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Hobnob posted 4th July 2003

Before I go, it’s Friday, so once more here’s your Biscuit:

Elsewhere, disturbingly, it has been reported that fret Mackeson has crossed the Pennines and formed a tribute band call the North York Doors (from the North York Moors), who go around the pubs singing things like Th’ End and Come on Petal (Light My Pipe).

from the sleeve notes of Trouble Over Bridgwater.

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