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Just a reminder about safety
Mudwiggle  
Posted : Sunday, 2 March 2014 5:15:43 PM(UTC)
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Just a timely reminder to use caution until you identify what's in the hole...
Thankfully was a glancing blow off the nitrile this time and not into some kiddies foot!
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gavin  
Posted : Monday, 3 March 2014 9:13:51 AM(UTC)
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A very worrying find! :(
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Posted : Monday, 3 March 2014 12:30:45 PM(UTC)
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Jesus... never come across any needles in the creeks but missed being nailed by a big tree by a few minutes when it got blown down...sometimes its bloody dangerous out there!
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