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NJCher

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53. I knew there had to be a downside to those things

Fri Jun 8, 2012, 11:47 PM

Jun 2012

But I didn't know what it was.

They do that around here, too, with the speed bumps. Very freaking annoying. I use my GPS to go around those streets. I have even seen drivers going down them verrrry slow while they talk on the phone or read a book.

Cher

p.s. agree with your posts upthread. You said what I wanted to say.

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