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Melon

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12. They were gilded before. It's now worn off in patches if you've seen them.

Reply to struggle4progress (Reply #10)

Sat May 30, 2026, 09:50 PM

4 hrs ago

If it’s restoration I’m more indifferent for the celebration. It’s wrestling on the white house lawn that I don’t like.

Things like this should be budgeted and restored on a timeline.

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