A Secret in the Walls
A great day is getting to scout an empty 19th century mansion…
…and coming across a secret wall panel!
A full tour coming soon!
-SCOUT
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Since I view the site on Google Reader, I can see posts even after you deleted them. So, my answer to the A-Lister hotel is the XXXXXXX. Was I right?
Yep! I’ll give you credit Monday when the post goes back up.
Sweet! I LOVE hidden panels, secret doors, and other cool stuff in old houses.
Cool! Although, judging by its contents, it’s not THAT big a secret…?
where is that mansion? You never did update .