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Thanks for snow clearing

Thank you very much neighbour.

Feb. 18, 2021 12:22 p.m.
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Thanks for snow clearing

This message is for the kind person that cleared the end of our driveway so that we could get out after the Saturday snowfall.

Thank you very much neighbour.

Henri Andersen

Valhalla Farm

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