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orangecrush

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10. Wish I could do more

Reply to Irish_Dem (Reply #9)

Fri May 8, 2026, 11:27 AM

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But I am compromised by age and many other factors.

It's up to the young now to secure a future for themselves, though I still do what I can do, and I realize posting on a message board does nothing, except perhaps make people aware of things.

I see a long, hot summer on the horizon.

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I get your point but orangecrush Yesterday #2

Yes I use sarcastic hyperbole sometimes to make a point. Irish_Dem Yesterday #5

Thanks, my friend orangecrush Yesterday #8

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Wish I could do more orangecrush Yesterday #10

Yes I know. Irish_Dem Yesterday #11

Well said. orangecrush Yesterday #12

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These cruises are actually budget friendly and people even on low income JI7 Yesterday #7

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