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September 8, 2011

I hope you had a great summer, I managed to spend a lot of the time at the beach. This year I haven't managed to do one of my favourite Bond-like activities - Scuba Diving - even once, although that was due to an equipment malfunction.

My dive computer was sent to the manufacturer in May and they didn't return it for three months! However, I'm hoping to get a dive or two in later this month when my brother visits from the UK.

Anyway, expect plenty of Bond 23 related news over the next few months, I'll keep you posted with any major developments.

Until next time,

M
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