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UL_Approved

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Fri Jan-21-05 06:55 AM
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33. Its an old expression from the days of canals

Before railroads, watercourses were the only method of transporting large amounts of materials for manufacturing. They would hook up teams of horses or men and would tow the barges down the canals. This is what I was referring to.

And, yes, I know of the old army saying... :silly:

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