Tony Grist (poliphilo) wrote,
Tony Grist
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Farewell To The Turf

My brother-in-law has finally found a taker for my mother's last working racehorse. No-one wanted to buy it, no-one wanted it as a gift- which isn't surprising really because it was useless. The new owner (who isn't the cat's meat man but a show jumper) settled for a sweetener of £200 to take it off our hands.
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  • Bad

    I used to be shy. Not any more, but I'm still rather modest and retiring. I've always thought it poor form to show off in any way. But I…

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    I found myself watching Robin and Marian again last night. Directed by Dick Lester, starring Sean Connery, Audrey Hepburn and Robert Shaw. 1976.…

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