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How very dare you question the accuracy of my intel

 

well poor old Dogkennelhillbilly i know you don't have any friends as you seem to make some up, some kids have imaginary friends looks like you STILL HAVE why don't you ask some of them to have a drink with you let me know and i will meet you and some of you mates for a pint, can't wait

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Although I can see him on his mobile phone, standing in the wine and beer aisle ringing the then chancellor

"Yeah, listen its me Boris,... B O R I S.... former PM.... yeah thats the one no need to be rude about it.... listen can you do a quick emergency budget and knock a couple of quid off extra strong cider for a few days.... you can brilliant, did I tell you I still have a few knighthoods to give out"


"oh cooee Tresea over here love, there's going to be a special on cider any moment now"

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Although I can see him on his mobile phone, standing in the wine and beer aisle ringing the then chancellor

"Yeah, listen its me Boris,... B O R I S.... former PM.... yeah thats the one no need to be rude about it.... listen can you do a quick emergency budget and knock a couple of quid off extra strong cider for a few days.... you can brilliant, did I tell you I still have a few knighthoods to give out"


"oh cooee Tresea over here love, there's going to be a special on cider any moment now"

love it

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Cartoonist Posy Simmons, discussing croutons in rather good French with a jolly stallholder on North Cross Road. Mark Curry was standing behind her but it didn't seem interested - not sure if that's because he objects to croutons (as I do) or just he doesn't speak French.
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