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"Duck Blind"

There was a great line Sunday night when they were trying to sneak out to lunch - something about Duck (who was obviously in charge) in a "blind" meaning it was safe to sneak out.

Did anyone else catch that Duck's secretary is JOY, same as groovy sex chick? I think that was the theme Sunday - something about Joy and a "duck blind."

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The secretary is Joyce.

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Yes, he said, "Duck's in the blind"...(meaning Duck went into his office. Time to sneak out to lunch claiming a client dropped in.)
Sorry on your second point though, Duck's secretary is named Joyce.

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Joy.....Joyce close enough for me considering all the other times the same name is used twice

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Hi NancyStoweOH!
Thank you, thank you for mentioning the "Duck in the blind" comment!!
I did laugh at that one, another subtle bit of humor from the MM writers!!

I wonder what the signal would be for Crab?!

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Don't know about the Crab call, 60's child. But maybe a "Rodger Dodger" to be the call when Roger is not looking. Cheers. :o)

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Don't know about the Crab call, 60's child. But maybe a "Rodger Dodger" to be the call when Roger is not looking. Cheers. :o)

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