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Grandboy (dancing around on one foot): Grandpa hey grandpa I\u2019m a I\u2019m a figment of your imagination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Me: O yep?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grandboy: Yes I have been this whole time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Me: Well apparently I have a very active imagination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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