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	Megahomes multiplying, but how big is too big?

JICWyllie

6-14-2007 3:28 PM

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JICWyllie says:

Considering the future heating bills, McMansions look like a very poor investment.

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6-15-2007 12:29 PM

BartendingBear

Eight of us in the family (6+2) survived in about 1500 sq. ft. Now, that would constitute child abuse.

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