Monthly Archives: September 2014

Bella, horrida bella, matribus detestata

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Antigone1984.com

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The seat of his pants

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Antigone1984.com

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Saltire laid low

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Antigone1984.com

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Saltire flying high

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Antigone1984.com

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When Adam delved and Eve span

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Antigone1984.com

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Jaw-jaw better than war-war

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Antigone1984.com

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Fat cats and poor sods

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Antigone1984.com

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Not very bright

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Antigone1984.com

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