Doug Robinson leading pitch 2.

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Doug Robinson leading pitch 2.

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If you arrive late to the base, bring entertainment, because you'll be waiting a while. (we finished a three person game of scrabble after arriving at 9am)

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Bill Odenthal

Jan 12, 2016

“Doug Robinson leading pitch 2.”

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