Queensland goes back to the dark ages.


	Queensland goes back to the dark ages.

beanz

5-11-2009 6:30 AM

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beanz says:

Who would believe this ??

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5-12-2009 4:34 PM

tanyamm

Queensland needs to see the light.

5-12-2009 4:36 PM

Jorjor

Maybe she should have taken a vacation in the south before taking the pills.

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