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Congrats. Here's to a long and happy union.
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1946 GMC Pickup (455 Buick and S10 frame) - Build Thread 1962 Bel Air 1982 S10 1986 Caprice 1928 Model A Roadster Pickup (project) --------------------------------------------------------------- And when I’m gone, you can call me foolish but hopefully not boring. I will have lived. |
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Congrats SC, like they've all said - great looking girls! You must be very proud.
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Thanks guys. Yes, I am very proud of them. Michelle is a microbiologist and Breanna is Dr. Breanna DVM - a veterinarian involved in research and finishing her PhD.
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I discovered a water leak.
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Well, at least your pipes won't freeze with the pipes leaking.
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My old house had the main break under it where some genius screwed copper directly into galvanized pipe. It was mid Feb when that happened. I hate Wet cold crawl spaces!! Glad you got it fixed!!
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