I don't know if I can ever do this...


	I don't know if I can ever do this...

mugofcoffee

8-10-2009 7:21 AM

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mugofcoffee says:

but still a damn good idea for people who would like to use their old books...

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8-10-2009 7:25 AM

murieleileen

Interesting

8-10-2009 9:43 AM

aklimento

At least they can be used again and again. But sorry, not for transferring a thought anymore. This is already a past.

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