
Ok, this has nothing to do with plumbing, but I thought it was a funny pic.
In his blog today [11/11/08], Dave Barry writes that Barack Obama was once a member of the "Lawn Rangers," a group of guys who wowed the Midwest corn-festival circuit with their synchronized mowing maneuvers, broom tossing and plunger wagging.
Writes Barry:
As you may know, I am a veteran member of the world-famous Lawn Rangers precision lawnmower drill team, whose members march every year at the Broom Corn festival in Arcola, Ill., as well as various other events, depending on how drunk they are scheduling... The Lawn Rangers perform highly sophisticated semi-synchronized maneuvers with lawnmowers, brooms, and toilet plungers. Membership in this crack unit is a great honor, bestowed only on whoever shows up very few people.
Today I received an email from Lawn Rangers co-founder Pat Monahan, with a photograph taken in 2003 when the Rangers marched in the Chicago St. Patrick's Day parade. Joining them on this occasion was an up-and-coming Illinois state senator, seen here participating in the rigorous rookie-training program..


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