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This Vernon man seeks like-minded friends and female soul mate who comprehend September 11, 2001 truths. Have given up on gasoline, coal-electricity and the money system. Also offering 40 acre rich Vernon river bottom land, never chemicaled to dwell, share, bequeath with the above folks. Call Vern 786-314-6011 after 9 p.m. weekdays and all day on weekends.

SF, 60, seeks SM to share close friendship. I’m smitten with the outdoors, easy kayaking, hiking, etc.; love music, dancing, good conversation and humor. I’m outgoing, independent, politically left. Nothing fancy about me. 1109556

Youthful 55-year-old woman seeks good-humored man who likes horses, large dogs and fence repair. 0510237

Single retired Lansing man seeks NS lady late 50s to 70 for good times. On the river, at a restaurant, wherever. I’m an avid reader who likes fishing and bird hunting. I have a sense of humor, too. And wasn’t it the German philosopher Nietsche who said that, without music, life would be a mistake? I’d really like to meet you. 0710235