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Info I was given two days ago CP at Stawell [edge of Grampians] is $20. I am told it is a good clean place. Called Grampians Gate. Beams

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caught a few bigguns, (couple of pound) released a heap, had stacks of fun and had plenty of laughs and relaxation, met half a dozen real nice folks, (even though a couple of them were N.S.W. coppers,) but we wont hold that against them pecirees moved to the "whats cooking" section -- Edited...

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I am sorry this is a repeat of what is in Gen Forum. Forgot about this section. CP at Stawell [edge of Grampians] is $20. I am told it is a good clean place. Called Grampians Gate. Beams

*-- Edited by Escape on Sunday 28th of February 2010 08:18:46 PM*

-- Edited by Escape on Sunday 28th of February 2010 08:18:46 PM

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