I just spoke to Marc and I thanked him for everything he?s done for us. I told him, ?I know it?s a hard trade for you because you?re from Philadelphia, but the one saving thing is that you?re just up the turnpike.? He obviously wasn?t in the most upbeat mood, but he understands it?s part of the business.

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