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Merry Christmas

on December 25, 2011

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Merry Christmas from our family to yours

Keahiloa (Ahi)
Isaac No'eau (DJ Frizel)
Kalamapono (Tom)
Ken (Big Spazz)
Cat (Rubber Slipper Contessa)

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