Free Spirit Spheres


	Free Spirit Spheres

disenchantedcitizen

10-9-2009 10:59 PM

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disenchantedcitizen says:

Can you imagine a community of 20 or more of these hanging in a nearby forest? They sell complete for $125,000 to $150,000 or a shell for $39,000 to $45,000.

For the truly eclectic among us.

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10-10-2009 9:53 AM

ljsdesign

I found My retirement home

10-10-2009 1:42 PM

Steve Savage

Does the company have a "Branch" office?

10-13-2009 4:41 AM

murieleileen

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