Zodiac (Sep 1980)

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Zodiac (Sep 1980)

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Lowering out on the nipple pitch, photo by Tom Evans.

I think this was just before the white circle.<br>
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Photo: Stevie Nacho 2000

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Dave Sessions

Jun 3, 2020

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Lowering out on the nipple pitch, photo by Tom Evans.

Zodiac (Sep 1980)

I think this was just before the white circle.<br>
<br>
Photo: Stevie Nacho 2000

Zodiac (Sep 1980)

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