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Old 08-29-2012, 04:53 PM   #241
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Welcome back?! I finally get the chance to get caught up on your PRE-trip report and you're already back, lol! I can't wait to hear all about it...
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I have not been on the boards for a while but I am planning on doing the actual trip report. Things are a little hectic with work and school.

We got our CD for the WAT trip and as soon as I download them I will start the report. It probably won't be until next weekend, though.

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For some reason i am just not into doing the trip report just yet......I do promise to do it. Just need a little more time. Right now, I am going to catch up on everyone else's reports and maybe I will get inspired!!

I haven't been here since 9-9, so I jave a lot of catching up to do!!

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