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Offline Headbanger Veron

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any ideas on this occupation?
« on: Thursday 18 August 05 22:35 BST (UK) »
Hi

Can anyone read this? I think it might say "Draper's Assistant" but I'm by no means certain.

Thanks, Veron
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« Reply #1 on: Thursday 18 August 05 22:49 BST (UK) »
I'd go for Draper's Assistant too.

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Re: any ideas on this occupation?
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 18 August 05 23:38 BST (UK) »
Yes, me too —draper's assistant.
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« Reply #3 on: Friday 19 August 05 04:01 BST (UK) »
SAme here!
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Re: any ideas on this occupation?
« Reply #4 on: Friday 19 August 05 17:49 BST (UK) »
You dont really need this but I just like doing them
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