Meanwhile back in the year One --- when you belonged to no-one ---

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Yes, the ancient addiction returns..
Before WOW there was
Barren Realms Elite!!!

Sometimes older is better...

Speaking of "Older"......














Can we say "Gopher"?
Knew you could....

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