Posted on 05/10/2019 10:42:44 AM PDT by ransomnote
Q is the result of the sacrifices and commitment of countless patriots to win back our captured country from the Deep State and achieve the transformation President Trump promised in this campaign video. President Trump has said the awakening of the public is key to this transformation.
Q describes this transformation as follows:
"The Great Awakening ('Freedom of Thought), was designed and created not only as a backchannel to the public (away from the longstanding mind control of the corrupt & heavily biased media) to endure future events through transparency and regeneration of individual thought (breaking the chains of group-think), but, more importantly, aid in the construction of a vehicle (a ship) that provides the scattered (free thinkers) with a starter new social-networking platform which allows for freedom of thought, expression, and patriotism or national pride (the feeling of love, devotion and sense of attachment to a homeland and alliance with other citizens who share the same sentiment).
When non-dogmatic information becomes FREE & TRANSPARENT it becomes a threat to those who attempt to control the narrative and/or the stable.
When you are awake, you stand on the outside of the stable (group-think collective), and have free thought.
"Free thought" is a philosophical viewpoint which holds that positions regarding truth should be formed on the basis of logic, reason, and empiricism, rather than authority, tradition, revelation, or dogma.
When you are awake, you are able to clearly see.
The choice is yours, and yours alone.
Trust and put faith in yourself.
You are not alone and you are not in the minority.
Difficult truths will soon see the light of day.
WWG1WGA!!!" ~ Q (#3028)
We discuss Q drop content on our threads to learn the truth about the capture of our country, after a lifetime of reading, watching and listening to lies and distortions used to control us and tame the American spirit. The truth shall set us free.
For summaries of Q drops (i.e., posts) discussed on our threads, I invite you to read the latest editions of The Oracle, which include helpful links and quotes to explain Q drop content.
Q drops can be found here in their original format.
Links to our Q threads, and Q drops posted on our threads, are listed in this table.
The video, Qanon is 100% coming from the Trump Administration, is just one of many excellent responses to the all-important question, "Whom does Q serve?" Another excellent source for identifying Q's involvement with President Trump is found at the website titled Qproofs.com.
Q Boot Camp is a quick, condensed way to learn the background and basics about the Q movement.
Q has reminded us repeatedly that together, we are strong. As the false "narrative" is destroyed and the divisive machinery put in place by the Deep State fails, the fact that patriotism has no skin color or political party is exposed for all to see.
In the battle between Good and Evil, we can't afford to let false divisions separate us any longer. The changes heading our way and the information revealed will, at times, be very difficult to face, but we will face it together. We, and our country, will be forever made stronger for having reclaimed the truth and freedom of thought.
Where We Go 1, We Go All
Note: Links in the post above are included in a resource table linked in Post #1 below, along with many additional excellent links to the best Q analysts and informations sources we've identified.
I found the article on that indictment - it is in a DOJ press release dated May 10, 2019. I’ll put the DOJ description of the indictment and links below:
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Department of Justice
Office of Public Affairs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, May 10, 2019
Entertainer/Businessman and Malaysian Financier Indicted for Conspiring to Make and Conceal Foreign and Conduit Contributions During 2012 U.S. Presidential Election
A United States entertainer and businessman and a Malaysian financier were charged in a four-count indictment unsealed today in the District of Columbia for conspiring to make and conceal foreign and conduit campaign contributions during the United States presidential election in 2012, announced Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski of the Justice Departments Criminal Division.
Prakazrel Pras Michel, 46, and Low Taek Jho, 37, also known as Jho Low, were charged with one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States government and for making foreign and conduit campaign contributions. Michel also was charged with one count of a scheme to conceal material facts and two counts of making a false entry in a record in connection with the conspiracy. Michel appeared today for his arraignment before U.S. Magistrate Judge G. Michael Harvey in the District of Columbia. Low remains at large.
According to the indictment, between June 2012 and November 2012, Low directed the transfer of approximately $21,600,000 from foreign entities and accounts to Michel for the purpose of funneling significant sums of money into the United States presidential election as purportedly legitimate contributions, all while concealing the true source of the money. To facilitate the excessive contributions and conceal their true source, Michel paid approximately $865,000 of the money received from Low to about 20 straw donors, or conduits, so that the straw donors could make donations in their names to a presidential joint fundraising committee. In addition, Michel personally directed more than $1 million of the money received from Low to an independent expenditure committee also involved in the presidential election in 2012.
The indictment also alleges that by funneling campaign contributions through straw donors, Michel caused a presidential joint fundraising committee to submit false reports to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), including a false amended report in June 2013. The committees reports were false because they identified the straw donors, rather than Low or Michel, as the true source of the contributions. In addition, the indictment alleges that by contributing more than $1 million of the money he received from Low to an independent expenditure committee, Michel also caused that committee to submit false reports to the FEC, insofar as those reports identified Michel as the source of the contributions when, in fact, it was Low. The indictment further alleges that in June 2015, Michel submitted a false declaration to the FEC in which he claimed that he had no reason to conceal the true source of his contributions to the independent expenditure committee in 2012, even though Michel knew that the true source of that money was Low and that Michel had funneled the foreign money into the election.
Low was indicted previously, along with former banker Ng Chong Hwa, also known as Roger Ng, in the Eastern District of New York for conspiring to launder billions of dollars and to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. That case remains pending.
An indictment is merely a charge and defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The FBIs International Corruption Squad in New York is investigating the case. Trial Attorneys Sean F. Mulryne and Nicole Lockhart of the Criminal Divisions Public Integrity Section are prosecuting the case.
"""I see ears around the Jesus crucified and kaballah at the top of the map. An oval rabbit face from human sacrifice to FBI. Shoulders going down to cointelpro and Nixon shock. Pentagon at the heart, and military industrial complex in the belly. A thigh going down from NRO to mass surveillance. Not sure where to go from there. Not sure if it matters but would like to see it highlighted. If anyone thinks it is worth pursuing, would appreciate the help.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DjPTQlRW0AY6Oei?format=jpg&name=large """ ============================================================
i.posting is blurring these images tonight. Clearer ones at the links.
NOPE:
Read it the way the artist that made it says to read it:
https://throughthelookingglassnews.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/q-web-7-072-e1531108190571.jpg
https://www.dylanlouismonroe.com/q-web.html
https://deepstatemappingproject.weebly.com/
"We are not affiliated with Q Anon nor any organization."
https://throughthelookingglassnews.wordpress.com/2017/11/24/q-anon-learn-to-read-the-map/#qweb
After his Qmap went viral he's Mapping the Ultimate Cult - Dylan Louis Monroe Exclusive Interview = part 1 28:58 mins CC
Qmap Explained: From Vampires to Pindar [Don't show this to your Mom] - Dylan Louis Monroe Interview = part 2 22:46 mins CC
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UPDATE: You may want to skip the information below the double lines - it was a trail of documents I was following before I discovered the indictment for a corrupt DHS official (Ciccione, who was charged in September 2017), was based on his unlawfully getting an indictment dropped against a drug cartel kingpin (PIEDRAHITA) in exchange for money, prostitutes etc. That drug kingpin was a fugitive until October, 2011.
“PIEDRAHITA remained a fugitive on these charges from the time he was indicted on June 20, 1996, through October 21, 2011, when Indictment #93-470 was dismissed.”
So that must mean the dirty DHS agent who got charges dismissed way back in 2011 thought he got away with it until one Donald J Trump became president and then BAM! 6 months later he himself is indicted! HOW MANY CROOKS like this dirty DHS agent has the Trump Administration investigated, indicted etc? They went back 6 years??? That had to frighten alot of government criminals who thought they got away with things YEARS before POTUS arrived.
FANTASTIC! I like the smell of back-dated PAIN in the evening!
Here’s DHS agent Ciccione’s indictment:
https://www.justice.gov/opa/press-release/file/999442/download
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Checking the DOJ press releases for May 10, 2019, I also see the following:
“Colombian Narcotics Kingpin Pleads Guilty for Bribing Former Federal Agent to Dismiss Indictment
A Colombian Cali Cartel cocaine trafficker pleaded guilty today for bribing a former Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent to secure the dismissal of a drug trafficking indictment filed against him, announced Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Departments Criminal Division.
Jose Bayron Piedrahita-Ceballos, 60, of Medellin, Colombia, was extradited from the Republic of Colombia on April 5, 2019, and will be sentenced on July 19, 2019, before U.S. District Judge Robert N. Scola Jr. of the Southern District of Florida.”
There’s more at the link.
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/colombian-narcotics-kingpin-pleads-guilty-bribing-former-federal-agent-dismiss-indictment
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I wondered if that corrupt Homeland Security Agent, who surely must have been caught too, was working on Obama’s watch or on POTUS’. I tried to find out by looking for an arrest document.
I found an article in the FederalTimes.com dated September 2017 when they were charged, but that didn’t state when the crimes occurred either. Just curious - I know POTUS hit the ground running - his administration has been busy, busy, busy. Here’s an excerpt and a link:
“A Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agent has been charged with aiding Colombian drug traffickers.
Special Agent Christopher V. Ciccione II, 52, and two Colombian nationals were charged by a federal grand jury in Florida with conspiracy, corruption and obstruction of justice. Ciccione allegedly participated in a bribery scheme that resulted in charges being dismissed against one of the Colombians.”
https://www.federaltimes.com/federal-oversight/doj-fbi/2017/09/28/dhs-agent-accused-of-working-with-colombian-drug-traffickers/
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I found a little more on the DOJ website from Sept. 2017 regarding the Homeland SEcurity agent, Christopher V. Ciccione:
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/federal-agent-colombian-narcotics-kingpin-and-colombian-national-indicted-conspiracy
“The indictment further alleges that while maintaining contact with Piedrahita, Ciccione misled the U.S. Attorneys Office and HSI management and altered DHS records to represent to decision makers that Piedrahita was unidentified and that his case should be dismissed because all investigative efforts were exhausted. In addition, Ciccone falsified the concurrence of several other federal agents and even attempted to parole Piedrahita into the U.S. “
Just more evidence that POTUS has been going back many years to clean up Obama’s “scandal free” administration:
Former CIA Officer Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Espionage
Excerpt:
Beginning sometime in May 2010 and continuing into at least 2011, Lee received requests for information, or taskings, from the Chinese IOs. The majority of the taskings asked Lee to reveal sensitive information about the CIA, including national defense information. On May 14, 2010, Lee made or caused to be made a cash deposit of $138,000 HKD (approximately $17,468 in USD) into his personal bank account in Hong Kong. This would be the first of hundreds of thousands of dollars (USD equivalent) in cash deposits Lee made or caused to be made into his personal HSBC account from May 2010 through December 2013.
This is the third case in less than a year in which a former US intelligence officer has pled or been found guilty of conspiring with Chinese intelligence services to pass them national defense information, said Assistant Attorney General Demers. Every one of these cases is a tragic betrayal of country and colleagues. The National Security Division will continue to prosecute individuals like Lee who abuse their former access to classified information for financial gain while threatening the security of America. Many thanks to the agents, analysts and prosecutors whose work led to todays outcome.
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/former-cia-officer-pleads-guilty-conspiracy-commit-espionage
Thank you so much for doing that, haffast. Deeply appreciate you.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAGSTER!!!
CCat
To all the FR Mothers.
CGato
#128
Q !ITPb.qbhqo ID: Dx5TPc5d No.
Nov 9 2017 23:07:15 (EST) 1510280445405.jpg
[C]oordinated effort to misdirect. Guide to reading the crumbs necessary to cont[I]nue. Attached gr[A]phic is correct. Linked graphics are incorrect and false. Graphic is necessary and vital. Time stamp(s) and order [is] critical. Re-review graphic (in full) each day post news release. Learn to distinguish between relevant/non-relevant news. Disinformation is real. Disinformation is necessary. Ex: US ML NG (1) False SA True"
(image of compilation of Q's posts is attached to this row) image address http://img.4plebs.org/boards/pol/image/1510/10/1510107905656.jpg
One of "US ML NG" was intentionally (necessarily) false but SA was true. The implication of Martial Law in the US was false. Intentional and necessary to threaten martial law in order to keep Antifa home on Nov 4.
Muslim brotherhood infliftration of US government, Senator McCain criticized query. SA connection to ISIS. Why is this relevant? Who took an undisclosed trip to SA? What was the purpose of a f2f v call? Alice & Wonderland
How did SA welcome the POTUS during his trip? Why was this historic and not covered by MSM? How did SA welcome BO during his trip? How did SA welcome HRC during her trip? Why is this relevant?
What happened shortly after 9/11 (specifically with all aircraft)? Who was authorized to depart? Only one plane was authorized during this "mandatory forced grounding". Who specifically authorized this? What airport did the departure take place at? Why is this relevant? How does it tie together?
Why did JK travel to SA recently? What is SA known for? Where do the biggest donations originate from? Why is this relevant? What else is relevant w/ SA? Safe Harbour? Port of Transfer?
US actions mirror SA actions.
As per ISIS, it has been losing big time in Syria. Now it would be natural to go after its' supporters. CIA has been working with ISIS et al at least since 2013 (https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/cia-begins-weapons-delivery-to-syrian-rebels/2013/09/11/9fcf2ed8-1b0c-11e3-a628-7e6dde8f889d_story.html?utm_term=.961f494bee8f)
Look there, or [here], or there, truth is behind you."
link to infographic https://i.4cdn.org/pol/1510421407740.jpg
Answering questions in a number of iterations yields the bigger picture. Forward-backward-forward
https://imgur.com/a/M8cDD By absorbing the contextual meaning by going back and forth (Conclusion to Topic, Topic to Body, Body to Conclusion, including "Look back" to Prior Postings) you can form a "strength" of a "conclusion".
Some answers are not completely revealed until later postings ("low strength" of conclusion). In these cases, you keep an abstract "base meaning" to the answer until the later postings solidify the "abstract" into the "concrete".
Intertwined within the messages are individual items and circumstances that are intended to be researched and "discovered" as factual evidence.
This evidence then ties together the schematic of the "topic, body, conclusion" pattern format to the full intended "reveal". Simply, it "paints the whole picture"
After new questions are posed and events happen go back and check old questions and fill holes/answer in more detail given new context/info.
Truth is behind you.
A method of relating elements in a set to elements in another set, such a [land] to [countries]
To analyze and understand the set in terms of another set
(In terms of maps...) a legend is the translation method, the paths taken between sets.
A legend is an explanation of the symbols on a map; a legend is also called a key, A map's legend is the key to understanding the symbols used on the map. Keep it and the map simple.
If you understand the symbols in the legend, you can read the map. This map will tell you about whats going to happen.
It's a set with order to the elements https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sequence
A sequence can have a pattern.
1- A keystone is the wedge-shaped stone piece at the apex of a masonry arch 2- Something on which associated things depend for support
Everything. Future provides past. Map provides picture. Picture provides 40,000ft. v. 40,000ft. v. is classified."
All Q's statements and questions are relevant, even if it does not appear to be at the time it was asked.
Future provides the past alludes to the instruction regarding mirror - please utilize the infographic linked on how to read Q's posts for help in interpreting the method of reveal he uses.
Map provides the picture alludes to the statement(s) regarding what a map is, legend explains the map and the use of the map. Simply put, all of the questions & statements thus far should help paint a large picture as to the very deep and widespread corruption, evil and degeneracy amongst our elites (three families indicated by + signs).
40,000 vertical feet is an expression denoting a high view, an overview
The Picture provides 40,000ft v means that the large picture is the overview, not bogged down or cluttered with details and minutae.
40,000ft. v. is classified. = The true extent of this large picture is classified.
To locate a place, person or thing in a place; distances between, movement of people/group/things
Think full picture"
Trump's Asia trip: 1) Hawaii, 2) Japan, 3) South Korea, 4) China, 5) Vietnam, 6) Philippines.
Fake media and their owners
They control who they let into these organizations and therefore are very very careful to only let in their own, keeping the highest positions for themselves while hiring regular everyday Joe's for more menial roles so they don't look too suspicious. After all nepotism is obvious and why so many elites change their name when they live very public lives. Who would want to get their news from a Rothschild?
A spiritual/magical tool; a command to make something happen or to gain control over someone, suppression of willpower. (Chemical spell = scopolamine. Electronical spell = psychotronics.) Psychological operations; active measures
One who is under a spell, one who is being controlled. A large portion of people is ignorant and happy to be so.
Snow White in an enchanted sleep (spell) after eating the poisoned apple.
Disseminating a controlled narrative. Disseminating information (both true and false).
Anons and the public need to be watchful of Qs posts, current events, statements by POTUS and his team.
Active MINDWAR (psychological operations) engaged not only on the public worldwide, but also on /pol/.
Beware of disinformation agents, disruptors, divide & conquer tactics, diversionary ploys (to research a topic unrelated) etc..
Ope[r]ations underway. Operators [a]ctive. Graphic is essential. Find the ke[y]stone. Moves and countermoves. They never thought she would lose. Snow white. Godfather III. Iron Eagle."
Eagle = Bill Clinton's codename as President; "Iron Eagle" = a former president who cannot easily escape (iron is very heavy) by flying away.
(P)(R)(A)(Y)
AGAIN, Diagram, flowchart needed, it has been said time and time again by Q, by MI 2 posts, by Q again here and the insistence and reference to maps importance
CIRCULAR DIAGRAMS NEEDED FOR DISSEMINATION OF TRUTH TO ALERT THE PUBLIC
There's a coordinated effort to misdirect. Learn to distinguish between relevant/non-relevant news. Disinformation is real. Disinformation is necessary.
Ex: US ML National Guard (1) False Saudi Arabia True
Questions were asked regarding Saudi Arabia prior to Saudi Arabia events. Think mirror. Look there, or here, or there. The truth is behind you.
A map is useful. A legend is useful. Look at a sequence. A map become a guide. Look at a keystone. The Future provides the past. Map provides a picture. The picture provides a 40,000 foot view.
Think direction. Think full picture.
Someone controls the narrative. Look at a spell. Someone is asleep. Dissemination. Attention on deck. There is an active war on your mind. Be prepared. Operations underway. Operators active. Graphic is essential. Find the keystone. Moves and counter-moves. They never thought she would lose. Snow white. Godfather III. Iron Eagle.
[C]oordinated effort to misdirect. Guide to reading the crumbs necessary to cont[I]nue. Attached gr[A]phic is correct. Linked graphics are incorrect and false. Graphic is necessary and vital. Time stamp(s) and order [is] critical. Re-review graphic (in full) each day post news release. Learn to distinguish between relevant/non-relevant news. Disinformation is real. Disinformation is necessary. Ex: US ML NG (1) False SA True"
[C] [I] [A] [is] [here], [p] [r] [a] [y] (s) (in full) (1)
CIA is here. Pray, sinful one.
https://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/September_11,_2001:_Evacuation_of_Saudi_Nationals
On the afternoon of September 13, 2001, "three Saudi men in their early 20s flew in a Lear jet from Tampa, Fla., to Lexington, Ky., where they boarded a Boeing 747 with Arabic writing on it waiting to take them out of the country."
WhiteHouse authorized it
Tampa Florida airport
Current events in KSA mirror previous events in the US. Specifically, the coup in KSA mirrors/reflects the coup in US on 9/11. This time the winners/losers are reversed. 9/11 - KSA won, US lost. Today - KSA lost, US won. The US let one airplane fly from Florida (Bush stronghold) to Las Vegas (Alwaleed property owned there: Mandalay Bay upper floors). This plane was carrying someone back to KSA.
Look there, or [here], or there, truth is behind you."
In a mirror the reflection is reversed. You look forward and you can see what is behind you in a mirror.
Synthetic terrorism = smoke & mirrors... You look at the "terrorist" in front of you but the puppet master is behind you. Look closer to the mirror or behind you and you'll see.
Indictments are the past brought to the present by a trial, and the future is the live testimony. The truth in this way is literally behind you.
A map is a set of directions to guide you from point A to point B.
It can also be maps of thought, or the diagrams requested before, to connect dots and see big picture
So that you arrive at your destination safely and don't get lost.
Q used acronyms throughout his posts. A legend is a caption, a title or brief explanation appended to an article, illustration, cartoon, or poster. A key is an explanatory list of symbols used in a map, table, etc. Legend is more generic, while key is more specific.
HRC = Alice Wonderland = Saudi Arabia
Signatures, + crumbs = understanding of events happening now and those that have already occurred.
A sequence (or flow) map is pieces of information grouped together that forms a path. if a decision is made you branch on that sequence to the final outcome. see flow chart
Q is giving us the pieces. We have to keep them in order and follow the sequence of events. This will give insight into what might come next.
A sequence of signs has been provided by Q in his posts and anons need to locate them in current events. Doing so will reveal the destination.
Everything. Future provides past. Map provides picture. Picture provides 40,000ft. v. 40,000ft. v. is classified."
-We had a picture from 40,000 ft. view. -The picture provides map. Find the map either hidden in image(keystone) or otherwise. -Map provides a location. -Something hidden there?(keystone) -Past provides the future.
Think full picture"
South China Sea
A spell is also sheer work of will. In magick, when one casts a spell one might draw what they want to happen, visualize it happening, call upon the collective group/coven or, in media's case gullible populace, and harness all that energy and directly channel it to get the desired results. But remember, be careful what you wish for...
Not only are they "asleep" but while in that sleep they are easily manipulated to be the perpetuators of the spell casters message, participants in events and thoughts that help accomplish the objective of the spell.
Attention on deck: get ready, analyze the media, find the hidden spin, feel the low energy; pay attention and keep finding answers relevant questions, draw connections between real world events.
From PSYOP to MINDWAR Written by General Aquino (founder of the Temple of Set, an offshoot of the Church of Satan) and General Paul Vallely (who called for an American Spring march on Washington a few years back) http://ce399.typepad.com/weblog/files/MindWar.pdf
Ope[r]ations underway. Operators [a]ctive. Graphic is essential. Find the ke[y]stone. Moves and countermoves. They never thought she would lose. Snow white. Godfather III. Iron Eagle."
IRON EAGLE movie series 1.Extracting a hostage 2.Teaming up with Russia to take out a rogue nation 3.Taking out a drug cartel 4.Preventing a false flag
Godfather 3 is about corruption in the Vatican Bank. -in the opening sequence, 2nd sentence: "The only wealth in this world is children, more than all the money and power on Earth."
-The Godfather is called The Don. What did the Don do in Godfather III?
-"Spy Vs. Spy CIA Directorate of Operations code-named Snow White. http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2000-01-13/features/0001130129_1_central-intelligence-agency-headquarters-cia-super-secret https://archive.fo/yCwf9"
Also, consider Mueller as a hunter. -Returns false goods to the evil queen, while leaving SW alone. -Buys time for the prince to find SW and awaken.
"Ctrl + f" search is handy for "map"
41 results for "map"
https://qntmpkts.keybase.pub/?q=map
1 result for "legend"
“””Thank you so much for doing that, haffast. Deeply appreciate you.”””
A discussion of maps and their components from Q & Anons:
https://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/3748375/posts?page=589#589
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Q-nite, Night Shift
****!!! Did you vacation in the uncanny valley???
The derps were on Papadopoulos like ducks on a June bug.
Sundance is on the derps like stink on scat.
There is probably something gestating in there...
>>from the other thread, remember this?
****
No. I missed the real-time part of the story. Thank you.
>>sometimes I get involved in the smackdowns over there
At the treehouse or the main threads here? Saw you here. Give ‘em good!
Candidate A is Obama (but you knew that) One wonders at the access obtained.
Gosh, two articles failing to mention the name of the presidential candidate. (yeah)
As far as red pills go, this post is much easier to swallow than the flow chart.
The flow chart is going to require a big glass of water.
Than-Q for posting both tonight.
Wishing you more cowbell on your birthday.
Turned 60 last year and I feel like a thirty year old. I just can’t find one that’s willing...
BTW, too many birthdays can kill you;)
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