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Surely you Joust?
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2-11-2008 2:05 PM
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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
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