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Announcements from BigBendChat.com administrator, help, etc.
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2356 Posts
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Last post by Casa Grande
in Re: Flashback - The face...
on July 17, 2018, 03:15:16 PM
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Hiking the Mountains
Frequently asked questions and answers about the National Park System's own mountain range, The Chisos Mountains.
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Last post by marufo
in Re: New CMT map?
on July 18, 2018, 07:47:26 PM
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Hiking the Desert
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the desert of the Big Bend, the Chihuahuan desert.
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Last post by Buck
in Re: Anybody know how tal...
on June 27, 2018, 08:32:09 AM
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Water and Spring Reports
Post any backcountry spring and water reports here. Keep in mind that water reports are very time-sensitive and there is no guarantee of any reliability of water sources.
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937 Posts
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Last post by RichardM
in Re: Water in boot spring...
on July 17, 2018, 02:50:46 PM
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Outer Mountain Loop
Frequently asked questions and answers about the most popular backpacking hike, the Outer Mountain Loop
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215 Topics
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Last post by alan in shreveport
in Re: February Trip Report
on April 29, 2018, 01:11:58 PM
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Boating on the Rio Grande
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the famous river that gives the Bend its name.
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114 Topics
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Last post by dprather
in Re: Up and back from the...
on July 17, 2018, 10:06:55 PM
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Big Bend Photographs
There are many great "Bender" photographers out there. See some of their work here and post your own!
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1009 Topics
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Last post by BlindWilly
in Re: Christmas Mountain R...
on July 10, 2018, 10:37:21 AM
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Campgrounds
Got an RV? Wanna picnic table with restrooms nearby? Frequently asked questions and answers about the park's maintained campgrounds such as Rio Grande Village, the Basin and Cottonwood.
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1386 Posts
132 Topics
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Last post by Al
in Re: McKinney Springs
on February 20, 2018, 08:11:35 AM
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Backcountry Camping
Questions and Answers about the backcountry campsites are posted here. Interested in backpacking to the South Rim? What about taking the Jeep down to Mariscal? Your backcountry camping guide is here.
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1946 Posts
156 Topics
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Last post by JQ17B
in Re: Timing of Obtaining ...
on March 07, 2018, 09:28:05 AM
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Zone Camping
Wanna really 'get away from it all?' Find out how, what and where here.
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231 Posts
22 Topics
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Last post by Homer67
in Re: Advice on Primitive ...
on April 08, 2018, 12:18:27 PM
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The Backroads
From Black Gap to Old Maverick, this is the place to post your Question or Answer about Big Bend's extensive network of backroads.
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119 Topics
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Last post by BlindWilly
in Re: any reason to carry ...
on June 28, 2018, 08:09:19 AM
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General Questions and Answers
If the preceding categories don't pertain to your question, then post it here. If you have a general comment about the park, post it here.
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734 Topics
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Last post by Don H
in Re: Rain?
on July 19, 2018, 10:52:30 AM
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Big Bend Book Reviews
Read a good (or bad) book about the Big Bend lately? Post your review here.
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818 Posts
98 Topics
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Last post by JordanFiveOh
in Hiker's Guide
on July 08, 2018, 10:35:16 PM
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Lodging Reviews
Put your review of the hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, lodges, etc. here. Find out about the accommodations, service, cleanliness, etc. of places to stay throughout the Big Bend region.
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761 Posts
66 Topics
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Last post by alan in shreveport
in Re: What? Big Bend Brewi...
on May 03, 2018, 09:23:53 PM
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Big Bend Tour Reviews
How did a specific river tour, hiking tour, etc. do for you? Which outfitter accommodated you? Was it good/bad/indifferent? Would you did it again?
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22 Posts
3 Topics
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Last post by Casa Grande
in Re: Big Bend River Tours
on April 13, 2018, 12:48:26 PM
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Backcountry Campsites
Descriptions and discussions about individual backcountry camp sites.
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279 Posts
77 Topics
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Last post by Jalco
in Re: Blue Creek 1 - BL1 C...
on February 13, 2018, 08:45:04 PM
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Your Trip Reports
Experience Big Bend through someone else's eyes. Post your own trip reports, read others, get some ideas about your future trip here.
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12303 Posts
690 Topics
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Last post by Jonathan Sadow
in Re: Birders
on July 07, 2018, 01:38:54 AM
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Suggested Itineraries
Straight from real "Benders" themselves, get good advice from those who have "been there done that."
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2646 Posts
244 Topics
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Last post by Floridafran
in Re: (Finally) First trip...
on July 13, 2018, 11:34:36 PM
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The West Texas Fandango (aka Road Trip)
What's the best way to get there from San Antonio? Austin? Dallas? New Mexico? Sites along the way? Get the best route for your road trip to the Bend and check out some of the sites along the way!
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662 Posts
46 Topics
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Last post by Jalco
in Re: Take a real Fandango...
on July 17, 2018, 05:42:40 PM
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True Tales from the Bend
Do you have a short tale to tell? Post your interesting, original short story about trips past to the Big Bend here. Please note, this is not for your trip reports!
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274 Posts
26 Topics
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Last post by Txlj
in Re: Primates in the Bend
on March 13, 2018, 05:34:40 PM
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Serranias del Burro, Del Carmens, El Carmen
Many sights await you from our Amigos across the Rio.
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1555 Posts
70 Topics
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Last post by kelvey7
in Re: Boquillas Port of En...
on July 09, 2018, 08:16:50 PM
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GUMO General Discussion
General Q & A regarding Texas' second best National Park ;) Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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2607 Posts
268 Topics
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Last post by wrangler88
in Re: Guadalupe Ridge Grou...
on Today at 09:55:51 AM
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Big Bend Ranch State Park Q&A
Talk about anything relating to Big Bend Ranch State Park....
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1979 Posts
272 Topics
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Last post by Jonathan Sadow
in Re: Botella Trail vs Pas...
on July 20, 2018, 12:49:24 AM
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Black Gap Wildlife Mgt. Area
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the little known park to the East.
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230 Posts
31 Topics
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Last post by BlindWilly
in Re: First time in Black ...
on May 09, 2018, 04:12:40 PM
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Other Area Parks
Balmorea, Fort Davis and many other parks in the Big Bend Region offer a diverse opportunity for recreation.
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854 Posts
102 Topics
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Last post by alan in shreveport
in Re: Zone tailed hawk
on July 19, 2018, 10:10:26 PM
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The Alpine Board
Anything pertaining to Alpine goes here.
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131 Posts
24 Topics
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Last post by blubear
in Re: Jim Glendinning R.I....
on June 08, 2018, 06:08:52 PM
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The Marfa Board
Anything about Marfa Goes here.
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67 Posts
15 Topics
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Last post by Hang10er
in Re: Tethered Aerostat Ra...
on March 17, 2018, 08:38:58 AM
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The Marathon Board
Everything you want to say and see in Marathon, put it here.
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117 Posts
20 Topics
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Last post by Robert
in Re: Brew pub coming to M...
on May 22, 2018, 09:32:48 AM
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The Terlingua/Study Butte Board
Yep, you guested, it. Terlingua and Study Butte stuff goes here. Lajitas, too.
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938 Posts
123 Topics
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Last post by rocketman
in Re: Roads across your pr...
on July 15, 2018, 12:20:26 PM
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The Fort Davis Board
Everything about Fort Davis goes here.
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129 Posts
14 Topics
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Last post by Txlj
in Re: Passing of a true fr...
on May 03, 2018, 12:44:32 AM
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The Presidio Board
Ok, this is where you put important information about Presidio.
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103 Posts
9 Topics
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Last post by roadjunkie
in Re: Old Building in Pres...
on May 07, 2017, 06:06:57 PM
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All the Other Towns....
Any towns/areas in the Big Bend region which aren't listed above.
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102 Posts
20 Topics
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Last post by Casa Grande
in Re: Here we go again. Mo...
on July 11, 2018, 05:54:12 PM
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Big Bend Area Links
Post any reference links on the net that have to do with Big Bend National Park, Big Bend State Park, or anything in the entire Region of Big Bend.
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930 Posts
174 Topics
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Last post by RichardM
in Re: Heavens-Above (star ...
on July 10, 2018, 09:44:03 AM
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What's Happening
What's going on in the Big Bend Region? Find out here. Post anything you want here regarding the Big Bend Area (Terlingua, Study Butte, Lajitas, Marathon, Alpine, Marfa, Fort Davis, etc.) Local Announcements, decrees, event notices, whatever...
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3326 Posts
590 Topics
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Last post by Casa Grande
in Re: Balmoreah Closed Unt...
on June 26, 2018, 10:37:04 PM
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Places of Interest Surrounding the Park
Found a bar you like? What about a motel to stay in in Fort Davis, Fort Stockton? Post your suggestion or question here!
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663 Posts
139 Topics
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Last post by Txlj
in Re: Rock Art Rendezvous
on January 26, 2018, 08:42:58 AM
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Big Bend People
Stories, anecdotes, and recollections of people from the Big Bend area that helped make it unique and what it is today.
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6 Posts
1 Topics
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Last post by House Made of Dawn
in Re: Big Bend People
on April 01, 2018, 02:22:01 PM
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National Park News
News coming from within the park (or other national parks, if it's relevant). Discuss, rant and rave about it here.
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3588 Posts
306 Topics
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Last post by mule ears
in Re: New food and water s...
on July 16, 2018, 10:40:56 AM
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Regional News
Other news from around the Big Bend Region. Weird, fun, interesting news can be read and posted here.
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1128 Posts
192 Topics
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Last post by Hang10er
in Re: Fred’s Passing?
on June 13, 2018, 03:58:38 PM
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Big Bend on the Web
Post any interesting websites about Big Bend here (e.g. trip reports and photo albums from non-members, etc.).
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1302 Posts
307 Topics
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Last post by alan in shreveport
in Re: Hummingbirds again
on July 19, 2018, 07:26:15 PM
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Non-BIBE Trip Reports
Post any trip reports and pictures from places other than the Big Bend region (Central Texas Hill Country has its own forum).
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3179 Posts
291 Topics
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Last post by badknees
in Re: Grand Canyon Fandang...
on Today at 04:38:27 PM
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Hill Country
Information, reports, and discussion about parks and activities in the Hill Country region of Central Texas.
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705 Posts
100 Topics
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Last post by The Scorpion
in Re: "What's this" to win...
on May 23, 2018, 02:36:10 PM
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General Outdoor Stuff & Camping Equipment
Found some new cool camping gadget? What about your second most favorite spot on the earth? Share and tell here.
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5406 Posts
433 Topics
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Last post by alan in shreveport
in Re: Lowa, all the way
on July 16, 2018, 06:17:14 PM
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Photography Gear and Tips
Post your questions/answers related to photography gear and tips here.
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1610 Posts
134 Topics
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Last post by RichardM
in Re: Testing some differe...
on January 04, 2018, 11:19:22 AM
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GPS Gear and Tips
Post your questions/answers related to GPS/Mapping gear and tips here.
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1387 Posts
147 Topics
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Last post by jeffblaylock
in Re: Gamin Basecamp Updat...
on May 26, 2018, 05:53:48 PM
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4x4
Information about 4x4 vehicles and other off-road activities.
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1004 Posts
43 Topics
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Last post by mbender
in Re: I'll have a Taco. No...
on July 17, 2018, 06:54:19 PM
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Big Bend National Park Q&A
Old Q & A forum is now locked. You may browse through the archives of this forum, but you can no longer post to it. If you find something you feel belongs on the new Q&A forum, contact the Moderator or Admisitrator to request it be moved.
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3747 Posts
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Last post by RichardM
in Re: Spring Break
on February 16, 2009, 12:42:31 PM
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Off Topic....
The old Off Topic forum is now locked. You can browse through this forum if you'd like, but you can no longer post to it.
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Last post by SHANEA
in Still Like...
on February 08, 2007, 05:01:10 PM
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