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PatSeg

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18. Exactly

Reply to MustLoveBeagles (Reply #13)

Sat Jul 4, 2026, 04:30 PM

Saturday

What on earth is the attraction other than possible heat stroke?

How about a trip to the beach or a swimming pool? Even a movie in an airconditioned theater? From what I've seen, there is nothing in DC right now worth the trip even if the weather was better. The green reflecting pool enclosed by a fence? The National Guard patrolling the grounds? And of course, there's the insanely overpriced food and beverages.

I really don't get it.

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