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Old 09-17-2010, 09:45 AM   #1
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I'm going to explode....

With excitement!!!!! In just 24 hours we will be on our way to our family Happy Place!

Don't know how I am going to make it through the work day.

After work I have to:
1) Get a haircut
2) Stop at Walmart ( much as it pains me)
3) Finish Packing

Going to try to relax with some movies tonight too!

See you all when we get back!
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