Finally, my second book is out:
Organizing Our Marvellous Neighbours: How to Feel Good About Canadian English

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My esteemed colleague Ian Lloyd (no relation) and his missus have returned from their Quiksilver Ambition Tour. He’s back in Swindon, the only place they make Honda Civic two-door hatchbacks [1, 2]. And indeed, what was he driving in Australia?

The same thing he’s gonna be driving in Swindon, at least till he sells it: His 1975 VW Kombi. Yes, dear friends, Ian Lloyd shipped his Microbus back from Australia to England!

(Dig the photo.)

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