Clouds to the left of me...

Wednesday, June 30
Lake St Clair
 ...Sunshine to the Right.  
Here I am. Stuck in the Middle with you.



Twoflower is finally out back together enough to play.

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Apologies to Gerry Rafferty and Joe Egan (Stealers Wheel)

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