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	A no-sweat cycle?

Antara

9-1-2009 9:13 PM

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inventions, cycling, innovation

Antara says:

I love it, but think I would be crushed in no time here on the crazy Dublin streets, lol

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9-2-2009 1:20 AM

lollipop10

looks scary!

9-2-2009 2:26 AM

merrie

It would be prudent to sign up as an organ donor

9-2-2009 2:27 AM

merrie

Welcome back Antara, I missed you.

9-2-2009 2:32 AM

lollipop10

9-2-2009 6:36 PM

Antara

Welcome back Antara, I missed you.

Thanks Miss Merrie, I am glad to be back and reading your clips again.....and I really had a great time over in your fabulous country for my holidays!

It would be prudent to sign up as an organ donor

LOL.....yes, this I am

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