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January 11, 2008 at 12:28 am
Dan Parsons
Hugh, you could totally build an awesome office-type-thing on the roof of your house. You could make it solar powered, too – as I recall there is absolutely nothing blocking the sun up there. You’d have a great view, too. Yes yes, this is an excellent idea…
January 11, 2008 at 12:29 am
Dan Parsons
Damn, forgot to subscribe again.