Urban Space

Ellen

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my work on little blue deer blog...

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http://www.littlebluedeer.com/search?updated-max=2011-08-18T05%3A00%3A00-04%3A00

My Nephew Bear.... at the Helen Devos Childrens Hospital. Country boy in the Big City.

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the neighborhood

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Tim at the Ann Arbor Art Fair...

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first fruits - tomatoes for dinner...

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beauty in progress...

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Summer! Michigan Cherries!

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Potato Salad Anyone! Happy 4th!

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Spring transitions to Summer

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The things people collect....

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Mother's Day

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Mmmmm! Just for Me... in my kitchen sink.

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give credit where credit is due! ; )

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http://blog.piajanebijkerk.com/WordPress/2011/03/18/giving-credit/

Spring? fits and starts...

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Mark.

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New Growth. Chives.

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yard work weekend! spring is on it's way!

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past prime?

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Assistants.... can't do it without them. Having fun. Getting the light right.

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Dylan and Adam shot video and stills for the site at the Studio. Ben's new line is amazing. For more info follow the links below...

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Click on Image above to link to site... once you are there - scroll down to watch the video. Enjoy!

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Some Days....

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Shanon and Jacalyn

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Weddings by Wojtek Dabrowski and Sanid Gunnett

Missing summer.... already!

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Ryan and Tara Wedding details...

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Ellen Margelis Design - coming soon - Etsy!

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Be Inspired... check out the links below

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Check out Flickr...

My photostream...

My Favorites...

Wojtek and Lindsey!

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working... details... Shanon and Jacalyn

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Weddings by Wojtek Dabrowski and Sandi Gunnett

love

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Weddings by Wojtek Dabrowski and Sandi Gunnett

bucking tradition... engagement pics

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Weddings by Wojtek Dabrowski and Sandi Gunnett

Mirror Self Portrait... 2010

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a lifetime burning in every moment...

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Home is where one starts from. As we grow older
the world becomes stranger, the pattern more complicated
Of dead and living. Not the intense moment
Isolated, with no before and after,
But a lifetime burning in every moment

TS Eliot

Random... no time right now. Enjoy.

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Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayer

Recent mentions/my work on: the paris apartment blog, morning light in my room blog, the print fairy forecast blog, beauty comma blog, on the fashion spot blog, and on the pretty in pink blog...

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the print forecast blog

the paris apartment blog

morning light in my room blog

beauty , blog

the fashion spot blog

pretty in pink blog

It is always interesting... when your work turns up as inspiration on another site... when someone says... hey I saw your work on.... you can't help but check it out. Above are a few examples. It is an honor to have inspired someone else in this big, beautiful world. Thank you to all of you out there who inspire me! Thank you! - Sandi Gunnett ; )

Treats!

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Almost Spring!!

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Dan and Andrea.

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Recent Engagement Shoot with Wojtek.... More soon.

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Weddings by Wojtek Dabrowski and Sandi Gunnett

Salon Re: Ecco-Friendly Salon

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Salon Re: blog

sandigunnett.com is up - still tweaking

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Working...

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Weddings by Wojtek Dabrowski and Sandi Gunnett

a few details...

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Weddings by Wojtek Dabrowski and Sandi Gunnett

Grace...

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Fall in Michigan... might mean Rain on your Wedding Day - No Worries! It's Good Luck.

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Weddings by Wojtek Dabrowski and Sandi Gunnett

Series... somewhere out there.

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Artprize - by Wojtek Dabrowski. A quick/fun look at Artprize!

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Artprize

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Just in case you are wondering what I've been up to - Iv'e been getting ready for Artprize. My work is up at Tanglefoot - Tanglefoots official opening is Saturday Night, September 26th, 2009, 6-10pm. See you there! The image posted is my proposed piece. To see the actual finished work come down to Tanglefoot.

It poured and then the sun came out! Perfect!

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Weddings by Wojtek Dabrowski and Sandi Gunnett

A Few more.... Soon to follow - pics from the beach!

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Photos by - Wojtek Dabrowski and Sandi Gunnett

Meghan and Aaron's rainy day wedding. It rained, it poured, and the sun came out just for the ceremony. Beautiful! More to come...

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Weddings by Wojtek Dabrowski & Sandi Gunnett

Summer passes all too quickly by...

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Hopeful Notes-Screen Grabs from the Website.

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Chicago by Bicycle

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We took a trip to Chicago and experienced the city by bike last weekend. Here is a shot from the trip. More to come. I think this might be the start of a new series.

It has been too long. I have been busy - Life is good.

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The Boys! Pics from the 4th of July - Uncle Berny and Aunt Sherri's Farm.

New Issue of Solace Magazine

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There is an image of me - not of mine - but of me - and some amazingly gifted friends of mine (we were working on a film together), by Photographer Mitch Ranger, in the new issue of Solace Magazine. If you get a chance to browse through a copy check it out. Thank you to Mitch and to Sally and Gwen at Plenty Creative. The image is part of an article on the future of film in Grand Rapids. I was working as Wardrobe Supervisor on a recent film shot in Grand Rapids and Mitch and the Plenty Creative team stopped by to shoot images for the magazine. Thanks guys! The images are amazing. Like I said earlier- if you have a chance check it out! -and check out the links above to see more of their work!

...catching up - some old/new work. more soon. Playing with shadow. Waiting for Spring!

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Busy, Busy, Busy...

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Link to MLive.com for more on the movie

Shot two amazing weddings in January and then went straight into working on a film. No time to breathe let alone blog. Here are some images from the film - not taken by me but by the Press. I was working with Sabra Temple on wardrobe for the film putting in 12 to 18 hours a day! It is good to be back. I am catching up on sleep and getting back into the swing of things again. Will post more soon. Tim and Sam are happy to have me home again - Dylan is off to LA, he flew out of Chicago this morning! Life is good.

Happy New Year!!!

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To have a tree or not to have a tree -this is the question. Every year it's a struggle. Cutting down a live tree - thus shortening it's time here on earth and it's contribution to the beauty and wellness of the environment is not on my list of favorite things to do. Then there is the real issue - the gradual death, dropping of needles, and future disposal of said tree... it all makes me crazy. Needless to say I am not fond of the artificial tree - not a fan of fake - unless it is somehow over-the-top, like a really cool vintage silver or white tree (which we do not own - it might make everything oh so easy, but most likely not, as I am really good at over thinking everything -always). And then there is the struggle with the commercialization of Christmas, although I must admit that I am a fan of giving and receiving presents and I like Christmas cards.
It usually comes round to the light vs. the darkness of winter and it's pull on my soul. Those little lights on the tree are just too beautiful! Twinkling Christmas lights are a midwinter pick-me-up representing the light we can be for each other and the world and the gift given so long ago. So once again... as always, the light will win. There will be a symbol of the season in our home somewhere, in some way. It is never traditional but always beautiful, covered with large white origami stars that I made with my girlfriend Susan and the boys long, long, ago on a dark winter afternoon, and it is always filled with those wonderful little white sparkling beacons of hope.
I guess it's time for long walk in the woods or a rummage round an old factory building in the neighborhood to seek out the fallen branch that will carry the little white lights of life and hope this year.
Peace -Sandi

Holiday Hours at the Studio

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Tanglefoot Studio Open Saturdays

SATURDAYS, December 6, 13, and 20, 2008 from Noon to 4pm, or by appointment
Due to the success of Tanglefoot 18, our studio, Tanglefoot Studio will be hosting holiday hours for the next three Saturdays, December, 6, 13, and 20 from noon to 4pm.
Access will be on the north side of the Tanglefoot Warehouse, 314 Straight Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, loading dock #8. Ring the bell and we will bring the elevator down for you.
Photographer Sandi Gunnett will be exhibiting some work as well.
We have lots of greeting cards, t-shirts, prints, ornaments, and reasonably priced paintings and ceramics perfect for gifts this holiday season.

To link to the site - click here or on the image above.

Tanglefoot Sale was a great success. Thank you to all of you who came out!

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Link to Rapid Growth Media Article to read about the event
This photo and all photos in the article by Brian Kelly - link
link to Tim's Blog

Working on Updating our interim site - any thoughts?

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link

Madeline

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A peek into Tim's new space at - Tanglefoot Studio

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Michael Pfleghaar and Tommy Allen invited Tim to join their studio a couple of months ago... he is all moved in and here is a sneak peek... a big thank you to Michael and Tommy! Tim is loving it. The Studio website is tanglefootstudio.com Don't miss the show this month - I won't show the studio in its entirety and no artwork - you have to come to the show to see more!!

Happy Halloween!

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Missing you... XO

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Seniors 2008

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This year I have been getting lots of requests to shoot Seniors - I enjoy senior shoots and am encouraged by the young people I have met this year. What a great group... smart, kind, articulate, creative, well mannered, humble. The future looks bright - they have their heads on straight. My goal is to keep locations diverse, try fun angles along with traditional poses, and to listen to and implement their ideas - to give each group of shots a unique voice. It has been an honor! I will be posting a few of the images, as time allows, on my people blog. My website is still in the works.... Click on the link here or in the sidebar for Urban Space People to see more and to check in for updates. Thanks -Sandi

Great show - More Later...

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Sam plays downtown tonight at 7 p.m. (he is opening for Paleo)

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to link to the DAAC site click on image above
to link to Paleo's site click on the image below

Mark your Calendars!

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Peace and Growth...

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Trying to find peace in this chaos, beautiful chaos, that is life.

..a peaceful moment spent in Chicago with friend and fellow artist Lindsay Obermeyer. Thanks again Lindsay.

Working....

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Playing catch up! My internet was down for a little while and it made me realize just how much we rely on it to communicate... kind of scary - but what a great tool! Everything is up and running again and I am playing catch up. I have been blessed to work with many great clients as of late. Wojtek and I have been having fun shooting weddings and the Seniors I have shot this year have been amazing. What an impressive group of young people. Life has been busy but good. Tim took a week off to paint the house and it was sunny and warm every day! Yay. The house is done. Monday morning the weather turned cold and rainy. Hope you are all well out there in blog land. I will try to find more time to keep up with blogging. A special thanks to Aaron Smith who was just here, taking a little time from his busy schedule, to help me with the computer. You Rock! Yay. Thanks Aaron!

- Sandi

Parking Day at Dot&Cross - There are some pretty sweet things going on in our fair city!! This is great ! These guys have got it goin on...

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City Croquet from Aaron Valdez on Vimeo.

Installation for Parking Day 2008 in Grand Rapids, Michigan by Corey Petrick for Dot&Cross. Music from Atardecer by Friends of Dean Martinez. More info at parkingday.org/

Len and Jody's Oval Beach Wedding

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Photos by Wojtek Dabrowski and Sandi Gunnett

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Oval Beach Wedding

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Wojtek and I Shot an amazing wedding this weekend - a little sneak peek coming soon. Clear skies, not a cloud in sight, lots of sun, a soft breeze on the beach, - beautiful. I think it may have been the last really warm and sunny day here.This shot was taken inside the 'getting ready tent'. This little guy was smiles all day - caught him in a more serious moment here. It was an honor to be a part of this families big day! Congratulations!!

Inspiration -

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"If a day goes by without my doing
something to do with photography,
it's as if I've neglected something
essential to my existence,
as though I'd forgotten
to wake up." -Richard Avedon

good to go....

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Some days...... wow!

...everything as of late - in life - seems to need to be coifed, packaged, and presented perfectly - I find that there is beauty in imperfection. give me rough edges any day - the beauty of knowing that something has lived...

Scott and Kristina

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Photos by Wojtek Dabrowski and Sandi Gunnett (me). We had a great time working with Scott and Kristina!

Last Night - Young Love...

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Nate and Beth

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It's that time of the year again.... and we are having fun!

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Urban Space People Blog Link
call or email to check availability
sandigunnett@yahoo.com

More to come... Dan & Andrea's Wedding

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a plug for some amazing bags!

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teamwork -
These guys make one sweeeeet bag. Ok many sweet bags. Click on the image to link the the website. The site itself is pretty amazing. Oh, and Nick is wearing one of Tim's hats in each photo on the main page.... kinda fun. But seriously check out their work. We visited their studio and were blown away - they are seriously good at what they do! The bags rock... they are made of sails - yes sails from sail boats - see the website for more info - I can't wait to get one of my own.

Info on Tim's hats...

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... quite a few of you have emailed me or sent me messages on flickr to get contact information for Tim... to get information on his hats - so here is his contact info. To contact him via email - timgunnett@yahoo.com - please write "hats" in the subject line. Thanks - his hats have been quite a hit... thanks for asking about them. For those of you that already own one... email him a picture of yourself in it and he will post it on his blog. We hope to have a website up soon with an area for "hat sighting photos".

Computer Down... for the count

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My computer is toast - hard drive is fine... go figure. Will be buying a new comp - hopefully - in the next week or so. This has all been such a bummer! It was only 3 years old and our Apple Care expired in April - guess that's how the cookie crumbles. On the positive side - it is amazing that my hard drive is ok!!!! Yay> and double Yay! I will be using it as an external for now... No matter what people say about the excitement of getting everything updated... and brand spanking new... it will be a little while before I will be smiling about it. Would love any suggestions... from you other Mac users out there... if you had to start all over what would be on your wish-list?

for those of you that I sent the update link to... please click on the Urban Space Banner at the top to view the blog... thanks... Sandi

lost art - snail mail - revival

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There is nothing quite like getting a special letter or card in the mail - no not email - but the real mail... you know - snail mail. Rick and Brenda Beerhorst are the best in my book when it comes to beautiful mail. Not only do they send it they also create cards for others to purchase and send... reviving a dying art. Check out their blog - Studio Beerhorst. To purchase their work online check out their Etsy Store.

in the shade on a hot day - drawing with chalk... at grandpa and grandmas house

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Slomp Family Blog

News...

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Hi - news...

Wojtek and I have teamed up to shoot engagement pictures and weddings. We are scheduling 10 weddings a year - For more information contact us by email. sandigunnett@yahoo.com or wojtek1977@gmail.com
please write "weddings" in the subject line.
We do have a temporary site... our site is under construction- here is the link for now.

dandgweddings
Weddings by photographers Wojtek Dabrowski and Sandi Gunnett

Thanks
Hope you are having a great summer.
Sandi Gunnett and Wojtek Dabrowski

Shooting a wedding is a huge commitment... I have always admired wedding photographers... Wojtek and I both enjoy shooting weddings but found it a bit overwhelming to do alone... by teaming up we cut the work and the stress in half... by each doing what we do best - for our clients. We are excited to be able to offer wedding coverage but are limiting the number of weddings we book a year to 10 - so that we will be able to do our best work for our wedding clients and for our other clients.

We would like to thank Dusty Brown for his advice and encouragement and Tim and Cheryl Halberg for the never ending inspiration... you guys rock.
Thank you!

Sandi Gunnett

Painful!!!

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How high will they go?? How are you coping? Has anyone out there dusted off their bike? Tim rides about 15 miles every day - to work and back. He is my hero.

summer glorious summer!

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working...

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Click on Image to link to site

they grow up sooo fast

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Inspiration from a friend...

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"As I start my week, please enjoy this quote by Marianne Williamson while I stoke the flames of my spirit." -Tommy Allen

Thank you Tommy!!! Thank you for the inspiration.

XO
I so needed it!
Sandi

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?'

Actually, who are you not to be?

You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.

We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone.

And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

Tim's Hats

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Tim will have new hats for sale at SPACECRAFT starting tonight. Nick and Sally have a really great shop. Stop in and see whats new!

... they grow up fast

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