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I spent equal time trying to decipher what brand of frame she was on and why her demurre-sized breasts were located in her armpits instead of on her chest wall proper.
Letting it All Hang Out: Naked Riders, Vulnerable Bikes BikeSnobNYC 2008
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THE vnexpected returne of Captaine Tuckar, caused a demurre in the election of the new Gouernor; some perswading these oft changes were so troublesome, dangerous, and chargeable, it were best to continue Captaine Kendall; others againe stood for Captaine Tuckar, but during the time of these opinions, the Gilliflower was dispatched with a supply.
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Then Barra perceiuing well those French intents, made ready to fight, and Wollistone as resolutely regarded not their threats, which caused vs demurre vpon the matter longer some sixteene houres, and then returned them againe Captaine Wollistone and all their Prisoners, and some victuall also vpon a small composition: But whilest we were bartering thus with them; a Caruill before our faces got vnder the Castle of Gratiosa, from whence they beat vs with their Ordnance.
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