On 23-Dec-04 kpwatson@pop3.ukfsn.org wrote:

Now I don't want to raise the hopes of any of our unattached and footloose members but you might be interested in this site <www.linuxvirgins.com>

A well conceived site! Thanks for the pointer.

For the PC inclined amongst us, have a joyful solstice festival and best wishes for the coming year , for the non-PC, A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. :o)

Keith

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