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   mtsi1098posted 13 years ago

   we picked this picture because it represents something we built in 2005 and have had no problems with it since...a nice together project

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      Rochelle Frankposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      But . . . what the heck is it?  It's ok, I don't really need to know.

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         mtsi1098posted 13 years agoin reply to this

         i guess it is time for a new picture:)...it is a computer with a clear side so you can see the inside

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   frogdroppingposted 13 years ago

   lol do you want to come back and write something mtsi1098?

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      mtsi1098posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      ok you caught me...can't get away with anything.

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   anime_nanetposted 13 years ago

   I talk about anime hence an anime pic.
   
   The girl is to atract viewers.
   
   Yes, it works.

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   frogdroppingposted 13 years ago

   aha mtsi1098 ...
   
   Now I'll answer. I was drunk. Ish.

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      mtsi1098posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      was it frog nog?

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         frogdroppingposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Black Vodka.
         
         Funny you are

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   Davinagirl3posted 13 years ago

   I chose mine because it is me, and it is halfway decent.

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      mtsi1098posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      good picture...

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      ryankettposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      You sure do look pretty in that pic Davina, I have been trying to work out for a while.... are you standing up or laying down with your back to the pillow? It looks like you are taking a pic of yourself laying down (I have no strange pervy reason for knowing, just curious!)

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         beautyroseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         boy can you face the camera what are you looking back? hehe
         
         
         I like this avatar could be funny and bright striking color and and oh anyway no one is curious how do i really look  hehe

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   euro-penposted 13 years ago

   Good question.
   
   Simple answer: my first hub was on the Semmering railway (a mountain railway built around 1850 generally considered as the first real mountain railway of the world).
   
   Carl Ritter von Ghega was the chief engineer of this project and he was featured on an Austrian banknote for decades.
   
   Since I had no clue what picture I should take for my profile I just went with the picture of Ghega from the old banknote (which was of course replaced by the Euro years ago).

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      Rochelle Frankposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Elegant image.

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      mtsi1098posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      interesting...

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   Lady_Eposted 13 years ago

   Same with Davina - I chose mine, cos its moi.

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      mtsi1098posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      another good picture - what are you standing in front of?

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   yoshi97posted 13 years ago

   I also chose mine because it's ... erm, wait .. If I say it's me then others will know we have come to take over your world ...  never mind ...

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      James Agbogunposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      UFO?

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   goodfriendiamposted 13 years ago

   I love trees, the depth of there roots and the branches that cover you, and  I like the symbolism of trees.

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      mtsi1098posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      it is nice when the trees change leaf color during the seasons but bad when they block a satellite tv feed to the house:)

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    college-economistposted 13 years ago

    I like to give my 2 cents in conversations. My picture is a 2 cent coin. I think it fits perfectly. That is my 2 cents.

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       goodfriendiamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I like it...lol

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       Rochelle Frankposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       That's excellent-- especially from an economist.

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    Luciendaskyposted 13 years ago

    easiest picture to find on my computer

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       Luciendaskyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       the real question is: is it of me?

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    mcbeanposted 13 years ago

    Put your nameinto an image search......
    
    What have we here?
    
    A cat in a hat? Sweet!

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       goodfriendiamposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Cat in the hat was one of my favorites growing up...so cute

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       mtsi1098posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       do you like the Luciendasky hat (inline with the cat in hat)?

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    Crazdwriterposted 13 years ago

    My picture is an actual picture of me when I got my new glasses. I thought it made me look intellingent as well as a bit sexy lol

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    cosetteposted 13 years ago

    i use one of my dolls as my avatar. i will change it soon - i change avatars frequently just to stay fresh

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    jiberishposted 13 years ago

    My daughter picked this one, she says it best describes my personality...whatever that meant.

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    dc2004posted 13 years ago

    For some reason I thought a picture of myself was just to much information, a picture of my house seemed to be just right.  Probably overthought it.

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       Rochelle Frankposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Pretty house, and the house is a metaphor for the self where you dwell.

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    ralwusposted 13 years ago

    I like penguins and oysters. Plus I have too much blubber that is moving as I chuckle.

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    Shadesbreathposted 13 years ago

    My body fell off.

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       ralwusposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I guess you did at that. LOL At least you can write but you've no mouth to eat oysters or speak. hehe let alone the thing most important for love making; lips.

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       Rochelle Frankposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       You are lucky... most people's brains fall out.

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    Connie Smithposted 13 years ago

    I am not photogenic and it is one of the halfway decent few out of the hundreds of embarrassing ones out there.

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       mtsi1098posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       if i photographed this well, i would not need a computer picture

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    Jane@CMposted 13 years ago

    I'm usually behind the camera, my husband stole it from me, so this is one of the few pictures of me.

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       mtsi1098posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       picture came out good

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    Lisa HWposted 13 years ago

    I chose mine because it's (I think) a pretty picture, and it's of Earth (who doesn't like the Earth?  ) but it has the whole ocean, sunlight, clouds, element in it too.  The strange thing (for me) is that I hate the color, light blue in just about any shade.  .    On the one hand, it's not male or female.  On the other, the picture is kind of feminine one (I think).  Just a good combination of elements (although at this point I'm sick of it and ready to dump it soon    ).

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       Rochelle Frankposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       You have overthought this. i like it, It's kinda mysterious.

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    William F. Torpeyposted 13 years ago

    Nobody cares what I look like, so I used this picture of the Bing Crosby U.S. Postage Stamp because I'm hoping it will inspire some young people to become acquainted with the greatest singer/actor/personality ever in the field of entertainment.

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    megs78posted 13 years ago

    I have the picture I do because my daughter took it and somehow, regardless of her age (5), she is always able to make me look...well...not so chubby, shall we say   For some reason she is able to get a good shot and it always surprises me.  I have to show her everytime where the button is, but she just waves me off and takes a picture.  Nothing really meaningful, just me!

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       Connie Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Sounds like a prodigy to me!  Does she travel?  I could use her services

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          megs78posted 13 years agoin reply to this

            I'm pretty sure she's going places, just not sure where yet!!!  haha.

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       megs78posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       mistake, my daughter was 6 in June!  yikes, gotta get it together over here

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    mommyfreelancerposted 13 years ago

    This is my 3rd avatar, the other was one of me with Sir Paul McCartney in Liverpool (okay, a statue of him!).
    
    Last July I made it to the top25 providers of oDesk and they gave me a badge and that's my picture now. oDesk was my gateway to freelancing world and online earnings, so I'll hang on to this picture for awhile.

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       mtsi1098posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       good story...congrats

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    earnestshubposted 13 years ago

    The only decent photo of me I could find at the time.

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       Eric Graudinsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Geez, I'd hate to see the others!

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          earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Oooooh so unkind! And that is with the makeup and all. Jeez..
          That statement has left me psychologically damaged! I am now on the floor in the fetal position, but when I have had the therapy I will reply again.

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             Eric Graudinsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Sorry to Hurt your feelings Earnest.
             To make amends, could you send me a huge enlargement of your avatar, at least one metre wide.
             
             I'll put it in the most prominent position in my home - in the  loungeroom on the mantlepiece.
             
             It will be marvellous for scaring the kids and keeping them away from the fire.
             Hope you recover soon, Eric G.

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                earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                OK that's the last straw Eric!!!!!
                I will have the law against hunting Tasmanians repealed. I don't care that i will need to suck up to politicians, this is urgent!

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    Eric Graudinsposted 13 years ago

    Do some research about where I live, and that will explain my avatar
    
    Here's the true story (source: http://www.austinscaravans.com.au/twotas/):
    Early Tasmanian folklore has it that in 1842, Tasmania's then King, King Wilbert the (1st) from Burnie, and his wife Isabella, gave birth to a baby. Sadly this child was born with two heads, hence he was named Prince William-Herbert- one name for each head.
    
    Of all the tragedies, poor Isabella survived the birth, but died months afterwards from the shock and complications.
    
    In 1864 Prince William-Herbert was crowned as the 3rd King of Tasmania with the royal title King Wilbert II.
    
    King Wilbert II lived until his late 30's and in that time married and fathered 5 children, all of whom were born with two heads. With two heads came two brains, which meant Tasmanians doubled their I.Q. and became "Twice as Smart".
    
    Through the years it became less and less socially acceptable to sport two heads and a decision was made to start removing one. This is the reason many Tasmanians sport a scar on their shoulder.
    
    As Tasmanians travel the fair land of Australia and even the world, many people stop them and say, "show me your scar", and many are happy to oblige, being very proud of their heritage.
    
    There has been a significant advantage to having one head removed in that we Tasmanians have had a choice as to which one would be removed and the result is a State of Australia with significantly more attractive and well presented personages of the majority of our residents. Many of our neighboring State's residents are not so fortunate and regrettably have to sport such an array of nature's disappointments.
    
    The legacy of the two brains still lives on and the people of Tasmania are acknowledged almost world wide as being very bright, hence the slogan:
    
    
    "Two Headed Tasmanians - Twice as Smart"
    
    or the more familiar phrase in other lands
    "Two Heads Are Better Than One"
    
    

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       earnestshubposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Victorians used to hunt Tasmanians for the second head. Stupid laws have been introduced in Tasmania to stop this sport.

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    Lori L. Shemekposted 13 years ago

    I chose this picture because it's of me and it shows me in a natural state not posed etc..
    
    The whole pic doesn't show but I was in Jordan near Jerash..great trip!  Behind me is a panoramic view of Amman, Jordan.

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    Leta Sposted 13 years ago

    It's literally my photo ID.  I hate photos being taken of myself, and I figured this was OK for all intents and purposes...a little unsmiling and severe-ish whatever, but at least people can put a face to what I'm writing.

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    Organic Thoughtsposted 13 years ago

    I chose mine as it reminds me of an extremely relaxed family evening. It was mother's day and I had a great time!
    
    I love to be behind the camera... so its one of the few that has me enjoying the spotlight )

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       mtsi1098posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       you look really relaxed...sounds like a good time

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    TamCorposted 13 years ago

    The one I'm currently using is one of my great-grandmother in the early 1900's--I just love it...she took much better pics than I do!

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       mtsi1098posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       the picture has held up well...i wish i had more of my roots

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    ryankettposted 13 years ago

    I guess that I had better explain mine...
    
    I started off on hubpages with a picture of my face, but started feeling a little insecure about it for some reason... so rather than create an alter-ego.... I thought that I would tease people with a picture of the back of my head. At least then they can see a part of me, and the rest they can guess...
    
    I actually have a soft spot for the photo too. It was taken in a natural state (I didnt know it was being taken) whilst I was looking at the New York skyline from the top of the Rockefeller (sic.) building last year.... you can see the empire state building at the back. The light is fantastic too, taken at the the start of dusk..... I have very fond memories of my first trip to New York.

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    monicapeterson001posted 13 years ago

    When I was browsing for hubbers, I was really intrigued with Eric Graudins' photo so when he explained it here, it was even more intrigued.
    
    Well anyway, I chose this photo of mine because I have more of a listening ear than a knowing heart or mind. I tend to listen or read more than write a hub. When I did, a lot of people have been reacting way fast, and negatively. So it took me several months before I could get on my knees and probably write another one.

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       ryankettposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Hi Monica,
       
       I guess that you make be talking about your outsourcing hub? You are able to set your account so that messages do not show until before approval...
       
       Never give up writing because a few people get shitty!

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       mtsi1098posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       clever...

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    Colebabieposted 13 years ago

    Because it is me, without being allll of me. I took it while driving (oops) on my favorite road that runs along the beach.

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       mtsi1098posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       now that is talent, you are able to get a centered picture of yourself while driving...

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    dohn121posted 13 years ago

    This is now my third avatar.  I've always been a huge Transformers fan.  I might go back to my Simpson's avatar I've created. I just get tired of looking at the same avatar everyday I guess. Does any one but me like my new avatar?

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       mtsi1098posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       even so the transformers movies were both good...i think i liked the first one better

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       \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       just you i think ha ha

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    kmackey32posted 13 years ago

    Because its me.

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    AsherKadeposted 13 years ago

    I'm always stressed. I see a lot of carnage in my life, and this is my reaction to it.

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       Colebabieposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       But doesn't it make you feel negative every time you see it?

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          AsherKadeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          no, it makes me laugh....you have to understand, sweetie, I am kind numb to some things and just find the weirdest things funny....

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             Colebabieposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Sure, I guess I understand. Because the main reason I like my pic is because of how it makes me feel every time I see it

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       mtsi1098posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       hopefully HP does not stress you out

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    Mrvoodooposted 13 years ago

    Behind this mask, another mask.

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       frogdroppingposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Yap yap yap. And hopefully another underneath that one ...
       
       *goes to find VooDoo's marbles*

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          Mrvoodooposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I wish you luck on your quest.

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             frogdroppingposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Why thankyou VooDoo

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    \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years ago

    this is a great thread.....we can get to know each other through it
    
    I LOVE TO SWIM  someone..... must check who it was sent me this picture on my return to hub pages last week...... i have moved house and live near a swimming pool now for the first time in 11 years since i moved to Ireland......
    
    i am also tired all the time just started back to work etc and i love an image of the moon so this suits me for now...... will change it again soon when i wake up a bit

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    trish1048posted 13 years ago

    I love the ocean and seagulls.  Nothing mysterious about it

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    I*n*v*i*c*t*u*sposted 13 years ago

    My avatar is meant to symbolize divine love.. the vibrancy of colours and spectrum in the image brightens my day

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       Helen Caterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       It's me pure and not so simple!

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          I*n*v*i*c*t*u*sposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Ok...

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       \Brenda Scullyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       divine love wow

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    Jess Killmenowposted 13 years ago

    I made him out of clay.

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    CabinGirlposted 13 years ago

    Mine is also me

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       I*n*v*i*c*t*u*sposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Soo hawt!!

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          CabinGirlposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I need a better bra though

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             tantrumposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               or a better bra...in !

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                CabinGirlposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                Lol indeedy, enjoy yer weekend all

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             I*n*v*i*c*t*u*sposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             I think natural is nice!

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    dennisemattposted 13 years ago

    Its a picture of me, so I used it. Now I am afraid if I change it, I will get smacked...   

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       badcompany99posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       You know damn rightly you will get smacked

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          dennisemattposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I remember the last time!! You will see, soon I will get an even better picture! maybe, if I ever get around to it.

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             badcompany99posted 13 years agoin reply to this

             That one is deff just perfect, most days I log on just to look at ya and think why am I stuck with that silly cow Cabin Girl and not the lovely Dennisematt

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                dennisemattposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                HAHAHA!! No you don't! But thank you.

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