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Gardening

SheltieLover

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17. Thx, Cher

Reply to NJCher (Reply #16)

Thu Jul 9, 2026, 09:01 AM

13 hrs ago

I wouldn't mind the cardboard & hay, but this redneck town would likely complain.

I appreciate all the time & effort you put into this, but I can't do this.

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