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Inviting you all to Cornwall, England! Anyone wan to take a trip here? :)
I live with my 8 month old son here in Cornwall, full of beaches, pubs, countryside, towns, and pastys! I have a rather free year (apart from a trip to Japan in May) so I'd like to invite people to come and explore Cornwall, for as long as you want. If you want to take a small holiday, study, work, anything, I'd like to help you out :) My son is half Japanese, we have 3 days a week of speaking Japanese and cooking Japanese food (when I can afford it!) so it would be great for him to spend more time with people from Japan. Anyone and any amount of people are welcome. Let's all have a good Cornish experience! 
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Japan on Foot author talk/book launch in Kyoto and Tokyo
Press Release: Japan on Foot by Mary King Two Women Walk Japan Japan on Foot by Mary King Publisher: Fine Line Press www.finelinepress.co.nz Enquiries: Allan Murphy: 090-9153-5917 / geeptbee@paradise.net.nz Japan on Foot author Mary King in Japan for May book launch Dates/Venues: 1. Sat. May 19, 2.30 – 4.30 (followed by early dinner/drinks nearby) at Venture Dream Office, 13F Office One Shijo-Karasuma, Kyoto (2 mins from Hankyu Karasuma Sta. and Subway Shijo Sta. 京都市下京区室町通綾小路上る鶏鉾町480番地 Map: http://venturedreamoffice.com/... See more 2. Fri. May 25, 6.00 – 9.00 p.m. at the Wesley Centre, 6-10-7 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo (SWET mbers ¥1,000; non-mbers ¥1,500) http://www.swet.jp/ ) Map: http://www.telljp.com/images/uploads/new.TELL.map.4.pdf ... See more 3. Sun. May 27, 12.30 p.m. Lunch and Meet the Writer, Mont St Michel, Mejiro, Tokyo http://www.creperie-mont-st-michel.com/en/sas/welcome/top/ (¥3,200 Bookings: geeptbee@paradise.net.nz / ph. Allan Murphy: 090-9153-5917) Mary King, walker and writer, will be in Kyoto and Tokyo to talk about her walk and book, Japan on Foot. She will be available for interviews from May 18th – May 28th. Contact her to arrange an interview at mklond43@hotmail.com Photos can be provided either from the author or from Fine Line Press. In Brief: Japan on Foot British journalist Mary King tells the story of how she and her Japanese partner Etsuko Shimabukuro walked 7,500 kilometres through Japan – from Hokkaido, way up north, to Yonagunijima, Okinawa, which is Japan’s westernmost island. Japan on Foot recounts the adventures during their odyssey and includes fascinating insights into Japanese life. The book reveals aspects of the country and culture rarely shown or discussed. Japan on Foot is great reading for the Japanophile and armchair adventurer. Author's Profile Mary King hails from the U.K. and has 30 years experience as a journalist. She has worked as a reporter, photographer and sub-editor for newspapers and magazines in Britain, the Middle East and Japan. Her work has appeared in a range of media worldwide. Specialising as a travel writer and photographer for a number of years, Mary also covered news and features stories in more than 60 countries – from Australia to Zimbabwe. During her time in Africa, she worked as a volunteer on a refugee camp in Sudan, and lived in a banana leaf hut with pygmies in Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo). Adventure and challenge are lifeblood to her. In Japan, Mary was travel editor and writer for the Asahi Shimbun’s English-language newspaper. In 2009, she moved from Tokyo to Beijing to join China Radio International as a multimedia journalist and radio host. In her spare time, Mary enjoys hiking, theatre, photography and dabbling with digital storytelling. More Information: Mary King and Etsuko Shimabukuro know what's involved in walking the length of Japan. They covered 7,500 kilometres on foot in 15 months. In her new book Japan on Foot (Fine Line Press, 2012), Mary King describes both the rigours and delights of “roving reporting” through the country that had long been her home. The women’s walk, which took place at what was a turning point in history for Japan and much of the world, covered the country’s main islands and some of its smaller ones too. A special spirit of Japan is captured in the women's adventures, as well as through the people they interview and meet en route. Japan on Foot reveals a wide spectrum of Japanese people. Among them strippers, a shamaness, a yakuza Christian, an enlightened being, hunters, farmers, pilgrims, Hidden Christians, as well as a scientist who plans to resurrect the woolly mammoth and a marine geologist who maintains that the ruins of a lost civilisation lie off the shores of an Okinawan island. The book also includes interviews with members of the Ainu and buraku communities who talk about the discrimination they face in Japan. While there are plenty of interesting people and stirring adventures, Japan on Foot is also an inner journey – Mary shares her deepest thoughts and feelings about the people she loves and the country she made home. Details: Japan on Foot by Mary King Published 2012; Preface by Author; Foreword by Donald Richie; B/W photos (38); Paperback; 21 cms by 15 cms, 400 gms; ISBN: 978-0-473-19913-5; Online purchasing: ( www.finelinepress.co.nz ) $28.00 NZ; Genre: Japan, Travel, Adventure, Achievement; Ideal for anyone interested in walking or gaining a different view of Japan, its history, people and culture. メアリー・キング著「ジャパン・オン・フット」Japan on Foot 英国・日本２人の女性による日本徒歩旅行記 出版社：ファイン・ライン・プレス www.finelinepress.co.nz 問い合わせ先：アラン・マーフィー Allan Murphy 090-9153-5917 geeptbee@paradise.net.nz 記者発表予定 １）５月１９日（土）午後２：３０－４：３０ 京都市下京区室町通綾小路上る鶏鉾町480、オフィス・ワン四条烏丸１３階、ベンチャー・ドリーム・オフィス http://venturedreamoffice.com/ ２）５月２５日（金）午後６：００－９：００ 東京都港区南青山６－１０－７ ウェスリーセンター ３）５月２７日（日）午後１２：３０ 著者とのランチ会 東京 目白モンサンミシェル 著者であり、徒歩旅行を行ったメアリー・キング氏が京都と東京で著書について話します。 インタビューは５月１８－２８日の間なら可能。連絡先は mklond43@hotmail.com 「ジャパン・オン・フット」 英国人ジャーナリスト、メアリー・キング氏と島袋悦子氏の２人が、北海道から与那国島までの約７５００キロを１５カ月かけ徒歩で日本縦断した旅行記。道中出会った様々な人や起こった不思議な出来事を通して、キング氏が感じた日本を語る冒険談です。２人が遭遇したのは、ストリッパー、やくざのクリスチャン、隠れキリシタンの末裔など、興味深い日本人たち。また、アイヌや部落の人たちが、差別についてキング氏とのインタビューで語ります。 著者について メアリー・キング氏は英国生まれ、ジャーナリスト歴３０年。英国、中東、日本などで記者、カメラマン、編集者として活動。記者として訪れた国は６０カ国に及ぶ。アフリカではスーダンの難民キャンプでボランティアとして活動したり、ザイール（現コンゴ）ではピグミー族とバナナの葉で作った家に暮らしたことも。日本では朝日新聞英字版で旅行記事の執筆、編集に関わる。２００９年からは北京で中国国際ラジオの記者として勤務。 Post removed.
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japanese travellers only! Please read
japanese travellers only! Please read I do not speak English at all. So I can not reply to a message in English And because I can speak Japanese Guides are available only to Japanese I'm sorry. はじめまして. 私は 22歳韓国男性です 日本には 2回行って見たしその時道に迷った時私に親切にしてくれた日本人たちがとても懐かしいです. もしか日本人たちが韓国のソウルや釜山へいらっしゃったらひまを見て無料でガイドをしてあげたらと思うとずいぶん前から思って来ました. 私が地方に住んで宿泊はして上げることができないがそれでも眠る所は調べて上げることができます. ガイド費用を別に望まないです. あちらこちらに一緒に歩き回って韓国の趣を感じるようにしてあげたいです. 私も職業があって平日にはガイドができなく上げるが週末土曜日,日曜日はガイドが可能です. 日本語は 2級試験を合格して基本的な対話は可能です. 私は韓国語と日本語だけできます. 日本人でなく英語に送っても解釈ができなくて返事がないかも知れないです. そして私は英語ができなくてこのサイトの使用方法をよく分からないです それでメッセージが来てもどの保存されているか知れないのでもし日本人の方が私のガイドを受けたい方がいらっしゃったらメールアドレスを必ず別に言及してください. そして言い換えるが平日には私がガイドをしてあげることができないが 週末にはひまを見てしてあげることができます. 私は文才がないです. もし韓国へ来たら最善をつくして良い韓国旅行を作って日本に送って上げたいという話を最後に残します. 
Why don't you join us? We are planning fantastic trip you would never forget
Hello. I am one of staff member of YGK, Youth of Great Korea We YGK is Non-Government-Organization operated by faithful 20's of Korea. It is a great pleasure to inform you that we are planning 24 days cross trip and would like you to join us. From July 10th to august 2nd. Yes! I'm proposing you. ygk. This is not an ordinary trip. During the trip, not only we cross the Korea on foot we also do countless activities which you would not experiance if you neglect this letter and sightsee the hidden area where you would not find if you are planning a normal Korean trip in a normal travel agency. With only 470,000 won you will be our family member I know, this might be tough but I guarantee you the lifelong fulfillment. Taste the real Korea! Smell the Real Korea! and Experiance the real korea! Our motto is Shake The KOREA , Shake the WORLD Let's Conquer! If you need further information please contact us with email : 9194985@naver.com
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comida argentina
hello everyone! I am Argentine and I have 25 years I love the kitchen and decided to write my book Argentina typical recipes to share with anyone who asks. I have tried to be very explanatory including pictures of every meal, The book consists of 100 richly detailed recipes if anyone is interested can write 
BackinJapan.org - Little help
Hi Guys! I am writing to this forum because I guess it's the best place to find Japan Lover. Few months ago I started a website called http://backinjapan.org/ . The aim of the site is to promote tourist to go back to Japan. I collected a little money and I managed to pay for a making video that you can find here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-uLLVnA774 I am currently looking for somebody that would like to help me in promoting the idea and keep it alive. Tasks will be writing articles, post updates on the Facebook page mainly. New ideas are more than welcomed! :) If you are interested please let me know and if you're not interested but you like to support the idea you can: - Like the Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/backinjapan - Tell your friend that exists - Chip in to get some founds for marketing and different activities. Thank you all and I hope to be BackInJapan with many! :) Vincenzo 
Please read and spread the word!
Hi CSers, This is not exactly related to the purpose of making this group but I thought CS might care more about the situation. http://www.nature.com/news/iranian-physicist-sentenced-to-prison-1.10642 Omid is one of my best friends who is a very smart scientist: as you read in that link above he was sentenced to 10 years in prison in Iran because of false accusations! I was hoping they set him free after keeping him in Jail for 15 months but just heard that awful verdict. I just sent his sister some scientific articles he wanted to study ...thought it is a good sign... Please share the story on your facebook pages or your blogs, groups or anywhere else you may think of...spread the word. I know it may not change anything for him but we could try at least! I am so desperate don't know how to help him Sajad 
Help a girl out please!
Hi everybody, I am a master student from the Tilburg University in the Netherlands. I am anxiously looking for people from abroad to fill out this survey: http://www.deckersdesign.nl/Thesis/redirect.php It is about online shopping and Facebook reviews. It will take approximately 10-13 minutes. You would really help me! Thank you! Post removed.
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I am anxiously looking for japanese people!
Hi everybody, I am Sylvie (23 years old) and I am currently writing my master thesis on online shopping, facebook reviews and culture. I am anxiously looking for Japanese people to fill out this survey: http://www.deckersdesign.nl/Thesis/redirect.php You will really help me out by doing it. It will take approximately 10-13 minutes. Thank you a lot! 
CS White Nights '12 - Saint-Petersburg (Russia), June 7th-11th 2012
Hello, Dear Ladies and Gentlemen :) White Nights...so mysterious and lovely...so exciting and interfering with your sleeping...evoking depression and crazy dreams...intoxicating and....a lot of great writers and poets wrote about it but there are no enough words to describe White Nights, you can only experience it and feel it :) and a company of awesome CSers will help You :) So we are inviting You to take part in CS-event White Nights 2012! Join us: http://www.couchsurfing.org/meetings.html?mid=168118 Of course, Japan is a little far from Saint-Petersburg but World is smaller than we think :) MEETING DETAILS: FROM: 7 June 2012 - 1:00 pm TO: 11 June 2012 - 12:00 pm LOCATION: Russia - Saint Petersburg and suburbs of Saint-Petersburg ADDRESS: different places (places, directions and contacts will be announced later) Here is the preliminary programme **07th of June, Thursday Time Activity 13.00 Free Hugs at Palace square 14.00 Hermitage tour/White Nights Edition (with free entrance to the Hermitage because it`ll be the first Thursday of the month) 19.00 Welcoming Meeting 22.00 Night city bike walk **08th of June, Friday Time Activity 12.00 Peter the Great and the foundation of Saint Petersburg, walking tour 16.00 City of Dostoevsky, walking tour 20.00 Chilling out at the bar **09th of June, Saturday Time Activity 13.00 Traces of Second World War, walking tour 15.00 Picnic by the Peter-and-Paul fortress 20.00 Open-air Dancing at the Spit of Vasiliyevsky Island 21.00 Partying in the club 00.30 Bridges drawing walk 02.00 Survivors pub crawl **10th of June, Sunday Time Activity 12.00 Trip to Shlisselburg 15.30 Сity quest 20.00 Russian style Home party **11th of June, Monday Time Activity 13.00 Oranienbaum/Lomonosov Tour 17.00 Boat trip 20.00 Farewell Party It can be changed a little but the main schedule and the soul of the programme will stay the same! So put the White Nights`12 in Your Calendar, book tickets, find a host... and be ready for 24/5 activities :) You are more than welcome! If You have any questions or need some help – don`t hesitate to contact me or Lena http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=2U2D1HA or Lena http://www.couchsurfing.org/profile.html?id=E64ABCK or other organizers :) Hope to see You soon :) Anna 
BEE Japan Bike Ride 2012
BEE Japan is a vegetarian and environmental awareness ride and fundraiser that will be starting this August (for almost 15 years running!) We plan to ride more/less the length of Japan in 2-3 months, from Wakkanai in Hokkaido to Okinawa, with major stops in Tohoku (to do clean-up), Tokyo (public events), and maybe somewhere near YOU! If you live in Japan, or want to ride along with us anytime, please contact me JJ Muzacz at jmuzacz@gmail.com or the BEE team leader at teamleader@beejapan.org Also, if you can possibly host 5 riders or can recommend a nice place along our route, we appreciate it. We will be camping a lot, so more human contact with you lovely CS people is welcome! Or, if you have a connection with a venue, someone or some place we could possibly hold a BEE event, clean a beach, cook a meal together, etc. We are ALL EARS! Check out the website for updates and more info. http://www.beejapan.org Ride a bike everyday! Peace, JJ 
Important information please read
I am planning to travel in Japan.. in september .. Need important information about the cheap places and hostels .. how expensive will it be .. and the best places to visit .. almost anything can be helpful .. i am traveling for two weeks.. Cheers Showket Post removed.
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Need the Helps of Japanese People on Social Network!
Hey Guys, Hope everybody is OK. My name is Okan and I am writing from Ankara(Turkey).If you do me a small favor,you are going to contribute to a traveler to travel. I am in a photo competition.And my photo is selected among 1000 photos.Now there are 100 photos to be voted.The most voted one will get an Interrail ticket as an award.Please just like this simple thing and let me travel around EU:) Actually I don't like wishing such fool things,but selection is based on the votes of people:( So every single person is valuable.By the way I have been to Japan.The great place ever! P.S I am not a spam,I just wish a favor! Thanks. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=376565972387595&set=a.376511759059683.87448.156724447705083&type=1&theater 
Kon'nichiwa Japan...
hi guys.. i'm daniel 21years old from Indonesia.. i'm a fun guy,love to discover around,meet new people,love to know how local's life,eat and party.. :) my plan is go to japan in the middle of july or early august.. i already get a couch from my friend there.. he lives in chiba... but just for incase if he cancel it,anyone would like to host me? :) (he's not a CSer) i really appreciate it.. (you can send me a private message) believe me,i'm not an annoying guy,i'm a polite guy and i like to talk each others too.. (read my references also,so you know me a lot).. and i have experience for hosting people too... :) Arigato... Daniel Post removed.
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SURPRISE MY GIRLFRIEND , HELP NEEDED .
Hello guys I hope this message meets you well . actually my girlfriend's birthday is on 27/4 so I want to ask you for a favor : please take a photo to you holding a piece of paper saying ( Happy birthday Roua Alhalabi 27/4/2012 from Japan ) that all I am asking from you guys . hope you help me , I'll appreciate it and she is gonna be surprised . please send it to my email : wassim.mhd@hotmail.com I will send you a copy of what i am going to make thanks alot guys hope to see you her in Syria someday :) 
Summer Program in 2012!!
Hi CSers! We are students in Dokkyo University and belong to an international amity club. We are organizing an exchange student program in this summer! So, we are looking for some CSers who want to participate in this big event! Information: Date - Aug,1st to 14th Cost - 40,000 yen (not included the round ticket) Accommodation - Host family house (We'll prepare one for you) condition you need: Over 18 year-old student We have many events, for example... - Welcome Party - Sports Festival - Sightseeing around Tokyo - Fireworks - Short trip - Picnic and BBQ - Farewell Party You can take part in all events with 40,000 yen! And this cost is included accommodation charges, transportation expenses and all meals... The only thing you must pay is the round trip ticket and 40,000 yen! You know it's so cheap!!!! If you want to visit Japan before the program or stay longer after this, we can help you to look for accommodations and so on! We hope you come to Japan and enjoy with us!!! If you have any question, feel free to ask us! This is our web page and there are some pics of the last year's event. http://diac.jimdo.com/%E5%86%99%E7%9C%9F/ This is our E-mail diac48rino@gmail.com 
Japan May 2011
Hey! I'm backpacking in Japan in May of next year (I know it's ages away but I am so excited that I want to start planning now!) I will be arriving in Tokyo on the 6th and will stay for about 3 weeks. Would love to meet fellow couchsurfers either living in Japan or travelling. I have a couple of friends to visit in Nagoya, but otherwise I don't have much of an itinerary. Hope someone wants to join me or give me tips of places to go etc :D Thanks! Iselin from Norway
Japan May 2011
Hey! I'm backpacking in Japan in May of next year (I know it's ages away but I am so excited that I want to start planning now!) I will be arriving in Tokyo on the 6th and will stay for about 3 weeks. Would love to meet fellow couchsurfers either living in Japan or travelling. I have a couple of friends to visit in Nagoya, but otherwise I don't have much of an itinerary. Hope someone wants to join me or give me tips of places to go etc :D Thanks! Iselin from Norway 
french guy looking for a couch on 22 april
hello everybody I am french working in Nagoya at this moment, and going to Tokyo the 22 of april, I need a couch just for one night.. So I would be happy to pffer you french chocolate from Lyon in exchange of a couch! see you 
Syria
Hello couch-surfers, am Gharam, living in Damascus, Syria.. Please, if anyone has a question about Syria either for a trip, touristic information or even about the POLITICAL TENSION, UPRISING, CRISIS.. whatever they call it, please feel free to send a PM either for me or for my friend Ahmed (this is his profile: www.couchsurfing.org/people/ahmed-10/ ) we will gladly answer your question/request honestly, and we would be pleased to help anyone if we could. hope to hear from you soon.. 
*** 3rd KRAKOW (Poland) INT. CS GATHERING (18-20th of May) ***
Hi everyone! Polish Couchsurfers from Krakow, here:) We are planning an AMAZING CS Gahtering in Krakow - for the third time. You are all more than invited! You will find all the necessary info below. But remember - if you have any additional questions. Feel free to ask me - I will be the person responsible for promoting and piloting the event in USA, Canada and Asia  Come and Be a Part of The LEGEND – !!!! JOIN HERE !!!!! CLICK: _..:: 3rd KRAKÓW INT. GATHERING ::.._ Especially for You, your favorite CS Kraków Group prepared a fantastic PROGRAM: --------------------------- FRIDAY 18.05.2012 *** The DRAGON's DAY --------------------------- 11:00 – 15:00 --- COLORFUL PARADE --- !!!JOIN: click where: "SHOW TIME" pub (Rynek Główny 28, 2nd floor) ** Show Time is the best view point of the famous student's parade on the Market Square ** Let the students surprise you with their creativity and watch the big final of the parade at 12:00 15:00 – 16:30 --- ROYAL KRAKÓW Free Walking Tour --- !!!JOIN: click meeting point: "SHOW TIME" pub (Rynek Główny 28, 2nd floor) ** The guides of Free Walking Tour are preparing a special tour for Couch Surfers ** At the end of the tour meet the hero of the day – the Dragon! 19:00 – 20:00 --- RELAXING BOAT CRUISE --- !!!JOIN: click where: "PRZYSTAŃ WAWEL" Cruise boat (the boat next to the Grunwaldzki bridge) entrance fee: coming soon limited number of places - sign up ** Relax and enjoy a cruise on the Wisła river 19:00 – 4:00 --- LEGENDARY BOAT PARTY --- !!!JOIN: click where: "PRZYSTAŃ WAWEL" Main boat (the boat next to the Grunwaldzki bridge) entrance fee – 10 pln ** Live concert ** Singing for fun event ** At the end of the party we will have a short walk to Kazimierz district to eat famous Zapiekanka ** For extreme party animals – afterparty at Singer Pub --------------------------- SATURDAY 19.05.2012 *** The King KRAK's DAY --------------------------- 10:00 --- MORNING COFFEE --- !!!JOIN: click where: "STUBA CAFE" (Św. Anny St., number 11) ** Let's wake up with a cup of coffee and get ready for an exciting day We offer You SELECTION OF VARIOUS ACTIVITIES: 10:30 – 14:30 --- TRIP TO THE KRAK'S MOUND --- !!!JOIN: click meeting point: "STUBA CAFE" (Św. Anny St., number 11) ** Have a walk to the top of the oldest of 4 historical mounds - the King KRAK's Mound WORKSHOPS --- Learn and develop your artistic skills where: "STUBA CAFE" (Św. Anny St., number 11) 11:00 – 13:00 --- DANCE Workshops --- !!!JOIN: click 13:00 – 15:00 --- CREATIVITY Workshops --- !!!JOIN: click Free WALKING TOUR --- You can join a regular, everyday tour for everyone and learn more about the city meeting point: in front of St. Mary's Church 11:00 – 14:00 --- ROYAL Kraków 15:00 – 18:00 --- JEWISH Kraków 15:00 – 18:00 --- EURO 2012 MEETING --- !!!JOIN: click meeting point: "STUBA CAFE" (Św. Anny St., number 11) ** Get the feeling of upcoming Euro 2012 with cs football fans from around the world ** We'll walk to a restaurant at Cracovia Stadium (where Italian team is going to train) 19:00 – 21:30 --- TRAM PARTY --- !!!JOIN: click meeting point: Plac Wszystkich Świętych entrance fee – 20 pln limited number of places - sign up ** Get in the mood and take part in the unusual party in a riding, musical, super cool CS Tram ** The only chance to sightsee the entire city and party at the same time 21:30 --- KING KRAK's PARTY --- !!!JOIN: click where: coming soon Later – SAUSAGES from „Nyska” CAR ** After the party we will have a short walk to Hala Targowa area at Grzegórzecka St. to eat famous grilled sausage from "Nyska" which was very popular car in the communism times in Poland --------------------------- SUNDAY 20.05.2012 *** The Princess WANDA's DAY --------------------------- 11:00 – 17:00 --- BARBEQUE CHILL OUT --- !!!JOIN: click where: coming soon ** Let's enjoy ourselves on the fresh air... 13:00 – 15:00 --- MEDIEVAL KRAKÓW GAME --- !!!JOIN: click where: barbeque area limited number of places - sign up ** Live action role-playing game with a medieval Kraków theme 20:00 --- MUSIC OPEN MIC --- !!!JOIN: click where: coming soon ** Have you ever dreamed of feeling like a star? Perform your music in front of the wild CS audience STAY IN KRAKÓW LONGER! We are planning MONDAY AFTERPARTY EVENT!!! |