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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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So, I've been on holiday back in the good old US of A for a week now and I have made a few observations...
1- Donald Trump has a better chance of winning the presidency than I previously thought.
2- I've heard more about bathrooms than I ever want to hear again in my life.
3- I've gained about 12 lbs. and will start a new exercise regime when I return.
The weather has been awesome, though!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Number 1...God bless America
Number 2...sounds like my day everyday
Number 3...yes we know Americans really suffer from obesity but 12lbs is hardly life altering |
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By *ynecplCouple
over a year ago
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"But what British food did you take and what did they think of it?
(Or did I miss a separate thread  )
Mr ddc"
Would imagine it is British chocolate it's the first thing our American friends ask us for. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Bathrooms?"
The whole debate about which bathrooms transgender people are allowed to use. Its all anyone is talking about over here. Other than Trump, that is  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"But what British food did you take and what did they think of it?
(Or did I miss a separate thread )
Mr ddc
Would imagine it is British chocolate it's the first thing our American friends ask us for."
They didn't actually ask for anything, but I did bring chocolate. I meant to bring English mustard, but I forgot it at home  |
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"Oh my goodness, knew of my sons is over there and the other is going for a month .... what am I to expect when they come back?
6 chins probably"
Luckily they are obsessed with sport, so fingers crossed not |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Oh my goodness, knew of my sons is over there and the other is going for a month .... what am I to expect when they come back?"
Lock your doors. It will be scary.  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Number 1...God bless America
Number 2...sounds like my day everyday
Number 3...yes we know Americans really suffer from obesity but 12lbs is hardly life altering "
Number 1 - fair point
Number 2 - That doesn't sound pleasant.
Number 3 - 12 lbs. isn't life altering but its enough to make me wonder what the hell I've been eating. I thought about it and decided I didn't want to give it much further thought. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Bathrooms?
The whole debate about which bathrooms transgender people are allowed to use. Its all anyone is talking about over here. Other than Trump, that is "
Oh right. Big thing over there then? Not even sure if we have legislation here. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Bathrooms?
The whole debate about which bathrooms transgender people are allowed to use. Its all anyone is talking about over here. Other than Trump, that is "
I thought that was just one maladjusted state.
But I would recommend using the "wrong" one just for shock value. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Bathrooms?
The whole debate about which bathrooms transgender people are allowed to use. Its all anyone is talking about over here. Other than Trump, that is
Oh right. Big thing over there then? Not even sure if we have legislation here."
Yeah, we never used to have legislation either until someone got all pissed off at a kid in school over it...
"I thought that was just one maladjusted state.
But I would recommend using the "wrong" one just for shock value."
It started as one state, now its national news, other states have their own opinions, and the federal government has stepped in. Too bad we can't focus on real issues anymore.
I told Marc that he and I should just switch which bathrooms we use. Its seriously tempting. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Number 3...yes we know Americans really suffer from obesity but 12lbs is hardly life altering "
It is wardrobe altering though. You'd have to buy a whole new set of clothes! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Number 3...yes we know Americans really suffer from obesity but 12lbs is hardly life altering
It is wardrobe altering though. You'd have to buy a whole new set of clothes!"
I keep wearing really loose, flowy pants like in our avatar, but there is only so long that is going to work |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Bathrooms?
The whole debate about which bathrooms transgender people are allowed to use. Its all anyone is talking about over here. Other than Trump, that is
Oh right. Big thing over there then? Not even sure if we have legislation here.
Yeah, we never used to have legislation either until someone got all pissed off at a kid in school over it...
I thought that was just one maladjusted state.
But I would recommend using the "wrong" one just for shock value.
It started as one state, now its national news, other states have their own opinions, and the federal government has stepped in. Too bad we can't focus on real issues anymore.
I told Marc that he and I should just switch which bathrooms we use. Its seriously tempting. "
I gather that the cops have not really worked out how to police it yet. They are a bit reluctant to post toilet guards to check whether a potential visitor has a cock. I can see that it might be potentially awkward. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"So, I've been on holiday back in the good old US of A for a week now and I have made a few observations...
1- Donald Trump has a better chance of winning the presidency than I previously thought.
2- I've heard more about bathrooms than I ever want to hear again in my life.
3- I've gained about 12 lbs. and will start a new exercise regime when I return.
The weather has been awesome, though! "
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Your a very naughty girl...
I'm almost glad that my bet isn't likely to pay off now..  .
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PS I did say to Fabio about not writing off old trumper!.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Number 3...yes we know Americans really suffer from obesity but 12lbs is hardly life altering
It is wardrobe altering though. You'd have to buy a whole new set of clothes!"
Put it another way.
14lbs = 1 stone
Still think it's not much? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Number 3...yes we know Americans really suffer from obesity but 12lbs is hardly life altering
It is wardrobe altering though. You'd have to buy a whole new set of clothes!
Put it another way.
14lbs = 1 stone
Still think it's not much?"
I used to weigh 9 stone. It is almost a ninth of my total body weight that I've added....in a week.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Number 3...yes we know Americans really suffer from obesity but 12lbs is hardly life altering
It is wardrobe altering though. You'd have to buy a whole new set of clothes!
Put it another way.
14lbs = 1 stone
Still think it's not much?
I used to weigh 9 stone. It is almost a ninth of my total body weight that I've added....in a week...."
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I love the fact that we've converted you to stones... That brilliant I can picture you saying to some new Yorker... Yeah I used to weigh 9 stones....wtf how big a stone.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I used to weigh 9 stone. It is almost a ninth of my total body weight that I've added....in a week....
I'm lighter than Courtney
Mr ddc"
I'm heavier than you both. Stupid "taller people have to weigh more" law of bloody physics. *grumble* |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I used to weigh 9 stone. It is almost a ninth of my total body weight that I've added....in a week....
I'm lighter than Courtney
Mr ddc
I'm heavier than you both. Stupid "taller people have to weigh more" law of bloody physics. *grumble*"
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Heavier than both!.
You don't look 18 stone, I'm guessing your 8 feet tall maybe |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Number 3...yes we know Americans really suffer from obesity but 12lbs is hardly life altering
It is wardrobe altering though. You'd have to buy a whole new set of clothes!
Put it another way.
14lbs = 1 stone
Still think it's not much?
I used to weigh 9 stone. It is almost a ninth of my total body weight that I've added....in a week...."
Was for the benefit of others who thought 12lb wasn't much. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Welcome back to rainy England Courtney 
Re:Trump - You have always been very reassuring in that he won't be elected. Are you changing that position now?"
I'm still in NY and yeah, I'm more worried than I was previously |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Number 3...yes we know Americans really suffer from obesity but 12lbs is hardly life altering
It is wardrobe altering though. You'd have to buy a whole new set of clothes!
Put it another way.
14lbs = 1 stone
Still think it's not much?
I used to weigh 9 stone. It is almost a ninth of my total body weight that I've added....in a week....
Was for the benefit of others who thought 12lb wasn't much."
I know. I was trying to add to your example |
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"But what British food did you take and what did they think of it?
(Or did I miss a separate thread )
Mr ddc
Would imagine it is British chocolate it's the first thing our American friends ask us for."
And we all know British choc is pretty crap compared to Belgium or swiss
So we start on a poor base indeed |
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"So, I've been on holiday back in the good old US of A for a week now and I have made a few observations...
1- Donald Trump has a better chance of winning the presidency than I previously thought.
2- I've heard more about bathrooms than I ever want to hear again in my life.
3- I've gained about 12 lbs. and will start a new exercise regime when I return.
The weather has been awesome, though! .
Your a very naughty girl...
I'm almost glad that my bet isn't likely to pay off now.. .
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PS I did say to Fabio about not writing off old trumper!.
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I thought Trump had a good chance of winning right from the start (I said so on one of the first Presidential threads on here). Only a fool would write Trump off now, he's got a very good chance of winning. |
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By *b586Couple
over a year ago
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Hi all. I'm in NJ. The weather here has been horrible. Rainy and cool. So Courtney , your lucky!
As for the weight I fight the fight. Uggh.
Donald Trup is scary but so are the rest. Tough to choose the lesser evil. I thought about moving to Australia.
The government made the mess with the bathrooms. I believe, to distract us all from Donald Trump. I can't believe if you fully look a woman using a ladies room or a man using a men's room anyone would give issue. Now if ya walk in the ladies room with a bead , come on... Really?? Is this an issue.? I don't see it at all. Non issue. It's bs.
Kim.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Courtney, I really hope that you're recommending all New Yorkers use Nerds in their tea.
I bought different flavors especially for this purpose "
You are deserve a thumbs up, here it comes.  well done you. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Honest question.....
Courtney do you find NYC has gotten dirtier since you have last been here?
I personally find it not as clean as it use to be.
But I would like a outside opinion. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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nice to hear you are enjoying the states and yes some have very strong views over their depending on which state you visit.
As someone has previously mentioned I also find NY is getting more dirty and it simply is just too busy for me.
I prefer the West, Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, Montana etc and simply love to travel west.
Spent many years skydiving in Deland and done a fair bit eastern travel when at Deland but definitely prefer the West USA |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"nice to hear you are enjoying the states and yes some have very strong views over their depending on which state you visit.
As someone has previously mentioned I also find NY is getting more dirty and it simply is just too busy for me.
I prefer the West, Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, Montana etc and simply love to travel west.
Spent many years skydiving in Deland and done a fair bit eastern travel when at Deland but definitely prefer the West USA"
Thank you. I grew up here and it has gotten beyond expensive and dirty and smelly. I dread the summer because I can smell urine when I walk down the street. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"nice to hear you are enjoying the states and yes some have very strong views over their depending on which state you visit.
As someone has previously mentioned I also find NY is getting more dirty and it simply is just too busy for me.
I prefer the West, Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, Montana etc and simply love to travel west.
Spent many years skydiving in Deland and done a fair bit eastern travel when at Deland but definitely prefer the West USA
Thank you. I grew up here and it has gotten beyond expensive and dirty and smelly. I dread the summer because I can smell urine when I walk down the street."
I guess it depends on what street and where you visit, all cities have good and bad areas as you will know so well.
Even the likes of Vegas, L.A., San Fran have dodgy areas and terrible litter problems as does sadly Hawaii where crime and homeliness is growing worse each year |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"nice to hear you are enjoying the states and yes some have very strong views over their depending on which state you visit.
As someone has previously mentioned I also find NY is getting more dirty and it simply is just too busy for me.
I prefer the West, Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, Montana etc and simply love to travel west.
Spent many years skydiving in Deland and done a fair bit eastern travel when at Deland but definitely prefer the West USA
Thank you. I grew up here and it has gotten beyond expensive and dirty and smelly. I dread the summer because I can smell urine when I walk down the street.
I guess it depends on what street and where you visit, all cities have good and bad areas as you will know so well.
Even the likes of Vegas, L.A., San Fran have dodgy areas and terrible litter problems as does sadly Hawaii where crime and homeliness is growing worse each year"
Well I'm in Manhattan and the homeless people have increased 200% . I live next to a famous park so they tend to congregate their. I'm seriously thinking about moving to the suburbs  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Well I'm in Manhattan and the homeless people have increased 200% . I live next to a famous park so they tend to congregate their. I'm seriously thinking about moving to the suburbs "
If you are not tied down with work and tied to the one spot then that could be a great idea, there are some fantastic wide open spaces and the USA is an amazing country
You also have some very nice pics in your profile |
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"Bathrooms?
The whole debate about which bathrooms transgender people are allowed to use. Its all anyone is talking about over here. Other than Trump, that is
Oh right. Big thing over there then? Not even sure if we have legislation here.
Yeah, we never used to have legislation either until someone got all pissed off at a kid in school over it...
I thought that was just one maladjusted state.
But I would recommend using the "wrong" one just for shock value.
It started as one state, now its national news, other states have their own opinions, and the federal government has stepped in. Too bad we can't focus on real issues anymore.
I told Marc that he and I should just switch which bathrooms we use. Its seriously tempting. "
Ladies used to use guys bathrooms all the time at night clubs when we were young. Good way to avoid queuing.
Men going into the ladies would be a bit more complicated.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Welcome back to rainy England Courtney
Re:Trump - You have always been very reassuring in that he won't be elected. Are you changing that position now?
I'm still in NY and yeah, I'm more worried than I was previously "
That's really scary. I thought NY would have more sense. I expected it of other states. I have friends in certain states and their attitudes don't surprise me.. unfortunately.
I thought the bathroom issue was to get people riled up and more likely to vote Trump. Ahhh shit we're doomed.
Have a brilliant time. Has anyone said you have a British accent yet? Enjoy the sunshine. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Honest question.....
Courtney do you find NYC has gotten dirtier since you have last been here?
I personally find it not as clean as it use to be.
But I would like a outside opinion."
I'm from Brooklyn and I haven't seen any real difference. I was in Manhattan a few times and I think there was more trash |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Welcome back to rainy England Courtney
Re:Trump - You have always been very reassuring in that he won't be elected. Are you changing that position now?
I'm still in NY and yeah, I'm more worried than I was previously
That's really scary. I thought NY would have more sense. I expected it of other states. I have friends in certain states and their attitudes don't surprise me.. unfortunately.
I thought the bathroom issue was to get people riled up and more likely to vote Trump. Ahhh shit we're doomed.
Have a brilliant time. Has anyone said you have a British accent yet? Enjoy the sunshine. "
No, but I did get told that I don't have a New York accent anymore
Apparently I'm the woman without a country |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Reduced fat cheezits 
I'll bring some back for you if you'd like 
Yay "
Oh, if we're doing that can I have a Baby Ruth Bar(if they still have them), please?
Delivered by yourself an Marc, obviously!  
(I'm not demanding, honest! ) |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Good to see you're enjoying yourself OP
Can I ask how you've been spending your time over there? Done anything exciting you can share with us? "
Nah. Just messing around in Manhattan with my old friends and attending more wedding crap than a sane person should have to |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Reduced fat cheezits
I'll bring some back for you if you'd like
Yay
Oh, if we're doing that can I have a Baby Ruth Bar(if they still have them), please?
Delivered by yourself an Marc, obviously!
(I'm not demanding, honest! )"
Well, we are going to be in Dublin on Tuesday so.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Number 1...God bless America
Number 2...sounds like my day everyday
Number 3...yes we know Americans really suffer from obesity but 12lbs is hardly life altering
Number 1 - fair point
Number 2 - That doesn't sound pleasant.
Number 3 - 12 lbs. isn't life altering but its enough to make me wonder what the hell I've been eating. I thought about it and decided I didn't want to give it much further thought. "
Just under a stone in a week is surprising.
Especially if you've been eating a similar volume to normal.
To put it in perspective thats 6 weeks of healthy weight loss to get back to your original weight. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Can I ask what the exchange rate is over there, as Im visiting Florida this summer and wondering if it would be better to change my cash over there or here |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Reduced fat cheezits
I'll bring some back for you if you'd like
Yay
Oh, if we're doing that can I have a Baby Ruth Bar(if they still have them), please?
Delivered by yourself an Marc, obviously!
(I'm not demanding, honest! )
Well, we are going to be in Dublin on Tuesday so.... "
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Dublin .... Kiss my blarney |
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