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Hayter or?

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by JohnN » Tue May 03, 2011 9:19 am

My faithful Hayter Harrier 56 (Briggs & Stratton engine) looks to be nearing the end of its life (15+) It's been brilliantly reliable and I'd...

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Last post by Geoff
Tue May 03, 2011 7:53 pm
Merry Tiller Spares?

Last post by beeman2
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by beeman2 » Sun Apr 17, 2011 8:17 pm

Hi to all, I'm after a clutch cable and drive belt to fit a Super Major, anyone any idea where I might sorce these?

Beeman2

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Last post by beeman2
Tue Apr 19, 2011 4:46 am
How to store a motor mower in winter

Last post by Clive.
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by Primrose » Tue Feb 15, 2011 4:01 pm

Can somebody please referee the issue of how a motor mower should be stored over winter, following a discussion we had with somebody recently? We...

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Last post by Clive.
Sat Mar 26, 2011 11:51 am
Qualcast 43s just dies when hot!

Last post by Ian in Cumbria
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by mowerman » Sat Jan 22, 2011 4:23 pm

Hi folks,

Finally got the parts together for this mower. Even a new electronic ignition unit, fired up 2nd time. Only problem is, when the mower...

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Last post by Ian in Cumbria
Wed Mar 23, 2011 11:27 am
I'm new to this help needed lawnflite 550

Last post by richard p
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by mowilde » Fri Mar 04, 2011 2:24 pm

I know that this is an old lawn tractor but it is in really good nick except for the deck which is a sort of cowl over the blades. I need to find a...

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Last post by richard p
Sun Mar 20, 2011 7:03 pm
The garden fork the Queen gave me.

Last post by Clive.
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by Kleftiwallah » Thu Mar 10, 2011 1:38 pm

Actually I was in married quarters when the big change came and from supplying everything the R.A.F. went to supplying nothing. They said anything...

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Last post by Clive.
Sat Mar 12, 2011 1:45 pm
Howard Gem.

Last post by oldherbaceous
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by oldherbaceous » Mon Feb 14, 2011 4:59 pm

Can any one tell me, what would be the modern equivalent spark plugs for a Howard Gem 360 twin engine? Thank you.

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Last post by oldherbaceous
Tue Feb 15, 2011 5:37 pm
Lawn Roller - Water Filled

Last post by mowerman
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by mowerman » Wed Feb 09, 2011 2:03 pm

Hi everyone,

can anyone tell me if they have ever made a lawn roller which can be filled with either water or sand?.

I have two lawn's, one of...

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Last post by mowerman
Thu Feb 10, 2011 10:51 am
knife wanted for cuttings

Last post by Stephen
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by Urban Fox » Fri Nov 26, 2010 9:25 pm

last year I dropped some not too subtle hints that I would like a good knife that I could use for taking cuttings.

My other half dutifully took the...

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Last post by Stephen
Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:54 pm
Cadet front wheel locking

Last post by Clive.
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by Roger Williams » Sun Jan 16, 2011 3:07 pm

I'm (hopefully) repairing a Webb Cadet rotovator but would appreciate some guidence as to how to lock the front transport wheel back in the...

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Last post by Clive.
Mon Jan 17, 2011 5:38 pm
Land belt drive on Atco Ensign B17

Last post by larkspur
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by larkspur » Sat Jan 15, 2011 12:13 pm

Just serviced the Ensign B17, and saw that the land drive belt is worn and looks like it may not last too long.(has a crosswise split starting)....

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Last post by larkspur
Sat Jan 15, 2011 3:18 pm
Cultivators and deturfing machines

Last post by Nature's Babe
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by haggis » Tue Nov 16, 2010 10:59 pm
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I hae just given up the lease on my old plot (due to vandalism) and have been lucky to get a new plot in a very secure area. Downside is that it is...
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Last post by Nature's Babe
Mon Nov 22, 2010 5:06 pm
How often do you get your motor mower serviced?

Last post by richard p
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by Primrose » Sat Nov 20, 2010 4:11 pm

Just wondered. Had ours serviced a couple of years ago and it cost almost as much as it cost to service my car. This week we've had somebody come to...

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Last post by richard p
Sat Nov 20, 2010 7:30 pm
Best saw for a workshop shed?

Last post by richard p
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by peter » Thu Nov 18, 2010 8:34 pm

Right chaps, (possibly chapesses as well) what sort of saw should I be saving my christmas money for?

I have a deluxe Peter-built workshop shed with...

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Last post by richard p
Fri Nov 19, 2010 9:43 pm
Battery driven chain saw

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by Catherine » Sun Nov 07, 2010 7:09 pm

As my OH does not read my posts I need some information about a battery driven chain saw, he has two normal chain saws and for christmas I would like...

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Last post by richard p
Mon Nov 08, 2010 11:07 pm
Wolseley Merry Tiller

Last post by Roger Williams
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by Sammy » Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:53 pm

After it's winter rest, my Merry Tiller refuses to start. I suspect it the points need cleaning, having checked the pluf and so on. Getting off the...

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Last post by Roger Williams
Mon Nov 08, 2010 4:06 pm
Wolf-Garten Tools

Last post by Clive.
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by haggis » Sat Feb 20, 2010 6:09 pm
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My rake broke recently (something to do with trying to crack ice - don't ask!) and when I was looking at replacements I saw a range of tools by...
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Last post by Clive.
Sat Nov 06, 2010 1:33 pm
Merry Tiller Titan Ploughing

Last post by peter
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by Roger Williams » Mon Nov 01, 2010 1:02 pm

Two questions please - 1) "Philkin" posted a picture of a fix for a loose push/pull B+S choke, but it's been moved. Can anyone point me...

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Last post by peter
Tue Nov 02, 2010 12:40 pm
Greenhouse window opener

Last post by donedigging
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by donedigging » Sun Oct 10, 2010 10:30 pm

mine has seemed to have given up and has stopped working......can it be mended or do I have to buy a new one? ( It is about 3 years old)

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Last post by donedigging
Mon Oct 11, 2010 9:44 pm
Mower kicking back - Clive?

Last post by sally wright
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by John » Wed Sep 22, 2010 8:11 pm

Are you out there Clive?
My rotary mower with a B&S Quantum 40 engine has recently developed an alarming kickback when I try to start it. It will...

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Last post by sally wright
Sun Sep 26, 2010 6:16 pm
NEW RADIO NEEDED

Last post by Geoff
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by Compo » Sat Sep 04, 2010 10:56 pm

I need a new radio for the allotment, quite interested in solar /wind up type, any ideas or suggestions?

CoMpO

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Last post by Geoff
Tue Sep 07, 2010 4:52 pm
should i bid on this mower?

Last post by oldherbaceous
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by richard p » Tue Aug 31, 2010 7:58 pm

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Last post by oldherbaceous
Mon Sep 06, 2010 7:08 am
Allen Scythe

Last post by honkers
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by honkers » Fri Jul 16, 2010 6:46 pm

Hi guys
I'm new to the site so if I make a mess of it be gentle with me.
I have an Allen scythe that is in great condition having been overhauled...

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Last post by honkers
Tue Jul 20, 2010 6:32 pm
westwood clipper

Last post by richard p
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by joe cummins » Sat Jul 03, 2010 2:52 pm

Hi ,i have a very old westwood clipper ride on lawn mower,the problum is ,the gears on both front wheels are worn,does any one know where i can...

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Last post by richard p
Wed Jul 07, 2010 9:29 am
Free Shed and a BIG thanks to pongeroon

Last post by Nature's Babe
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by lucyq » Tue Jun 15, 2010 12:22 pm

HI
Sorry it has taken so long to get back on line. Pc went pop! I asked about a decent shed to keep all my bits in and Pongeroon suggested freecycle...

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Last post by Nature's Babe
Fri Jun 25, 2010 9:11 am
Petrol mower won`t go.

Last post by Elderflower
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by Elderflower » Sun May 30, 2010 6:58 pm
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I`d be grateful for ideas.
To start my petrol mower you have to put a lever to the top of the control on the handle and pull the string thingy to...
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Last post by Elderflower
Mon Jun 21, 2010 7:50 am
mini vent in small greenhouse

Last post by Kev
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by Brenjon » Sat Apr 03, 2010 10:23 pm

Could anyone tell me where I can buy a small circular plastic air vent for a small polythene greenhouse/cloche that I have just made.6x4 ft x 2 ft 9...

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Last post by Kev
Wed May 26, 2010 7:26 pm
Bosch mower

Last post by peter
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by JohnN » Sun May 16, 2010 11:18 am

Advice, please, on Bosch electric mower, the largest 43cm one.
My lawn is quite large and this rules out the battery model as I'd need 3 batteries,...

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Last post by peter
Mon May 17, 2010 9:55 pm
Atco recoil starter cord

Last post by madasafish
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by larkspur » Fri May 07, 2010 11:13 am

Its beginning to fray and before it goes completely how do I replace it? Its on a Atco Ensign 17". I can photo it for identification if...

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Last post by madasafish
Mon May 10, 2010 12:51 pm
Another mystery rotovator

Last post by oldherbaceous
Replies: 2
by Ottarr » Thu May 06, 2010 8:23 pm

Hi all, just bought this. Engine is 1984 3hp B&S.
Have replaced pull cord but wont start - has compression - going into local mower shop for carb...

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Last post by oldherbaceous
Fri May 07, 2010 5:21 am
Frustration!!

Last post by Clive.
Replies: 6
by Tel » Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:18 pm

Hi All,
Trying to help a fellow plot holder who is finding the soil very difficult to break down for sowing. I offered to go over her half plot with...

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Last post by Clive.
Fri Apr 16, 2010 7:42 pm
I have an idea!

Last post by Elle's Garden
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by Kleftiwallah » Wed Apr 14, 2010 6:00 am

I have an idea for a piece of gardening equipment / aparatus.

I have not seen the like in any catalogues or Harrods Produce leaflet. I have...

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Last post by Elle's Garden
Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:12 pm
The old periennial question

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by Tel » Fri Apr 09, 2010 10:38 pm

And what about 'selfheal'/speedwell with all mowers.
How do you stop spreading these potential nightmares?
:evil:

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Last post by Tel
Fri Apr 09, 2010 10:38 pm
The old perennial question

Last post by Clive.
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by larkspur » Tue Apr 06, 2010 6:56 pm

Should lawn clippings from a cylinder mower be left or collected in the grass box? Are there different times when either is appropriate?

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Last post by Clive.
Wed Apr 07, 2010 6:15 pm
new lawnmower

Last post by John
Replies: 5
by tracie » Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:10 pm

Hi All,

my petrol lawnmower has finally given up the ghost and I am looking to get a new petrol replacement.

If possible I would like one that does...

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Last post by John
Mon Mar 29, 2010 3:52 pm
Push Lawn Mower

Last post by Clive.
Replies: 3
by Galileo » Mon Mar 01, 2010 11:31 pm

Does anyone have any recommendations for a qood quality Push Lawn Mower?

Thanks

Galileo

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Last post by Clive.
Thu Mar 04, 2010 7:59 pm
Things to do - done!

Last post by Kleftiwallah
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by Kleftiwallah » Sat Feb 27, 2010 12:39 pm

I finally did it, and I'm here to chivvy on the rest of you! Sick of being rained off the allotment, I went to the shed and using power drill, rotary...

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Last post by Kleftiwallah
Mon Mar 01, 2010 7:30 pm
potato fork

Last post by Kleftiwallah
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by sally wright » Wed Oct 10, 2007 11:09 pm

Dear All,
my potato fork from bulldog is gasping it's last poor thing. The front metal strap is cracking and I do not think it is repairable. Does...

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Last post by Kleftiwallah
Wed Feb 24, 2010 6:30 pm
long handled tools

Last post by Chantal
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by lez » Sun Feb 21, 2010 12:06 pm

I do not know if this has been posted before but I have been trying to puchase a long handled digging fork. I have looked at certain sites on the web...

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Last post by Chantal
Tue Feb 23, 2010 1:09 pm
Painting Allotment Shed.

Last post by snooky
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by snooky » Tue Feb 16, 2010 5:32 pm

Had a discussion today on the site about shed painting.What came out of it was that in years gone by, sheds and fences were painted with a mixture of...

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Last post by snooky
Wed Feb 17, 2010 10:43 pm
westwood clipper

Last post by oilman4me
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by richard p » Sat Apr 22, 2006 9:16 pm

my westwood clipper lawnmower is only driving on one wheel, the drive gears in one front axle kingpin have worn. has anyone got a scrap machine lying...

3 Replies

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Last post by oilman4me
Thu Feb 04, 2010 5:41 pm
Weed Membrane

Last post by peter
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by Dozer136 » Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:08 am

Morning!

I hope someone can help, I have a large steep slope at the end of my garden, approximately 1 in 3!

I have quite a lot of planting on the...

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Last post by peter
Thu Feb 04, 2010 8:39 am
Wheelbarrows

Last post by Clive.
Replies: 9
by Monika » Sat Dec 05, 2009 10:27 pm

We recently bought ourselves a large jigsaw puzzle to do over Christmas and the new year. The picture shows a big, old-fashioned allotment site with...

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Last post by Clive.
Sat Dec 12, 2009 2:04 pm
Rotavor Assistance required please Cultimatic B66

Last post by Hortiman
Replies: 5
by Lightpill » Sun Oct 11, 2009 1:27 pm

Hello All

A couple of years ago some Gentleman called Clive and Richard identified my rotovator given to me by family as a Qualcast B66 Cultimatic....

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Last post by Hortiman
Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:31 pm
soaker hoses

Last post by oldherbaceous
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by The Mouse » Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:59 pm

I know it seems silly to be thinking about these now, when the soil is already waterlogged for most of us, but this is the time of year when I start...

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Last post by oldherbaceous
Fri Dec 04, 2009 6:41 pm
BUYING A NEW TABLE SAW

Last post by Compo
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by Compo » Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:13 pm

My 10inch table saw has packed up and with nowhere local to get the motor rewound I am looking to get another. My budget is under £150 and it looks...

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Last post by Compo
Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:42 pm
Tools for clearing an allotment

Last post by IanNW
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by IanNW » Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:16 pm
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Ok i managed to get an allotment from my Local council after waiting 2 years.

It is on new reclaimed land that the council has made available for...
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Last post by IanNW
Mon Nov 30, 2009 3:52 pm
Worst tool ever bought or given.

Last post by The Mouse
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by snooky » Sat Feb 21, 2009 8:27 pm
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Mine is a so called "scythe" which I was given as a present.It is made of 3mm carbon steel about 18 inches long with the last 6 inches bent...
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Last post by The Mouse
Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:02 am
lawnflite mower problem

Last post by dbabypowder
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by dbabypowder » Mon Oct 12, 2009 12:07 pm

hi everyone newbie here , bought a 10/26 lawnflite rideon mower, fitted new belts and blade.worked for 15 mins ..no problems..then it stopped...

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Last post by dbabypowder
Sun Oct 25, 2009 3:39 pm
hedge trimmer

Last post by richard p
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by anthonyjb3 » Fri Sep 18, 2009 10:49 pm

I am looking to buy a electric hedge trimmer

Stilh, Bosch, Roybi, any idea which is the best buy.

many thanks
Anthony

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Sat Oct 24, 2009 6:30 pm

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