Yes, the local focalized, Bill. Not just ‘sprier,’ but also ‘terminus’ as there not here…
Doug
> On Dec 6, 2017, at 3:08 AM, Patrick McManus <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Bill thanks must look up spruiker -another picture to enjoy
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> cheers P trying to get energy to go out !!
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> On 05/12/2017 21:42, Bill Wootton wrote:
>> The City with 'go' in it, local milk carton slogan.
>> Huh. Not apparent to big city boys like us.
>> Tysons Reef Hotel next to the Gasometer.
>> Sand-blasted, view-denying front windows,
>> nasal radio drone of odds and sods on racehorses.
>> Serious hat-wearing men in flannel pants, rolled-up
>> sleeves, alighting at tram terminus on Bridge Street.
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>> Before the Chinese Dragon unstretched at the Easter Show,
>> hang back and check lurid painted sideshow tents:
>> Vanessa The Undresser, The Girl With The Twin 44s.
>> Slick haired spruiker urging someone to get up close.
>> Nervous sucker pushed forward by his leering mates,
>> invited to place his hand on stripper's rippling stomach.
>> Oohs and aahs. Bored, pursed lips, jangling, dangling.
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>> Small men parking big cars nose to kerb.
>> Smoke from raked street elm leaves burning.
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>> bw
>> 5.12.17
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