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Old 05-12-2009, 05:38 PM   #1
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We drive by it everyday!

We drive by this house everyday and of course it's Brooke's dream home

Palmer man brings Disney color scheme to Main Street Victorian - MassLive.com
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Old 05-12-2009, 06:11 PM   #2
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Interesting color choices. Nothing wrong with adding some color but......
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Not something I'd want to live in, but very colourful!
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Old 05-12-2009, 06:15 PM   #4
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I think I would rather live in it then across the street from it. Help me Mr Wizard!!!
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Old 05-12-2009, 06:16 PM   #5
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Oh my. I gotta say I don't like it. But to each there own.
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Old 05-12-2009, 06:18 PM   #6
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I saw the picture and I immediately thought of Minnie's house.
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I saw the picture and I immediately thought of Minnie's house.

I thought the exact thing. He needs a Minnie mailbox.
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There's one with the exact same paint job in Oxford - it's got an ice cream parlor in it though.
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I've seen the one in Oxford. I like it as an ice cream parlor but I don't think I would want to live in it or near it. Especially if I had a headache. It's kind of bright, no?
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There's one with the exact same paint job in Oxford - it's got an ice cream parlor in it though.

We've been there!! This particular house is business zoned so maybe they'll turn it into an ice cream parlor, too
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We've been there!! This particular house is business zoned so maybe they'll turn it into an ice cream parlor, too
Hehehe... anytime you want to visit again, holler! We live 'next door' in Webster and Peanut would love going.
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Definitely bright, yep. LoL

But I would imagine it makes it REALLY easy to give directions to!
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DD Bri s it! For me, a bit bright!
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I think it's pretty cool, but personally I would prefer Mickey colors.
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