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Probably a do-a-ropper, put a run stamp on it.

Sounds like a nightmare, which is why I keep saying we should look at new builds.

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Boran, just white boxes.

Well, we can decorate an old liquor pint here, don't they?

Hmm.

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We are not having grey walls.

Why not?

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