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Turkey

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by oldherbaceous » Sat Dec 02, 2006 8:28 am
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I was just wondering if anyone still rears their own turkey for Christmas anymore. :?:
There used to be an old boy just down the road from me that...
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Mon Dec 04, 2006 4:02 pm
A Question of Taste

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by Colin Miles » Fri Dec 01, 2006 1:34 pm

Whilst musing over the question of a Technical Section I got to thinking about taste and remembered an article by Alan Romans in KG. Looking it up -...

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Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:31 am
KG Forum Christmas Party?

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by peter » Wed Nov 29, 2006 11:22 pm
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When.
22nd December?

What medium.
Named thread?

Any particular theme.
Spuds and sprouts?

Better suggestions please.

Oldherbaceous,...
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Last post by Wellie
Mon Dec 04, 2006 12:09 am
Grumpy Old Women

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by Tigger » Sat Dec 02, 2006 12:29 pm

I went to see this show in B'ham last weekend and it was hilarious. One of my colleagues organised the trip for us (thankyou Stella) and we had a...

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Sun Dec 03, 2006 9:47 pm
WIRED UP

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by Compo » Thu Nov 23, 2006 4:47 pm
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Boy am I glad to see you lot, went to work last Wednesday, did not come back for seven days!! To cut a long story short, a colleague took my pulse...
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Sun Dec 03, 2006 9:44 pm
THIS WEEKS UPDATE POSTED 27/11/06

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by STEVE PARTRIDGE » Sun Dec 03, 2006 7:35 pm

Hello and Seasons Greetings to you all, just to let you know that I have added this week's update to my website, regards Steve.

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Last post by STEVE PARTRIDGE
Sun Dec 03, 2006 7:35 pm
No-Digging, again.

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by Cider Boys » Sun Dec 03, 2006 11:16 am

There was an interesting article in yesterday’s Daily Telegraph Gardening section regarding ‘no-digging’ called Throwing in the trowel.

In a 4...

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Sun Dec 03, 2006 12:19 pm
????

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by richard p » Fri Dec 01, 2006 7:35 pm

When you have an "I hate My Job" day, try this. On your way home from work,
stop at your pharmacy and go to the thermometer section and...

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Last post by Allan
Sun Dec 03, 2006 4:50 am
Do you have an induction hob?

Last post by Colin Miles
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by Chez » Wed Nov 29, 2006 2:31 pm
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And if so, what do you think of it? We are in the market for a new hob (currently have halogen) and as we are very rural don't have our preferred...
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Last post by Colin Miles
Sat Dec 02, 2006 4:59 pm
The Digital Age

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by THE Sub Guru » Wed Nov 29, 2006 2:08 pm
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As we move into the digital age it poses me with the question "Will digital magazines be popular?" (a magazine that is emailed to you) :?:...
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Fri Dec 01, 2006 9:53 am
Which Asparagus variety to grow ?

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by STEVE PARTRIDGE » Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:29 pm

I am intending to create an Asparagus bed and will plant it in the Spring, does anybody grow Asparagus and if so what variety would you recommend for...

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Fri Dec 01, 2006 6:41 am
The Beatles

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by Compo » Wed Nov 29, 2006 7:14 pm

After my morning of hand weeding, I ventured forth and did some shopping, took the bus you know...not allowed to drive yet........however, I...

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Wed Nov 29, 2006 7:14 pm
Intelligent design and plants

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by Barry » Mon Nov 27, 2006 11:23 pm

I always used to think that the theory (sic) of Intelligent Design was a load of old rubbish. For those of you that are not aware of it, the theory...

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Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:05 am
Beautiful

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by Chantal » Sun Nov 26, 2006 4:01 pm

Taken from my bedroom window last week

who needs to go abroad?

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Last post by Wellie
Tue Nov 28, 2006 11:51 pm
Just to say Hello

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by Mole » Thu Nov 23, 2006 10:29 pm

Just to say hello - I've started browsing the forum again thought it would be polite to reintroduce myself.

Hi Johnboy, Jenny (a freak now I see),...

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Tue Nov 28, 2006 10:33 pm
Raised beds

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by mazmezroz » Mon Nov 27, 2006 5:57 pm
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There've been a few items posted re: raised beds and I know Joy Larkcom's book has been recommended, but does anyone know any other books about...
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Tue Nov 28, 2006 10:31 pm
Polypots dilemna

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by Colin Miles » Mon Nov 27, 2006 5:27 pm

I grew 60 lots potatoes in the 14 litre black plastic pots from T & M last year - very successfully. This year I want to increase this and add...

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Last post by Mr Potato Head
Tue Nov 28, 2006 9:22 am
CHRISTMAS PRESSIE IDEA....

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by Sussexfleur » Mon Nov 27, 2006 7:18 am

I've just seen this DVD advertised and thought it might be of interest to some of you. (Might be a christmas pressie idea) It's called : THE...

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Last post by Weed
Tue Nov 28, 2006 6:14 am
The natural order of things

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by Chantal » Sun Nov 26, 2006 1:54 pm

I have just come in from working in my garden to find Rocky and Selsey (cockerel & hen to the uninitiated) sitting in front of the fire listening...

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Last post by Chantal
Tue Nov 28, 2006 4:31 am
10 rods

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by Barry » Sat Nov 25, 2006 12:05 pm

Does anybody know why 10 (square?) rods is the standard unit of measurement for an average plot on an allotment? Why exactly 10 rods? For me, 10 rods...

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Last post by Johnboy
Tue Nov 28, 2006 12:59 am
Tigger - Public Health Warning!

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by Chantal » Wed Nov 22, 2006 11:16 am
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Just a note of caution for everyone for this evening.

Tigger rang me in a state of extreme excitement and agitation at 9.10am. She was at the...
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Last post by jopsy
Mon Nov 27, 2006 9:01 pm
The science of bonfires

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by Barry » Fri Nov 24, 2006 7:08 pm

Can anybody explain to me in simple terms how bonfires work? I was never very good at science when at school, but I would like to better understand...

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Last post by peter
Sat Nov 25, 2006 11:18 pm
planting by the moon

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by helen2 » Sat Nov 18, 2006 1:13 pm
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I am going to give this a go next year. I am convinced by an allotment friend's sprouts. Mine all blown (despite planting in firm ground and whatnot)...
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Last post by oldherbaceous
Sat Nov 25, 2006 10:43 am
THIS WEEKS UPDATE POSTED 20/11/06

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by STEVE PARTRIDGE » Sat Nov 25, 2006 10:01 am

Hello all, just to let you know that I have posted this weeks update to my website, thanks Steve.

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Last post by oldherbaceous
Sat Nov 25, 2006 10:32 am
Growing peanuts

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by Primrose » Fri Nov 24, 2006 1:24 pm

When I was a kid I seem to remember at school that we used to grow peanuts in shells in pots in our nature class. Do they need special growing...

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Last post by Wellie
Fri Nov 24, 2006 5:26 pm
Who is buying all those seed varieties?

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by Barry » Fri Nov 24, 2006 12:24 am

With the seed catalogues dropping through my letterbox daily, it never ceases to amaze me that there are so many varieties to choose from. Beans, in...

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Last post by Allan
Fri Nov 24, 2006 5:15 am
Useful leaflets

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by Allan » Wed Nov 22, 2006 12:08 pm

There are some useful leaflets available to download on this website. They are primarily aimed at small commercial growers, I find the one on lettuce...

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Last post by Diane
Wed Nov 22, 2006 4:37 pm
Lucky escape

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by oldherbaceous » Sat Nov 18, 2006 7:18 am
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Yesterday afternoon when i was workng at the big house, it started to chuck it down with rain. I had cut the last of the big hedges in the morning,...
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Last post by oldherbaceous
Tue Nov 21, 2006 12:14 pm
found on another forum

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by richard p » Sat Nov 18, 2006 7:26 pm

Dear Tech Support:

Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed a distinct slow down in the overall performance,...

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Mon Nov 20, 2006 11:22 am
Help with re-decoration

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by Mr Potato Head » Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:17 am
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As compo has spotted, I've been testing a new look for the forum...*

So, I'd like to hear from you what would make it easier / simpler / nicer...
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Last post by Mr Potato Head
Mon Nov 20, 2006 8:59 am
THIS WEEKS UPDATE POSTED 13/11/06

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by STEVE PARTRIDGE » Sun Nov 19, 2006 7:56 am

Hello all, I'm sorry that this update is a bit later than usual but I have only just recovered from staying up to watch Children in Need on Friday...

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Last post by Piglet
Sun Nov 19, 2006 12:07 pm
My winter project

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by Weed » Sat Nov 18, 2006 7:42 am

I have always allocated myself a winter project for the allotment..last year it was a fruit cage, this year it is a replacement greenhouse.

I have...

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Last post by Weed
Sun Nov 19, 2006 8:11 am
James Martin Digs Deep

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by mazmezroz » Thu Nov 09, 2006 8:09 pm
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I haven't been following the forum for a while cos we're in the process of moving house and I haven't got a garden at the moment!!! So forgive me if...
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Last post by Wellie
Sun Nov 19, 2006 12:24 am
Cider apple - Cadbury

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by Ray Smerdon » Tue Oct 03, 2006 7:24 pm

I am looking for an old cider apple tree variety named Cadbury, as described in "A Somerset Pomona" by Liz Copas, to add to our orchard. I...

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Last post by Ray Smerdon
Fri Nov 17, 2006 5:30 pm
tidal power

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by richard p » Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:41 pm
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nothing to do with gardening, but tidal power was mentioned on another thread, the french had a tidal power generator somewhere near ST Malo some...
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Last post by Piglet
Fri Nov 17, 2006 12:10 pm
How many spuds are there.

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by peter » Thu Nov 16, 2006 10:39 pm

This new look tells you who the moderators are on each area and I notice a "Chief Spud", would this be Mr Potato Head's boss, or has he...

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Last post by Chantal
Fri Nov 17, 2006 8:09 am
Holly Wreath.

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by Piglet » Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:43 pm

I have found several holly trees full with berries in a local hedgerow. Does anybody have an idiots guide to making a decent looking Christmas wreath...

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Last post by Chez
Thu Nov 16, 2006 10:09 pm
Lidl

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by Tigger » Thu Nov 16, 2006 5:15 pm

For those who disin't grown any this year, Lidl have Banana Shallots at the mo for 99p per half kilo.

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Thu Nov 16, 2006 5:20 pm
Gentlemen Only

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by Arnie » Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:44 pm
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Gentlemen
Have you seen the carry on over( james Martin Digs Deep ) :shock: :? was he that chubby lad from Yorkshire :o who apparently grows his own...
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Last post by Arnie
Wed Nov 15, 2006 11:31 pm
Yikes a new look

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by Compo » Fri Nov 10, 2006 9:33 pm
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Ooooooohhh not sure if I like this new look..........when did it happen it is 9.33 pm on Friday, am I the first one to notice the difference?? :roll:...
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Last post by Mr Potato Head
Wed Nov 15, 2006 9:23 am
Get them growing

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by Tigger » Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:16 pm

For all you parents/teachers/youth workers/whatever out there.

Take a look at KG's special article aimed at children and young growers this month....

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Last post by Tigger
Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:16 pm
Wormwood! Wormwood!

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by Barry » Mon Nov 06, 2006 5:46 pm
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Do you feel differently about different parts of your vegetable garden? At my old allotment, there was an area of gooseberry bushes and an old,...
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Last post by Tigger
Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:16 pm
THIS WEEKS UPDATE POSTED 03/11/06

Last post by Mr Potato Head
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by STEVE PARTRIDGE » Fri Nov 03, 2006 9:00 pm
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Hello all, just to let you know that I have posted this week's update to my website, the first taste of Winter has arrived and I have been busy...
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Last post by Mr Potato Head
Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:18 pm
Dumb arse

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by peter » Sun Nov 12, 2006 9:58 pm

Still cannot quite believe the stupidity displayed by some people. For evidence go to and view the video clip entitled "Bumfire night."...

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Last post by Chantal
Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:54 am
Currants Overheating

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by Geoff » Sun Nov 12, 2006 10:57 am

Have you had this problem JB?

I seem to have had a bigger crop than usual the last few years.

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Last post by Chantal
Sun Nov 12, 2006 1:59 pm
1000th query

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by arthur e » Thu Nov 09, 2006 10:19 am
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who is going to be the one to get the 1000th query in
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Sun Nov 12, 2006 8:16 am
Moving established plants

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by Barry » Fri Nov 03, 2006 12:06 am

OK, so I am nearly in a position whereby I will soon be wanting to move a great many established plants across to my new allotment. Question: now...

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Sat Nov 11, 2006 8:41 pm
Raised beds: north-south or east-west?

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by Barry » Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:20 pm

I am about to started implementing a series of raised beds on my new plot. Should I align them east-west or north-south? Your reasoning would be most...

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Last post by peter
Sat Nov 11, 2006 8:38 pm
Beds. Calculation

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by Allan » Thu Nov 09, 2006 2:11 pm

According to my calculation a 10 cm i.e. 4 inch layer of any mulch on 1 square metre of bed to suppress weeds would take 100 litres of mulch. Can...

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Sat Nov 11, 2006 8:17 pm
THIS WEEKS UPDATE POSTED 06/11/06

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by STEVE PARTRIDGE » Sat Nov 11, 2006 5:56 am

Hello all, just to let you know that I have updated my website with hopefuly some useful information for getting your soil and plot ready for next...

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Sat Nov 11, 2006 10:53 am

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