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I'm not so happy at the moment and I wont post ehre why, so if you would like to know, it has something to do with me leaving willowbank raceway yesturday early and then sitting at the cop shop for 7 hours last night.

I wont post here because the media have been on my back and my relatives also. go to www.news.com.au and you'll figure it out.. I showed them in.

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Sorry to hear that Greg. If you need someone to talk to, you know where I am :) I'm always here. You've spoken to me before, you can do it again. Talking to people on the outside of things always helps.

Condolences to you and the rest of your family. Things do get better, it just takes time. I've unfortunately already had a funeral to go to this year and my grandfather has just been diagnosed with throat cancer. Tough times ahead, but time heals all wounds.

Chin up.

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