100 things we didn't know last year


	100 things we didn't know last year

Bluephoenix4

1-2-2008 1:28 PM

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1-3-2008 7:01 AM

Deepti

I came across most of these items in clips throughout the year...keep it up clippers!

1-4-2008 8:28 AM

jonhatespigeons

I live in Newcastle... and I make LOADS of noise!!!!!!

Hurray!

1-4-2008 3:47 PM

RossDouglas

The list of 100 things we didn't know last year with added comments.

http://cnut.blogspot.com/2008/01/just-because-i-feel-like-it.html

1-4-2008 4:50 PM

Bluephoenix4

Lol .. gr8t comments on ur blog Ross though i don't think jonhatespigeons would agree with ur comment on Newcastle XD

1-4-2008 5:24 PM

RossDouglas

Thanks Blue.

He might. He may not be one of the ones I was referring to. But I doubt it.

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