World Cup Reunion

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I was in germany for the 2006 world cup and went to the fan park with some friends in cologne. We sat down amongst several thousand fans and one friend pointed out to me we were just one row and a few yards away from an ex girlfriend of mine with whom I had had no contact for over two years. We are now happily married having tied the knot last summer
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Date submitted:Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:03:16 +0000Coincidence ID:3412