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"Hi guys - It's Sunday morning and no doubt you are all nursing hangoevers and euphor…" MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) replied Oct 1, 2011 to Boxstock 2011	116	Oct 3, 2011 Reply by Soulcatcher & His DooFa Diddley
"Really sad I couldn't make it guys - break a leg and I hope it's a great gig for all…" MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) replied Sep 10, 2011 to Sidcup Cigar Box Guitar soiree	23	Sep 10, 2011 Reply by MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri)
"Hi there - glad you enjoyed it. We weren't sure how it would go down but the event…" MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) replied Jul 18, 2011 to Cigar Box Shindig anyone?	74	Jul 19, 2011 Reply by Revd Mississippi Mud
"Thanks Barry - yep it would have been good to see you there supporting the team. I…" MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) replied Jul 7, 2011 to Cigar Box Shindig anyone?	74	Jul 19, 2011 Reply by Revd Mississippi Mud
"good stuff guys - look forward to seeing you" MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) replied Jul 6, 2011 to Cigar Box Shindig anyone?	74	Jul 19, 2011 Reply by Revd Mississippi Mud
"with HB and Steve T maybe I should book an extra act: 'St John and the Ambulances' -…" MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) replied Jul 6, 2011 to Cigar Box Shindig anyone?	74	Jul 19, 2011 Reply by Revd Mississippi Mud
"Hopefully there will be a few hands around to help you get set up. I had to do a su…" MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) replied Jul 6, 2011 to Cigar Box Shindig anyone?	74	Jul 19, 2011 Reply by Revd Mississippi Mud
"Plenty of whisky and honey - well that would be my excuse anyway. Look forward to se…" MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) replied Jul 6, 2011 to Cigar Box Shindig anyone?	74	Jul 19, 2011 Reply by Revd Mississippi Mud
"Hi John - thanks - yep as far as I know all is going to plan except the weather! 2…" MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) replied Jul 6, 2011 to Cigar Box Shindig anyone?	74	Jul 19, 2011 Reply by Revd Mississippi Mud
"aha the famous key of Eh?" MrRandomWritings (Backwater Bri) replied Jun 18, 2011 to Cigar Box Shindig anyone?	74	Jul 19, 2011 Reply by Revd Mississippi Mud

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