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13. For those that don't have metal coat hangers:

Sat May 9, 2026, 07:32 AM

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The inside plastic tube from a Bic pen works for that. Really that ink tube from any pen. Use the non writing end. The ball point is too thick

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What a great story! And with a happy ending too! CaliforniaPeggy Friday #1

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Who knew? MIButterfly Friday #6

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LOL! applegrove Friday #8

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Better than being locked in. nt doc03 Friday #11

True dat! MIButterfly Friday #12

For those that don't have metal coat hangers: Alpeduez21 Saturday #13

Good to know! MIButterfly Saturday #15

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Nice try, Holly! MIButterfly Saturday #16

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