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Old 12-22-2014, 08:35 AM   #1
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Something for Christmas

A good story for this time of year. Get your hankies ready:

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Old 12-22-2014, 08:57 AM   #2
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Harumph. a number of plot holes and implausibilities.

should have paid heed to your suggestion - now my shirt sleeve has a few soggy areas.

jerk. now I have to go kick some puppies to get back on an even keel.
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Old 12-22-2014, 09:10 AM   #3
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Great story...but I will agree...best to not read in the presence of others.
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Old 12-22-2014, 12:32 PM   #4
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Great story...but I will agree...best to not read in the presence of others.
+1 DW thought something bad had happened. Very touching.

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Very nice, thanks.
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Old 12-22-2014, 05:33 PM   #6
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I think I got something in my eye.

Nice story.
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