Students mobilising older txters


	Students mobilising older txters

tabsey

5-7-2008 6:31 AM

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good, idea

tabsey says:

Wonderful idea. Kids would gain as much as the oldies and the kids would be protective of them when they see them out of school hours.

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5-7-2008 9:02 AM

Antara

Yes, I think its wonderful too

5-7-2008 12:38 PM

deb2012

thanks tabsey-POP!

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