Erik's RV Blog*: Happy Birthday America!!

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Happy Birthday America!!

To my adopted home, happy birthday!

3 comments:

Rae said...: Happy 4th to you! Your new place is looking real good.; July 4, 2013 at 2:30 PM
Steinar Andersen said...: This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.; July 4, 2013 at 2:45 PM
JO said...: Happy Independence Day Ronda and Erik.

5er looks right smart sitting there.; July 4, 2013 at 9:50 PM

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Thursday, July 4, 2013

Happy Birthday America!!

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