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BrotherIvan

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33. My friend is wild about turtles

Reply to AAO (Reply #32)

Fri Jun 13, 2014, 01:45 PM

Jun 2014

Whenever we go on a scuba diving trip, he will feel totally cheated if he doesn't see at least one turtle. He almost got lost by crazily swimming after one and couldn't find his way back. They are absolutely amazing underwater and definitely the most chill little dudes ever. He calls them "The Gentleman of the Ocean" and thinks your wife has great taste.

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My friend is wild about turtles BrotherIvan Jun 2014 #33

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