hell week
Finally got a letter from our daughter. She says hell week is almost here. Does anyone know what that is? It was good to hear that she is doing ok.
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hm school
thanks for the replies. just got off the phone with my daughter. she says school still has not started. she thinks it might start october 3rd. sounds like she is having a good time in the mean time.
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