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Ya i have first few times no problem, ( iOnly use when work load of x-tra's) but the last time did not work out to well, he worked half the day the said he was to tired had a late night, then just left as if he was just helping a friend move or something. Then got all pissed i did not use him this week used another friend. I let him know why, told him to get over it.
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