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Got into Hellsborough twice today for a change, in between off-world meetings. First time -- on the banks of the Loxley -- spotted a goldflap swimming through the murk, which was unusual. Second time nothing out of the ordinary, and it was inky black. Visited the Middle Wood road bar, which was full of regulars, including Van (of course) and several others, so socialised for an extended while and sampled several of the wares on offer, only one of which I found unpalatable.