Texas size spider web draws crowd


	Texas size spider web draws crowd

kkcapricorn

8-30-2007 5:15 PM

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kkcapricorn says:

Now that's what I call an environmentaly safe way to eliminate mosquitoes.

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8-30-2007 9:02 PM

thisnamecantbetaken

Wow, I wish there would have been a picture of it, it must be amazing!

8-31-2007 2:23 PM

pibita

Amazing!

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