hagen happenings

2010-12-15T16:43:00.004-06:00

Here's what the website had to say.

CRAZIEST FRICKEN RACE OF YOUR LIFE.

And heres how long you have to train!

Race Countdown

2010-11-17T08:17:00.001-06:00

This could be yours. I am letting my baby go for the low price of $650 (-wheels).

50" Tri Bike.

2010-10-14T15:13:00.002-05:00

Here's what the Boys have to offer!

1. Place an Order

2. I'll pick up payment

3. We will deliver Nov. 20 or shortly after

Thank You, Sam and Riley

2010-09-16T08:25:00.006-05:00

If I told you I had something to help boost your Energy Levels, Reduce your pant size, Improve your digestion and regularity would you be interested?

What? I can't hear you? Yes, did you say yes!!!!!

Today is the day to take charge of your body. To make those changes you've been thinking about for so long. Let me help you obtain your goals.

Call me and ask me about Beach Body and Shakeology. Follow me on my journey while I document the changes that are taking place in my life.

Let me help you help yourself because YOU Are Worth It!

2010-09-07T12:45:00.006-05:00

I DID IT, I DID IT!

I am officially a Beach Body Coach. I'm ready to take my fitness to the next level. Who's with me? Who's ready to take the challenge with me?

I can provide you with the necessary tools and Shakes to make it happen!

E-mail me and I'll make it happen for you!!!

shagenbb@gmail.com

0r call me

270-860-5298

952 236 0569

2010-09-06T14:21:00.003-05:00

IM BACK...I'M COMING BACK TO THE WORLD OF BLOGGING!

I HAVE SOME EXCITING NEWS....HENCE THE SHOUTING!!

I'LL LET YOU KNOW SOON ENOUGH!! STAYED TUNED!

AND DID I SAY HOW NICE IT IS TO SEE YOU AGAIN!

2010-01-04T10:18:00.001-06:00

My blog is being target by spam. I'd like to delete this blog, but don't have the heart to do it just yet:(

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2009-09-06T20:03:00.000-05:00

The mighty force of elkwood court.

2009-09-05T20:50:00.002-05:00

Help me raise funds for Minnesota Special Olympics.

please click link above to see how and why?

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2009-09-03T09:14:00.001-05:00

I broke the rules Again!

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2009-09-03T09:14:00.000-05:00

This is a very easy trail to run. Nothing like my favorite trail at Audubon in Henderson KY.

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2009-09-03T09:09:00.000-05:00

New boardwalk on the lower side of the lake.

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2009-08-01T06:16:00.000-05:00

Heading to my triathlon

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2009-07-28T16:29:00.000-05:00

Suduko?

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2009-07-28T16:23:00.000-05:00

My temp tat.

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2009-07-13T09:50:00.000-05:00

Heading outdoors to shoot the bb gun. Sam is lov'n country life

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2009-07-10T18:15:00.000-05:00

Ri is looking at my glamour mag. God help thir child. Weve been in and out of the car 11 hours. Only 2 more to go!

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2009-07-10T16:39:00.000-05:00

brotherly love

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Dwntwn minneapolis

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2009-07-02T12:39:00.000-05:00

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2009-06-19T15:33:00.000-05:00

Happy girl made it to the gym. Now off to pick up my mother in jaw, jackie!

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2009-06-19T15:05:00.000-05:00

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2009-06-19T14:40:00.000-05:00

Found it

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2009-06-19T14:34:00.000-05:00

Old tainter theater. Next quest a fitness center.

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2009-06-19T13:47:00.000-05:00

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2009-06-19T13:14:00.000-05:00

What to do while in menomonie wisconson

2009-05-19T12:56:00.001-05:00

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2009-05-07T13:49:00.000-05:00

Dog days

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2009-04-24T15:20:00.000-05:00

Tuck

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2009-04-23T15:15:00.000-05:00

New hair color makes me happy

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My love

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Bibos and friends

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2009-02-20T13:05:00.000-06:00

Heres our riley hanging in the target store for playland toys

2009-02-13T12:36:00.003-06:00

I spent the last 2 hours individually wrapping 24 Hershey candy bars, attaching a super cool pencil and fancy ribbon all for Riley's birthday treat for school. Since they are celebrating Valentines day today his teacher thought it would be best to celebrate Riley's day on the 12th. I was such a bad mommy and forgot to send them in yesterday. Riley got to wear the Birthday crown, but no treats.

So, in my mad rush this morning, and skipping the Y, I got them all finished and I must say they are very cute.

2009-02-05T16:05:00.003-06:00

This song speaks to me and I hope it speaks to you
Accept what HE has given you

2009-02-05T12:27:00.001-06:00

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2009-01-30T16:31:00.000-06:00

Cold stone. Yummy

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Atomic colider

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Happx boy

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Ghost blaster

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Building area

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Lego land

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2009-01-30T13:23:00.000-06:00

lego land

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2009-01-29T16:23:00.000-06:00

Sleepy time

2009-01-27T15:49:00.003-06:00

25 Random things about me.

1. I grew up in a small town on the Indiana/Illinois State Line. I lived 13 miles out in the county closer to Indiana, but went to high School in IL. I'm a small town country girl through and through, but can fake it ok in the big cities. I feel more connected to Henderson, KY than anywhere and miss my friends and church family very much.

2. My passion/obsession as a child was horses. After SMWC I moved to Eastern KY where I held the position of Equestrian Program Director...A.K.A farm manager...manure scooper, hay baler, tractor driving, camp director, tired little girl. I realized it was hard work and would probably end up getting old before my time. I miss it sometimes.

3. I met the love of my life in Columbus OH. I know this is a second thought, but I truly believe in Angels and that God has a plan for each one of us.

4. I wasted my entire High School years on 1 boy. I don't hate him, but looking back I would have dated around. I let my relationship come before my grades. Stupid Girl Stuff!!!!!!!
I often wonder though if things had been different would I be where I am today.

5. I wanted to be a body builder.

6. I have been coon hunting and deer hunting. I have shot and killed animals that I did not eat. At the time it was nothing but a challenge to prove to myself that I can do anything b/c I am very competitive...very! I've ridden horses bareback by moonlight in the Daniel Boone National Forest so... Don't ever tell me that I cannot do something physically.... cause I'll prove to you and myself that I Can!
Whew....I need to settle down.

7. The most important wish for my children is to grow up to be respectable Christian men/husband and to have a home with the Lord in the end. I love my boys more than anything!

8. I absolutely love my Husband and he is my best friend. I enjoy his company! I look forward to doing new things this summer with him. We like to ride bikes, camp and canoe. I just wish he didn't have to work.... It really cut's into my playtime.
He and I never argue...and yes it's healthy. Don't sweat the small stuff I say!

9. I adore my parents and now that they are 11.5 hours away it makes it very hard on the boys and me. I will call my mom 3 times a day and not think anything about it. I'm the baby in a family of six kids and I guess I play the part well.

10. I grew up with sort of a Brady bunch family. My father is 14 years older than my mother, had 4 children of his own. My Mother had a daughter and the two of them produced me...the love child.

11. I have a brother who is Bipolar. Sometimes I wonder if I am Bipolar. j/k

12. I was a nerd in High School voted most Artistic my Senior Year. Yep.... I know what you’re thinking. You can't believe I was a nerd because now I'm so cool. Ha! I wore glasses AND braces my entire High School career. Thank Goodness I blossomed later!!!! Or at least I think I did.

13. I've had cosmetic surgery.... mandibular osteotomy setback. I would have liked a boob job much better:)

14. My biggest fear is of my children being hurt. I hate bears, alligators, and big cats. I fear that my children or I may be eaten by any of them. Crazy I know. These are things I think of when running wooded trails. It could happen!

15. I am the biggest sap when it comes to Romantic comedies and books. Therefore I have read every Nicholas Sparks book written and have loved and cried over every single one. My favorite movie is The Holiday.

16. I love love love me some trashy gossip mags. I love to read them on road trips. I take pride in my ability to finish the pop culture cross word puzzles.....the only ones I can do.
I also watch Days of Our LIves. (while reading this try to imagine my voice as Joy's from the show Earl)

17. I can't explain in words my relationship with Jesus Christ. I love the man who died for me and I want someday to sit next to him. I love the song I Can Only Imagine by Mercy Me.
I live my life trying my best to be like him. By the grace of God.... I will sit next to him one day.

18. This is harder than I thought it would be. I need a nap!

19. I love teaching my cycling class. I love being in front of the class, barking out orders and pushing everyone to their limit. All it takes is for someone to tell you to climb harder and faster to be able to do it. I love what cycling does for the legs. I love my YMCA!

20. I love Lazy Friday nights when Pete get's home from work. We all get in our jammies and have family movie nights with the boys. We do this a lot in the winter.....and it seems likes it's been winter forever. In the summer we spend time on the back deck and usually end the night with s'mores.

21. I love having a cold beer after a long run. I don't like having it at home. I must be sitting on a patio somewhere. I love sundress, flippies, and usually with chips and salsa when I drink my one beer. I prefer imported beer over domestic.

22. I can't eat anything without feeling guilty. Maybe someday I will get over this.

23. I adore my family. Maybe I have said this before, but they mean everything to me.

24. I show English Labradors. I've traded in showing horses for dogs since we live in the burbs.

25. I'm wondering if I've fulfilled all of the requirements of these 25 things and hope it wasn't too boring.

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2009-01-19T09:57:00.003-06:00

Tucker is his name.

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2009-01-18T17:47:00.000-06:00

All tuckered out

2009-01-13T13:59:00.003-06:00

Today I decided that I need a new years resolution.

So. Today I am borrowing, without asking, from SSV over at Live Simply.

My NYR for the remainder of this year is......

to Live Simply so that we may simply live.

I am calling my cable company and canceling our "Bigger Value Package"

Not really a value.......as they'd like you to think.

What else can I do to live simply?

Any ideas?

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2009-01-13T10:13:00.000-06:00

Snow

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2009-01-04T14:57:00.000-06:00

Buds

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Parker

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Sam and scotty

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2009-01-04T14:37:00.000-06:00

Sam on ice

2009-01-01T12:23:00.009-06:00

Click here to give Free Food to Animal Shelters.

This is a challenge to anyone who visit's my Blog.

Please click HERE

Please pass along....It's Free!

2008-12-21T13:51:00.010-06:00

On January, 17th, 2009 we are adding a new family member.
We've been very patient in waiting for this little guy and are so eager to hold him.
This new addition is a Yellow Male English Labrador pup from Black Rock Labs in Indiana.
I've got no problem with his registered name, but with his call name I'm asking for some help.
The boys have some ideas and I'll list them for you. Please play along and submit a name that would be fitting for our newest family member.
Let me get this started.

1. Marly
2. Ike (Riley's choice) 1
3. Marty 1
4. Josh
5. Drake
6. Tank
7. Hank
8. Gus
9. Dryfus
10. Bolt (guess who saw this movie...Riley)
11. Crew 1
12. Simon
13. Jake*
14. Henry (by Dani)
15. Olli

We got Elfed

2008-12-18T20:53:00.001-06:00

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

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2008-12-18T15:30:00.000-06:00

Fun in the snow

2008-12-05T09:57:00.006-06:00

This is my little Rock Star Sam. Believe me, he's having more fun than it looks. I think he was tired of the many photo's we took at his last Jam Session at Hosanna.

Sam is using his God given gift......making beautiful music with his guitar.
One day Sam will play at this Church during worship service and I will be the proud mama listening with tears in my eyes. He's such a cool little boy:)

I can't tell you how wonderful it makes a parent feel when you finally find something that your child is in to. Sam is not much for contact sports, so to find music has been a true blessing.
Don't get me wrong....he's all boys and loves to romp and play like any other 9 year old.

He and his buddies have a "band" and they call themselves the
CHRISTian Lights.
They meet whenever they can to play. It's so cute...Sam will say, mom we have band practice today . How cool is that!

Our youngest, Riley, wants DRUMS for Christmas.
I'm thinking about how loud this house will be, but Oh So worth it. Who knows, maybe mommy and daddy can be part of the band.
Pete and I still have our Halloween costumes from this past year:)

2008-11-30T19:00:00.010-06:00

Here's my girl Tabatha's Grandriver Grandiosa
aka OSA.
This was a great day for all of us 1/W/BW/OS.
Jill from shooting star dogs
has been handling Osa at the shows.
Osa loves Jill! Me too!
Thanks Jill for all of your help!

2008-11-26T09:15:00.003-06:00

Today I am watching my 2 year old Nephew, Kai.
Today his mom is visiting my boys at school for Special Friends Day.
Today I left a sharp knife on the counter next to my nephew.
Today I am reminded that I am not in "toddler mode"
Today I will get into Toddler Mode while Kai is here (did I mention he grabbed the knife)
Thanks Aunt Bekha for being Sam and Riley's Special Friend...especially since I wasn't good enough:)

2008-11-21T09:37:00.002-06:00

Just one of these yellow baby boys is ours!
2 yellow boys, 2 yellow girls
4 black girls, 1 black boy.
We are so excited and cannot wait to bring him home!

www.blackrock.labs.com

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2008-11-18T07:50:00.000-06:00

the hair cut i was afraid to get a month ago

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2008-11-11T17:23:00.000-06:00

Here's what's for dinner. Macy's chicken pot pie. Great on a cold day.

2008-11-09T14:18:00.013-06:00

I've been showing Osa for the last year. We typically get a blue and red ribbon each time, which is great. I've always just had fun with it and love being around other Lab lovers and the beautiful dogs. Today I thought would be just like any other day, but I was in for a surprise.
Osa took first place in all of her classes and ended up winning with 3 majors. I am so ecstatic and you could not wipe the smile from my face if you'd try. Thus being the reason for the 2 video
's I have posted. I have more, but two's enough:)

2008-11-07T08:01:00.001-06:00

Apple Valley Minnesota has snow on the ground!

2008-11-04T12:36:00.003-06:00

I'm sitting on the couch watching Days and thinking about how crazy my last few days have been.
For instance at 3 o'clock yesterday the carpet cleaning guys showed up on my door step. I completely forgot. So today, the couch I am sitting on is half way across the room. We had guitar lessons last night and we didn't get home until late...so the boys got to bed late.
I volunteered all day on Monday and tomorrow I go back to be a parent reader.
Today between 1-3 Charter Communications is coming out to install some cable thingy. So..now I'm home bound...yeah!
I guess my point is...How do woman who work full time, part time do it all. How do you be a good wife, mother, house keeper etc. without compromising ones' sanity?
I guess I'm not really looking for an answer.
Just wanted to say Hooray for those who do it all!
So, here's to all of you Mom's who do it all!!!

2008-11-02T07:29:00.004-06:00

Rock'n Daddy and Roadie Mommy went out on the town last night.

We had a good time at a very low key Halloween party in the Suburbs of Apple Valley.
Pete and I scrambled around for a few items and others we found in our closet and came up with these costumes.

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2008-10-29T09:26:00.000-05:00

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It seems that FaceBook has taken up residence at the Hagen's and has caused me to neglect my Blog.
I am however planning a nice little run in the woods today with our Dog, Osa. She's in for a real treat and hasn't a clue:) I will take a few photo's and blog from the trail. Stay tuned!

Blessings

2008-10-21T15:18:00.003-05:00

Riley and I enjoyed a nice lunch together at Don Pablo's today after his photo shoot, but not before he got a new Skateboard!

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2008-10-21T13:35:00.000-05:00

Yummy

2008-10-15T07:33:00.013-05:00

The Hagen's are on Fall Break. A full week of fun for Sam, Riley, and myself. Although we haven't had much fun yet and it's already Wednesday. We've been a little busy with the boys school conferences, lunch downtown with daddy and the casting call they had yesterday at Orbit Studio for General Mills.

You ask, what is a casting call?
Basically the boys went in to the studio, we measured and weighed them, signed in on the casting sheets and waited for their number to be called. Riley being number 5 and Sam number 6 we didn't have to wait long. All in all the photo shoot took about 4 minutes.
Now all we can do is wait for "the call". It's not a big deal because of the attitude I have. You either get it or you don't and the boys never ask. The only concern I have is if one boy gets it and the other doesn't. I only say this because my Riley is Mr. Personality and yes....they check for this too. The kids have to be easy to work with and he is. Sam on the other hand is quite the gentleman and being a silly 9 year old isn't so cool anymore:(

Monday Night. Well, Riley got the Photo Shoot for General Mills. We go tomorrow morning at 8:30...yeah...he'll miss the morning session of school. I'm not sure what is involved with General Mills..of course it's cereal and other products... but does thins mean he'll be on the cover of a cereal box? Who knows.
They just said to be their and expect to stay for 3 hours of work. That's a long day for a 6 year old.

2008-10-10T13:14:00.005-05:00

I claim to not be crafty.....Pretty proud of the fact too,
but I was so compelled to make these cute little Halloween party invitations.
Sam & Riley will be Ding Dong Ditching the invitations to a few boys in the hood.
WHAT you ask is DDD?
Ding Dong Ditching is when you ring the door bell of a neighbors home and leave a nice little treat with a friendly note.

I hope the boys will appreciate my efforts of delivering such a crafty invitation.
If not I'm sure they will enjoy the variety of M&M's inside.
Here's our plan for the party
Playtime
Dinner
Scary Goosebumps Movie
Costume Change
Trick or Treating

Sound fun?

2008-10-01T10:33:00.009-05:00

BRRRRRRR, it's a chilly 40 some degrees this morning. I wasn't quite ready for it, but what can you do. We actually slept with the windows cracked open last night. I think we may do it again, but I may have to add a blanket.

I just got in from a run through the woods. It's a very crisp morning, not just in the temperature, but the sound of the crackling crispy leaves that have fallen on the ground. While on the trail I passed an older gentleman and his dog, another man with a camera and a group of kids that I believe were working on team and leadership skills.

My run was pretty uneventful, except for the freaky thought of what if the guy with the camera whacks me over the head with it and then...well... kills me.
This is what runs through my mind. I know...crazy, but you can't be too careful.

What about the 3 large mounds of Skat left on the trail by some rather large animal. Just what kind of animal leaves that and in 3 different places. No...I didn't gather any samples for study, but the thought of running from something large did cross my mind.

All in all It was a good run...lonely, but still good. I had my little ipod shuffle playing an interval run with Lance Armstrong and Kara Goucher. It makes for good timing and that's what I needed.

Now that I have my run in and out of the way I am now wondering what I should do next.
I need to finish staining the neighbors fence, purchase somethings from Fleet Farm, and paint my family room walls in the basement? HMMMMM or should I sit down and have a second cup of coffee.

2008-09-25T11:53:00.008-05:00

A Blog All About You, Hubby!

I too took this....Thanks Christine!

All About Hubby:

1. He is sitting in front of the TV, what is he watching? The Office or reruns of King of Queen's and he never misses the Tour De France!
2. You are out to eat, what kind of dressing does he get on his salad? Vinaigrette
3. Whats one food he doesn't like? Green Peppers
4. You go out to a bar, what does he order? Tanqueray and Tonic
5. Where did he go to High School? Several High Schools, see question #16
6. What size shoe does he wear? 13 1/2 sometimes 14
7. If he were to collect anything, what would it be? Triathlon Medals, Numbers, and T-Shirts
8. What is his favorite sandwich? He loves a good Reuben, sometime's made with turkey
9. What would he eat every day if he could? Chocolate Chip Cookies
10. What is his favorite cereal? Archer Farms Pecan and Berry Granola with Fage Yogurt
11. What would he never wear? Cologne or a bad pair of denim
12. What is his favorite sports team? Chipotle Garmin Cycling Team
13. Who will he vote for? The same person I will be voting for...Guess who?
14. Who is his best friend? Other than me, Mike Penna (from college at ASU) Pete cherishes all of his friends from all over even though he may not talk to them often.
15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do? Forget to shut the garage door. We got our GPS stolen.....sorry honey
16. How many states has he lived in? MN, OH, PA, AZ, CA, KY, SOME MORE THAN ONCE
17. What is his heritage? He is Scandinavian......Swedish, Norwegian, and German.
18. You bake him a cake for his birthday, what kind of cake is it? Tiramisu, but I couldn't bake it so I would have to say Chocolate with Chocolate frosting.
19. Did he play sports in High School? Yes, Swimming, Track, and Tennis
20. What could he spend hours doing? Riding his bike or running. He also likes a good nap!

2008-09-24T09:57:00.002-05:00

I JOINED FACEBOOK !!!

YAY! I HAVE RECONNECTED WITH SOME OLD FRIENDS.

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2008-09-21T19:01:00.000-05:00

Attention!

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2008-09-21T16:14:00.000-05:00

@ Ft. SNELLING

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2008-09-20T14:49:00.001-05:00