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Old May 1, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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Yeah a warm and dry place is what did it to you. The mink oil sounds like a good idea - worth a try at least. Otherwise time for a new jacket!
 
Old May 1, 2009 | 03:00 PM
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Ahhhhhh....Go direct to Jail.....Do not pass Go...and STOP ENDING UP AT THE DRIVE THROUGH AT MCDONALDS....
 
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Try holding your gut in!
 
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Try holding your gut in!
HEY! IT'S WORKING!
 
Old May 1, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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I've had cold weather shrinkage but it wasn't my jacket....









ummm, never mind...
 
Old May 1, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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Yeah I thought that cold was the cause of shrinkage......move south and maybe it will fit better....sounds like a road trip is in order.
 
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winter wieght
 
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