Irish Turkey Gets the Nod: 'The Edge'


	Irish Turkey Gets the Nod: 'The Edge'

righthand

2-23-2008 9:01 PM

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Taking no chances about how hot it may be in Belgrade in Serbia.

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2-24-2008 2:56 PM

kkcapricorn

It's not nice to say things that upset Pink Floyd devoted fans.

good clip RH,
"Thought I'd something more to say"

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