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When Tarquin learnt his name would be altered in the future editions even a monkey and a new satchel failed to console him...
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Finally the WiFi is fixed so, before I have anymore problems, I hereby declare that Pete is the winner with the following.


When Tarquin learnt his name would be altered in the future editions even a monkey and a new satchel failed to console him...

Looking forward to the next one, assuming I remain connected to the outside world.
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Well done, Pete — great caption! :D

Shadow, sorry to hear about your wi-fi problems and I hope everything's fixed up now.
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Many thanks Shadow & Courtenay.
Here's a dramatic scene to caption:


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'It was rather difficult to row the boat up the grassy hillside, but George was determined to do it...'
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The new Famous Five ride at Alton Towers was thrilling to say the least!
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When Nigel, Tony, Ming and Anita (and dog!) finally got to go on their boat trip, it wasn't quite as they'd envisaged.
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pete9012S wrote:Image
:lol: :lol: :lol: Mag-ni-fi-co-o-o-o!! :mrgreen: :wink:
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:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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