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Coldheartofstone
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
2025 Posts |
 Posted - 05/26/2006 : 11:57:05
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Today I plan to leave 2 hours early... because from 3-5 there is nothing to do but surf the net (as you can see). When I arrive at home, I would have picked up two Bacon Mushroom melt combos at Wendy's on the way (Complete with Frostys for fry dipping). Waiting for me fresh from the shower will be my boyfriend and together we eat our junk and watch the Simpsons in our underwear. Now I can't think of a better way to enjoy one's after work hours.
What do you guys do?
If time is my vessel, then learning to love
Might be my way back to sea |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/26/2006 : 18:27:24
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Wank.
 I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 05/26/2006 : 18:51:14
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work? what is... "work"?
FAST_MAN RAIDER_MAN - June 19th |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 05/26/2006 : 18:55:20
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sitting down with a nice cold beer or six watching a fabulous game of rugby on tv.
and, thats exactly what i'm doing when i get home tonight...fabulous!
all i can say, thank god for polio! brian |
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Erebus
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1834 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2006 : 00:55:15
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Homers' rather efficient reply made me laugh out loud.
And isn't there some rule here about not being subjected to thought images of female forum members sitting around in their underwear? Mods? CHOS, you seem to have recovered from where you were about twelve, eighteen months ago, if memory serves. Do I have the right Canadian lady? If so, good for you. |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2006 : 07:05:20
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Originally posted by Erebus
Homers' rather efficient reply made me laugh out loud.
I didn't actually laugh out loud, but I was sufficiently amused.
My currently unemployment means I can't really answer this. But dinner, TV, movies, are good wind-down things.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2006 : 08:03:19
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Well I have not done any work today, but boy do I feel wound down.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2006 : 08:36:21
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i usually watch some tv (preferably a baseball game), sometimes have a beer, cook dinner, and listen to music. not always in that order
-Brian
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2006 : 08:42:55
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Here's how wind-up toys wind down. At least, Simpsons' ones:
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Suicide_Samurai
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
431 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2006 : 09:09:01
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| Well I am certainly not amused, and I most certainly did not laugh out loud. I don't expect to see such profane language on fb.net. Must we stoop so low as to use that four letter word that starts with a "w" and ends in a "k"? Some of us lazy wankers get wound up just at the mere sight of the words "w*rk" and "j*b." |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2006 : 09:26:25
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Haha, I thought you'd lost it then for a moment.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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Erebus
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1834 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2006 : 09:33:51
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For about the last twenty minutes it's been snowing here in Reno. Ten days ago or so it hit 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Didn't want to start a thread or try to hunt down floop's Southern California weather thread, so I dumped the comment here. Looks like a good day for winding down.
"Projectile management is the essence of the quality of life" - Ted Nugent |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2006 : 12:00:37
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I usually start the day with a large black coffee or two and the odd smoke. I then lounge around reading a book for a while, usually listening to radio 4 or the world service. If I have any of the stuff for it I will make a bacon sandwich around lunch time. I often skip lunch. I take a walk into town, sometimes with my camera sometimes not, listening to my wee pod and go to the library. I'll browse the books and see if anything catches my eye and will read in the library for a bit sometimes. At the moment my library book of choice is an Orwell biography. After the library I'll go looking for second hand books or just strolling around listening to whatever I have to listen to. If I have my camera I'll take photographs if I don't I'll just happily wander. I might then go to the market to buy vegetables and meat or whatever depending on if I cook that night, what I think I might cook that night and if I'm cooking for my housemate(s) too. I then walk home via the turkish bakery where I get some bread rolls. When home I make some more coffee, tidy round a bit because my housemate(s) are scruffy and butter some rolls. With Radio 4 or a CD on I then write for a while and mess about on the internet until my housemate(s) get home or the simpsons comes on. Whichever happens first. Then it's often time for a cup of tea or coffee after which I do a bit more writing and/or reading until it's time to cook/ have food cooked for me. The evenings are usually spent curled on the "sofa" moaning about how uncomfortable it is watching TV or a film with many more cups of tea and the odd cigarette and conversation in the garden.
As much as I want a job, I don't want a job, I like this sleepy little life.
It doesn't pay well though.
forum ebook: end of miles |
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1851 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2006 : 12:52:18
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I'm unemployed all over the place too.
I've gotten lazy with my writing, telling myself Ill get back to it every next Monday.
In an average day, Id get up between 10 and 12.30, sometimes go into town looking for a job, watch a lot of TV, mess around on the internet, play with two hyperactive puppies and one older grumpier dog, play something on the PS2, try to get back writing and get distracted by something else. I'll usually watch TV till 2 or 3 in the morning and lay in bed awake till around 4.
Still it's better than slaving for "the man" i guess
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glacial906
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1738 Posts |
Posted - 05/27/2006 : 23:46:32
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Here's the sad truth.
I work alot of day shifts at work (Saturday is my only night shift) so I normally spend my evenings with my two daughters (one 3 and one 18 months.) After they go to bed at around 10, I try to write (usually ideas for graphic novel scripts I've had rattling around in my head for a long time) or draw (I used to stay up all night drawing when I was younger, now I rarely find the time) or fiddle around on the computer aimlessly (usually this is what ends up happening, either configuring Linux or spending time here, on FB.net.) Almost always any of these activities involves absentmindedly drinking beer, recently Corona, until much too late at night, making me extremely tired for work the next day.
Sometimes recently I've been reading at night, although it puts me to sleep better than anything else. (I have a huge collection of James Michener novels I've barely scratched the surface of that I inherited from my dad.) And that, my dear friends, constitutes most of my evenings.
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 05/28/2006 : 01:35:09
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my day starts about 2 hours too early...wake up at 5.25am for a 6am start at work.
i spend a couple of hours out in the pit logging blastholes and checking up on the various diggers and stockpiles.
then it's lunch time at 11. and i generally spend the rest of my work day (until 4pm) on the computer trying to get Vulcan (our 3D software) to work correctly. generally i get very very frustrated and swear and yell alot, and when i get home at 4 i crack open a home brew beer and check the daily goings on on the internet.
then it's time for a shower and make some dinner with the mrs.
then a bit of tv and bed at 8.30 for a bit of a read. current book is "sideways" - liked the move alot, so got great hopes for the book.
and then the cycle repeates itself like that for the 9 days straight i work. and then the 5 days i get off i tend to sleep alot.
all i can say, thank god for polio! brian |
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 05/28/2006 : 08:11:10
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I get up, meditate on the roofterrace and then have oatmeal with raisins. After that write for a couple hours, first some warmups then on whatever project is of the moment. Around twelve or one IŽll make a flask of green tea with some mint leaves thrown in and go write more in the plaza of the modern art museum, full of skaters, jugglers and writers, I find quite an inspiring bustle about the place. Afternoon is for researching, reading or writing music or loafing about drinking tea, then cook with flatmates or whoever else is hanging around on the terrace. Three afternoons I teach a class in a town outside Barcelona so I get to say hi to some trees. Some evenings IŽll go back to the museum plaza to see friends, play guitar or pick up bags of pizza that a nearby restaurant throws away at the end of their day, but most are spent wandering the streets talking or singing with folk. I donŽt really have anything to unwind from, or I guess my work (sic) is a process of unwinding.
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 05/28/2006 : 10:44:09
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My work never ends......
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Don't believe the hype. |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 05/28/2006 : 16:13:38
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I usually try to unwind by spending time on the Internet, but it doesn't always work.
"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares." |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/28/2006 : 18:51:55
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You guys would have it so much better if you just wanked a little more.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1851 Posts |
Posted - 05/29/2006 : 05:03:30
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quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
You guys would have it so much better if you just wanked a little more.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
If only all lifes problems were solved with a wank.
Bills?? Take this: #WANK#
Rent?? I don't think so: #WANK#
Eating pop-tarts for dinner again?? #WANK#
{it was either this pic or this:
http://zontik.de/uploads/1119803585_frog_wank.gif ,i hate the Crazy Frog too much to post him here}
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 05/29/2006 : 07:35:08
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I suppose I wind up working on sites like this after work. But after THAT, I do wind down before bed. I maybe watch a 30 min show or read. Presently reading Gibson's Count Zero. He's definitely one of my favourite contemporary authours.
 "If we hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominos will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate." |
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mcil
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
148 Posts |
Posted - 05/29/2006 : 09:09:52
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I don't work, because I'm only sixteen and still at school, but I'm on study leave until next Monday even though my exams finished last Thursday or something. Today I've played the guitar, sat on the internet and that's about it, although I think I'm going to the pitch and putt with my mate tomorrow, we can't play golf, we think it's boring, but pitch and putt is most definetely the bollocks.
"Your Bone's Got a Little Machine..." |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 05/29/2006 : 09:17:35
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Some nights after kids are in bed,
I'll smoke a big gagger.
Instantly wound down.
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Don't believe the hype. |
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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2564 Posts |
Posted - 05/29/2006 : 09:21:44
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quote:
Originally posted by mcil
Today I've played the guitar, sat on the internet and that's about it.
Same here, I'm on study leave too from college but with one exam left.
"The arc of triumph" |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 05/29/2006 : 09:51:22
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quote:
Originally posted by s_wrenn
Ahahahahahaha.
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zub_the_goat
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
639 Posts |
Posted - 05/29/2006 : 10:55:55
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| Ive only got one exam left ever ever ever....so really my routine should be revising, but ive been taking pictures all day, just went to xmen, and listening to podcasts tonight! bah....and to think at 15 i didnt sleep for about a week revising before my RS GCSE-how far ive fallen etc |
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Coldheartofstone
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
2025 Posts |
Posted - 05/31/2006 : 10:36:29
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quote:
Originally posted by Newo
I get up, meditate on the roofterrace and then have oatmeal with raisins. After that write for a couple hours, first some warmups then on whatever project is of the moment. Around twelve or one IŽll make a flask of green tea with some mint leaves thrown in and go write more in the plaza of the modern art museum, full of skaters, jugglers and writers, I find quite an inspiring bustle about the place. Afternoon is for researching, reading or writing music or loafing about drinking tea, then cook with flatmates or whoever else is hanging around on the terrace. Three afternoons I teach a class in a town outside Barcelona so I get to say hi to some trees. Some evenings IŽll go back to the museum plaza to see friends, play guitar or pick up bags of pizza that a nearby restaurant throws away at the end of their day, but most are spent wandering the streets talking or singing with folk. I donŽt really have anything to unwind from, or I guess my work (sic) is a process of unwinding.
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Gravy boat! Stay in the now!
Where the hell is this?
If time is my vessel, then learning to love
Might be my way back to sea |
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El Loco
- FB Fan -
206 Posts |
Posted - 05/31/2006 : 11:06:44
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/31/2006 : 12:08:54
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quote:
Originally posted by Coldheartofstone
quote:
Originally posted by Newo
I get up, meditate on the roofterrace and then have oatmeal with raisins. After that write for a couple hours, first some warmups then on whatever project is of the moment. Around twelve or one IŽll make a flask of green tea with some mint leaves thrown in and go write more in the plaza of the modern art museum, full of skaters, jugglers and writers, I find quite an inspiring bustle about the place. Afternoon is for researching, reading or writing music or loafing about drinking tea, then cook with flatmates or whoever else is hanging around on the terrace. Three afternoons I teach a class in a town outside Barcelona so I get to say hi to some trees. Some evenings IŽll go back to the museum plaza to see friends, play guitar or pick up bags of pizza that a nearby restaurant throws away at the end of their day, but most are spent wandering the streets talking or singing with folk. I donŽt really have anything to unwind from, or I guess my work (sic) is a process of unwinding.
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Gravy boat! Stay in the now!
Where the hell is this?
If time is my vessel, then learning to love
Might be my way back to sea
Barcelona? It's in Spain ; )
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 05/31/2006 : 12:23:47
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Does anyone wind down by winding people up after work?!
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El Loco
- FB Fan -
206 Posts |
Posted - 05/31/2006 : 12:24:35
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quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
quote:
Originally posted by Coldheartofstone
quote:
Originally posted by Newo
I get up, meditate on the roofterrace and then have oatmeal with raisins. After that write for a couple hours, first some warmups then on whatever project is of the moment. Around twelve or one IŽll make a flask of green tea with some mint leaves thrown in and go write more in the plaza of the modern art museum, full of skaters, jugglers and writers, I find quite an inspiring bustle about the place. Afternoon is for researching, reading or writing music or loafing about drinking tea, then cook with flatmates or whoever else is hanging around on the terrace. Three afternoons I teach a class in a town outside Barcelona so I get to say hi to some trees. Some evenings IŽll go back to the museum plaza to see friends, play guitar or pick up bags of pizza that a nearby restaurant throws away at the end of their day, but most are spent wandering the streets talking or singing with folk. I donŽt really have anything to unwind from, or I guess my work (sic) is a process of unwinding.
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Gravy boat! Stay in the now!
Where the hell is this?
If time is my vessel, then learning to love
Might be my way back to sea
Barcelona? It's in Spain ; )
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
must be some shitty pizza if no one buys the stuff |
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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1158 Posts |
Posted - 05/31/2006 : 20:08:25
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My typical afternoon, following school goes something along the lines of:
-shower
-eat something (most likely an apple or some pretzels)
-browse the internet for a bit
-read for a bit (can be easily substituted with playing some music)
-start homework/studying (accompanied with some background music)
-eat some dinner with my parents
-continue studies/music/internet browsing/reading
-sleep
You run all kinds of red lights except the ones on the street.
When you run out of exits you can always count sheep. |
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tisasawath
= Cult of Ray =
Wallis and Futuna Islands
783 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2006 : 00:02:55
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quote:
Originally posted by s_wrenn
If only all lifes problems were solved with a wank.
Bills?? Take this: #WANK#
Rent?? I don't think so: #WANK#
Eating pop-tarts for dinner again?? #WANK#
add skin inflammation to the list
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GypsyDeath
Zapped Profile
3575 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2006 : 05:46:42
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my typical day:
7.00 wake up
7 - 7.15 Lay in bed not wanting to get up while listening to XFM
7.15-7.35 shower and get dressed/make up/hair
7.35-7.55 make some breakfast, eat it
7.55-8.05 make sure i have everything (usually dont have to search for phone/money/oyster!)
8.05-8.35 walk/Travel to work
8.35-8.45 Have a fag
8.45-9.00 check emails/forums etc
9.00-5.30/6.00 ####WORK####
6.30 usually pick up some food bits and pieces from the shop
7.00 eat food!
7.30 have a few drinks and chats with housemates/friends - probably watch a movie or a Huff/family guy/american dad/futurama episode
11.00 totally shattered and want to go to sleep! (never quite works like that though.
I havent quite got my routine figured as i only just started this job - and everything is all over the place at the moment. Im hoping i can begin having a life agin now ive been paid! I havent been to a gig since Radiohead on the 18th!
"I'm not much like my generation,
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tisasawath
= Cult of Ray =
Wallis and Futuna Islands
783 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2006 : 22:50:22
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