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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>General opinion is that it is a bit of a p=
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think he might be flying this particular kite for his own amusement. On the=
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other he might wish to prompt a 'genuine' debate. In any event it will be=20
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>on a related subject, wouldn't Darlaston b=
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of historic preservation too. The first (and only, barring mini-rings?=
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complete Dutch eight?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Stuart</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, February 22, 2002 1:=
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Darlaston</DIV>
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<P>Not being a subscriber to the comic, I've heard about the proposed sal=
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the trebles today. Surely this is some kind of joke, and they'll ne=
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get a faculty? If not, shouldn't the ringers in-charge be locked up=
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and/or a bid be put in to take the whole ring somewhere else where they m=
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be appreciated?</P>
<P>Stuart - you must know!</P>
<P>M.</P><BR><BR>
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