Vernal Equinox - Busting the Myth of Balancing Eggs


	Vernal Equinox - Busting the Myth of Balancing Eggs

chestnut501

3-19-2009 6:43 PM

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3-19-2009 7:46 PM

ofcapri

Hi chestnut501 - I'm really looking forward to Spring and all the good things that come with it. Hope it brings you good luck and happiness. I'm putting my snowshoes away!

3-19-2009 9:11 PM

chestnut501

Hey there guy, I can't hardly wait for Spring myself. It's been too long of a Winter. Here's hoping that Spring brings both of us all we dreamed about this Winter.

3-19-2009 9:27 PM

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