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RainDog

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12. The book I mentioned

Reply to underpants (Reply #11)

Fri Apr 25, 2014, 07:04 PM

Apr 2014

was from someone covering the area at the time - he spoke with all sorts of people. It's a good read - I have a brand new hardback copy of it on sale via my online store for less than a paperback, in fact, if you're interested... lol, but srsly.

sent me a pm and I'll send you a link.

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The book I mentioned RainDog Apr 2014 #12