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The Idaho Potatoes will return for Expansion Cup VI with the feeder teams of 1953 New York, 2006 Los Angeles, 1991 Baltimore, and 1985 Seattle.
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 Team Name: Idaho Potatoes (obvious joke ahoy) Location: Moscow, ID Stadium: Kibbie Dome (renamed Kingdome) Dimensions: Left field: 331; left-center: 376; center field: 405;right-center: 352; right field: 312; foul territory: large. Roofed dome with astroturf. Teams used: 1953 NYY, 2006 LAA, 1991 BAL, 1985 SEA DH preference: Yes. Very yes. 28-Man Roster C Yogi Berra (NYY) C Mike Napoli (LAA) 1B Kendrys Morales (LAA) 1B Sam Horn (BAL) 2B Maicer Izturis (LAA) 3B Gil McDougald (NYY) SS Cal Ripken (BAL) SS Phil Rizzuto (NYY) SS Danny Tartabull (SEA) IF Billy Martin (NYY) LF Gene Woodling (NYY) CF Mickey Mantle (NYY) RF Vladimir Guerrero (LAA) OF Dave Henderson (SEA) Pitching SP#1: Ed Lopat (NYY) SP#2: Ervin Santana (LAA) SP#3: Jered Weaver (LAA) SP#4: Johnny Sain (NYY) SP#5: Whitey Ford (NYY) CL: Francisco Rodriguez (LAA) SU: Scot Shields (LAA) Short RP: J.C. Romero (LAA) Short RP: Todd Frohwirth (BAL) Middle RP: Bob Kuzava (NYY) Long RP: Mike Mussina (BAL) Minors: 2B Harold Reynolds (SEA), SP Mike Moore (SEA), RP Mike Flanagan (BAL) Lineup vs Both w/DH 1) 2B Izturis 2) 3B McDougald 3) RF Guerrero 4) CF Mantle 5) 1B Moralez 6) C Berra 7) DH Napoli 8) SS Ripken 9) LF Woodling Sliders: Hit and Run: +1 Sacrifice Bunt: +1 Squeeze Play: -1 Trying for extra bases: 0 Stealing Bases: 0 Aggressively Tagging Up: +1 Pitch Outs (to prevent stolen bases): +1 Giving Intentional Walks: +1 Pitching Around Good Hitters: +2 Bringing the Infield In: 0 Guarding the Lines: 0 Making Cutoff Throws: +2 Bringing in Pinch Hitters: +2 Bringing in Pinch Runners: 0 Bringing in Defensive Replacements: +2 Starting Pitchers on Short Rest: -2 Letting pitchers pitch through trouble: -1 Letting Pitchers rack up high pitch counts: 0
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^^^ fake edit:  You've been wanting more readers since two seasons ago, you finally get them and you want to cut back?  30 teams or bust! (although I won't be angry either way)
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Idaho Potatoes Welp. Move Shields to the DL, Frohwirth to Setup, and call up Flanagan to short relief.
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Maybe I'd have a better time of it if you got my loving lineup right.What my lineup actually is posted:Lineup vs Both w/DH Mantle at DH? Horn at 1B? 
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Successful Student posted:As the Expansion Cup is now in full swing, it comes to my attention that there are just some teams that aren't looking so hot. Well, it's easy to give the teams who win in the Cup a little something extra in exchange for their first round draft pick, but it's a lot harder to fix a team that seems fundamentally broken with just three picks - especially since, let's face it, one of those three picks is going to suck. Idaho preemptively accepts this offer.
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Aug 28, 2012 04:42
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Hey Smasher. HEAAAAAAAAAAAALP!
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Idaho Potatoes Draft preferences: 1) Josh Gibson 2) Best available 1B 3) Best available LF
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Team Name: Idaho Potatoes (obvious joke ahoy) Location: Moscow, ID Stadium: Kibbie Dome (renamed Kingdome) Dimensions: Left field: 331; left-center: 376; center field: 405;right-center: 352; right field: 312; foul territory: large. Roofed dome with astroturf. Teams used: 1953 NYY, 2006 LAA, 1991 BAL, 1985 SEA DH preference: Yes. Very yes. 28-Man Roster C Yogi Berra (NYY) C Josh Gibson (Super Draft pick) 1B Willey McCovey (Super Draft pick) 1B Sam Horn (BAL) 2B Maicer Izturis (LAA) 3B Gil McDougald (NYY) SS Cal Ripken (BAL) SS Phil Rizzuto (NYY) SS Danny Tartabull (SEA) IF Billy Martin (NYY) LF Willie Horton (Super Draft pick) CF Mickey Mantle (NYY) RF Vladimir Guerrero (LAA) OF Gene Woodling (NYY) Pitching SP#1: Ervin Santana (LAA) SP#2: Jered Weaver (LAA) SP#3: Ed Lopat (NYY) SP#4: Whitey Ford (NYY) SP#5: Mike Mussina (BAL) CL: Francisco Rodriguez (LAA) SU: Scot Shields (LAA) Short RP: J.C. Romero (LAA) Short RP: Todd Frohwirth (BAL) Middle RP: Bob Kuzava (NYY) Long RP: Johnny Sain (NYY) Minors: 2B Harold Reynolds (SEA), SP Mike Moore (SEA), RP Mike Flanagan (BAL) Lineup vs Both w/DH 1) 2B Martin 2) 3B McDougald 3) RF Guerrero 4) CF Mantle 5) 1B McCovey 6) C Berra 7) DH Gibson 8) SS Ripken 9) LF Horton Sliders: Hit and Run: +1 Sacrifice Bunt: +1 Squeeze Play: -1 Trying for extra bases: 0 Stealing Bases: 0 Aggressively Tagging Up: +1 Pitch Outs (to prevent stolen bases): +1 Giving Intentional Walks: +1 Pitching Around Good Hitters: +2 Bringing the Infield In: 0 Guarding the Lines: 0 Making Cutoff Throws: +2 Bringing in Pinch Hitters: +2 Bringing in Pinch Runners: 0 Bringing in Defensive Replacements: +2 Starting Pitchers on Short Rest: -2 Letting pitchers pitch through trouble: -1 Letting Pitchers rack up high pitch counts: 0 I'm sure there's stuff I missed or need to fix, but I'm a bit busy with studying at the moment. I'll give it another look-see this weekend. edit: like the fact that Horn is a 1B, not 2B  fixed.
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Idaho draft preferences: Best available SP, Best available 2B, Best available Player
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The following post was paid for by the Idaho Potatoes Public Relations department. This random ESPN blogger loves the Kibbie Dome, and so should you, god drat it!
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Potatoes Move Pete Alexander into Weaver's spot, and swap out Santana for Mike Moore from my minors. Also put Joe Morgan in at 2B.
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The following post is paid for by the Idaho Potatoes PR Department. In cooperation with the University of Idaho, we would like to warn our local Potato-heads of a dangerous animal sighting in the Moscow area. A moose has been spotted on Taylor Avenue. Be cautious and give the animal proper space. Moose Courtesy * Never feed moose. * Give moose at least 50 feet. If it doesn't yield as you approach, give it the right of way. (Either retreat or walk way around.) * If its ears lay back or its hackles (the hairs on its hump) rise, it's angry or afraid and may charge; back off pronto. * Moose kick with their front as well as hind feet. * Don't corner moose into fences or houses. * If a moose charges, get behind a tree. You can run around the trunk faster than the gangly creature. * Never get between a cow and her calf. Thank you, stay safe, and GO TATERS! ---- Idaho Potatoes PR @IdahoPotatoesPR As an addendum to the above-linked warning, the rumors that we have signed the moose to a minor-league contract are untrue.
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Idaho Potatoes Oh gently caress me. Gibson to C, Berra to DH. Keep them in the same spots in the lineup. Anybody want Berra? Just need a decent replacement for McDougald...
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Those of you picking Idaho: The gently caress are you smoking, and can I have some? REARRANGING DECK CHAIRS ON THE TITANIC TIME: Idaho Potatoes, Gauntlet Rd1 Change pitching rotation to Weaver/Ford/Mussina/Santana
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Smasher Dynamo posted:
All hail the ghost of Reaganomics! put Alexander in the rotation, Mike Moore as mop-up, gently caress Santana Idaho Potatoes PR @IdahoPotatoesPR We are proud of our team's accomplishments, and although we are relegated, look forward to SLIX-- wait, we passed Round 1? SWEET MERCIFUL SH Expand - Reply - Retweet - Favorite Grinnblade fucked around with this message at 00:43 on Nov 18, 2012 |
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: Hello, Grinnblade, it's me, the ghost of Ronald Reagan. You know, as I look back on my life, there are a few things that I'm pretty sure about. First, that trickle down economics is still a viable way of organizing the economy, as long as you're willing to accept that some poor people aren't going to make it. Second, that the Contras were really just freedom fighters, and their death squads really should have been called "life squads", as they were saving the Nicaraguan people from those Commie Sandinistas. And third, and this is probably most important to you, that Grover CLeveland Alexander, who I portrayed in 1952's The Winning Team, is a drat fine pitcher, and should be part of your Gauntlet rotation going forward. Well, thanks for listening to this old coot ramble on, it's been a pleasure. This is Dutch, signing off.
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 LET'S SHAKE THINGS UP A LITTLE BIT Trade Offer Idaho Potatoes receive: Gabby Hartnett, Steve Carlton, Rickey Henderson Luna Landers receive: Josh Gibson Roster moves if trade is accepted/approved: Lineup vs both 1) LF Henderson 2) 2B Morgan 3) 3B McDougald 4) RF Guerrero 5) CF Mantle 6) 1B McCovey 7) C Berra 8) SS Ripken 9) DH Hartnett/(pitcher slot) Rotation Carlton/Weaver/Alexander/Ford with Mussina as mop-up Grinnblade fucked around with this message at 00:32 on Nov 19, 2012 |
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What the gently caress, Carlton. Just... what the gently caress.  edit: also gently caress the Yankees based solely on Mantle and Berra making GBS threads the bed this round Oh well. We've had a slightly okay team and a god-loving-awful team, so that means the Potatoes are gonna make the playoffs in IX. ... right? ... RIGHT?! Grinnblade fucked around with this message at 23:58 on Nov 19, 2012 |
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In before a factorialite post full of references to Fresca and general bitching. (edited for accuracy) Grinnblade fucked around with this message at 22:38 on Nov 23, 2012 |
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Super-League X, Week 10 quote:BULLDOGS LOSE GAME, CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER SHOCKING RETURN
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 Bruiser. This is an intervention. STOP MAKING STUPID loving CHALLENGES AND LET YOUR TEAM COMPETE ON ITS OWN loving MERITS edit: credit to Armitage for the 3-minute paint.net job Grinnblade fucked around with this message at 03:29 on Dec 8, 2012 |
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BrooklynBruiser posted:I WAS ONE RUN AWAY FROM INSTITUTING A REIGN OF TERROR WITH MY MONSTROUS WOODCHUCKS!  STOP MAKING CHALLENGES  STOP MAKING CHALLENGES  STOP MAKING CHALLENGES
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I'd be willing to take a stab at the EC. edit: oh hey, just got a Visa gift card from far away family, BM2013 downloading as we speak Grinnblade fucked around with this message at 06:25 on Dec 27, 2012 |
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Oh poo poo I forgot to vote in the obit while I was here. A! No sense making a bad situation worse and dimension hopping for delicious Greek food didn't really work out the first time.
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Here's an editable spreadsheet for both rounds. Don't be a dick. Also B for the obit because of what oldskool just said.
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DRAFT SPREADSHEET NOTES If at all possible, update the "current as of" when you make a significant edit. I'm OCD like that. Also, according to the sheet, the Biosparks took Hanley Ramirez, but we should probably wait for official confirmation on that before going too crazy. Also also, B.
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C. gently caress YOUR BELIEF SYSTEMS edit:  nothing to see here move along
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Upon further review, the call on the field is reversed. After a discussion with Smasher, doing injuries the way I mentioned is too much work for way too little return as the EC is more of a tune-up than a competition. Worst case scenario you see if your backups can handle things if things go south. edit: yes I know that's a football thing, 
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BrooklynBruiser posted:I had him, he positively mashed in the EC. Ahhh what could have be-- --oh
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Mornacale posted:Pretty sure if you take Sudden Death you should get to make an EC team and the Wasau Woodchucks replace your team in the SL. Idaho Potatoes v2. 
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Expansion Cup Clerical Errors Canton Castrophes Rob Murphy is a Red, not an Indian Brooklyn BABiPs Willie Stargell is a Pirate, not a Royal
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mpaarating posted:Revisionist history is the only history I know. It also refuses to let me edit my post. This reminds me, as much as it sucks, I'm going to need the EC owners to post their rosters in this thread, with any trades/roster moves that you have made editted in. Yes, that means copying, pasting, and reformatting. Regrettable, but unavoidable. By the way, as of this post I'm done entering rosters. We're just about ready to start up, the first EC update will probably be tomorrow or Sunday.
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More Expansion Cup Clerical Errors! PATAGONIAN POSTMODERNISTS! (NotThatSamBeckett) EDIT FROM THE FUTURE: NEVERMIND edit: In addition, since it hasn't been officially stated yet, the Mules/Oranges trade is approved and the changes have been made to the Mules roster. Grinnblade fucked around with this message at 05:05 on Jan 12, 2013 |
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Even MORE Expansion Cup Clerical Errors, Hot drat! TIJUANA MULES! (Bograt) Not only did you forget years for your players (which is my fault for not catching sooner  ), edit: This was a clerical error on MY part and has been corrected. My bad! Grinnblade fucked around with this message at 04:16 on Jan 12, 2013 |
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theacox posted:Wasn't Smasher gonna take a day off. Are his days like 8 hours long? Smasher, just now posted:Super-League VIII, Week 14: Remember when I said 'no update'? I lied. HE LIED, ESE! */Eddie Guerrero*  Idaho Potatoes PR @IdahoPotatoesPR We're BAAAAAACKKK! Comrades. Home City: Moscow, ID Home Field: Kibbie Dome (Renamed Kingdome) Teams used: 1926 St. Louis Cardinals (4), 1955 Detroit Tigers (3), 1976 Houston Astros (2), 2003 Colorado Rockies (1) ROSTER 1926 ST. LOUIS CARDINALS 2B Rogers Hornsby C Bob O'Farrell LF Ray Blades SP Pete Alexander SP Bill Sherdel RP Bill Hallahan RP Hi Bell P Syl Johnson P Jesse Haines IF Jim Bottomley 1955 DETROIT TIGERS 3B Ray Boone RF Al Kaline SS Harvey Kuenn SP Jim Bunning SP Frank Lary RP Billy Hoeft C Frank House P Ned Garver 1976 HOUSTON ASTROS CF Cesar Cedeno OF Greg Gross SP J.R. Richard RP Ken Forsch RP Joe Sambito P Larry Dierker 2003 COLORADO ROCKIES 1B Todd Helton IF Mark Bellhorn RP Brian Fuentes OF Larry Walker P Denny Neagle C Gregg Zaun LINEUPS * = bats left handed # = Switch vs Both w/ DH 1) CF Cesar Cedeno 2) SS Harvey Kuenn 3) DH Jim Bottomley* 4) 2B Rogers Hornsby 5) RF Al Kaline 6) 1B Todd Helton* 7) LF Ray Blades 8) 3B Ray Boone 9) C Bob O'Farrell/Frank House vs Both w/o DH 1) CF Cesar Cedeno 2) SS Harvey Kuenn 3) 1B Jim Bottomley* 4) 2B Rogers Hornsby 5) RF Al Kaline 6) LF Ray Blades 7) 3B Ray Boone 8) C Bob O'Farrell/Frank House 9) (Pitcher) Bench Whichever C isn't playing 1B Todd Helton* if playing vs DH IF Mark Bellhorn OF Greg Gross OF Larry Walker C Gregg Zaun# PITCHING Starting Rotation J.R. Richard Larry Dierker Pete Alexander Ned Garver Jim Bunning (Personal Catcher Frank House) Bullpen CL Brian Fuentes SU Joe Sambito SR Hi Bell SR Billy Hoeft MR Ken Forsch LR Jesse Haines Minors P Denny Neagle P Syl Johnson P Lary Frank P Bill Hallahan P Bill Sherdel SLIDERS All at +0 for a month or two, we'll see how things go before I go too hog wild. Grinnblade fucked around with this message at 05:51 on Jan 12, 2013 |
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Expansion Cup VIII Poll! Expansion Cup Owners: It has come to my attention that as the leagues are currently set up, the top record in each league will automatically advance to the Expansion Cup Championship Series (aka the World Series). I could theoretically divide the leagues into two divisions each (McQueen League's divisions would be 6 and 4, and Taggart League's would be 4 and 4), which would enable us to have League Championship Series. The question, then, is: Is that something you'd be interested in? A) MORE PLAYOFFS FOR THE PLAYOFF GODS! B) MAY THE BEST REGULAR SEASON TEAM WIN! C) I HAVE A BETTER IDEA! The Office of the Commissar of the Expansion Cup takes no responsibility for any tragedy that may befall your team as a result of picking this option. (although seriously if you have a better idea I'm all ears)
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mentholmoose posted:Even though I'm not an EC owner, wouldn't it make more sense to split the McQueen league's divisions 5 and 5? Or is that a Mogul limitation? In most of the tests I've run with 5 and 5 divisions, there is ALWAYS a tiebreaker game in one of the divisions.
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Okay, I think the auto-tiebreaker thing was just a glitch, so if we did do divisions it would be 5 and 5/4 and 4, and I've already got a pretty decent set-up. Current Poll Results: Playoffs: 2 (+ Grinn's Tiebreaker) No Playoffs: 2
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Expansion Cup VIII Preview: Now With 100% More Divisions! McQueen League Larkin Division So named for one half of the duo that led the comeback that resulted in the return of the Lombard St. Gumshoes, the Larkin Division is sure to provide for plenty of close games.  The Catastrophes are an odd bird. If their young pitching staff lives up to its potential, they'll contend for the division and perhaps even the league crown. If it doesn't... well, the Catastrophes will definitely live up to their name. As this is my team, I asked for somebody else to give the Taters an objective overview. Here's Catastrophes owner Monathin's take: "No matter how many times you mash a Potatoe, you just get Mashed Potatoes. To that end, the Potatoes have once again come back, in a slightly mushier favor, to try their hand at the Super-League." ...  do I have to do everything myself? Alright, in my honest assessment I think I did pretty good for picking through the leftovers for balance reasons. The lineup got some lucky rolls, I've got the Saint Mark Bellhorn, but I'll be the first to admit my bullpen may be the death of me yet. GrickleGrass, that sound you hear is Smasher plotting your demise for being yet another team from Florida. Then again, when the lowest rating on your starting lineup is an 84, you might actually have something going.  Mornacale posted:Jason Conti Yes. There's the fact that Jason Conti, a career 72 OPS+ outfielder, has a spot on the bench over an admittedly old Stan Musial sitting in the minors. But apart from that one questionable roster decision, the Beard Leaguers look decent on paper. In practice? We'll just have to wait and see.  It'd be easy for me to say "your bullpen makes me a sad panda" and leave it at that. But it's a little early for me to start phoning things in, so I'll also say that Bill Skowron may be the dead weight in your 1B platoon if he doesn't live up to his potential roll. Barreta Division So named for the man several dozen wrestling fans on Twitter have been trying to find for ages, asking the eternal question: "Where's Trent?" Well, as of this writing, the unemployment line. Hopefully the teams in this division don't face the same fate...  cbx has been around a few times, and it shows in how solidly constructed the Cougars are. However, Bill Henry may not be setting any records in that bullpen any time soon.  Lou Brock is not the DH you are looking for, MooseOnTheLoose.  The bench is a bit shaky, but otherwise this looks to be another verse of "good in the EC, underperform in the SL."  Bill Lee looks to be a weak link in your rotation. Good thing he's not caught by Fisk, who also rolled a bit on the low side.  So remember when I said the Manatees had an impressive lineup because their low rating was an 84? The lowest rating on Walney's starting lineup is an 89. Taggart League Downing Division So named for the second half of the duo responsible for the return of the Lombard St. Gumshoes.  Mike Hargrove is a weak spot, but otherwise I'm not seeing too much to bitch about yet.  Dave Engle and Paul Schaal may not be starter material.  Everybody has a price... and for the right price, maybe I can nudge all your younguns closer to their potentials, because holy poo poo do you have a lot of people underperforming their potential.  Probably one of the top bullpens in the league. Sele Division So named because the phrase "Hall of Fame vote-getter Aaron Sele" can be uttered without a trace of sarcasm.  Not one but TWO perfect 100 rolls in your starting lineup.  I think we found the top offense in the Cup, guys. Paul Gillepsie is probably not the best choice at catcher. We'll see how the first month goes, though.  Yeah, you have Mariano Rivera at closer. But with Paul Quantrill and Jim Acker getting unfavorable rolls, the Sandman may not get too many chances to prove why he's pretty good at what he does.  You have the lowest rated Jamie Moyer out of all the Moyers that made it into the class. Additionally, your request to bring back Denny Rainwater is still working its way through the bureaucratic red tape. Check back later. Grinnblade fucked around with this message at 06:14 on Jan 13, 2013 |
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