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Dan Sleeps Memorial

For anyone who is interested in attending Dan Sleeps service, it will be on August 5,2017 at 10:00am and will be at Fairfax Community Church 11451 Braddock Road,Fairfax VA will be followed by a luncheon at 9624 Masey McQuire Ct. Lorton VA.

Added by Downtown Vinnie on July 24, 2017 at 5:02pm — 3 Comments

Autism Rocks guitar

My FB friend Charlie Watts is selling a sweet lil puzzle piece shaped cbg to raise money for autism.It didn't sell at the auction and I'd like to help sell it.Hit me up if you are interested.Let's help this cause ,people.…

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Added by Downtown Vinnie on April 7, 2014 at 11:09am — No Comments

Having technical issues with my USB to computer studio..

I am getting sound to my USB , but no Levels on Cubase,I think my ports r correct,seems to be a simple fix , but not for me.....any help would be greatly appreciated....,grrrrrrr..... I'm feeling like the actor in the Fly........Hellllllllp meeee.

Added by Downtown Vinnie on February 17, 2013 at 2:36pm — No Comments

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