
I found this interesting house on the Family Destinations Guide website! The article, written by David Reeve, details what a unique property this is. Prepare yourself!

From Family Destination Guide:
Ever thought your neighborhood lacked a bit of pizzazz?
Look no further than Florida‘s own hidden gem, Whimzeyland!
Nestled in Safety Harbor, this explosion of creativity and color offers a whimsical journey right in your backyard.
Ready to dive into a world where ordinary meets extraordinary?
Whimzeyland challenges that notion with every vibrant corner and eye-popping detail.
Created by the artist duo Todd Ramquist and Kiaralinda, this marvel took over two decades to evolve into what it is today.
Their canvas?
A humble abode and its neighboring properties.
Picture this: over 500 bowling balls, each meticulously painted, dotting the landscape.
This kaleidoscope of art isn’t confined to just bowling balls, though.

From mosaics crafted from broken bottles to chandeliers that dangle with a story, Whimzeyland is a testament to recycling turned into art.
As you step inside, the riot of colors and materials instantly mesmerizes you.
It’s a sensory feast, with each nook and cranny revealing a new surprise.
Jester statues playfully greet you in the backyard, a nod to the whimsy that defines this place.
Exploring further, you’ll notice every inch of Whimzeyland is an artwork in itself.

The walls, the floors, and even the ceilings join in this artistic symphony.
And yes, those famous bowling balls make their presence felt everywhere!
Relaxing in Whimzeyland isn’t your typical day at the park.
Here, you’re not just a spectator but part of the art itself.
The place has this magical way of making you feel like you’ve stepped into a painting, one where the colors don’t just stay on the canvas but leap out to greet you.

It’s like being in a live-in art gallery, where every step uncovers a new piece of wonder.
The air itself seems to buzz with creativity.
You hear the gentle clinking of glass pieces in the mosaics, each telling a story of what they once were and what they’ve become.
The scent of paint and earth mingles together, a unique perfume that marks this as a place of transformation.
Kids love it here, their eyes wide as they trace the outlines of each bowling ball, counting to see if they can reach 500.

Families gather, smiles as bright as the art they’re admiring, creating memories in a backdrop that’s nothing short of a fairy tale.
And for the adults?
It’s a chance to let go and embrace the quirky side of life.
You find yourself chuckling at a particularly eccentric statue or marveling at how a simple bowling ball can be transformed into a work of art.
But it’s not all about the visuals.
The mosaics, intricate and bursting with color, add another layer to this artistic haven.
Walking through Whimzeyland, you can’t help but feel like you’ve stepped into a real-life Lisa Frank illustration.

This art extravaganza doesn’t just stop at one property.
It spills over into the neighboring areas, creating a continuous stream of imaginative splendor.
Each step you take reveals more creative imagery, making it an endless journey of discovery.
It’s like someone splashed a rainbow across the neighborhood, and the result is this continuous stream of creativity that just keeps flowing.
You walk from one yard to the next, and there’s no telling what artistic surprise awaits you around the corner.

It’s not just about the art; it’s about the sense of community it creates.
It’s like living in a storybook where each chapter is more colorful than the last.
Kids skipping along the sidewalks are suddenly part of a larger canvas that’s alive and constantly evolving.
Every corner you turn in this area offers a new visual treat.
From whimsical sculptures that seem to wink at you as you pass by to murals that tell stories without words, it’s an art lover’s paradise that’s both quirky and endearing.

Families find themselves playing an impromptu game of ‘spot the most amusing artwork,’ a pastime that has both the young and young-at-heart chuckling.
Whimzeyland is more than just a destination; it’s an experience, a place where art and life intertwine most delightfully.
It’s like stepping into a world where imagination isn’t just encouraged; it’s the rule of the land.
And in this world, the only thing you can expect is the unexpected.

Situated in downtown Safety Harbor, Whimzeyland is a bridge to the local community.
After wandering through this bowling ball paradise, local restaurants and cozy cafes await to quench your thirst and treat your taste buds.
For those curious souls craving more information, Whimzeyland’s official website and Facebook page are treasure troves of details.
Keen on visiting?
Where: 1206 3rd St N, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
So, are you ready to embark on a journey that’s anything but ordinary?
Whimzeyland awaits with open arms, promising an adventure that’s both strange and stunningly beautiful.
It’s a rare opportunity to step into an artist’s mind and see the world through a lens of unbridled creativity.
Have you ever experienced anything like Whimzeyland before, or will this be your first dive into Florida’s world of whimsical art?
SOURCE: Family Destination Guide: DAVID REEVE
Morning All!
hubby got most of the grass cut finally yesterday–it grew fast over the weekend! and then with the rain we had on and off all day…sigh. it smells wonderful outside–the fresh cut grass smell and the honeysuckle!!
we are finally trapping some of the carpenter bees that are trying to burrow between the logs! we have bee traps on each corner of the house and the ones on the back half catch tons–but the front two weren’t there for a while. now they are.
My mom was having trouble with them too drilling holes in her railings so we got one for her last summer. when we were there this past weekend, hubby emptied it for her–she had 20 of them!!
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Morning, Pat! Sorry but there isn’t an artistic bone in my body and this place would drive me bonkers!!! Yuck! Just a hodge-podge of junk to me! Sending off my Menard’s rebate forms today – I’ll get a Menard’s credit of almost $50.
I’ll say one thing – adding fertilizer REALLY kicked my lawn into gear! Good grief! It exploded and when you add in all the rain – sheesh! It sure looks lush and green now, albeit with the back yard having bark strewn everywhere….I’m not even going to try to pick all that up until it dries out a bit. Cloudy again today, and 56 at the moment. I can’t smell cut grass any more and my hybrid honeysuckles don’t smell as sweet as the regular kind. At least I can smell the Lily of the Valley, altho they’re about done now.
Wheezer has been back several times to eat and I saw him patrolling the back yard and spraying periodically – WARNING! THIS AREA IS MINE!!!! Uh-huh…good luck with that when the BIG boys come to play!!! Every day there are more Orioles – I refilled the pan late yesterday afternoon and it was almost empty again this morning.
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Morning Filly!
hubby reminded me this morning to tell you thanks for the truck pix!
I haven’t seen an oriole at all this morning–but we are covered in honeysuckles…the ones in the wood’s edge have exploded with blossoms…
even the hummers– i saw one or two this morning.
but there is a bird singing somewhere close to the house–not an oriole–but it’s so sweet. and i can’t find it cuz of all the leaves on the trees now…lol
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The orioles will be back, have no fear – as long as there is jelly, they’ll show up! I saw a number of hummers yesterday alternating between the nectar feeder and the honeysuckle. Tell hubby he’s welcome – I do it only because I know he enjoys them so much.
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will do!
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and that house is DEFINITELY way over the top. my eyes would water looking at all that stuff!
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DePat memes
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Biden is morally unfit – and is a front for Øbastid who is unqualified (born in Kenya)
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i would love to wipe that smirk off that asswipe’s face!
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May 22, 2024 02:49
Alan Dershowitz:
I was inside the court when the judge closed the Trump trial, and what I saw shocked me
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May 22, 2024 02:57
NEW: Trump Lawyer Christina Bobb Arraigned on Junk Charges Related to 2020 Alternate Electors
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May 22, 2024 03:32
Dan Bongino’s take:
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EXCERPT: “Amid an ongoing criminal trial that has largely limited his ability to campaign in-person, former President Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee managed to out-fundraise President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee by a hefty margin in April.
Collectively, Trump and the RNC raised $76 million last month, including $50.5 million raised at a single event in Florida. By contrast, President Joe Biden and the DNC managed to raise a combined $51 million over the same period.
The April numbers marked an improvement for the Trump-RNC fundraising efforts after raking in a combined $65.6 million in March. The Biden campaign and DNC raised $90 million in March. Bolstering Biden’s numbers that month was a NYC event that saw him bring in $26 million.
The April fundraising hauls drew headlines, in part due to the reversal of the March dynamic in which Biden outraised Trump, but also due to the ability of the Trump campaign to accomplish the feat with so little opportunity for the former president to campaign. The campaign itself highlighted Trump’s legal proceedings and the constraints on his candidacy when touting the fundraising haul.
“The only people left in America who support Crooked Joe Biden are out-of-touch billionaires in Hollywood, and it turns out even they are done giving to a failing campaign,” Trump Campaign Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. “President Trump and the RNC significantly outraised Biden and the Democrats in the month of April, thanks to the support of millions of small-dollar donors from every state across the country.” ……
https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/all-things-trump/holdtrump-outraises-biden-25-million-even-trial-limits-his
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they’re shooting themselves in the foot with the trials…people see the disparate treatment. Americans love their underdogs
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Just The News: “Arkansas Attorney Bud Cummins, who is representing the family of Bryan Malinowski who was killed by ATF agents in a raid, suggested Tuesday that the raid might have occurred to support a new gun regulation from President Joe Biden.
“As bad as that story I just told is, it’s even worse if it’s politically motivated,” Cummins said on the “Just the News, No Noise” TV show. “The gun show loophole, that’s what gun control people call it, is the right of hobbyists and collectors to sell their firearms at gun shows without licenses.”
“President Biden was about to roll out, and did roll out, in April, his new regulation where he took credit for personally closing the gun show loophole,” he added. “It appears that this raid might have been coordinated to support that announcement.”
Malinowski was the local administrator of an airport in Little Rock, Arkansas. Earlier this year, federal agents showed up to execute a search warrant in his home, leading to a standoff which resulted in Malinowski being killed.
Federal investigators alleged Malinowski violated federal gun laws by operating as a firearm seller without the proper licensing, a Federal Firearms License, or FFL.
Cummins argued the use of deadly force was likely unjustified given the circumstances. “As part of his hobby of collecting, buying, and selling various items Bryan occasionally set up a table at local gun shows where he mainly displayed guns and coins. In Arkansas a private seller may legally sell a firearm without holding a federal firearm license (FFL) and without filling out forms or conducting background checks,” Cummins said in a statement at the time.
The ATF has not responded to requests for comment at this time, but noted last month that there is still an ongoing investigation into the incident.
Bud Cummins is expected to testify before Congress on May 22 before the House Judiciary Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government about the incident with Malinowski.”
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Well, this tells you all you need to know about Georgia!!! Stay out of GA if you know what’s good for you!!!
Just The News: “The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s election interference case in Georgia, and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis are projected to win their respective races on Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee defeated his opponent in a nonpartisan election. McAfee has become one of the most prominent judges in the state since he was chosen to preside over Trump’s election interference case, which has been brought by Willis. The Fulton County DA also defeated her primary challenger, Democrat Christian Wise Smith, who she also faced in 2020 for her first term.
McAfee’s victory means he keeps his position on the Superior Court for a full term, after he was selected by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp to fill a vacant seat on the high court, per the AP. He was endorsed by high-ranking officials on both sides of the political aisle, including Kemp and former Gov. Roy Barnes, who is a Democrat. McAfee previously worked as a federal and state prosecutor, and as the state’s inspector general.
Willis is expected to advance and defeat Republican Courtney Kramer in November. Kramer was a former legal consultant to the Trump campaign after the 2020 election, according to The Hill. Although Kramer is expected to advance to the general election, Willis is the favorite to win because of the county’s liberal inclination.
Before the Trump trial, in which the former president is accused of attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia, McAfee and Willis did not appear to have anything in common. However, McAfee turned heads when he sided with Willis and allowed her to remain on the case after allegations surfaced of a romantic relationship with Special Counsel Nate Wade, who she appointed to prosecute Trump. McAfee did order that one of them be dismissed from the case and Wade volunteered to step down.”
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yup…it was rigged for her especially.
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Finally, the Senate does something right for a change!!!
Just The News: “The Senate passed a joint resolution 50-45 undoing a Department of Energy efficiency rule on gas furnaces. S.J. Res. 58 blocks a DOE rule that outlaws non-condensing furnaces. The condensing furnaces are more efficient, but critics say that the installation and venting requirements for the furnaces are impractical for some homes. Many of those homes are owned by lower-income residents who can’t afford the upgrades.
The DOE claimed that after spending the money to install the furnaces, Americans would save money on their utility bills.
“This administration doesn’t care that their radical climate agenda will have a catastrophic impact on American families and small businesses. Eliminating all non-condensing natural gas furnaces will only serve to further hurt families who are already struggling to get by,” Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who sponsored the legislation, said in a statement.
The resolution was introduced under the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to block finalized federal regulations.”
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the abc agencies think they have the right to tell you how to wipe your ass.
too big…too much government
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“You mean his last day….?”
“That reminds me….I need to pick up a ham today!”
Yep, I’m there!
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that woman looks disgusting
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Zero self-awareness!
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NF: OK, I know this feeling well only now it applies to bird seed bags!
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https://responsiblestatecraft.org/americans-serving-in-israeli-army/
Our Take: “How, exactly, is this not Treason? I’m not trying to be cute in saying that. Under US Code 2387, entitled ‘Activities affecting armed forces generally,’ which is found under Chapter 115—TREASON, SEDITION, AND SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITIES, the exact language states:
’Whoever, with intent to interfere with, impair, or influence the loyalty, morale, or discipline of the military or naval forces of the United States: advises, counsels, urges, or in any manner causes or attempts to cause insubordination, disloyalty, mutiny, or refusal of duty by any member of the military or naval forces of the United States;’
The exact language in the bill reads: ’IN GENERAL.— For purposes of this chapter, to the extent practicable, the service of a citizen of the United States in the Israeli Defense Forces shall be treated in the same manner as service in the uniformed services.’
I’d like to ask the countless veterans out there in the Badlands community: How do you feel about the fact that Congressional Republicans are now offering the same financial benefits afforded to US military service members, to members of a foreign military? Do you think this bill is intended to encourage US citizens possessing Israeli dual-citizenship to enlist in the IDF?
Typing those words out feels surreal, but logically speaking, it is not at all surprising. I have been saying that the Israeli ruling class controls Washington, and I can’t imagine better evidence of that than this disgusting bill. (Except for maybe when that meathead, Brian Mast, wore his IDF uniform in Congress. Why are foreign citizens allowed to serve Congress? Maybe that’s why Congress seems more loyal to foreign nations than to Americans?)
Under this bill, US citizens who enlist in the IDF would be given financial protections that are not afforded to US civilians, such as protection against home foreclosure, default judgements in legal cases, repossession of rental property and hiked interest rates while serving.
How many of you are struggling to pay your mortgage due to the inflation created by the money-laundering activities of Congress? Enlist in the IDF, and your home will be safe.
I know there are some in the America First movement who will perform Olympic-level mental gymnastics in order to justify this farce. Frankly, I don’t think those people understand the meaning of the movement.” — GhostofBasedPatrickHenry
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nope, nope, nope!
you fight in a foreign military you shouldn’t get those benefits.
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Absolutely! This is just wrong on every level!!!
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i don’t really like the whole dual citizen thing for government or military. it divides loyalties
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I agree and anyone with dual-citizenship shouldn’t be allowed to vote or serve in Congress.
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absolutely!
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Thankfully, my case of jelly has arrived at the local grocery store – good thing since I’m down to only 2 jars. They’ll go thru that by the end of the week!!! I’ll go ahead and pick up some yogurt and creamer while I’m there instead of making a run to Norfolk today. And I am seeing some clear skies! Yeah! I’ll put the hanging plants back up today.
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Just The News: “The Department of Health and Human Services followed its suspension and proposed debarment of EcoHealth Alliance, which passed through taxpayer money to the Wuhan Institute of Virology, a suspected source of COVID-19, by doing the same for its president, Peter Daszak, a week later.
The only difference between the documents invoked to justify the immediate and proposed permanent funding bans in the May 15 and May 21 notification letters to EcoHealth and Daszak, respectively, appears to be that the latter references the former.
The letter Tuesday and the formal “action referral memorandum,” made public Wednesday by the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, is from a redacted “Suspension and Debarment Official and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisitions.”
It tells Daszak the suspension and proposed permanent funding ban is “related to your respective roles” as EcoHealth president as well as program director and principal investigator on a National Institutes of Health and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease grant to study “the risk of bat coronavirus emergence.”
Subcommittee Chairman Brad Wenstrup said in a press release Wednesday he called for Daszak’s personal debarment at a hearing last week with NIH Principal Deputy Director Lawrence Tabak and the subcommittee issued a report two weeks earlier on Daszak’s “flagrant disregard for the risks associated with gain-of-function research, and his willful violation of the terms of his NIH grant.”
This “will ensure [Daszak] never again receives a single cent from U.S. taxpayers nor has the opportunity to start a new, untrustworthy organization,” but it “does not shield him from accountability” for potentially lying under oath “about his relationship with the Wuhan Institute of Virology and his compliance with NIH grant procedures,” The Ohio lawmaker said.
The White Coat Waste Project, which took credit for focusing scrutiny on EcoHealth four years ago, said Daszak was “the latest domino to fall but shouldn’t be the last” in the funding of “wasteful and reckless virus hunting and animal experimentation that can cause pandemics and create bioweapons.”
Senior Vice President Justin Goodman noted its investigation found NIH gave $8 million in 2021 and 2023 to build a new bat lab at Colorado State University supplied with infected bats via the EcoHealth Alliance, which WCW dubbed “Wuhan West.”
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they need to be imprisoned with their infected bats
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Works for me!
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i am convinced the circus in NY is happening because Judge Cannon is unsealing motions and damaging the hell out of Smith. it’s all to deflect attention away from Florida. i hope Judge Cannon dismisses the case because of prosecutorial misconduct.
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SALLY Q UPDATE – !
Plumber came on time, diagnosed my problem and replaced the innards of my two toilets. What a relief to have the water on again!
Hope everyone is having a good day!
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Afternoon GA!
that’s good news!
did you see the house yet?
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A cute little house – and I’m praying and weighing the Pros and Cons.
My house in town is close to all their doctors, the ER, etc. But the family relationship situation between Sally and her sister, as well as between me and her sister, and my son in law – is difficult.
All the children have a great relationship with my former husband. They seem to have whitewashed his many adulteries through 2-3 marriages (not sure he was faithful to #3 either), his illegal actions, etc.
I’m the scapegoat.
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at some point you have to do what is right for you GA! a retreat for some time for yourself is a necessity for some who gives as much as you do. I’m sure you’ll make the right decision.
if ever you want to just get it all out…we’re here for you!
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Jenevive
May 22, 2024 12:25 pm
Laura Loomer from Twitter
BREAKING: After I asked whether or not @NikkiHaley’s campaign was planning on staging a coup against Trump with delegates at the upcoming RNC convention, @NikkiHaley’s brother Mitti Randhawa @MittiRandhawasaid “it’s happening” and told me to “deal with it”.
I can exclusively confirm via high level sources that the Trump campaign asked @NikkiHaley
’s Senior staff about these posts by her brother and Haley’s campaign has ignored the Trump campaign, with only one of the three Nikki staffers who were contacted replying by taking a jab at a senior Trump advisor. The top Nikki staffer said, “I’m sure the Trump family has done the same to Nikki Haley”.
This means Nikki Haley’s campaign has signed off on this messaging from her brother about disrupting support for President Trump at the RNC Convention in July.
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this happens frequently in our house…but i do mean he has a great one!
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bwahahahahahahaha
sharing some of these at wolf’s
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Eric CIAramella’s Dirty Whistle
@TheAndersPaul
REALLY FULTON!? DID HEAD ACLU LAWYERS HAVE ACCESS TO ENTIRE GA REGISTRATION DATABASES W/ DATA ENTRY PRIVILEGES? All volunteer deputy registrars and absentee clerk logins/passwords were SENT BY ACLU; Even w/ two-person authentication (days before early processing of ballots).
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gees…we had a really bad thunderstorm rumble thru here…lost internet and power…but it’s back on.
the skies are really dark yet and i can hear rumblings.
we’re supposed to do full on banana run today…
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That was one good thing about the storm that came thru here – never lost power, internet or satellite.
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we’re gonna try to head out soon…
good night Filly!
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Drive carefully! The pans should be there by now. Have a good time!
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YES! thank you!!
man, we got caught in a downpour! sun was shining when we went into walmart but it was pouring when we got out…my clothes were drenched! the groceries were drenched!
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Don’t catch a chill!!!
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I was drenched…hubby turned the heater on in the truck for me. lol i looked like a drowned rat
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