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$500K Dune Built to Protect Coastal Homes Lasts Just 3 Days
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I don't know why, but this made me laugh so hard. They thought they could keep the ocean at bay with a big pile of sand. Oh my sweet summer child.
I'm happy for the construction crew that got paid at least
They are waiting outside the town with more sand and their wallets open!
"Well sir ya see sand is a hot commodity these days, so my overhead is thru the roof. And I'm running short on guys... Yeah, double the price probably, not including t&m..."