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entmaiden
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Feb 1 2013, 5:24pm
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Well, my door project is moving along
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I've posted about my door project last September, and not much has happened since then. I had a bunch of out-of-town travel, then the holidays, so I'm finally getting back into it. My doors are stripped and sanded and ready to be hung. Last month I went to this wonderful antique store, Jan's Antiques in Chicago, and found all my door hardware - hinges, door plates, door knobs and latches. It took a couple trips, partly because the store is freezing - it's a huge warehouse, and January in Chicago means frigid temperatures, so the warehouse never really warms up. But I got everything I needed, including a beautiful 1890 door plate. I'll take pictures of my hardware and post them over the weekend. This past week I had a contractor come in to figure out how much it's going to cost to have the door frames built and hang the doors. Two of the openings are wider than the doors, so we have to narrow the opening before the frame goes in. This means framing, drywall, baseboards and paint. But one opening is fine - just needs framing and a little touch-up painting. I've decided to go with one door right now, and the two others later. I'm doing the "easier" project - the one where the opening is the right size. I'll do the other two later - but they are much bigger projects so I want to do this in stages. By finishing the one door, my condo becomes a legal three-bedroom unit, and that will give me an easier path toward re-financing my mortgage. I have to find a transom to go over the top since I have really high ceilings and the door is standard height. I want a vintage stained glass transom, so I've been scouring e-bay and I might need another trip to Jan's. She has dozens and dozens of windows, so I'm sure I can find something there. Phase I will be done in a couple weeks - I'm so excited! I'll be sure to post pictures once my beautiful door is finished. In honor of this achievement, I'd love a glass of single-malt scotch. Have a good weekend, everyone!
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"Kicks In Door!* It's FIESTA FRIDAY!!
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grammaboodawg
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Feb 1 2013, 4:57pm
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Time for another update!
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DanielLB
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Feb 1 2013, 5:01pm
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The winds came here
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SirDennisC
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Feb 1 2013, 5:08pm
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No need for concern (not yet, anyway ...)
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DanielLB
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Feb 1 2013, 5:21pm
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*jaw drops* WOW! and Happy Birthday!!! :D
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grammaboodawg
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Feb 1 2013, 5:14pm
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To call these "breathtaking" just doesn't do them justice.
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dernwyn
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Feb 1 2013, 5:17pm
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Looks incredible!
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imin
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Feb 1 2013, 5:29pm
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Thanks for the update!
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Kassandros
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Feb 1 2013, 6:00pm
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Great to hear from you!
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Lily Fairbairn
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Feb 1 2013, 6:44pm
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Amazing photos--makes me want to pick up and go somewhere right now!
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Kimtc
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Feb 1 2013, 8:11pm
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Brief is not in nature
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silneldor
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Feb 2 2013, 4:00am
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Happy Birthday Daniel!
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dormouse
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Feb 2 2013, 10:13am
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Thanks for the update
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sherlock
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Feb 2 2013, 11:56am
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Awesome photos!//
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CuriousG
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Feb 3 2013, 9:32pm
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mega mega Awesome Daniel :D :D that place is more than I had expected it to look like! \o/
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Xanaseb
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Feb 4 2013, 11:53pm
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Hey gramma! :)
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Eventides
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Feb 1 2013, 5:21pm
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Just another pleasant winter's day, eh?
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dernwyn
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Feb 1 2013, 5:26pm
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LOL. :)
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Eventides
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Feb 1 2013, 5:54pm
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Hey Evey!!! *waves fondly*
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grammaboodawg
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Feb 1 2013, 5:28pm
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:)
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Eventides
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Feb 1 2013, 5:55pm
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*brings in "to-go" mug*
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dernwyn
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Feb 1 2013, 5:23pm
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*shiver* You Bet!
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grammaboodawg
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Feb 1 2013, 5:33pm
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LOL! Perfect, thanks!
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dernwyn
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Feb 1 2013, 5:35pm
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Well, my door project is moving along
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entmaiden
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Feb 1 2013, 5:24pm
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You've been working a long time at those
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dernwyn
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Feb 1 2013, 5:33pm
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Fantastic!
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grammaboodawg
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Feb 1 2013, 5:40pm
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Oh, and if anyone has a stained glass transom in their basement or garage
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entmaiden
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Feb 1 2013, 5:57pm
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*scribbles note*
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grammaboodawg
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Feb 1 2013, 5:59pm
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I will be waiting to see that door too.
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silneldor
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May 11 2013, 1:36am
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*PUTS OUT SELF SERVE SIGN* Have a glorious weekend everyone!!! :D //
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grammaboodawg
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Feb 1 2013, 5:59pm
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Yikes! I forgot Fiesta!
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Lily Fairbairn
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Feb 1 2013, 6:41pm
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That's good to hear
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dernwyn
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Feb 2 2013, 12:51am
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I live in
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sherlock
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Feb 2 2013, 12:20pm
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Go Ravens!
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grammaboodawg
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Feb 2 2013, 2:47pm
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Happy weekend to everyone!
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bearwen
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Feb 1 2013, 7:27pm
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Hi there!
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dernwyn
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Feb 2 2013, 12:52am
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Hey there, bearwen :D
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grammaboodawg
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Feb 2 2013, 3:01pm
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I would have been here earlier
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Elberbeth
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Feb 2 2013, 12:37am
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What, no snow?
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dernwyn
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Feb 2 2013, 12:53am
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*sigh* sun-soaking sounds sumptuous!
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grammaboodawg
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Feb 2 2013, 3:10pm
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Happy weekend to all /
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Patty
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Feb 2 2013, 5:34am
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Cheers Patty!!
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grammaboodawg
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Feb 2 2013, 3:17pm
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Oh, how sweet!
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Patty
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Feb 2 2013, 6:45pm
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Happy weekend, everyone!
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Tintallė
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Feb 2 2013, 6:40am
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I can relate to 5am!!
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grammaboodawg
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Feb 2 2013, 3:20pm
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Pssst, gramma
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Tintallė
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Feb 2 2013, 7:10pm
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*snigger* Got it!
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grammaboodawg
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Feb 3 2013, 9:17pm
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"Rodent-driven weekend" -- you mean like by a bunny-sled? ;-)
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Roheryn
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Feb 2 2013, 8:00am
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Just how big IS your laundry room?
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dernwyn
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Feb 2 2013, 3:06pm
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I wonder
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grammaboodawg
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Feb 2 2013, 3:58pm
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Just big enough.
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Roheryn
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Feb 2 2013, 9:23pm
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Wow! Circadian Clock is off whack!
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grammaboodawg
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Feb 2 2013, 3:57pm
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That song is just too corny!
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sherlock
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Feb 2 2013, 11:52am
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Fixed?
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dernwyn
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Feb 2 2013, 3:07pm
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The doctor
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sherlock
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Feb 3 2013, 11:52am
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Where exactly
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dernwyn
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Feb 3 2013, 1:48pm
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No tingling or numbness
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sherlock
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Feb 3 2013, 3:42pm
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Manicures!
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dernwyn
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Feb 3 2013, 7:58pm
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Yes
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Silverlode
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Feb 3 2013, 10:47pm
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I would be very careful.
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silneldor
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Feb 3 2013, 8:20pm
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Two things more;
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silneldor
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Feb 3 2013, 8:49pm
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Ow!
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grammaboodawg
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Feb 2 2013, 4:05pm
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