Always late? Then wear wear this watch


	Always late? Then wear wear this watch

pokkets

3-21-2007 10:10 PM

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time, wristwatch, appointment, arrival estimate

pokkets says:

Remember when we used to know the time like the back of our hand?
People will always be late , now they just need a better excuse.

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3-21-2007 10:46 PM

Sorgalim

Oh...my...God....I hope to be on time with that one...

3-22-2007 4:27 AM

deusdiabolus

Then you'll keep leaving the watch on your dresser.

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