Derek Hersey, Primrose, circa 1990

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Derek Hersey, Primrose, circa 1990

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Ian McAlexander on the first few moves of the alternate 5.8 start.<br>
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Creeeeeaaak!

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Derek Hersey, Primrose, circa 1990

Creeeeeaaak!

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