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let's break it down some, getting unwieldy
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You certainly had to do some research for that one.Impressive. SHOTMETER
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It is getting unwieldy.
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may I do two steps, pretty please....
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C --> U
 
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I worked 45 minutes on the last one: I agree.Go to it, knock out a few letter, change some, whatever,
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all I can do is
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Let's cheat a little  bend the rules instead. Eliminate an O. Now we can have a Wonderland tea party! I'll invite the  H-->DDORMOUSE. Alternative; There - Isn't that an 
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