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December 07, 2009

Oy Santa, on your bike — Christmas isn't for another fortnight

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Rob Sterowski: Glasgow, United Kingdom; I live in Glasgow and spend some of my time there drinking beer. Email me at robsterowski at googlemail dot com.

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