Truth is Stranger than Fiction


	Truth is Stranger than Fiction

grammydjb1

11-21-2007 10:42 PM

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grammydjb1 says:

I love these.

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11-21-2007 10:54 PM

thisnamecantbetaken

Dublin is home of the Fairy Investigation Society.

Dead Fairy Found!

11-22-2007 7:52 AM

grammydjb1

I've got the dust,let's revive her!

11-22-2007 7:54 AM

thisnamecantbetaken

Cute, isn't she.

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