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A HERETIC I AM

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16. Merry Christmas, 2na!

Reply to 2naSalit (Reply #10)

Wed Dec 25, 2024, 05:49 AM

Yesterday

I've been with this firm 11 years now and I think I've been home on Christmas day maybe 4 times. Same with all the other holidays. I think I've had 2 Fourth of July's at home, maybe 3 New Years, etc. etc.

Stay warm out there!

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