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The only thing that could ever be more priceless than the Quail Lamp would be the Box fan itself. We're talking Smithsonian quality stuff here!

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Wanderer
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Is this still available?   If I could get motor running on fan, I like buy many T shirts and cut into strips.  Tie on fan front so make look strong again.  Call it macho man fan.   Wr

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TRZ, I'm glad your cat is still around, but this thread is 7 years old, how healthy can he be? You'd think he'd be just hanging by a thread after all these years.

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leech~~ The original poster was on a long hiatus from the site but he is back as TRZ II and he commented a few posts above yours...

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Imagine having both those bad boys in the same room. OMG, kickin' back in the cool breeze with a cool one in the warm glow of that lamp. I think I just peed a little.... blush

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Imagine having both those bad boys in the same room. OMG, kickin' back in the cool breeze with a cool one PBR in the warm glow of that lamp. I think I just peed a little.... blush

fixed it for ya, didnt want Eric to get offended by leaving the most important part out lol

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Four years ago today the infamous 20" box fan made its appearance. Given the number of posts & views the thread has generated, one could logically assume this is the single most important event this site has participated in. Let's take a moment to reflect on some of the players in this drama and the chain of events that has occurred.

The fan is now approximately nine years old now which makes it (unofficially) 73.9 in human years; 1 fan year = 8.21 human years. TRZ has not posted on the site since February of the following year, and rumor has it that he is institutionalized for PTSD somewhere in south St. Paul. The beloved cat (also known as Stub because it lost its tail in a fan accident)reportedly threw itself in the path of a large truck from Brainerd that was traveling to St. Paul. The driver, reportedly, did not see the cat in time to stop as he was looking for a gas station to top his tank off to ensure his safe trip back to Brainerd. The driver of the death truck was seen/heard ringing his hands and mumbling..."If only I hadn't been so greedy. If only I hadn't taken the day off work..."

Reliable sources have testified that the owner of a faded orange VW van painted with leaves & flowers experienced a religious conversion. In an act of contrition, he took the van to the car crusher...The van is now allegedly several pieces of re-bar in the Three Gorges Dam in China.

As for the fan itself, rumors abound. Though none could be officially confirmed, there is reason to believe the fan is still in existence. Following the steps in the 20" box fan owner's manual, the motor was repaired, and the fan continues its noble purpose(s). Sources tell me that the Royals sticker was successfully removed and sold. Proceeds from the sale were used to purchase repair parts and a Ranger 621 boat. (It was quite valuable as there are only three or four Royals stickers left from that era.

I'd like to continue, but I am tearing up and the tears are making my keypad start to smell like burning plastic. Please, please take a moment to remember this fan and celebrate the just end of bin Laden. Any further info on the fan is welcomed.

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I'd like to offer up two twins stickers for one of the KC stickers, KC is no longer worthy of stickers on a free fan, but our hometown 9 is

Happy Birthday 20 inch box fan!

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Happy day box fan. Some day, I hope, if I'm lucky and have lived a good life.........You'll be sitting on my end table, next to the soft warming glow of the quail lamp, providing me wonderful cooling.

Live long and prosper, 20 inch box fan!!!!!!

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DonBo Grand Master

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.....and have lived a good life.....

Seems that may be in question. shockedgrin

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Is it still available? I really need a box fan....

It is starting to warm up.....a bit.

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Is it still available? I really need a box fan....

I can get it for you, but it will cost ya. Give me a call. I'm in the Chicago white pages.

Sincerely, Rod Blagojevich

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I can't confirm this but I have heard through "Channels" that a box fan was recovered from a certain far eastern country during a recent mission. The box fan was sitting dusty in a corner cooling a bunch of computer hard drives. The fan was removed by a concern navy seal from the Midwest who through this very board might have I'd it. The fan may or may not be back in this country as we speak. Also there was a rusty orange VW van with several bullet holes parked inside the compound. The license plates were missing but there were several bumper stickers all over it and hot dog wrappers from Kansas City covering the rear windows.

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TRZ II Experienced

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The fan is now approximately nine years old now which makes it (unofficially) 73.9 in human years; 1 fan year = 8.21 human years. TRZ has not posted on the site since February of the following year, and rumor has it that he is institutionalized for PTSD somewhere in south St. Paul. The beloved cat (also known as Stub because it lost its tail in a fan accident)reportedly threw itself in the path of a large truck from Brainerd that was traveling to St. Paul. The driver, reportedly, did not see the cat in time to stop as he was looking for a gas station to top his tank off to ensure his safe trip back to Brainerd. The driver of the death truck was seen/heard ringing his hands and mumbling..."If only I hadn't been so greedy. If only I hadn't taken the day off work..."

TRZ is alive and well, but getting a bit old and crusty! He now resides in NSP and his cat is still alive and with all appendages! He was barred for some trivial reason on another I can't even remember why. His humor can still be enjoyed on a few other sites. he mostly sits in his fish house on Mille Lacs and roots for the beloved Royals-Go K.C.! I'll tell him the box fan lives-I believe he actually still has it for "parts"? What a thread!

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244,739+ views and 763 replys and I cant walk by the fans at wal-mart without busting out laughing...

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If this is it, it could spell the end, since the next stop is the garbage burner in town. Looked remarkably cleaned up, with the exception of three areas of gummy residue which could indicate previous sticker locations. I wouldn't put it past my creepy neighbors being part of the group hiding it away all these years.

box_fan_in_garbage.jpg

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Can you give me the address?!! 89 and humid here last night....I think an electric, stationary rotary cooling device is just what I need.... grin

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95 and 3 percent humidity today, winds 20 mph dirt blowing like crazy, nice spring day in phoenix come on 115

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solbes Veteran

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Plus the Twins are playing the Royals again today. And get this...The Royals are AHEAD of the Twins in the standings! That's so weird that I bet a unicorn will throw out the first pitch tonight.

Next thing we know, quails will be leaving their lamps...

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solbes Veteran

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to this day i still dont understand how this thread has lasted 4 years

Because of it's legendary status. Re-read the first 6 pages or so when you're bored. It's classic. "Fan is gone, Cat is O.K." Priceless.

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Because of it's legendary status. Re-read the first 6 pages or so when you're bored. It's classic. "Fan is gone, Cat is O.K." Priceless.

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jeffreyd Experienced

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Anyone seen that darn fan??? 119 here today and we need some cool air. Give it up pleaseeeee!!!!

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I went to all the trouble to find it, it's now safely in my residence, humming merrily away in preparation for the 101 heat index today. I'm scrambling my GPS and E-mail coordinates to prevent a fan-napping attempt. cool

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No. It just blew hot air. I set it back out on the curb.....

You OBVIOUSLY didn't see the lil' red button on the side. Maybe it was hidden under a sticker... grin

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TRZ is going to be on my houseboat this weekend on Rainy. i sure hope he keeps it cool as a cucumber, i believe the cat(stub) is staying home......

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