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Thursday, 23 May 2013

This is the End, the Bromance is over!




Well that's it.......
Its Fran and my last shift at work tonight.......
They've finally pulled the plug and closed us down for good........
 So, as of tomorrow we're both unemployed.......

Bollox!!!!

So we're both on the job hunt now, as well as the other 6 chaps here
hopefully we'll find something quickly??
This may in turn affect our blogs, I for certain won't be painting as much
and probably blogging much either, but I'll try and drop in as and when I can.




RIP Ray Mazarek




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100 comments:

  1. Alex J. Cavanaugh23 May 2013 at 19:32

    Ray, I hope you find something quickly!

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  2. Lord Siwoc23 May 2013 at 19:36

    Best of luck to the both of you in the search for new jobs!!

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  3. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)23 May 2013 at 19:37

    Very sorry to hear that Ray. I do hope you and Fran find employment as quickly as possible.

    Christopher

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  4. Michael Awdry23 May 2013 at 19:40

    My good man, I am so sorry. He's to both of you finding something soon and maybe even together!

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  5. Unknown23 May 2013 at 19:46

    Oh shoot. Sorry to hear that. Hope you'll find a new job both of you.

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  6. Phyllion23 May 2013 at 19:50

    Good luck with the job hunt!

    Does this mean you gruesome twosome won't be appearing on blogs together?

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  7. Hein23 May 2013 at 19:50

    Sorry to hear Ray. I hope that the both of you will find a new job quick.

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  8. Vladdd30923 May 2013 at 19:52

    Ach, downer. Sorry to hear that. I'm sure you'll both get something decent soon.

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  9. James Brewerton23 May 2013 at 19:54

    keep your chin up and you and Fran will find a job soon.
    Peace James

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  10. Clint23 May 2013 at 20:00

    Tough one mate. But we have all been there and know what it's like. Still maybe this will be the start of something bigger and better. Change is not always a bad thing. Maybe now is time to chase your dream!

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  11. David Crook23 May 2013 at 20:04

    Hi Ray,

    I am with Clint on this one - and am also living proof that you can do it! Try and make time for yourself when you can because it really helps to have a little something you have control over...and I don't mean Postie either....;-)

    Hang in there, both of yuz!

    DC

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  12. Derek23 May 2013 at 20:12

    Best of luck with the job hunt. Make sure you get some gaming in whilst you're looking, I spent 9 month looking for a job, and although you think you have to be at it 24-7 or feel guilty, it doesn't work that way. You'll need the release the throwing of the dice can give you!

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  13. Caliban23 May 2013 at 20:15

    Yes, best of luck, that is a bummer and a half.

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  14. InChigh7423 May 2013 at 20:19

    I feel for you both. Been a 'jobseeker' a few times, its not much fun.

    Hope you guys get something quickly

    Dave.

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  15. styx23 May 2013 at 20:29

    Good luck on the job hunt. Been there a few times myself.

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  16. roma91223 May 2013 at 20:30

    Good luck in job hunting and try to see this as an opportunity, hard I know but worth it in the end.

    Cheers, Ross

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  17. Natholeon23 May 2013 at 20:35

    All the best for the job hunt Ray.Hopefully you find something soon.

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  18. Jay23 May 2013 at 20:41

    May you end up in the best employment opportunity that is available, Ray.

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  19. Anonymous23 May 2013 at 20:42

    That blows, maybe it won't actually take long after all when Fran finds you something else, it can just click quickly when it finally does. -- mekelnborg, who forgot how to log in

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  20. Mike23 May 2013 at 20:43

    Good luck, Ray. The only thing worse than a job you hate is not having that job. I've hired a lot of people in my day. I'd be glad to look at your resume and comment if that would help.

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  21. DaveD23 May 2013 at 20:46

    That's a real bu@@er. Best of luck Ray in the th search for a new job.

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  22. Luckyjoe23 May 2013 at 20:47

    Sorry to hear that, Ray. I hope you and Fran both another job together soon. ;)

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  23. The Happy Whisk23 May 2013 at 20:48

    This sucks monkey balls. I am sorry it's come to an end. Hope you guys find a new job quick. And hopefully one together.

    PS: The Internet will never be the same without you two goobers.

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  24. airhead23 May 2013 at 20:53

    Sorry to hear your news, been there a couple of times myself. Don't let the basters get you down, try and stay positive, you never know what's round the corner. Keeping everything crossed for you and Fran

    All the best, and good luck

    Airhead

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  25. david bromley23 May 2013 at 20:54

    I wish you both good luck in finding employment soon! With some luck, perhaps this will be just a brief vacation!

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  26. Vampifan23 May 2013 at 21:02

    I feel so sorry for you and Fran. Having to sign on at the job centre was one of the worst experiences of my life. I wish you both the very best of luck in these trying times.

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  27. Neil Scott23 May 2013 at 21:12

    Tough break. Hope the job hunting goes well

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  28. Juan Mancheño23 May 2013 at 21:22

    Sorry to know this, Ray. I wish both of you the best of luck finding a new job.

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  29. Markus Schenk23 May 2013 at 21:33

    Sorry to hear that. I hope you find something new soon.
    I wish you the very best of luck

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  30. Sgt Steiner23 May 2013 at 21:43

    Hi sorry this has come to you both. Hope you get re-employed in worthwhile fashion as soon as

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  31. Heisler23 May 2013 at 21:49

    Been there twice now inside of ten years. The first time was really rough the second time I picked up a new job just as my severance pay ran out.

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  32. Duc de Gobin23 May 2013 at 21:57

    Sorry to hear that. Hope you both find something soon.

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  33. Sam Wise23 May 2013 at 21:59

    All my thoughts and wishes for you and Fran!
    I imagine that is a very bad time for you.
    (it's a bad time for a lot of people in the world, unfortunately...)

    Good luck! I hope that you will come back very soon with your funny smiling visage!

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  34. Ian23 May 2013 at 22:13

    Good luck to the both of you. Just think if you both end up at the same place, it will be hell for the rest of them.

    It's horrible looking for jobs at the moment but wishing it all works out for you both

    ian

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  35. AJ (Allan) Wright23 May 2013 at 22:15

    Best of luck with the job search!

    AJ

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  36. David23 May 2013 at 22:18

    Good luck with this new quest!
    I am crossing my fingers for you guys!

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  37. Monty23 May 2013 at 22:20

    Really sorry to hear that, Ray. Here's hoping it is a quick pause and then on a new and better job.

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  38. Giles23 May 2013 at 22:27

    Ray, very sorry to hear that - best of luck with finding a new position.

    Giles

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  39. lrqan23 May 2013 at 22:30

    Sorry to hear about your news. I'm sure something will turn up soon. Posties never die, they only smell that way.

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  40. Whisperin Al23 May 2013 at 22:34

    Good luck with the job search!

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  41. Steve Dix23 May 2013 at 22:37

    Sorry to hear this, Ray. Hope something comes along soon for you.

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  42. GaryA23 May 2013 at 23:23

    Genuine best wishes for the future mate and good luck with the job hunt.

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  43. Simon Quinton 23 May 2013 at 23:34

    Best of luck mate with job hunting as Clint puts it might be a good thing. I'm sure the Missus will keep you busy ;0)

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  44. Ben Gilmour23 May 2013 at 23:57

    Ditto everything that's been written above!

    I hope it's the start of a new chapter in the double act that is Ray and Fran. Onwards and upwards!

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  45. Unknown23 May 2013 at 23:57

    I'm so sad that it has finally happened. You two boys have been such a joy to me and there were times I thought of giving up blogging. I kept coming back, partly to watch you guys at play.

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you transition through this difficult time.

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  46. Dave VanDam23 May 2013 at 23:58

    Good luck with the job hunt mate, I know how much of a pain it is and hope it doesn't last too long!

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  47. BigRedBat24 May 2013 at 00:23

    Very sorry to hear that, hope you are gainfully employed, soon.

    Cheers, Simon

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  48. JPChapleau24 May 2013 at 00:25

    Sux... good luck you two!

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  49. Iannick24 May 2013 at 00:35

    Sorry to hear that, best of luck in the job search Ray.

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  50. Laughing Ferret24 May 2013 at 00:37

    Damn, that really sucks. Hope you'll both find something, even bigger hope you'll land another job together.

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  51. TamsinP24 May 2013 at 00:52

    I really hope you both get new jobs quickly. As others have said, make sure to have fun-time while you're out of work

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  52. Anonymous24 May 2013 at 00:59

    Best wishes to you both... I'm sure something will turn up!

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  53. Prufrock24 May 2013 at 01:53

    Best of luck to you both.

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  54. Jay24 May 2013 at 02:14

    Good luck to you and you Fran!

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  55. jmilesr24 May 2013 at 02:22

    Best of luck to the both you with the job search. Take sometime to think about what you want to do and hopefully that can direct your efforts.

    Change isn't always bad.

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  56. Paul24 May 2013 at 03:47

    I am sure its just a bump in the road of life Ray, best of British for the next corner.

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  57. Scottswargaming24 May 2013 at 03:59

    Heres hoping you find something soon Ray, we'll miss you in the blog-o-verse for sure...

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  58. Daisy Gowan Ditchburn24 May 2013 at 05:13

    sorry to hear about that. I hope you two get another job together soon. if not I will personally "persuade" your employer to hire you both. I am sure there is something for you out there. even if there is not anyone looking out for the little guy these days, the saying is still true... Where there is a will, there's a way. unless your orcs, dictators, some women in which case its... if there's a whip there's a way.

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  59. Hobbyworker24 May 2013 at 05:52

    Sorry to hear that you and your Fran lost you jobs Ray!
    I hope you find new ones soon.


    Best Regards

    Hobby worker.

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  60. Stefan (aka. Monty)24 May 2013 at 06:42

    Damn, that's really bad news!

    I'm really sorry to hear this. Unfortunately I can't do more than keeping my fingers crossed that you'll both find something new soon!

    Good luck, boys!

    Cheers
    Stefan

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  61. MrLee24 May 2013 at 06:51

    Sorry to hear about this, but at least you have BattleAx Studios.. hopefully you can get some high paying clients that keep wanting more work done from you! All the best for the future mate!

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  63. Silver Whistle24 May 2013 at 08:54

    Ray, I wish you and the rest of the gang all the best for your future. When one door slams in your face another one opens, as they say.
    Best wishes,
    Pat.

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  64. BigLee24 May 2013 at 08:56

    Sorry its over mate, but you knew this was coming. Needless to say I wish you and Fran (and the others) lots of luck in your job hunting. I don't envy you! Having said that I'm sure talented fellows like you will have no problem finding another cushy job...lol.

    Seriously though, best wishes and good luck.

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  65. Paul´s Bods24 May 2013 at 08:58

    A bit shi**y to say the least.. I´ve been out of work so Long now I can´t remember what it would be like to actually have a Job. As Matt has suggested..make a Youtube thingy, you and Fran..soon get promoted through all the Blogs etc. A sort of wargaming mixed with sillyness Thing. Why not?

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  66. The Dark Templar24 May 2013 at 09:06

    Best of luch you guys. There are jobs out there, it's just a case of finding what's right for you and getting past the million other people in the queue. My wife works for G4S and said they're always looking for talented individuals like yourselves.

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  67. Ubique Matt24 May 2013 at 09:20

    Good luck on the job front. Keepup the blog though for promoting your painting service (and giving us all a laugh). Have you considered starting a YouTube channel? It's another way you could earn some cash and still entertain the masses.

    Regards,
    Matt

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  68. The Extraordinarii24 May 2013 at 10:42

    All the best for the job hunting side of things, I sure things will turn out for the best.

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  69. DHC Wargames24 May 2013 at 11:27

    Best of luck to both you and Fran. I have been in the same spot for most of last year and feel for you!

    Keep your chins up... I am keeping my fingers crossed for you both!

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  70. Sidney Roundwood24 May 2013 at 12:00

    Ray, very best of luck mate, with the job hunting and the future. Fingers crossed you find something quickly.

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  71. Rodger24 May 2013 at 12:12

    I wish both you and Fran the very best of luck in finding new employment.

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  72. Steve-the-Wargamer24 May 2013 at 12:28

    Good luck, matey..

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  73. Carl 24 May 2013 at 13:11

    Thats a buggering shame mate, all the best and hopefully you will find another job soon.

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  74. Anonymous24 May 2013 at 14:04

    I'm so sorry, Ray. I wish you and Fran good luck on your job search. I'll surely miss you out here in the blogosphere but I understand. Be well and I'll hold you and your family in my thoughts.

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  75. Sean24 May 2013 at 14:33

    Good luck in the job search and hopefully you will find the perfect balance of work and hobby life soon.

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  76. the.urban.bunny24 May 2013 at 15:33

    That stinks, good luck with your job search.

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  77. Curt24 May 2013 at 17:16

    Keep your powder dry and the worm will turn.

    I'll be touching wood, crossing fingers and breaking wishbones for both you and Fran.

    Curt

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  78. Itinerant24 May 2013 at 17:16

    Good luck in the job hunt and may it be short. Too bad you can't make some money off all these comments!

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  79. Sander24 May 2013 at 19:18

    Best of luck for the both of you! I hope you'll find a decent job ASAP, cheers Sander

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  80. fogsoldiers24 May 2013 at 20:06

    I can only say "Sursum Corda" to you and Fran :-)

    Marzio.

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  81. Anonymous24 May 2013 at 20:17

    Sorry to here about the Job loss I hope chaps you get something soon.

    Regards
    Jason.

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  82. Mecha Ace24 May 2013 at 20:28

    Here's hoping that Fran, yourself, and the other guys at your work find something quickly. It's never a fun situation to be in.

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  83. D424 May 2013 at 23:53

    I'm sorry. Hope you find something right quick that'll let you paint your face off if you wanted to!

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  84. Captain Richard's miniature Civil War25 May 2013 at 03:22

    Just retire...screw work

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  85. Greg25 May 2013 at 08:09

    Ray, Well doesn't that Suck! You seem to be very talented, I'm sure something will come your way. Good luck on the job hunt. Here's I was pissing and moaning about being furlough for 11 days between next month and end of the fiscal year because someone above my pay grade cannot balance the check book. I retired from the military 8 years ago, but still have to work to keep up my addiction...the hobby.

    Take care.

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  86. PanzerKaput25 May 2013 at 10:16

    I hope you find a decent job soon mate

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  87. cameronian25 May 2013 at 10:59

    I know how it feels bud, I got it at 48. Main thing is keep your pecker up, polish up the CV and use all your contacts. Good luck to you and the rest.

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  88. Ray Rousell25 May 2013 at 11:54

    Thanks for all your kind comments Ladies and Gentlemen! They're all greatly appreciated.

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  89. Zabadak25 May 2013 at 12:33

    The end of an era and I know exactly how you feel as I've been through it once and am currently also in the same state (1 week to go). Life goes on as they say (but wtf do "they" know ?) so like me try not to let your depression get you down and don't lie awake worrying about you insomnia.

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  90. Ken25 May 2013 at 13:09

    Best of luck my friend and chin up!

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  91. DEZMOND25 May 2013 at 14:05

    fingers crossed that we all find great new jobs as soon as possible, Ray!

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  92. Mad Padre25 May 2013 at 15:03

    Bugger. Here's hoping that you and your mates all land on your feet. Blessings and keep blogging, MP

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  93. Willie Anderson25 May 2013 at 19:39

    Good luck to you all hope you get fixed up soon!
    best
    Willie

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  94. john25 May 2013 at 23:31

    man,thats dreadful.my best wishes.keep your chin up.
    all the best.
    john

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  95. Anonymous26 May 2013 at 00:22

    Sorry to see it finally happen Ray. Best of luck in finding a new job.
    Rod

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  96. peter27 May 2013 at 17:58

    Sorry to hear this Ray! I hope both of you find a new job soon! I can only support you by this way. So thumbs up!

    Greetings
    Peter
    http://www.peterscave.blogspot.be/

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  97. Mitch K27 May 2013 at 18:11

    Good luck - I'm sure you'll find something soon

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  98. James Fisher28 May 2013 at 15:40

    All the best for the job hunt mate. We look forward to having you back soon!

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