i can haz kitty

hehehe

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Danger!

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Jazz hands!

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Halp!

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Guidelines for cats! Part 4

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Food

In order to get the energy to sleep, play,
and hamper, a cat must eat. Eating, however,
is only half the fun. The other half is
getting the food. Cats have two ways to
obtain food: convincing a human you are
starving to death and must be fed now; and
hunting for it oneself. The following are
guidelines for getting fed.

* When the humans are eating, make sure
you leave the tip of your tail in their
dishes when they are not looking.

* Never eat food from your own bowl if
you can steal some from the table. Never
drink from your own water bowl if a human's
glass is full enough to drink from.

* Should you catch something of your own
outside, it is only polite to attempt to get
to know it. Be insistent. Your food will
usually not be so polite and try to leave.

* Table scraps are delicacies with which
the humans are unfortunately unwilling to
readily part. It is beneath the dignity of a
cat to beg outright for food as lower forms
of life such as dogs will, but several
techniques exist for ensuring that the humans
don't forget you exist. These include, but are
not limited to: jumping onto the lap of the
"softest" human and purring loudly; lying down
in the doorway between the dining room and the
kitchen, the "direct stare", and twining around
people's legs as they sit and eat while meowing
plaintively.

Guidelines for cats! Part 3

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Play

This is an important part of your life. Get
enough sleep in the daytime so you are fresh
for your nocturnal games. Below are listed
several favorite cat games that you can play.
It is important, though, to maintain one's
dignity at all times. If you should have an
accident during play, such as falling off a
chair, immediately wash a part of your body
as if to say "I meant to do that!" It fools
those humans every time.

Cat Games

* Catch Mouse
The humans would have you believe that
those lumps under the covers are their feet
and hands. They are lying. They are actually
Bed Mice, rumored to be the most delicious of
all the mice in the world, though no cat has
ever been able to catch one. Rumor also has
it that only the most ferocious attack can
stun them long enough for you to dive under
the covers to get them. Maybe YOU can be the
first to taste the Bed Mouse!

* King of the Hill
This game must be played with at least
one other cat. The more, the merrier! One or
both of the sleeping humans is Hill 303 which
must be defended at all costs from the other
cat(s). Anything goes. This game allows for
the development of unusual tactics as one must
take the unstable playing theater into account.

Warning: Playing either of these games to
excess will result in expulsion from the bed
and possibly from the bedroom. Should the
humans grow restless, immediately begin
purring and cuddle up to them. This should buy
you some time until they fall asleep again. If
one happens to be on a human when this occurs,
this cat wins the round of King of the Hill.

Cat icons... how cute!

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Guidelines for cats! Part 2

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Hampering:

If one of your humans is engaged in some close
activity and the other is idle, stay with the
busy one. This is called "helping", otherwise
known as "hampering." Following are the rules
for "hampering":

* When supervising cooking, sit just behind
the left heel of the cook. You cannot be seen and
thereby stand a better chance of being stepped on
and then picked up and comforted.

* For book readers, get in close under the
chin, between eyes and book, unless you can lie
across the book itself.

* For knitting projects or paperwork, lie on
the work in the most appropriate manner so as to
obscure as much of the work or at least the most
important part. Pretend to doze, but every so often
reach out and slap the pencil or knitting needles.
The worker may try to distract you; ignore it.
Remember, the aim is to hamper work. Embroidery
and needlepoint projects make great hammocks in
spite of what the humans may tell you.

* For people paying bills (monthly activity) or
working on income taxes or Christmas cards (annual
activity), keep in mind the aim-to hamper! First,
sit on the paper being worked on. When dislodged,
watch sadly from the side of the table. When activity
proceeds nicely, roll around on the papers,
scattering them to the best of your ability. After
being removed for the second time, push pens, pencils,
and erasers off the table, one at a time. When a human
is holding the newspaper in front of him/her, be sure
to jump on the back of the paper. They love to jump.

Guidelines for cats! Part 1

2009-02-01T00:01:00.000-08:00

Written by a crazy cat person- funny!

Doors:
Do not allow closed doors in any room. To get door
opened, stand on hind legs and hammer with forepaws.
Once door is opened, it is not necessary to use it.
After you have ordered an "outside" door opened,
stand halfway in and out and think about several
things. This is particularly important during very
cold weather, rain, snow, or mosquito season.
Swinging doors are to be avoided at all costs.

Chairs and Rugs:
If you have to throw up, get to a chair quickly. If
you cannot manage in time, get to an Oriental rug.
If there is no Oriental rug, shag is good. When
throwing up on the carpet, make sure you back up so
that it is as long as the human's bare foot.

Bathrooms:
Always accompany guests to the bathroom. It is not
necessary to do anything . . . just sit and stare.

serious cat

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relevant

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a lion!

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critical mass

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cute!

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camo kitty

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agressive cat is...

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emo kid

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change

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bike

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"I like kitty breath!"

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Poking around on the 'net you find some pretty weird
stuff... I never thought I would read this, but I found it
on a site and just figured I'd share. Us crazy cat people!
What can I say?

"I have a secret that I just can't hold in anymore!
Please tell me I'm not the only one who likes the smell of
my cat's breath! I'm never happier than when they
curl up next to my face and lick my nose or groom my
eyelashes. "

"I love when my kitties get up in my face, but I don’t
normally smell their breath. I don’t know if that means
they don’t have smelly breath, or if I’m just used to it? "

"Cat lover though I may be, my heart belongs puppy
breath. "

"To me, cats smell very warm and comforting.
Generally I haven't come across a cat whose
breath smelled, aside from Noodle (RIP), a
little stray rescue who had the most foul breath
because he had diaphragmatic hernia and his
intestines were all messed up. Even then, I didn't
think it was particularly stinky... though my
friends were mostly pretty disgusted by it "

mechanic kittah

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lego kitties

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check spelling!

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terrorists...

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Ohnoes!!1

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hotwire

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computers...

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aviator kitty!!

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I'm from tech support!

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blu ray

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hobby cat

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Wii kitty

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tires

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srvr

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upgraded

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in ur PC again...

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fap!

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in Iraq...

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squishy face

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king

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I fix it...

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in ur PC

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RAM

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make my ship ready!

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drive

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delivery!

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Kittens and solid food.

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Tips and directions in regards to kittens and
introducing them to solid foods. Enjoy!

Kittens even from the same litter can differ widely as
to when they start accepting solid foods (the weaning
process). At about four weeks old, most kittens express
some interest in solid foods. Be sure to treat this weaning
time as a positive experience, so the kitten will not be
frightened. Start by offering some formula on your finger.
If the kitten does not lick it off, then you should gently
smear the formula on his/her mouth, being careful not to
get the formula on his/her nose or restrict its breathing.
The kitten will definitely clean himself, and get the
formula that way.

It is important to remember how delicate the kitten's
digestive system is and how easily it can get upset. Taking
it very slowly, continue to work on the kitten's lapping skills,
by using your finger, and encouraging the kitten to lap up
formula from your finger. The next step is to gradually add
some slightly warmed baby food to the formula, making a
"gruel" out of it.

Some of you may have heard that baby food is dangerous to
kittens due to the dehydrated onion that is used; the major
baby food brands such as Gerbers and Beechnut have
eliminated those ingredients from their recipes, and you can
use the baby food with confidence. One of the reasons baby
food (we recommend the lamb, chicken or turkey flavors...start
with lamb and stay with it if possible) works so well with kittens
is that it is easy for them to lap up, but more importantly, it has
a high degree of odor to it, which stimulates the kitten's appetite
and encourages her to eat, when she is young or sick, and not
able to smell properly or understand that she is hungry.

Be patient. Some kittens do not even express interest in solid
foods until they are seven weeks old...that is extreme, but it can
happen. Continue working with the kitten a minimum of four
times a day, and supplement with a bottle or syringe to be sure
the kitten is getting adequate nutrition per day.

As the kitten learns to eat solids, you want to gradually introduce
the wet food that you want to have your kitten eat, such as Iams
Lamb and Rice canned food. Lamb and rice is popular as it is the
easiest mixture for kittens to digest. Keep the "gruel" very moist
with bottled water or Pedialyte, and gradually decrease the
amount of baby food and increase the amount of canned cat food.

Also, be sure you are offering a high quality, scientifically formulated
dry food for your kittens available at ALL TIMES (e.g. Purina Kitten
Chow). Some kittens will actually prefer the dry food to the wet food,
kibble pieces.

OMG

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Mail-order...

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THIS big!

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meeeow!

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bakin'

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uh... yeah

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Dawg!!

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centipedes!

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ur girl

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in ur thread...

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you'd hit that?!

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PS3 money

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Elimination

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What your kitten's poos mean...

What does a loose and/or yellow stool mean?
This may indicate a mild case of overfeeding. Try diluting
the formula strength with liquid, unflavored Pedialyte by
about 1/3 until the stool returns to normal, then gradually
bring the formula back to full strength.

What does a loose and/or greenish color stool mean?
This would be indicative that the food is moving too quickly
through the kitten's system, and the bile is not being
absorbed, and is probably attributed to moderate overfeeding.
Cut the formula back with the Pedialyte or bottled water; in
severe cases use 2 to 3 drops of Kaopectate every four hours
until this problem clears up.

What about stools that look like cottage cheese?
Either the
formula strength is too rich, there is severe overfeeding, or the
kitten may have a bacterial infection. Check with the shelter
manager or your vet, who may recommend that you cut the
formula in half with bottled water and/or Pedialyte liquid, and
start the kitten on antibiotics. If the kitten is seriously dehydrated,
fluids can be given under the skin.

Constipated or straining kittens?
In this case, you would want to increase the strength of the
formula, and feed slightly smaller amounts, but feed more
frequently. If the kitten has a swollen abdomen and hasn't passed
a bowel movement in over a day, you may want to try mineral oil
given by mouth (3 drops per ounce of body weight).

Stimulating Elimination

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Kinda gross, but necessary...

Normally, kittens will have a couple of firm, yellowish stools
per day if they are being properly fed. Also after each feeding,
you will need to gently massage and stimulate the anal and
genital area with a sterile cotton ball or piece of gauze dipped
in warm water. This will cause the kitten to urinate and have
bowel movements, and it is very important that you continue to
do this for the kitten until he/she is definitely using the litter
box on his/her own, even though most kittens can control their
own bowel movements at about 10 days old.

The skin area is very delicate and may become raw or sore from
your efforts. If this happens, apply a tiny dab of Preparation H
ointment to the affected area after each stimulation. Keep in mind
that your kitten will probably not have a bowel movement every
feeding, and sometimes even skip a day. This should be fine as long
as the kitten is growing, eating well, not showing any signs of
distress, and urinating.

Young kittens must be protected from disease!! ALWAYS wash
your hands before and after handling the kittens, and ALWAYS clean
and sterilize your bottles, nipples, brushes, or tube feeders in boiling
water after each use!! If your kittens did not receive their mother's
colostrum (the watery milk the queen produces in the first couple of
days after giving birth), your kittens are at an even higher risk as they
did not receive the antibodies present in the colostrum. In that case, be
sure to keep them separated from any other animals, also.

pants kitty

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chattin'

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kitty pile

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rape

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balls

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pants?

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surprise!

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how wrong! lol

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hehehe

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numero uno

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I'd hit it...

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doggie style

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ceiling cat

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How much should my kitten be eating?

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How much formula to give? Normally, it is recommended
that you give 2 tablespoons of liquid formula for every 4
ounces of body weight per day. For very young kittens, you
will need to divide their total daily amount into six equal sized
feedings, and yes, this does mean during the night, also!! As
the kittens grow, the number of feedings and their frequency
can be decreased. Also as they grow, they can let you know
better when they are actually hungry. Kittens that are not
getting enough nourishment may cry continuously, suck on
each other or on themselves, and they may have prominent
hips or backbones.

Do I need to burp the kitten? After each feeding, you will
need to hold the kitten against your shoulder and gently
burp him/her. Another technique is to hold the kitten so
his/her back is against your chest and gently cuddle the
kitten under your neck while rubbing his/her tummy.

A steady weight gain of about 10 grams (or 1/3 of an ounce)
per day is recommended, but do not be surprised if a kitten
may stay at the same weight for a day or two, then suddenly
the weight gains are seen. After feeding, burping and weighing
the kitten, check to see if the bedding in the nest box needs to
be changed, and that the temperature is correct. Then, put the
kitten back in the box so that he/she can sleep. A properly fed
kitten will sleep through to the next feeding.

How do I prepare kitten formula?

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You will need to warm the formula before giving it to the
kitten. The bottle should be warm but not hot to the touch.
Put the sterilized bottle into a warm bowl of water to warm
it rather than use the microwave, which can cause "hot
spots" in the formula.

We have found it is easier to start young kittens off using a
plastic syringe (without the needle of course!) From the
newborn stage until the kittens are about 1 1/2 weeks old,
use a 3 cc. syringe, and feed every 2 hours. At 1 1/2 weeks
old, they are ready for the 6 cc. syringe size and feeding every
3 hours, and at about 3 weeks old, move them up to a 12 cc.
syringe, feeding them at least every 4 hours.

An average meal for a 3 week old kitten can vary from a
single syringe full (12 fluid cc) to three syringes full (36 fluid cc)
for a large and hungry kitten!!! We like and use the KMR
(Kitten Milk Replacer) formula, available in most large pet and
feed supply stores. While the powdered form is more economical,
it does not always reconstitute as lump-free as needed to flow
through the syringes (best method is to mix a small amount with
cold water first, similar to the process of making lump-free gravy,
then add the mixture to the rest of the batch), so we usually
purchase the liquid form in the cans. If you shop around, you can
find the best economical source for purchasing the formula in your
area.

Bottle feeding your kittens.

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Bottle feeding a kitten requires special nursers designed
for hand-feeding kittens. Gently insert the nipple into the
mouth of the kitten - preferably while he/she is resting
on his/her stomach -- then slowly pull up and forward on
the bottle so that the kitten will have his/her head slightly
elevated and extended while nursing. Be sure that the
kitten is actually suckling by checking the level of formula
in the nurser bottle.

How much to actually bottle feed the kittens? It is actually
better to under-feed rather than over-feed a kitten in the
first few days. A bottle-fed kitten will usually stop nursing
when it is full. If, however, you notice milk coming out of its
nose, the milk is being delivered too fast, which means that
the hole in the nipple is too large. (If the kitten continues to
bubble the formula out of his/her nose each feeding, you will
want to have a vet check the kitten carefully to be sure the
inside palate are of its mouth has fully developed.)

Make a nesting box for your kittens.

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MAKING THE NEST BOX

The "nesting box" needs to be a safe, clean, warm, dry
place for kittens to get the tremendous amount of sleep
they need to grow and develop in the critical first few
weeks. The nest box does not have to be elaborate, and
using a cardboard box works just fine!!

Warmth is going to be especially vital in the first two
weeks of a kitten's life, as they are not able to shiver, and
you cannot tell when they are cold. When using the
heating pad, be sure to keep it on the lowest setting, and
wrap it well with towels and waterproof pads. Set the
heating pad BELOW the box itself, to one side or corner
under the nest box, so that the kittens can move to a cooler
area inside their box if it becomes too warm for them.

You will want the nest box to be in a quiet, private, draft-
free location, with the sides of the box high enough to keep
the kittens in, and the overall box size large enough to allow
for some exercise. Be sure that the kittens can not get stuck
under some pads in the sides or corners of the box, or that
they cannot climb under the layers of towels and get directly
on to the heating pad (which is why we recommend placing
the pad itself under, not in, the box).

voices

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shower

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unimpressed

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traitor?

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tree kitty

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hangers

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emo kitty

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sploded

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fluffy... not so much

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not here

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jolly?

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Christmas...

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holy water

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no thread

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no more happeez

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don't judge

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awww!

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hehehe

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cursed!

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pow!

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I'm in ur knits...

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dinner?

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