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  2. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2024

    Gorgeous view @Hanglow
    Gorgeous view @Hanglow
    Gorgeous view @Hanglow
    Gorgeous view @Hanglow
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  3. wiseowl
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    What's your weather like MARCH 2024

    Well it was mostly cloudy all morning but fairly sunny now and the wind has dropped a bit, almost string like if the wind drop a bit more. 13c.Just a bit too cool for sitting out with a cold beer.;)
    Well it was mostly cloudy all morning but fairly sunny now and the wind has dropped a bit, almost string like if the wind drop a bit more. 13c.Just a bit too cool for sitting out with a cold beer.;)
    Well it was mostly cloudy all morning but fairly sunny now and the wind has dropped a bit, almost string like if the wind drop a bit more. 13c.Just a bit too cool for sitting out with a cold beer.;)
    Well it was mostly cloudy all morning but fairly sunny now and the wind has dropped a bit, almost string like if the wind drop a bit more. 13c.Just a bit too cool for sitting out with a cold beer.;)
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  4. Upsydaisy
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    What's Cooking Today??

    I had a rather nice short rib a couple of days ago, cooked sous vide for a day then browned in the oven. Served with roasted veggies and I made some horseradish sauce. I forgot how much better...
    I had a rather nice short rib a couple of days ago, cooked sous vide for a day then browned in the oven. Served with roasted veggies and I made some horseradish sauce. I forgot how much better homemade horseradish is than the jarred stuff. Used what was left with some salmon last night
    I had a rather nice short rib a couple of days ago, cooked sous vide for a day then browned in the oven. Served with roasted veggies and I made some horseradish sauce. I forgot how much better homemade horseradish is than the jarred stuff. Used...
    I had a rather nice short rib a couple of days ago, cooked sous vide for a day then browned in the oven. Served with roasted veggies and I made some horseradish sauce. I forgot how much better...
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  5. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today' 2024

    Very happy that my small patch of Fritillaries are flowering already. They seem very early
    Very happy that my small patch of Fritillaries are flowering already. They seem very early
    Very happy that my small patch of Fritillaries are flowering already. They seem very early
    Very happy that my small patch of Fritillaries are flowering already. They seem very early
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  6. wiseowl
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    Rochester Sweeps Festival 2022

    Good afternoon @Nikolaos and @Upsydaisy my good friends it really is great fun and it brings all the seperate towns and people together its a good laugh and full of fun it really is a happy...
    Good afternoon @Nikolaos and @Upsydaisy my good friends it really is great fun and it brings all the seperate towns and people together its a good laugh and full of fun it really is a happy festival and this years being the first one for almost 3 years will be exceptional always well over...
    Good afternoon @Nikolaos and @Upsydaisy my good friends it really is great fun and it brings all the seperate towns and people together its a good laugh and full of fun it really is a happy festival and this years being the first one for almost...
    Good afternoon @Nikolaos and @Upsydaisy my good friends it really is great fun and it brings all the seperate towns and people together its a good laugh and full of fun it really is a happy...
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  7. Fat Controller
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    Return of photo competitions

    What about 'forgot to take the lens cover off'. I'd win that one. When I got this new camera I couldn't seem to get it to work and was fiddling around with a lot of the buttons. A passer by...
    What about 'forgot to take the lens cover off'. I'd win that one. When I got this new camera I couldn't seem to get it to work and was fiddling around with a lot of the buttons. A passer by said "Try taking the lens cover off" :doh: :redface:. My previous camera, same make, beeped if the cover was on when...
    What about 'forgot to take the lens cover off'. I'd win that one. When I got this new camera I couldn't seem to get it to work and was fiddling around with a lot of the buttons. A passer by said "Try taking the lens cover off" :doh: :redface:. My previous...
    What about 'forgot to take the lens cover off'. I'd win that one. When I got this new camera I couldn't seem to get it to work and was fiddling around with a lot of the buttons. A passer by...
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  8. Logan
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    programmes to watch

    Excellent. I declare the 2024 gardening year… open! :spinning:
    Excellent. I declare the 2024 gardening year… open! :spinning:
    Excellent. I declare the 2024 gardening year… open! :spinning:
    Excellent. I declare the 2024 gardening year… open! :spinning:
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  9. ARMANDII
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    Friendly x 29

    MY LAST POST

    Due to my deteriorating health I will have to permanently leave as of tonight, with great sadness, Gardeners Corner. I want to thank every member of the GC Gang for their friendship and making...
    Due to my deteriorating health I will have to permanently leave as of tonight, with great sadness, Gardeners Corner. I want to thank every member of the GC Gang for their friendship and making GC the best, the friendliest, Gardening Forum around. So thank you, everyone, for being who you are...
    Due to my deteriorating health I will have to permanently leave as of tonight, with great sadness, Gardeners Corner. I want to thank every member of the GC Gang for their friendship and making GC the best, the friendliest, Gardening Forum...
    Due to my deteriorating health I will have to permanently leave as of tonight, with great sadness, Gardeners Corner. I want to thank every member of the GC Gang for their friendship and making...
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  10. JWK
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    fARMERS Time to buy a few Shire Horses and some cattle
    fARMERS Time to buy a few Shire Horses and some cattle
    fARMERS Time to buy a few Shire Horses and some cattle
    fARMERS Time to buy a few Shire Horses and some cattle
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  11. Sheal
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    Household tips

    We used to use a wood glue which you could buy a catalyst for which made it set in 10 mins rather than the 3 to 4 hours normal setting time. The container said it was phosphoric acid but we found...
    We used to use a wood glue which you could buy a catalyst for which made it set in 10 mins rather than the 3 to 4 hours normal setting time. The container said it was phosphoric acid but we found coke had the same effect.
    We used to use a wood glue which you could buy a catalyst for which made it set in 10 mins rather than the 3 to 4 hours normal setting time. The container said it was phosphoric acid but we found coke had the same effect.
    We used to use a wood glue which you could buy a catalyst for which made it set in 10 mins rather than the 3 to 4 hours normal setting time. The container said it was phosphoric acid but we found...
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  12. shiney
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    Hints On Booking Cruises

    To not book one. I prefer small ship excursions. Used Lindblade few years back for my Alaska trip. 55 passangers, most staff have Phd in marine biology, they are coupled with National...
    To not book one. I prefer small ship excursions. Used Lindblade few years back for my Alaska trip. 55 passangers, most staff have Phd in marine biology, they are coupled with National Geographic society. Food was good, open bar extra. Don't have to worry about having fancy clothes...
    To not book one. I prefer small ship excursions. Used Lindblade few years back for my Alaska trip. 55 passangers, most staff have Phd in marine biology, they are coupled with National Geographic society. Food was good, open bar extra....
    To not book one. I prefer small ship excursions. Used Lindblade few years back for my Alaska trip. 55 passangers, most staff have Phd in marine biology, they are coupled with National...
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  13. ricky101
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    Corona Virus Treatment

    Indeed. There were various complications. I can't remember specifics but I know there were even a few deaths attributed directly to the vaccine. But as tragic as they were, just in the interest of...
    Indeed. There were various complications. I can't remember specifics but I know there were even a few deaths attributed directly to the vaccine. But as tragic as they were, just in the interest of balance, there were far more deaths directly associated with COVID.Either way, covid did a lot of...
    Indeed. There were various complications. I can't remember specifics but I know there were even a few deaths attributed directly to the vaccine. But as tragic as they were, just in the interest of balance, there were far more deaths directly...
    Indeed. There were various complications. I can't remember specifics but I know there were even a few deaths attributed directly to the vaccine. But as tragic as they were, just in the interest of...
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  14. Fat Controller
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    Big 'Green' Storage.... for those moving home

    I'll leave this thread here until the 28th, after GW fully closes its doors and if not used, I will delete it. We had a similar sort of thread years ago when we had a software glitch that had...
    I'll leave this thread here until the 28th, after GW fully closes its doors and if not used, I will delete it. We had a similar sort of thread years ago when we had a software glitch that had threads all cattywumpus... took us a while to sort through and restore them all.
    I'll leave this thread here until the 28th, after GW fully closes its doors and if not used, I will delete it. We had a similar sort of thread years ago when we had a software glitch that had threads all cattywumpus... took us a while to sort...
    I'll leave this thread here until the 28th, after GW fully closes its doors and if not used, I will delete it. We had a similar sort of thread years ago when we had a software glitch that had...
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  15. JWK
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    Friendly x 7

    ANNOUNCEMENT - Sad News about Steve R

    So very shocked and saddened to see this news.Condolences to his family and friends.Godspeed Steve.X
    So very shocked and saddened to see this news.Condolences to his family and friends.Godspeed Steve.X
    So very shocked and saddened to see this news.Condolences to his family and friends.Godspeed Steve.X
    So very shocked and saddened to see this news.Condolences to his family and friends.Godspeed Steve.X
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  16. Fat Controller
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    Friendly x 35

    ANNOUNCEMENT - Deeply Sad News

    As has been mentioned in notices, Eddy's chosen charity was Motor Neurone Disease Association. Whilst there is no specific fundraising link (sadly all of these justgiving/gofundme type things all...
    As has been mentioned in notices, Eddy's chosen charity was Motor Neurone Disease Association. Whilst there is no specific fundraising link (sadly all of these justgiving/gofundme type things all take a cut of any monies raised), if you wish you can make a donation in Eddy's memory by following...
    As has been mentioned in notices, Eddy's chosen charity was Motor Neurone Disease Association. Whilst there is no specific fundraising link (sadly all of these justgiving/gofundme type things all take a cut of any monies raised), if you wish you...
    As has been mentioned in notices, Eddy's chosen charity was Motor Neurone Disease Association. Whilst there is no specific fundraising link (sadly all of these justgiving/gofundme type things all...
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  17. Marley Farley
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    2018 - 2022 NEW rules and Protocols please read

    "The Gardeners Corner Admin Team would like to make members aware that the Rules and Protocols of Gardeners Corner have been updated with immediate effect in order to make them fit and conform for...
    "The Gardeners Corner Admin Team would like to make members aware that the Rules and Protocols of Gardeners Corner have been updated with immediate effect in order to make them fit and conform for use in these days of modern Global Social Media. Please note that it is policy for the Admin Team...
    "The Gardeners Corner Admin Team would like to make members aware that the Rules and Protocols of Gardeners Corner have been updated with immediate effect in order to make them fit and conform for use in these days of modern Global Social...
    "The Gardeners Corner Admin Team would like to make members aware that the Rules and Protocols of Gardeners Corner have been updated with immediate effect in order to make them fit and conform for...
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  19. miraflores

    “National March Against the Badger Cull” in London on 1 June

    Sounds like they're friendly then :snork:
    Sounds like they're friendly then :snork:
    Sounds like they're friendly then :snork:
    Sounds like they're friendly then :snork:
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  20. Sian in Belgium
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    “Because I thought I’d failed....”

    From school age it’s always been an uphill struggle, finally made to retirement age in almost one piece. At school I was always top in maths in the top stream in school, they put me down for a CSE...
    From school age it’s always been an uphill struggle, finally made to retirement age in almost one piece. At school I was always top in maths in the top stream in school, they put me down for a CSE exam unlike all those in the rest of the class. I got an apprenticeship and was good but refused a...
    From school age it’s always been an uphill struggle, finally made to retirement age in almost one piece. At school I was always top in maths in the top stream in school, they put me down for a CSE exam unlike all those in the rest of the class. I...
    From school age it’s always been an uphill struggle, finally made to retirement age in almost one piece. At school I was always top in maths in the top stream in school, they put me down for a CSE...
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  21. Ian Taylor

    £50 off my energy bill

    They are, sort of, but the government are taking the 'green' levies away from the bills and getting the money from general taxation instead. In other words, you will still pay but in a different...
    They are, sort of, but the government are taking the 'green' levies away from the bills and getting the money from general taxation instead. In other words, you will still pay but in a different way. Notwithstanding of course that the cost of energy has rocketed over the past few years...
    They are, sort of, but the government are taking the 'green' levies away from the bills and getting the money from general taxation instead. In other words, you will still pay but in a different way. Notwithstanding of course that the cost of...
    They are, sort of, but the government are taking the 'green' levies away from the bills and getting the money from general taxation instead. In other words, you will still pay but in a different...
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  22. Fat Controller
    Like x 12

    £30 and a bit of soldering....

    NASA should be ringing you any moment, Pal!!:thumbsup::snork:
    NASA should be ringing you any moment, Pal!!:thumbsup::snork:
    NASA should be ringing you any moment, Pal!!:thumbsup::snork:
    NASA should be ringing you any moment, Pal!!:thumbsup::snork:
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  23. clueless1
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    £3.24

    My dad's next door neighbour has said I can have as many apples as I like off their tree but they're cooking apples. I wanted to make some home made cider but not sure what cooking apples will...
    My dad's next door neighbour has said I can have as many apples as I like off their tree but they're cooking apples. I wanted to make some home made cider but not sure what cooking apples will taste like.
    My dad's next door neighbour has said I can have as many apples as I like off their tree but they're cooking apples. I wanted to make some home made cider but not sure what cooking apples will taste like.
    My dad's next door neighbour has said I can have as many apples as I like off their tree but they're cooking apples. I wanted to make some home made cider but not sure what cooking apples will...
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  24. miraflores

    ____A HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY____

    Awww, thankyou! What a lovely thought! My son bought me an easter egg - they were buy one get one free! At least he remembered!
    Awww, thankyou! What a lovely thought! My son bought me an easter egg - they were buy one get one free! At least he remembered!
    Awww, thankyou! What a lovely thought! My son bought me an easter egg - they were buy one get one free! At least he remembered!
    Awww, thankyou! What a lovely thought! My son bought me an easter egg - they were buy one get one free! At least he remembered!
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  25. strongylodon

    [split] NEW LOOK GC.

    RE: A late Happy Birthday to Strongylodon:heehee:
    RE: A late Happy Birthday to Strongylodon:heehee:
    RE: A late Happy Birthday to Strongylodon:heehee:
    RE: A late Happy Birthday to Strongylodon:heehee:
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  26. Marley Farley

    Zsa Zsa..............

    :thumb: So nice to hear..!! :thumb:
    :thumb: So nice to hear..!! :thumb:
    :thumb: So nice to hear..!! :thumb:
    :thumb: So nice to hear..!! :thumb:
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  27. Michael Hewett

    Zoom

    Maybe if I had close family living far away Zoom/Skype/or whatever would be a good idea for me too, but I only have a few relations and some of those are not very communicative anyway, so I don't...
    Maybe if I had close family living far away Zoom/Skype/or whatever would be a good idea for me too, but I only have a few relations and some of those are not very communicative anyway, so I don't know why I thought about it in the first place, and I've decided not to bother with it.
    Maybe if I had close family living far away Zoom/Skype/or whatever would be a good idea for me too, but I only have a few relations and some of those are not very communicative anyway, so I don't know why I thought about it in the first place,...
    Maybe if I had close family living far away Zoom/Skype/or whatever would be a good idea for me too, but I only have a few relations and some of those are not very communicative anyway, so I don't...
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  28. lazydog

    zone ??

    Twilight Zone intro. - YouTube
    Twilight Zone intro. - YouTube
    Twilight Zone intro. - YouTube
    Twilight Zone intro. - YouTube
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  29. capney

    Zombies rampage york

    :lollol: cheers
    :lollol: cheers
    :lollol: cheers
    :lollol: cheers
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  30. Val..

    Zombie Garden ornament - I've found him!!! :)

    Orderd one :ThankYou: Val
    Orderd one :ThankYou: Val
    Orderd one :ThankYou: Val
    Orderd one :ThankYou: Val
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  31. Axel

    Zinc benefit

    Hay to allzinc is an important component of food that every body have to consume. Zinc is an essential mineral required by the body for maintaining a sense of smell, keeping a healthy immune...
    Hay to allzinc is an important component of food that every body have to consume. Zinc is an essential mineral required by the body for maintaining a sense of smell, keeping a healthy immune system, building proteins, triggering enzymes, and creating DNA. Top ten food lists below which are...
    Hay to allzinc is an important component of food that every body have to consume. Zinc is an essential mineral required by the body for maintaining a sense of smell, keeping a healthy immune system, building proteins, triggering enzymes, and...
    Hay to allzinc is an important component of food that every body have to consume. Zinc is an essential mineral required by the body for maintaining a sense of smell, keeping a healthy immune...
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  32. clueless1

    Zigs, are you there?

    Out side it's flooded for the 5th time this year and every year before that, local flooding due to the landowners not digging any ditches 25 years +, even when they have there own diggers :mute:, but...
    Out side it's flooded for the 5th time this year and every year before that, local flooding due to the landowners not digging any ditches 25 years +, even when they have there own diggers :mute:, but this may change, as one landowners house was close to being flooded last night :dbgrtmb: :mute:
    Out side it's flooded for the 5th time this year and every year before that, local flooding due to the landowners not digging any ditches 25 years +, even when they have there own diggers :mute:, but this may change, as one landowners house was close...
    Out side it's flooded for the 5th time this year and every year before that, local flooding due to the landowners not digging any ditches 25 years +, even when they have there own diggers :mute:, but...
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  33. Phil A

    Zigs Theory on the Bank Clearing System

    I used to set my Current account so that the Direct Debits, especially things like the Mortgage, were actioned when the monthly salary payment hit the account. As the Salary was the 15th each...
    I used to set my Current account so that the Direct Debits, especially things like the Mortgage, were actioned when the monthly salary payment hit the account. As the Salary was the 15th each month the DD were set the same date. I then found that the Bank actioned the DD's and SO's first and...
    I used to set my Current account so that the Direct Debits, especially things like the Mortgage, were actioned when the monthly salary payment hit the account. As the Salary was the 15th each month the DD were set the same date. I then found...
    I used to set my Current account so that the Direct Debits, especially things like the Mortgage, were actioned when the monthly salary payment hit the account. As the Salary was the 15th each...
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  34. Jack McHammocklashing
    Like x 6

    Zigs luck has rubbed off :-)

    RUN AWAY, RUN AWAY, RUN AWAY...............
    RUN AWAY, RUN AWAY, RUN AWAY...............
    RUN AWAY, RUN AWAY, RUN AWAY...............
    RUN AWAY, RUN AWAY, RUN AWAY...............
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  35. JWK
    Like x 5

    Zigs is the Highest Posting Member

    Hmm. not for me I'm afraid. Too shouty!
    Hmm. not for me I'm afraid. Too shouty!
    Hmm. not for me I'm afraid. Too shouty!
    Hmm. not for me I'm afraid. Too shouty!
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  36. Phil A

    Zigs Garden & countryside TV Channel

    Well, this is where we started (on a different thread) So i'll stick this one on again for those who missed it first time round:)
    Well, this is where we started (on a different thread) So i'll stick this one on again for those who missed it first time round:)
    Well, this is where we started (on a different thread) So i'll stick this one on again for those who missed it first time round:)
    Well, this is where we started (on a different thread) So i'll stick this one on again for those who missed it first time round:)
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  37. clueless1

    Zigs

    We used to have a massive alsation bitch, that was always trying to squeeze into tiny cardboard boxs it was sooooooooooo funny to watch especially if you she was doing circles before trying to sit...
    We used to have a massive alsation bitch, that was always trying to squeeze into tiny cardboard boxs it was sooooooooooo funny to watch especially if you she was doing circles before trying to sit down and then the cardboard box would just split open at the sides :snork: :dancy:
    We used to have a massive alsation bitch, that was always trying to squeeze into tiny cardboard boxs it was sooooooooooo funny to watch especially if you she was doing circles before trying to sit down and then the cardboard box would just split...
    We used to have a massive alsation bitch, that was always trying to squeeze into tiny cardboard boxs it was sooooooooooo funny to watch especially if you she was doing circles before trying to sit...
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  38. Phil A

    Ziggys conversion

    Ahh, I see why he has to travel. Bit like us, if the building wont come to you....
    Ahh, I see why he has to travel. Bit like us, if the building wont come to you....
    Ahh, I see why he has to travel. Bit like us, if the building wont come to you....
    Ahh, I see why he has to travel. Bit like us, if the building wont come to you....
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