Oregon Hospital Tells Grandfather He's Pregnant


	Oregon Hospital Tells Grandfather He's Pregnant

wiccantexan

9-29-2008 12:25 AM

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9-29-2008 9:26 AM

jamesgrimes

A bad keystroke my foot--something like that should have some form of automation.

9-29-2008 10:04 AM

oldbogus

Will his insurance cover this?

9-29-2008 4:16 PM

Jorjor

The really significant questions are, "Who's the father?" and "What does Mrs. Pipper think about this?"

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