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angel-mom
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Afton Alps is the other ski area. | |
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In Focus
Wishing I was in Ireland
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October 2005
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 | Posted: 12/19/2012 12:09:42 PM
That's it--thanks!!! I heard it was better than Buck Hill. | |
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rhiansmom
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 | Posted: 12/19/2012 10:50:47 PM
There is a place near me also... Wild Mountain in Taylor Falls | |
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nance107
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| Posted: 12/20/2012 7:35:54 AM
Just wanted to jump in and say hi. I'm also from Minnesota. I was going to come to your first crop get together but something came up. | |
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Paisleys Garden
StuckOnPeas
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 | Posted: 12/20/2012 9:15:29 AM
If you want to take a trip go to Lutsen on the North Shore of Lake Superior; 4 to 5 hour drive from the Mpls. Lovely places to stay and it's beautiful winter or summer! | |
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Ancient Ancestor of Pea
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 | Posted: 12/20/2012 9:39:07 AM
I love skating in Rice Park, but I usually wait until Winter Carnival. I like to look at the ice sculptures, too. Barbie- you will have to check some of those Festivities out. It's Jan 24- Feb 3 this year.
My DD took her ski lessons at Trollhagen. Just over the border in Dresser, WI.
I'm headed down to St. Peter this afternoon to pick up DD. My younger DD has decided to go to Winona State next year. So glad I don't have go down there today. Looks like they are getting hit with snow and wind.
Saturday afternoon we are heading north to Upper Michigan to spend Christmas with my family. | |
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In Focus
Wishing I was in Ireland
PeaNut 227,405
October 2005
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Loc: Minneapolis, MN
| Posted: 12/20/2012 9:50:39 AM
I definitely planned on checking out the Winter festivals and stuff! I can't wait!
So, if anyone has any other suggestions on places/events to check out, let me know. Especially anything within an hour's drive of Twin Cities. I'm interested in cultural things too. Has anyone been to the Swedish Institute? Worth it? I was thinking about checking out the Christmas Rooms.
Any great little antiques/junk shops you recommend? Any little towns that are quaint and must-see?
Beautiful parks?
quirky shopping areas?
I am excited to learn my new city! | |
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My Scrapper Lady
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 | Posted: 12/20/2012 5:01:21 PM
Welcome Nance 107!
Barbie -A must see for you will be the shops in Stillwater.
The Crafts Direct January calendar is finished. Here's the scoop:
- There is an all Day Scrap scheduled for January 12th from
9:30 am - 4:30(or 7:30 pm).
"Seven full hours of scrapbooking fun! Lunch will be provided, along with snacks all day. Those who would like to continue scraping after 4:30 are invited to use the classroom until 7:30pm. Great door prizes & giveaways all day! A Cricut will be available to use."
- We could also do our own thing on Jan. 5th, 19th or 26th.
"Need a place to work on your crafts?
We have a large classroom that is available for you to use! The classroom is open:
Monday - Friday: 10am to 3pm (8pm if there are no evening classes)
Saturday: 10am to 7pm (if there are no classes)
Sunday: 11am to 5pm (if there are no classes)
The classroom is free to use during these times and no registration is required. We ask that you call the day before or morning of just to make sure a last minute class has not been scheduled. Please check in at Customer Service upon arrival. A tab can be started for you there".
A couple of things to remember:
- They have a cashier in the room during their crop. If we do our own thing purchases will need to be made at Customer Service.
- There is an in store coffee shop available for drinks, soup, sandwiches, treats or ...
- CD will accept JoAnn's, Michaels and their own(if one is avail.) coupons all on the same day. Although, you will have to donate a dollar per coupon to their current charity. Last month they raised over $23,000 dollars for "Toys for Tots".
Does anyone have a preference?
Any questions?
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My Scrapper Lady
PeaNut
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| Posted: 12/20/2012 8:33:34 PM
BTT | |
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My Scrapper Lady
PeaNut
PeaNut 488,109
November 2010
Posts: 197
Layouts: 0
| Posted: 12/21/2012 10:53:38 AM
BTT | |
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In Focus
Wishing I was in Ireland
PeaNut 227,405
October 2005
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Loc: Minneapolis, MN
| Posted: 12/21/2012 12:02:30 PM
I'm game for any of those dates, as long as the roads are in good driving condition. | |
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My Scrapper Lady
PeaNut
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| Posted: 12/21/2012 2:19:33 PM
Barbie - Would you prefer the CD crop or just getting together with the 2 Peas gals at CD? | |
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In Focus
Wishing I was in Ireland
PeaNut 227,405
October 2005
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Loc: Minneapolis, MN
| Posted: 12/21/2012 2:50:56 PM
I'll go with the majority rule on it. I really don't have a strong preference either way. | |
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Kirspend
PeaNut
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| Posted: 12/21/2012 3:45:45 PM
THe CD crop room is nice and the shopping is awesome! I could potentially make either the 5th or the 26th - but I'm a much better shopper than cropper! | |
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rhiansmom
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| Posted: 12/21/2012 5:02:19 PM
I'm good with whatever... I cant think of a single January commitment that I have | |
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My Scrapper Lady
PeaNut
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| Posted: 12/21/2012 5:13:52 PM
I'm good with whatever too. Since, we have received one vote for either the 5th or 26th, let's narrow it down to those two dates as the choices. If someone can't make it then, we could always consider the date that works for them.
So for now:
Which date is preferable, the 5th or 26th? | |
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angel-mom
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| Posted: 12/21/2012 7:15:53 PM
Do you know if they sometimes schedule last minute classes? It would be a bummer if we planned a Sat. And they add a class at the last minute and we couldn't crop. Any date works for me. | |
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lascrapper
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 | Posted: 12/21/2012 8:41:07 PM
I'm in for the 19th or 26th! Dh just sprung a surprise cruise on me for 6th-11th--oh darn, gotta go on a cruise with the fam! (Can u see me grinning?). 19th would be good if we wanna go with that 3rd Saturday idea, but 26th sounds great too. | |
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sarahsjb
BucketHead
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July 2004
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| Posted: 12/21/2012 11:50:04 PM
I am open to all weekends but the 5th in jan. if we could do our own table at their crop that would work, otherwise I say we do our own thing!
Barbie, you'll have to visit Duluth its about 2 1/2 hrs but its really cool, edge if Lake Superior and beautiful... Especially in the fall.
I second Stillwater and winter carnival. Have you done holidazzle parade this year? That's near but might be too young fir the kids. | |
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My Scrapper Lady
PeaNut
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| Posted: 12/22/2012 8:46:20 AM
$20 All Day Scrap - Saturday. January 12th from 9:30am - 4:30(or 7:30pm)
"Seven (or nine) full hours of scrapbooking fun! Lunch will be provided, along with snacks all day. Those who would like to continue scraping after 4:30 are invited to use the classroom until 7:30pm. Great door prizes & giveaways all day! A Cricut will be available to use."
Saturday, January 26th - 10am to 7pm (if there are no classes)
The classroom is free to use during these times and no registration is required. We ask that you call the day before or morning of just to make sure a last minute class has not been scheduled. Please check in at Customer Service upon arrival. A tab can be started for you there".-
It looks as if everyone (so far)is available on the 26th for doing our own thing. There is the possibility that they could schedule a last minute class and we would be out of luck.
How do we decide on these two options? Should we try a vote and majority rules?
January 12th - CD's crop $20
January 26th - Our own crop
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In Focus
Wishing I was in Ireland
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October 2005
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Loc: Minneapolis, MN
| Posted: 12/22/2012 12:03:31 PM
I plan on heading to Stillwater one day after the holidays. And we will probably take the kids up to Duluth to see Lake Superior while they are here. And we are taking them to Holidazzle on the last night--Sunday--right after their flight gets in. (Any tips on where to park, watch, etc.? We're totally unfamiliar with the area and the event...)
I wish they would be here for the Winter Carnival.
As for the crop, you guys call it, and I'll be there! | |
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My Scrapper Lady
PeaNut
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| Posted: 12/22/2012 7:56:34 PM
BTT | |
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Ancient Ancestor of Pea
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| Posted: 12/23/2012 11:37:30 AM
Oh, crap. Sounds like you all like the 26th. I have plans for that day with a friend that I rarely get to see. So the 26th is out for me.
I teach learn to skate in Forest Lake on Saturday mornings until 11:00. So can't meet anywhere until noon or later. | |
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KaylaCamsMom
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| Posted: 12/23/2012 6:14:09 PM
I've never been to CD, so I am ok with either crop or do our own. If possible I would need to know ahead of time of the date, so I can ask for the time off work.   | |
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My Scrapper Lady
PeaNut
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| Posted: 12/24/2012 9:21:36 AM
BTT | |
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rhiansmom
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| Posted: 12/24/2012 9:28:43 AM
Either day works for me! | |
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rhiansmom
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| Posted: 12/26/2012 8:03:53 AM
Archivers has mania seats but one get one free...are we that organized up arrange one then we have till june to use the free one? | |
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My Scrapper Lady
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| Posted: 12/26/2012 8:57:23 AM
rhiansmom - I am a little confused by your message. Are we switching to an Archivers crop in Jan.? If we are - no problem. If not let's pick a definite date for CD. | |
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rhiansmom
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| Posted: 12/26/2012 9:28:14 AM
No but if w can get organized enough to plan february we will get a free one that can be used anytimebefore june | |
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angel-mom
PeaNut
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| Posted: 12/26/2012 10:09:36 AM
Have we decided on a Jan. date? either works. I'm fine with picking a date in Feb. also to get a free future crop. | |
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My Scrapper Lady
PeaNut
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| Posted: 12/26/2012 10:34:25 AM
O.K. It looks as if everyone is saying "whatever" for the date and there is some concern that if we schedule our own thing. a class may be scheduled and we would have no place to scrap. With that in mind I declare our next crop to be Jan. 12th at CD. The cost is $20(see previous posts for more info). You will need to call and reserve your spot. I don't know how fast they fill up so, don't hesitate.
I think Archivers sounds great for Feb.! Does anyone want to pick a date? | |
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rhiansmom
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| Posted: 12/26/2012 4:10:23 PM
Sounds good... | |
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angel-mom
PeaNut
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| Posted: 12/26/2012 7:17:32 PM
Anyone interested in riding with me from twin city area or those close to southeast metro area? I think Sarah said she was and anyone else?
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rhiansmom
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| Posted: 12/26/2012 7:53:29 PM
I would but I'm so far north that it is easier for me to not drive into the city to get to St Cloud.
Do we want to pick an Archivers and a date for a February crop? I know it so far ahead but maybe more can come if it is planned in advance. | |
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sarahsjb
BucketHead
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| Posted: 12/26/2012 11:15:57 PM
I was going to suggest the future archivers one too so we could do the buy one get one.. So I am up for that in feb!
Angel yes I am still interested in driving over together for the 12th. Going to try and call tomorrow | |
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angel-mom
PeaNut
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| Posted: 12/27/2012 12:12:51 AM
Sarah, are you okay with staying till 7:30? | |
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rhiansmom
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| Posted: 12/27/2012 4:49:44 PM
I'll call tomorrow and reserve... are we asking for a specific area or letting them know we want to sit together?
Once again I have no problems with any date in February... any suggestions? | |
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sarahsjb
BucketHead
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| Posted: 12/27/2012 11:13:07 PM
Angel 7:30 is fine. I forgot to call today! Tomorrow I guess.
Feb- how about the 9th in Roseville again, seemed most central for us all... Thoughts? I plan to do the buy 1 get 1 thus weekend. | |
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rhiansmom
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| Posted: 12/28/2012 9:53:04 AM
I like the 9th....do you want to set it ip again and ilk call at lunch today?
Thinking of road tripping to crafts direct this weekend sometime as the have 20% off all white tags and 50% off the clearance center!!!! | |
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My Scrapper Lady
PeaNut
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| Posted: 12/28/2012 1:37:18 PM
Let's go ahead and plan for Feb. 9th at the Roseville Archivers. We can also start thinking about locations for March and discuss them when we meet at CD. | |
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sarahsjb
BucketHead
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July 2004
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| Posted: 12/28/2012 1:38:27 PM
Ok - I reserved at Crafts direct, and asked for any of the other names I knew, she didn't see them so she told me to tell the group to say they want to sit with me (Sarah B.) or I asked her to write (2Peas) so they will reserve us together. I told her we would probably be about 8. | |
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sarahsjb
BucketHead
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| Posted: 12/28/2012 1:45:25 PM
I called Roseville, their schedule won't be out until after new years for Feb. But will plan to reserve Feb 9th there as well and post back when I do. PS - do we want to get the same tables or should we ask to go into the back part of that other room against the wall instead - might be easier to push tables together, etc back there.? | |
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rhiansmom
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| Posted: 12/29/2012 11:30:20 AM
Im crafts direct bound.....dh wanted to goto the outlet mall so we are making a day out of it.il sign up got thecrop while I'm there.
As far as archivers that back toon may be better for us
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mkatiej
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Loc: Twin Cities, MN
| Posted: 12/29/2012 11:55:10 AM
Barbie I had no idea you moved to the Twin Cities...how cool! I am dying to meet you and talk about Ireland. I scoured over your pictures for weeks before I went in 2010, and then came back and pouted that mine didn't look as good as yours, lol!
I live 15 min East of Stillwater, in WI. I will drive anywhere you gals want to meet. Count me in for Feb 9th at Archiver's. I was at Crafts Direct once and it was SO fun!
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sarahsjb
BucketHead
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July 2004
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| Posted: 12/29/2012 12:32:42 PM
I just booked for archivers for feb 9th, I said 3 tables in back room hold for 2 peas. If you book by Monday, you'll get a email for a free crop to use by end of June too. So go ahead call and say 2 peas group with Sarah. Number is 651-636-9200.
So we have next 2 months covered and can each get another archivers free for April or may too! | |
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rhiansmom
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| Posted: 12/29/2012 4:10:23 PM
Ok I'm booked for february but not january...i forgot while I was there.
Dh proved to me today that going 35,35w,694,94 was quicker but more miles so il be going that way if anyone else wants to carpool to saint cloud | |
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tracyscraplady4life
Nicest Peanut in the bag
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| Posted: 12/29/2012 8:37:47 PM
This would have been an amazing thing to do while I lived in MN. I would have loved to scrapbook at Crafts Direct. Oh I really do miss that place, there is nothing like that here in AZ. Well have fun ladies while scrapbooking. | |
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rhiansmom
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| Posted: 12/29/2012 9:58:00 PM
There is nothing like Crafts Direct.. period! That store ROCKS!!! | |
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sarahsjb
BucketHead
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July 2004
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Loc: Twin Cities, MN
| Posted: 12/30/2012 1:51:02 PM
Bumping to remind folks to book for Feb 9th at Roseville Archivers by EOD Monday, and you will get a free crop to use by June 30th. I figure we can do the all day thing and evening crop as well, so if you can't do the evening crop that Saturday, some of us will probably come use the work room earlier as well. I plan to be there before lunch..
Also book for Jan 12th at Crafts Direct too! Both groups ask for Sarah B (or 2 Peas group I asked them to write it down for both crops) so we can sit together!
Hope I see you at one or both of these! (numbers and details in earlier posts).... | |
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angel-mom
PeaNut
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| Posted: 12/30/2012 2:26:10 PM
I just signed up for CD and Archivers. | |
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