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October 16th, 2010, 06:28 AM
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Ninja chick
Name: Allyson
Location: Athens, GA
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 4
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What are some good things about winter?
Ahh, the dark, cold winter is approaching. For many riders, this means the bikes are put up and we have to find other ways to entertain ourselves. Luckily here in Ga, we have occasional warm spurts during the winter when we can get our bikes out for a day or two. However, there are no mountain trips and much less riding. Many of my outdoor hobbies are limited.
So, seeing as how the winter can be a bit of a bummer, what are some GOOD things about it? Here's my list of my favorite things about my least favorite season: Nice, warm fires Roasting marshmallows Cold nights = great sleeping! Fleece (clothes/blankets/etc). I LOVE warm, cozy fleece! Gives motivation to take time for some low-speed, parking lot practice on the bike I wish I could add snow, but here we only see it once every 2-3 years. When it happens, that's certainly one of my favorite things! :-) What are yours?
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October 16th, 2010, 06:41 AM
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Resident Old Guy
Name: Kurt
Location: Goodyear, Az
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): sold Posts: 264
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I like not sweating to death, under my helmet.
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October 16th, 2010, 07:03 AM
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ninjette.org dude
Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 7
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October 16th, 2010, 07:33 AM
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Livin' the Minimoto Life
Name: Mark
Location: Riding around in TX
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.
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Cold riding!
Great mountain biking weather. Better weather to run in. Can finally get some work done in the garage without sweating out 10lbs of water. No AC bill. Fires in the fireplace. Keep the windows open and get fresh air in the house. Great time to work on the motorcycle. Great golfing weather. Some other stuff too. 
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October 16th, 2010, 07:45 AM
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ninjette.org Monkey Spank
Name: Kevin
Location: Illinois
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.
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Ummmmm............I get to ride my snowmobile really really fast.
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October 16th, 2010, 08:28 AM
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Ninja chick
Name: Allyson
Location: Athens, GA
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 4
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Awesome list so far! :-) Hey Mark, I have a question. I'm new to mt biking this past spring. LOVE it! I have an awesome mt bike with super knobby tires which really makes the trails fun! During the winter, however, it seems like trail riding would mean dealing with many slippery, wet leaves and cold, numb fingers. lol! So tell me, what is the perfect temperature for mt biking? I have LOVED spring early morning and fall (all day) temps, but I don't know if I'd enjoy it during the coldest months of the year. Guess there's only one way to find out! :-D
Snowmobiling? Must be nice. Not here in Ga! Though hubby and I do love to ski, but we have to go up to West Virginia or somewhere to do it. :-)
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October 16th, 2010, 09:52 AM
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Livin' the Minimoto Life
Name: Mark
Location: Riding around in TX
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.
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October 16th, 2010, 10:14 AM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Tommy
Location: Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CRF250L, 2010 ninja 250r Posts: 413
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Driving to work on a frozen interstate, trying to figure out if its an AWD or a 4WD day.
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October 16th, 2010, 10:52 AM
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Name: Liz
Location: CoLoRaDo
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Suzuki GSXr 750 Posts: 60
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Snowboarding.
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October 16th, 2010, 11:32 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: addy126
Location: Tx
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.
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Only good thing about winter, is knowing that Spring is just around the corner
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October 16th, 2010, 11:58 AM
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ModMy250.com
Name: Tri
Location: St, Louis
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.
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No allergies!
Skiing Taking the wife to a B&B at Lake Tahoe and watching the snow come down Christmas Holiday vacations from work |
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October 16th, 2010, 01:00 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Cuong
Location: San Diego
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.
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I'm planning on riding to Vegas this "winter" so the good thing is I won't be 120 degrees when I get there
Oh, and tons of days off. |
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October 16th, 2010, 01:36 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Lil One
Location: NB Canada
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.
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Hibernation and thinking of moving to a warm climate are the only good things i can think about winter.
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October 16th, 2010, 01:41 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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What are some good things about winter?
... living in Hawaii. 
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October 16th, 2010, 01:41 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Rodrigo
Location: SoCal Inland Empire
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Someday.. Posts: 203
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knowing that its not summer =/ lol.
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October 16th, 2010, 03:03 PM
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Professional belly dancer
Name: James
Location: Toronto
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.
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But last season was pretty bad for me so I may take a hiatus and preserve my joints this year.... |
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October 16th, 2010, 04:20 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Lee
Location: Naugatuck, CT
Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Blue Posts: 150
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October 16th, 2010, 05:02 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Keven
Location: San Diego
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250 Green, 00 R6 Posts: 160
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Snowboarding is about it...
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October 16th, 2010, 07:29 PM
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Internet Slut
Name: Jeff
Location: L.A.
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.
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Living in so-cal and not having to worry about it
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October 16th, 2010, 07:42 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Kevin
Location: Athens
Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1981 Honda Cx500 Custom, 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 289
Blog Entries: 1
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Less bug splatter on my face shield.
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October 17th, 2010, 07:48 AM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: Rose
Location: San Diego
Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 650
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October 17th, 2010, 08:12 AM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Pat
Location: Barrie, Ontario
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 SE Posts: 338
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Flying across a frozen lake at 120mph and not having to look for cops ... just pressure cracks 
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October 17th, 2010, 09:05 AM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: J
Location: Oklahoma
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Posts: 771
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For me, the only good thing will be if I go down, I probably won't feel a thing for the 18 layers of clothes I'll have on for my commutes to school and work
. I love fall, though. Cool enough at night that I can open the windows and cool down the apartment overnight (we only ran our AC once when guests were over in the last 3 weeks ), but mild enough during the day that riding is very pleasant. Spring is too windy and rainy to be as much fun as fall, not to mention the humidity compared to the crisp autumn air. Other than that, not a lot changes for me heh. |
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October 17th, 2010, 11:14 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
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One good thing I like about winter is that I can wear my leather riding jacket. Oh and not having to hear "aren't you hot with all that gear on?".
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October 17th, 2010, 12:06 PM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: Jon
Location: Usa
Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): magHitVE Posts: 649
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You guys are lucky to be able to take the bike out during winter! We are not allowed on the roads between December 15th and March 15th due to the new (2008) winter tire regulation.
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October 17th, 2010, 12:24 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Remy
Location: Moncton
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '04 sv650s Posts: 438
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October 17th, 2010, 01:02 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Debbi
Location: South Florida
Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250 (Sold); 2008 Ninja EX500 Posts: 273
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My VERBAL answer to that question is, "Well, all my gear is mesh, so as long as I'm moving, it's not so bad." My MENTAL answer is, "Of COURSE I'm hot, ya moron! But, as long as I'm moving, it's not so bad. So, uh, see ya...!" Posted via Mobile Device |
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October 17th, 2010, 01:08 PM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: Cab
Location: Miami Beach
Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Blue 10 250r Posts: 697
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Snowboarding!
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October 17th, 2010, 02:38 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: John
Location: Atlanta
Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 250 Posts: 333
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Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Squash Pumpkin spice latte Pumpkin pie Spiced pecans Hot chocolate Super Bowl Indoor kart racing Christmas presents Trackdays at Jennings Cold sleeping Knit caps Watching people drive in snow in ATL Candy canes International motorcycle show Not sweating |
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October 17th, 2010, 05:39 PM
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Ninja chick
Name: Allyson
Location: Athens, GA
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 4
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John, great list! How could I have forgotten hot chocolate and candy canes?! MMMM!! 
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October 18th, 2010, 06:14 AM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: John
Location: Atlanta
Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 250 Posts: 333
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October 18th, 2010, 06:34 AM
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So slow I'm first!
Name: Sunny
Location: San Jose, CA
Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 10
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Hot Coco!
Working on Crochet projects that are big, use as cover as you go along! Not needing to explain why I stayed in Snuggles! Hot Baths Crockpot cooking makes sense Soups/Stews are back in fashion! Scarves are functional instead of assessory Reading books until I pass out (Oh wait I do that anyway!) Not a good thing but not a bad thing: Winters here remind me of why I miss CA so much.
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October 18th, 2010, 07:32 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Frugal
Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.
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No mosquitoes, no chiggers. I ride through the winter, daily, regardless of temperature. Rarely snows here, so not missing much there.
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October 18th, 2010, 09:57 AM
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Ninja chick
Name: Allyson
Location: Athens, GA
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 4
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Cool things to have in common...plus we like blue bikes. lol! 
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October 18th, 2010, 10:43 AM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Jenn
Location: Victoria
Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): Bot Posts: 295
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TURKEY!!!
egg nog Squash CHRISTMAS TURKEY Presents Family the great, awesome smell of fall with cool nights, perfect for cuddily walks. Mashed potatos TURKEY SANDWICHES |
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October 18th, 2010, 11:49 AM
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ModMy250.com
Name: Tri
Location: St, Louis
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.
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MmmMMMmm. Turkey, corn, and stuffing.
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October 18th, 2010, 12:08 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Greg
Location: Rhode Island
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.
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Women in elf costumes, Frosty on the TV, Elf, Rudolph on the TV, miss the Norelco snowman commercials (many of you are probably too young to remember those), Christmas Vacation. Can do without Santa Claus is Coming to Town and that mean Burgermeister!!
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October 18th, 2010, 12:57 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: John
Location: Atlanta
Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 250 Posts: 333
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Grinch
Trading Places Christmas Vacation Scrooged and the greatest holiday movie of all time A Christmas Story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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October 18th, 2010, 01:18 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Remy
Location: Moncton
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '04 sv650s Posts: 438
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subarus !!!
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October 18th, 2010, 01:27 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14
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Christmass!!!
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