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	Got an Itch?

wiganfootie

10-16-2009 2:49 PM

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10-16-2009 4:28 PM

chestnut501

Gene mutation? One good thing I can say about the younger generations is that they're making us older people look really smart.

"Scratch were it itches even if it is in your britches"

(that's an oldie but goodie too

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