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How is it that everyone on this train has so much alcohol? We always head to Canada at the beginning of the season, she says taking her seat again. Their laws are much more civilized. Cheers.
Sara Gruen
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Sara Gruen
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: January 1
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