Yeoor hills

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Anonymous said…
i don't see "pics courtesy ajit" written anywhere. this could become a major copywright issue boss.
thanks.
ajit.
September 6, 2006 at 9:53 PM
GP said…
Hey Ajit
Post not yet ready. Dint you notice there was no write up accompanying it? Will give due credit once the post is up and ready. Infact can you send me a few more pics, the ones that "I" clicked of you.
Tnx :)
September 6, 2006 at 10:18 PM
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