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Old 12-06-2008, 10:06 PM
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Old 12-06-2008, 10:14 PM
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awwww. tis a shame isnt it. still,what an age!
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i know unbelievable must have had some peace full life good on her int she a cutey love her cake bless!
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Aww bless her
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Wasn't this the tortoise that belonged to Steve Urwin and died shortly before he did??

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Wasn't this the tortoise that belonged to Steve Urwin and died shortly before he did??

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yes it was...loooong time ago
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aww bless good age tho must have had some life
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i hope i don't live that long! the things that tortoise would of seen in his life time. rest in peace takes a new meaning after 175 years you would need a big rest.
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