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OldBaldy1701E

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25. Well... not to someone as poor as I am.

Reply to MineralMan (Reply #1)

Tue Jan 20, 2026, 04:26 PM

20 hrs ago

But, it can have merit for those who play that game, I suppose.

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Well... not to someone as poor as I am. OldBaldy1701E 20 hrs ago #25

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