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Monday Mystery 080221
When I was at DeKorte Park recently, I saw a lot of plastic bottles hanging from trees.
What are they for?
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I know that it’s supposed to keep the deers away. But I have no idea what’s in there.
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Someone’s first attempt at building a snow globe?
CC -
No idea. Beautiful colored bottles can be to ward off evil. This is strange but I am sure a very good reading
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Rochana
I know that it’s supposed to keep the deers away. But I have no idea what’s in there.
COOX2
Someone’s first attempt at building a snow globe?
CC
Sallyt
No idea. Beautiful colored bottles can be to ward off evil. This is strange but I am sure a very good reading