hey hey hey

I have an activation date!  May 9.  I'm not sure I can sit still that long, but even if I get a little wiggly the date will arrive!

I wouldn't have thought I could continue to get excited but here I am.  Whoohoo!

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  1. Hank GilletteApril 17, 2018 at 1:49 PM

    I am excited for you! Eagerly waiting to see how it works for you.

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