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Red Mist

By the_kicking_witch

Mon, 13 Sep 2004
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take one daily
grind
to a halt
then
beat into submission

add
fuel to the fire
two pennyworths of opinion
stir vigorously until well mixed
allow to stew in own juice

add
copious amounts of
alcohol fuelled
aggression
and
simmer gently over a low heat

then
bring to boil
and
serves
2-3

right.

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