Make a good martini!


	Make a good martini!

shaor

10-22-2009 8:19 PM

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shaor says:

Not much on martini's so mine has to be perfect! 'Dry' of course!

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10-22-2009 9:38 PM

lollipop10

Shaor, i guess you missed the song i posted for your Friday?

10-23-2009 8:20 AM

shaor

oh no! what was the link?

10-23-2009 10:53 AM

lollipop10

don't panic it's still there--just go check out my clips, it's labeled for you

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