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Reaching a Milestone

Jeff: Well, we’ve reached a Milestone.

Lucy: Yup, it’s been a Long haul, but we’ve finally Made it. Did you ever think we’d get here?

Jeff: I admit I had my doubts. At the beginning, I was really Dubious that this Venture would Pan out. I thought that our Prospects were Iffy, At best.

Lucy: Me, too. We didn’t have an Auspicious start, but we had a Turning point after a few months of Grinding out the work, Day in and day out.

Jeff: So, what should we do now?

Lucy: I think we both deserve a Celebratory drink, a Toast to our achievements…so far.

Jeff: That sounds good. Then what?

Lucy: Put our noses back to the grindstone?

Jeff: I was afraid you were going to say that!



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Reaching a Milestone