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Maybe just refers to putting mesh

Posted By: jmr on 2008-02-15
In Reply to: He's definitely saying clock. I've tried varied spellings to no avail. Thanks for trying! nm - Elderberry

Subject: Maybe just refers to putting mesh

at the 12 o'clock, 3 o'clock, etc. positions? Weird. Never heard that one before.


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