe, but are any of the steers queer? Don't know much about steers, do you? |
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On 10/25/2015 7:32 PM, rbowman wrote:
On 10/25/2015 06:45 PM, Don Y wrote: Dixville Notch is an unincorporated community in Dixville township of Coos County, New Hampshire, United States. The population of the township, all of whom live in Dixville Notch, was 12 at the 2010 census. I've been to Dixville Notch several times. I've never been in Mentone TX although I've been south of it on I20. NH wins hands down. There may not be many humans, but at least there's something there. Yeah, trees! (and the hotel) ~Conway is similar. Mind needs to take a significant step back to adjust to that different reality! |
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On Sun, 25 Oct 2015 18:10:45 -0700, Don Y
wrote: The town gathers at midnight local time and votes in a few minutes. First votes in the nation. Yes, but it's hardly a "town". If you've been in that part of the country, you'd realize it wouldn't even qualify as a *neighborhood*! Focus on a group of a dozen people to gauge how a nation of ~150 million will vote... Two Egg, Florida: "...no city government, no city taxes, no city services and no city attitudes!" http://twoeggfla.com/ "Two Egg, Florida, is famous for its hairiest resident, a strange creature that locals call the Two Egg Stump Jumper! Usually described as a "mini Bigfoot," the Stump Jumper is said to roam the swamps a few miles east of Two Egg in the vicinity of the historic ghost town of Old Parramore." G |
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On Sun, 25 Oct 2015 20:52:25 -0500, Gordon Shumway
wrote: How many guns are in the population? Texas has queers and steers. Maybe, but are any of the steers queer? How many Texans have horns? |
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On 10/26/2015 3:34 PM, Oren wrote:
On Sun, 25 Oct 2015 20:52:25 -0500, Gordon Shumway wrote: How many guns are in the population? Texas has queers and steers. Maybe, but are any of the steers queer? How many Texans have horns? Only the males I'm told. -- Maggie |
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On Mon, 26 Oct 2015 18:34:45 -0500, Muggles wrote:
How many guns are in the population? Texas has queers and steers. Maybe, but are any of the steers queer? How many Texans have horns? Only the males I'm told. Who told you that? |
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On 10/26/2015 7:11 PM, Oren wrote:
On Mon, 26 Oct 2015 18:34:45 -0500, Muggles wrote: How many guns are in the population? Texas has queers and steers. Maybe, but are any of the steers queer? How many Texans have horns? Only the males I'm told. Who told you that? I heard it in a fairy tale. -- Maggie |
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On Monday, October 26, 2015 at 6:34:44 PM UTC-5, Muggles wrote:
On 10/26/2015 3:34 PM, Oren wrote: On Sun, 25 Oct 2015 20:52:25 -0500, Gordon Shumway wrote: How many guns are in the population? Texas has queers and steers. Maybe, but are any of the steers queer? How many Texans have horns? Only the males I'm told. -- Maggie It figures that the males would be horny. ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Horny Monster |
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On 10/26/2015 11:14 PM, Uncle Monster wrote:
On Monday, October 26, 2015 at 6:34:44 PM UTC-5, Muggles wrote: On 10/26/2015 3:34 PM, Oren wrote: On Sun, 25 Oct 2015 20:52:25 -0500, Gordon Shumway wrote: How many guns are in the population? Texas has queers and steers. Maybe, but are any of the steers queer? How many Texans have horns? Only the males I'm told. -- Maggie It figures that the males would be horny. ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Horny Monster ha! -- Maggie |
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On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 10:40:09 PM UTC-5, Muggles wrote:
On 10/26/2015 11:14 PM, Uncle Monster wrote: It figures that the males would be horny. ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Horny Monster ha! Maggie Don't "egg" him on! (ತ_ಎತ) |
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On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 7:21:38 AM UTC-5, bob_villa wrote:
On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 10:40:09 PM UTC-5, Muggles wrote: On 10/26/2015 11:14 PM, Uncle Monster wrote: It figures that the males would be horny. ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Horny Monster ha! Maggie Don't "egg" him on! (ತ_ಎತ) She quit laying eggs years ago so I don't think she's worried about it. ^__^ [8~{} Uncle Scrambled Monster |
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On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 8:08:33 AM UTC-5, Uncle Monster wrote:
On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 7:21:38 AM UTC-5, bob_villa wrote: Don't "egg" him on! (ತ_ಎತ) She quit laying eggs years ago... ....but you haven't! _/(°.°)\_ |
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On Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 8:30:50 PM UTC-4, Micky wrote:
On Sun, 25 Oct 2015 20:17:42 -0400, Micky wrote: %2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DV IHQ2cidf0GTtg1fm-645w%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.ta ctile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D 39.157455%26pitch%3D0!7i3328!8i1664!4m2!3m1!1s0x0: 0x0?hl=en Take a look in all directions. Mentone, Texas. Mentone, TX is a census-designated place in Loving County, Texas. As the county's only community, it serves as the county seat and has a 2010 population of 19, almost a quarter of the county's 82 people.[1] Mentone was until recently the least-populated county seat in the United States, but lost that distinction with the 2010 census to Gann Valley, South Dakota, which has a population of 14." It's just below the southeast corner of New Mexico. 60 miles west of Midland and Odessa. It's about 14 square blocks. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mentone,_Texas During its heyday, Mentone boasted five cafes, five gas stations, two hotels, two drugstores, two recreation halls, two barbershops, a dance hall, a machine shop and a dry cleaner. It also had its own newspaper, the Mentone Monitor, which published from 1932 to 1935. After reaching a high population mark of approximately 600 residents in the 1930s, the population has declined ever since, and in 2000 there were only 15 people, "more or less", according to National Geographic magazine (the total population of Loving County itself (as of 2010) is 82.[4]) Today, according to National Geographic, Mentone contains a courthouse, two stop signs, gas station, post office, school building (Mentone schools were closed in the 1970s and merged with nearby Wink schools, because enrollment had fallen to just two pupils), a cafe (known as the Boot Track Cafe), and little else. A volunteer fire department serves the town, but there are no hospitals or cemeteries, and no doctors or lawyers. The local cafe allows smoking, but does not accept credit cards. Until 1988, Mentone had no potable water of its own; local wells yielded water with a high mineral content that clogged pipes and killed grass. Drinking water was trucked in from Pecos, 23 miles (37 km) away, until recent improvements guaranteed the potability of Mentone's water.[5] But do they have a pay phone? |
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On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 9:47:30 AM UTC-5, bob_villa wrote:
On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 8:08:33 AM UTC-5, Uncle Monster wrote: On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 7:21:38 AM UTC-5, bob_villa wrote: Don't "egg" him on! (ತ_ಎತ) She quit laying eggs years ago... ...but you haven't! _/(°.°)\_ I was anemic and had a low red blood cell count. Doctors were trying to figure out where the blood was going when I told them that I was too old to have a period. ^__^ [8~{} Uncle Period Monster |
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