Russet Lodge Review on Xmarks!

Here is a link to a review of my simplified Balmoral hose over on X Marks the Scot. I'm glad they were so well-received and the pictures are much nicer than mine.

Also, the waiting list has been recently updated for all my pending customers. :)

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This is great info to know.
November 11, 2008 at 4:40 PM
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