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29. The people. I've read a lot, learned a lot, participated some, really appreciate folks posting here

Sat Oct 26, 2013, 07:11 PM

Oct 2013

You among many, many others. Was unsure way back about what all this discussion forum stuff was about. It was all new to me. Registered and joined in. I enjoy being a part of it.

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