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By *r.SJ OP Man
over a year ago
Wellingborough |
Following on from Jools thread and as the title reads... how tidy/ messy is your car?
I've got the MOT coming up, so desperately need to detox my vehicle and try and make it presentable. It's very much a work horse and a combination of the dog, children, carrying too much in it for the what ifs and nights away, tools for every job, changes of clothes, walking boots etc. It's pretty bad and the complete opposite to my home... tidy, clean, organised etc.
So how bad is yours? Are you equally clean and tidy in both or like myself, such disparity between the two? |
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By *r.SJ OP Man
over a year ago
Wellingborough |
"Mine is in as new showroom condition, even leaving a car park ticket inside it for more than a day or so annoys me.
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Always used to be the case for myself but, then I used to buy and restore Capris and they'd be immaculate... don't think I feel the love for newer cars and life seems to get in the way. |
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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
Forum Mod Cheeseville, Somerset |
"Following on from Jools thread and as the title reads... how tidy/ messy is your car?
I've got the MOT coming up, so desperately need to detox my vehicle and try and make it presentable. It's very much a work horse and a combination of the dog, children, carrying too much in it for the what ifs and nights away, tools for every job, changes of clothes, walking boots etc. It's pretty bad and the complete opposite to my home... tidy, clean, organised etc.
So how bad is yours? Are you equally clean and tidy in both or like myself, such disparity between the two?"
It's a shit tip.
Honestly, you could rip the roof off (probably with your bare hands) and it would look like a skip.
Hasn't been washed in years, has paint peeling down to bare metal in places, dents, scrapes and an odd coloured wing mirror as some thundercunt smashed it off driving down the middle of a narrow country lane.
But it's dirt cheap to tax, insure and run. So I don't care.
I class it as a work tool and it gets me from A to B. I'm not bothered about it looking good as long as it works.
Which it does.
Most of the time. 
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over a year ago
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"Following on from Jools thread and as the title reads... how tidy/ messy is your car?
I've got the MOT coming up, so desperately need to detox my vehicle and try and make it presentable. It's very much a work horse and a combination of the dog, children, carrying too much in it for the what ifs and nights away, tools for every job, changes of clothes, walking boots etc. It's pretty bad and the complete opposite to my home... tidy, clean, organised etc.
So how bad is yours? Are you equally clean and tidy in both or like myself, such disparity between the two?"
Took mine with work gear in it.. It passed |
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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago
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Mine is currently empty... because I'm at market and the contents are surrounding me. It desperately needs a clean inside and out, and the rear passenger side mirror is stuck open about 3 inches so I've wrapped the whole window in clingfilm.
It's battered, scraped and looking sorry for itself.
Bit like me. |
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"Following on from Jools thread and as the title reads... how tidy/ messy is your car?
I've got the MOT coming up, so desperately need to detox my vehicle and try and make it presentable. It's very much a work horse and a combination of the dog, children, carrying too much in it for the what ifs and nights away, tools for every job, changes of clothes, walking boots etc. It's pretty bad and the complete opposite to my home... tidy, clean, organised etc.
So how bad is yours? Are you equally clean and tidy in both or like myself, such disparity between the two?"
Mine's a disaster. Condom packets everywhere. |
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"Following on from Jools thread and as the title reads... how tidy/ messy is your car?
I've got the MOT coming up, so desperately need to detox my vehicle and try and make it presentable. It's very much a work horse and a combination of the dog, children, carrying too much in it for the what ifs and nights away, tools for every job, changes of clothes, walking boots etc. It's pretty bad and the complete opposite to my home... tidy, clean, organised etc.
So how bad is yours? Are you equally clean and tidy in both or like myself, such disparity between the two?
Mine's a disaster. Condom packets everywhere. "
#humble brag  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Currently ours is clean and tidy. We get it valeted once a month and it stays like that for about a week before the kids start bringing the contents of their room into it  |
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over a year ago
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"Following on from Jools thread and as the title reads... how tidy/ messy is your car?
I've got the MOT coming up, so desperately need to detox my vehicle and try and make it presentable. It's very much a work horse and a combination of the dog, children, carrying too much in it for the what ifs and nights away, tools for every job, changes of clothes, walking boots etc. It's pretty bad and the complete opposite to my home... tidy, clean, organised etc.
So how bad is yours? Are you equally clean and tidy in both or like myself, such disparity between the two?
It's a shit tip.
Honestly, you could rip the roof off (probably with your bare hands) and it would look like a skip.
Hasn't been washed in years, has paint peeling down to bare metal in places, dents, scrapes and an odd coloured wing mirror as some thundercunt smashed it off driving down the middle of a narrow country lane.
But it's dirt cheap to tax, insure and run. So I don't care.
I class it as a work tool and it gets me from A to B. I'm not bothered about it looking good as long as it works.
Which it does.
Most of the time.
A"
Loving this, made me
Esp. "thundercunt"
Beautiful sense of humour... |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
When I had a car I used to get it cleaned inside and out weekly and emptied the rubbish daily. . I liked how it made me feel - clarity & more productive & proud to be taking care of it.
If a vendor turns up and I spot a dirty messy car I think here’s someone a bit chaotic, disorganised, who doesn’t pay attention to the small stuff, his life’s probably a mess too |
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Mine goes through stages, when it’s fully working and doesn’t have issues I take pretty good care of it and it’ll be washed and hoovered fortnightly. If, like right now it’s being a wanker then it can sit in its filth and think about what it did |
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"Following on from Jools thread and as the title reads... how tidy/ messy is your car?
I've got the MOT coming up, so desperately need to detox my vehicle and try and make it presentable. It's very much a work horse and a combination of the dog, children, carrying too much in it for the what ifs and nights away, tools for every job, changes of clothes, walking boots etc. It's pretty bad and the complete opposite to my home... tidy, clean, organised etc.
So how bad is yours? Are you equally clean and tidy in both or like myself, such disparity between the two?
Mine's a disaster. Condom packets everywhere.
#humble brag "
I didn’t say they were open. I just leave them lying around in every nook and cranny in case I get lucky  |
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By *r.SJ OP Man
over a year ago
Wellingborough |
"Following on from Jools thread and as the title reads... how tidy/ messy is your car?
I've got the MOT coming up, so desperately need to detox my vehicle and try and make it presentable. It's very much a work horse and a combination of the dog, children, carrying too much in it for the what ifs and nights away, tools for every job, changes of clothes, walking boots etc. It's pretty bad and the complete opposite to my home... tidy, clean, organised etc.
So how bad is yours? Are you equally clean and tidy in both or like myself, such disparity between the two?
It's a shit tip.
Honestly, you could rip the roof off (probably with your bare hands) and it would look like a skip.
Hasn't been washed in years, has paint peeling down to bare metal in places, dents, scrapes and an odd coloured wing mirror as some thundercunt smashed it off driving down the middle of a narrow country lane.
But it's dirt cheap to tax, insure and run. So I don't care.
I class it as a work tool and it gets me from A to B. I'm not bothered about it looking good as long as it works.
Which it does.
Most of the time.
A"
Has character then and a means to an end |
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By *r.SJ OP Man
over a year ago
Wellingborough |
"Following on from Jools thread and as the title reads... how tidy/ messy is your car?
I've got the MOT coming up, so desperately need to detox my vehicle and try and make it presentable. It's very much a work horse and a combination of the dog, children, carrying too much in it for the what ifs and nights away, tools for every job, changes of clothes, walking boots etc. It's pretty bad and the complete opposite to my home... tidy, clean, organised etc.
So how bad is yours? Are you equally clean and tidy in both or like myself, such disparity between the two?
Took mine with work gear in it.. It passed "
I'm hoping |
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By *r.SJ OP Man
over a year ago
Wellingborough |
"Less filthy than it was, which is still pretty bad...
I sometimes wonder what the garage people think when they see the mess in the interior  "
We used to raid the scrap yards for parts and beggars belief some of which we found, so sure they've probably seen it all.
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By *r.SJ OP Man
over a year ago
Wellingborough |
"Mine is currently empty... because I'm at market and the contents are surrounding me. It desperately needs a clean inside and out, and the rear passenger side mirror is stuck open about 3 inches so I've wrapped the whole window in clingfilm.
It's battered, scraped and looking sorry for itself.
Bit like me."
Probably not as bad as you think then! And just a little character |
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By *r.SJ OP Man
over a year ago
Wellingborough |
"Following on from Jools thread and as the title reads... how tidy/ messy is your car?
I've got the MOT coming up, so desperately need to detox my vehicle and try and make it presentable. It's very much a work horse and a combination of the dog, children, carrying too much in it for the what ifs and nights away, tools for every job, changes of clothes, walking boots etc. It's pretty bad and the complete opposite to my home... tidy, clean, organised etc.
So how bad is yours? Are you equally clean and tidy in both or like myself, such disparity between the two?
Mine's a disaster. Condom packets everywhere. "
Part time sales man for durex? |
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By *r.SJ OP Man
over a year ago
Wellingborough |
"Currently ours is clean and tidy. We get it valeted once a month and it stays like that for about a week before the kids start bringing the contents of their room into it "
Doing your bit to keep others in work then |
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By *r.SJ OP Man
over a year ago
Wellingborough |
"When I had a car I used to get it cleaned inside and out weekly and emptied the rubbish daily. . I liked how it made me feel - clarity & more productive & proud to be taking care of it.
If a vendor turns up and I spot a dirty messy car I think here’s someone a bit chaotic, disorganised, who doesn’t pay attention to the small stuff, his life’s probably a mess too "
Not at all judgemental  Sure their could be an argument for the opposite though and concentrates on the big stuff rather than the menial? |
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By *r.SJ OP Man
over a year ago
Wellingborough |
"Mine goes through stages, when it’s fully working and doesn’t have issues I take pretty good care of it and it’ll be washed and hoovered fortnightly. If, like right now it’s being a wanker then it can sit in its filth and think about what it did "
That's it, you tell it! |
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"Mine goes through stages, when it’s fully working and doesn’t have issues I take pretty good care of it and it’ll be washed and hoovered fortnightly. If, like right now it’s being a wanker then it can sit in its filth and think about what it did
That's it, you tell it! "
Damn bonnet cable snapped! It knows what it did! |
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By *r.SJ OP Man
over a year ago
Wellingborough |
"Mine is tidy but needs a really good valet. It’s the family workhorse so kids, dog, tip runs etc..
Currently in the garage having work done to pass MOT. I hope they wash it for me….
J x"
Hopefully with the work it'll pass as well... I wouldn't be fussed about washing it if not |
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By *r.SJ OP Man
over a year ago
Wellingborough |
"I like to keep it tidy, usually every week it gets a hoover and polish x"
I'm sure plenty here could think of more exciting ways to fill your time? Coffee and cake is always a good option |
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By *r.SJ OP Man
over a year ago
Wellingborough |
"Mine goes through stages, when it’s fully working and doesn’t have issues I take pretty good care of it and it’ll be washed and hoovered fortnightly. If, like right now it’s being a wanker then it can sit in its filth and think about what it did
That's it, you tell it!
Damn bonnet cable snapped! It knows what it did!"
I hope it gets the message!!! Not an easy fix. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My wee car is spotless 
Yep, having a dog definitely doesn't help... even if they're not called Spot"
Lol I actually do have a dog but shes not called spot either. |
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By *oo..Woman
over a year ago
Boo's World |
"Mine is in as new showroom condition, even leaving a car park ticket inside it for more than a day or so annoys me.
Always used to be the case for myself but, then I used to buy and restore Capris and they'd be immaculate... don't think I feel the love for newer cars and life seems to get in the way. "
No excuse for being an untidy eejit , 10 mins each week and it wouldn't get in a mess |
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"Following on from Jools thread and as the title reads... how tidy/ messy is your car?
I've got the MOT coming up, so desperately need to detox my vehicle and try and make it presentable. It's very much a work horse and a combination of the dog, children, carrying too much in it for the what ifs and nights away, tools for every job, changes of clothes, walking boots etc. It's pretty bad and the complete opposite to my home... tidy, clean, organised etc.
So how bad is yours? Are you equally clean and tidy in both or like myself, such disparity between the two?"
Mine looks like it’s just left the factory. It needs a wash on the outside, but inside genuinely like a new car. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We have a 9 hour road trip tomorrow so it's been cleaned within an inch of its life, the state it will be in when we arrive at our destination may be some what more like a skip. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Mine is a disgusting mess. The kids were just wittering on about - so they can clean it if they're so bothered. It's not on my priority list.
Isn't that what kids are for?"
You'd think. They've not cleaned it in years! |
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"Mine is tidy but needs a really good valet. It’s the family workhorse so kids, dog, tip runs etc..
Currently in the garage having work done to pass MOT. I hope they wash it for me….
J x
Hopefully with the work it'll pass as well... I wouldn't be fussed about washing it if not"
It will pass - or else!! I love that car will be devastated when it dies on me. 1st major work & nearly 13 years old.
J x |
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By *r.SJ OP Man
over a year ago
Wellingborough |
"My main car is a pit. It's always full of paint supplies, cleaning supplies and god knows what
My other car is immaculately clean"
Well, variety is the spice of life and at least you can pick one pending on your mood |
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By *r.SJ OP Man
over a year ago
Wellingborough |
"Mine is clean and tidy. I don’t like mess. The only messy bits are a few bags for life in the boot."
That makes sense... I always end up wishing I'd put mine back in the boot, a bit like picking my shopping list up before heading that way. |
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By *r.SJ OP Man
over a year ago
Wellingborough |
"Mine is in as new showroom condition, even leaving a car park ticket inside it for more than a day or so annoys me.
Always used to be the case for myself but, then I used to buy and restore Capris and they'd be immaculate... don't think I feel the love for newer cars and life seems to get in the way.
No excuse for being an untidy eejit , 10 mins each week and it wouldn't get in a mess "
Probably  |
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By *r.SJ OP Man
over a year ago
Wellingborough |
"Following on from Jools thread and as the title reads... how tidy/ messy is your car?
I've got the MOT coming up, so desperately need to detox my vehicle and try and make it presentable. It's very much a work horse and a combination of the dog, children, carrying too much in it for the what ifs and nights away, tools for every job, changes of clothes, walking boots etc. It's pretty bad and the complete opposite to my home... tidy, clean, organised etc.
So how bad is yours? Are you equally clean and tidy in both or like myself, such disparity between the two?
Mine looks like it’s just left the factory. It needs a wash on the outside, but inside genuinely like a new car."
Do you use it? |
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By *r.SJ OP Man
over a year ago
Wellingborough |
"Pristine inside. Muddy outside.
Filthy in the streets, Virgin in the sheets? Sounds backwards when I frame it like that …"
That's a big frame needed to fit a car in... 3d art to the max |
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By *r.SJ OP Man
over a year ago
Wellingborough |
"We have a 9 hour road trip tomorrow so it's been cleaned within an inch of its life, the state it will be in when we arrive at our destination may be some what more like a skip."
Lands End to Jon o Groats? |
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By *r.SJ OP Man
over a year ago
Wellingborough |
"Mine is a disgusting mess. The kids were just wittering on about - so they can clean it if they're so bothered. It's not on my priority list.
Isn't that what kids are for?
You'd think. They've not cleaned it in years! "
Youth of today... mine don't bother either and not allowed to beat them either these days |
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By *r.SJ OP Man
over a year ago
Wellingborough |
"Mine is tidy but needs a really good valet. It’s the family workhorse so kids, dog, tip runs etc..
Currently in the garage having work done to pass MOT. I hope they wash it for me….
J x
Hopefully with the work it'll pass as well... I wouldn't be fussed about washing it if not
It will pass - or else!! I love that car will be devastated when it dies on me. 1st major work & nearly 13 years old.
J x"
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By *r.SJ OP Man
over a year ago
Wellingborough |
"Mines always a mess.
Sand everywhere. Bits of glass and stones and wood I pick up at the beach.
Dog hair in the back seats.
Boot full always. "
Eek... sand everywhere sure that could be uncomfortable! |
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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"Mine is currently empty... because I'm at market and the contents are surrounding me. It desperately needs a clean inside and out, and the rear passenger side mirror is stuck open about 3 inches so I've wrapped the whole window in clingfilm.
It's battered, scraped and looking sorry for itself.
Bit like me.
Probably not as bad as you think then! And just a little character"
Hmmm. Definitely worse than I think. I had a close look at the outside
It's now full of all the market stuff... and I have to empty that out for tomorrow 
Might give it a clean and tidy while it is empty actually... |
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By *r.SJ OP Man
over a year ago
Wellingborough |
"Mine is currently empty... because I'm at market and the contents are surrounding me. It desperately needs a clean inside and out, and the rear passenger side mirror is stuck open about 3 inches so I've wrapped the whole window in clingfilm.
It's battered, scraped and looking sorry for itself.
Bit like me.
Probably not as bad as you think then! And just a little character
Hmmm. Definitely worse than I think. I had a close look at the outside
It's now full of all the market stuff... and I have to empty that out for tomorrow
Might give it a clean and tidy while it is empty actually..."
Is that a man's three inches though? May not be a bad you think... hold a sky remote next to it to see. And the cling film just sounds kinky, though so saying tried that in a previous relationship and then couldn't breathe (not sure if the ex did it deliberately) |
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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago
Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe |
Mine needs a wash, and the driver's side floormat is grubby, because of the mud and puddles at work, and it gets a bit dusty, too. But, there's no clutter and on the whole it's not too shabby. |
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By *r.SJ OP Man
over a year ago
Wellingborough |
"Mine needs a wash, and the driver's side floormat is grubby, because of the mud and puddles at work, and it gets a bit dusty, too. But, there's no clutter and on the whole it's not too shabby."
I remember the feeling of fighting a losing battle when I used to work at preserved railways like that... best will in the world it'd get filthy as soon as look at it |
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It's really neat and tidy, though has a tiny coffee mark on some plastic and a sandwich wrapper, I think, that I didn't pick up from earlier. It's a workhorse, boot stocked with all of life's necessities. Found a long lost gorgeous earring in it this morning too . Though that suggests it's not perfectly managed |
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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"Mine is currently empty... because I'm at market and the contents are surrounding me. It desperately needs a clean inside and out, and the rear passenger side mirror is stuck open about 3 inches so I've wrapped the whole window in clingfilm.
It's battered, scraped and looking sorry for itself.
Bit like me.
Probably not as bad as you think then! And just a little character
Hmmm. Definitely worse than I think. I had a close look at the outside
It's now full of all the market stuff... and I have to empty that out for tomorrow
Might give it a clean and tidy while it is empty actually...
Is that a man's three inches though? May not be a bad you think... hold a sky remote next to it to see. And the cling film just sounds kinky, though so saying tried that in a previous relationship and then couldn't breathe (not sure if the ex did it deliberately)"
I didn't have a sky remote so I used the firestick one. I have deduced the window is in fact open 3½ feet in man measurement.
Replaced the clingfilm cos I was feeling fancy, vacuumed it out but got bored before I got to the front seats. And apparently I need some upholstery cleaner because the seats must have got wet at some point...  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My main car is a pit. It's always full of paint supplies, cleaning supplies and god knows what
My other car is immaculately clean
Well, variety is the spice of life and at least you can pick one pending on your mood "
Ones a work horse the other is for everything else |
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