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	Surely you Joust?

swampfoxz

2-11-2008 2:05 PM

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Interesting History

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2-13-2008 2:31 AM

mickfinn

There are still many buildings around my neck of the woods that are thatched. I travel regularly past one house that is currently being re-thatched.

Unfortunately I can't keep commenting, I have to polish my master's armour.

Fare thee well Sir.

2-13-2008 2:54 AM

swampfoxz

lol

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