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Memories of a Post Grunge Drifter.

Obsidian Blackbird.

Come with me now on the New Zealander Gen X hobo life journey. No phones in sight, just kids having a good time. All Biographical. All events are real. Fill your boots. If your between 36 and 66 Im your Beat.

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