Santa Monica Pier - Not Disney Per Se

Remember that one year we went to the Santa Monica Pier?  That was fun!  Too bad it'll be too cold to go to the beach in January.  I guess we'll just have to plan another trip for when it's warm...  Also, happy birthday Jeff!




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