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Don't let the negative people win!

Posted By: Please don't leave on 2009-06-12
In Reply to: Just wondering why Patty hasn't been on the board - vn

Subject: Don't let the negative people win!

Patty,


Please don't leave! 


I have never asked for your help, but have learned a lot from your answers.


Don't let the negative people win.


 




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