ones I ask at governmental meetings, or so I am told.

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Collection of wood table knockers from the Plantation Club used in Nightclubs to call for a new cocktail or applaud performers. Wood Table Knocker. Collection of wood table knockers used in Nightclubs to call for a new cocktail or applaud performers. ben_marden_s riviera table knocker.

Yup. I guess International Swizzle Stick Collectors walk amongst us. Somewhere in Las Vegas, they must meet for an annual convention! Anyone ever go to look for some stray chips?

The questions I ask at governmental meetings are things like: "Why do we need another parcel tax?" and "How do I know the bureaucrats will use the revenue for the stated purpose and not longer lunch hours?"