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from "Mich" contains these words:

And where was this "hot summer"?
I certainly didn't see any of it.
I never even took my winter jumpers off!

Similarly with the garden. Lots of problems with erratic conditions and lack
of sun - lots of rain.

Obviously I am in a different part of the country to the rest of you!

gasp!

Oh, where are you? Any houses for sale nearby?

/gasp

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Frère Jaques
They knocked the Bell down and erected a charade of pops.