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Many homeowners would prefer to spend their time watching a Blue Jays game -- or golfing or sailing -- than working on their yard.
MARK CULLEN/FOR THE TORONTO STAR

Mark Cullen: Take me out to the ballgame …

Mark Cullen May 11, 2012

I know many homeowners who prefer to spend their time watching a Blue Jays game than working on their yard.

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