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bob1

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I heard Walco Sheriff would not be clearing the beach at seaside at night this year because it sparks violence and vandalism.

Matt J

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[QUOTE="bob1, post: 953057, member: 16511"]
I heard Walco Sheriff would not be clearing the beach at seaside at night this year because it sparks violence and vandalism.
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So no 8pm curfew? The herding of petulant teenagers was my favorite part of spring break.

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<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="bob1">I heard Walco Sheriff would not be clearing the beach at seaside at night this year because it sparks violence and vandalism.</blockquote><br />
So no 8pm curfew? The herding of petulant teenagers was my favorite part of spring break.<br />
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Auburn takes the lead...

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Auburn takes the lead...<br />
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[QUOTE="Matt J, post: 953066, member: 4760"]
Auburn takes the lead...

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Do better Auburn. The first day should be 100+

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</blockquote>Do better Auburn. The first day should be 100+

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So no 8pm curfew? The herding of petulant teenagers was my favorite part of spring break.

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Seaside may still have a curfew but kids would ignore seaside security?

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Matt J">So no 8pm curfew? The herding of petulant teenagers was my favorite part of spring break.<br />
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Seaside may still have a curfew but kids would ignore seaside security?
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There's sheriff's deputies involved.

The all time classic was running them out with the sprinklers.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="bob1">Seaside may still have a curfew but kids would ignore seaside security?</blockquote><br />
There&#039;s sheriff&#039;s deputies involved.<br />
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The all time classic was running them out with the sprinklers.

Jimmy T

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There's sheriff's deputies involved.

The all time classic was running them out with the sprinklers.
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Spray and pray.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Matt J">There&#039;s sheriff&#039;s deputies involved.<br />
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The all time classic was running them out with the sprinklers.</blockquote>Spray and pray.

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Auburn takes the lead...

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I’m putting my money on UT this week. GO VOLS!

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</blockquote>I’m putting my money on UT this week. GO VOLS!

I believe we have our first underage drinker of the year!

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Virginia takes an early lead, but Alabama is always the champ at the end of the game.

I believe we have our first underage drinker of the year!<br />
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Virginia takes an early lead, but Alabama is always the champ at the end of the game.

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