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16:19 Carmarthen to London Paddington
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« Reply #15 on: April 07, 2025, 11:51:19 »
“For your security” = “For our security actually, no chance of you accessing this”
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« Reply #16 on: April 07, 2025, 12:25:21 »
One I've had a few times recently: "We recently got in touch to let you know ...". No you didn't, though you should have done; in fact this is the first message I've had from you on this topic.
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