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Who wore it better?

We took advantage of a beautiful Sunday afternoon to play bocce ball in the requisite uniforms. 




 

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  1. DoloresNovember 8, 2022 at 2:42 PM

    You got this girl !

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    1. JonaNovember 8, 2022 at 3:01 PM

      You all look good! Frederick recently put in some bocce courts in Baker Park. https://frederickbocce.org/ Practice hard, 'cause next time you visit we may well have to challenge you all to a real match!

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    2. Esther PrinsNovember 9, 2022 at 9:10 AM

      OK, Jona. It's on.

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  2. Brenda SpoelstraNovember 8, 2022 at 2:56 PM

    Nailed it!

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  3. LauraNovember 8, 2022 at 4:13 PM

    This is exactly what I needed today! I vote team Esther

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  4. Kai Annyce & EmmetNovember 8, 2022 at 5:52 PM

    Love this! ❤️

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  5. AlisaNovember 8, 2022 at 8:05 PM

    How fun! Y’all go! Who won?

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    1. Esther PrinsNovember 9, 2022 at 9:10 AM

      We didn't exactly keep score but I think I may have won (winner of each match played the other person).

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  6. IreneNovember 8, 2022 at 9:28 PM

    LOL!
    Well, to answer the question, "Who wore it better?", it's a no brainer...YOU did, of course!!! Over the dude in the ad, 100 times over, you wore that portable oxygen SO much better!! :) :) :)

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