05 January 2007

Another hiatus comes along

I am needed elsewhere due to family commitments, but hope to return next weekend with a post on the Andrew Taylor & Phil Rickman interview at Hay.

However, having taken heed of Blue Peter's advice in my formative years, I can leave you with something I prepared earlier.

5 Jan 2007 21:55:01

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