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	Says It All

rlmrdl

6-24-2008 7:12 AM

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rlmrdl says:

If you want to know why we are in such trouble, this little item has everything.

Cut work on footpaths and cleaning but get ready to gear up for a "world class" Rugby festival. Yep, that will save our butts for sure.

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