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Friday, December 23, 2011

Anticipating the year ahead

Unlike some people, we're looking forward to 2012!

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Motella or Motela
Pronounced "Mo-tell-a"
More commonly known as “Motelier”
Noun - New Zealand colloquialism.
Origin: est 1973–93; origin uncertain.

A manager or owner of a motel, motor inn or motor lodge.

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