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Going Away Gathering!
Hello LJ friends!
With an impending move to Washington DC quickly approaching, Zac and I wanted to plan an event to say goodbye to our Madison friends. This is our last weekend in the state, so the date is Friday. Here's the who/what/where/when/why:
Who: The Shipleys!
What: A going-away gathering
Where: Laredo's in Fitchburg maps.google.com/maps ( Read more... ) -
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Look, it's not empty anymore.
Schedule for today ( Read more... )