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04-21-09, 03:30 PM

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A Device that waters my plants for me (besides sprinkler)

I know this is lame, but I have killed more plants that a Brontosaurus.

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04-21-09, 03:35 PM

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Hi Markever,

I'm not sure what your question is. Can you clarify what it is you are looking for?

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