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   Andrew0208posted 17 years ago

   I thank God for all these favours just as I desired it.

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   Shirley Andersonposted 17 years ago

   Congratulations, Andrew!!!  That's wonderful news!
   
   A fine example of LOA.  I'm happy for you.

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      Andrew0208posted 17 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you Shirley Anderson.

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   RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

     need some cheering up, guys.  just feel kinda blahhh today!

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      Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

      Sorry to hear it, Ruthie.  Andrew has good news.

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         RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

         Congratulations, Andrew.  Great opportunity for you!  Wish you much luck!! 

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            Andrew0208posted 17 years agoin reply to this

            Thank you RUTHIE17. Happy Hubbing!

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   RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

   AND-- it doesn't help that my 'puter is acting funky--has a mind of it's own today.

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   Shirley Andersonposted 17 years ago

   What would help you feel better, Ruthie?

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      RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

      I feel a little better now.  Love the joke.  And just got a long lens done on Squidoo that's been going all wrong from the start.  I hate it when that happens--feels like you're slogging through knee-high mud!!
      
      Thank you, Shirley, for the concern though!!
      
      Laughter always make me feel better! 

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   Bob Ewingposted 17 years ago

   well done Andrew.

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      Andrew0208posted 17 years agoin reply to this

      Good day sir, and happy hubbing!

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   Andrew0208posted 17 years ago

   You're great and blessed! You're welcome my good friend.

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   Stacie Naczelnikposted 17 years ago

   Yowzers.

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   Shirley Andersonposted 17 years ago

   Hey, Stacie....how's your Monday.

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    Bob Ewingposted 17 years ago

    thanks, hubbing is always happy,

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       Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       That's very true, Bob.

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    gamergirlposted 17 years ago

    I think I'm going to have to find something to hub about soon.

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    Stacie Naczelnikposted 17 years ago

    Two brothers have a lifelong dream to immigrate to America. They work hard and save their money. After many years, they have saved enough money and finally emigrate into New York.
    
    Before they begin building their new lives in America, they decide to see some of the famous places they dreamed of for so long; the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the Rockettes, and others. Eventually, they make their way to Coney Island.
    
    As they stroll down the beach, taking in all the newness of America, they see a very large billboard that reads: "HOT DOGS," with a big arrow pointing down to a little hot dog stand. Being hungry and seeing that having an American hot dog would be something new, they decide to try one. So they order two hot dogs and sit on a nearby bench to enjoy another piece of Americana.
    
    The first brother sets his hot dog in his lap, unfolds the paper wrapper, looks at his hot dog for a moment, and suddenly wraps it back up.
    
    He then turns to his brother and says, "What part of the dog did you get?"

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    Shirley Andersonposted 17 years ago

    

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    Stacie Naczelnikposted 17 years ago

    Yup!

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    Uninvited Writerposted 17 years ago

    I relish that story...
    
    Oh...I think I'm repeating myself...much like a hot dog would repeat.

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    Bob Ewingposted 17 years ago

    hot dogs with sauerkraut and hot mustard.

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    Also was trying to figure this linking thing out--sometimes I feel so stupid with this computer stuff.  Then I just try to remember how much I have learned over the last few months and how far I've come.
    
    Guess you can teach an old dog (or in my case, an old kitty) new tricks!! 

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    Bob Ewingposted 17 years ago

    some days things just don't work, smile and keep on, or go for coffee.

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       RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks, Bob.  No coffee for me though--just can't stand the smell so only tried to drink it once in my life.  Strictly a tea gal!

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    SirDentposted 17 years ago

    Good evening, Hubbers.

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       RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Good Evening, Sir Dent.  How are you tonight? 

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          SirDentposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          I am very tired but got a lot of work done today. I posted a comment on someone's hub yesterday and it was denied. I can't figure out why.

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             Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

             Did you talk dirty?  Potty mouth?

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                SirDentposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                I never talk dirty. Oh well it's their loss.

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             rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

             I can't imagine someone denying a comment from SirDent. I'm sure they mistakenly hit the deny button.

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    Bob Ewingposted 17 years ago

    tea is a good choice

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       RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Love the flavored teas--both hot and iced.  Like to experiment with mixing different flavors together.

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    Shirley Andersonposted 17 years ago

    I didn't really think you did, SirDent, just joshin'.  I wouldn't worry about it, it may even have been an oopsy.

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       SirDentposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       I would agree that it might be an oopsy also but others have commented after me and been approved.

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          Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          Try to forget about it, they've lost a comment.  If I'm not mistaken, comments are a part of the rating process, so they've only hurt themselves regardless of why it happened.

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             SirDentposted 17 years agoin reply to this

             Already done.

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    Shirley Andersonposted 17 years ago

    Very happy to hear it, SirDent! 
    
    
    MRM - I haven't forgotten about your butter tart recipe, I haven't located yet.  I'm on the case and will get it to you as soon as I lay my hands on it.

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    SirDentposted 17 years ago

    I need to go take a shower now so hold my place for me please.

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       Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       You bet!

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          RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

          I can't believe it's been so long since anyone posted here!!  What's going on?  Is everyone done and I win?

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             RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

             Oh, my goodness!  Just had a terrible thought!  What if SirDent fell in the shower and can't get to a phone?
             
             Helloooooo, SirDent, are you alright?!!
             
             And what happened to Shirley?  Is she still standing in a line somewhere?  Has something happened to her?  Perhaps she feel into one of her cardboard boxes of recipes in her basement and can't get out!!
             
             Oh, where is Superman when you need him?

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                Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                  Thx for worrying about us!  Send Paramedics, just in case.  Good looking ones, of course. 

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    Bob Ewingposted 17 years ago

    no problem

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    Mishaposted 17 years ago

    Did you think you won already?

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    SweetiePieposted 17 years ago

    So who is winning tonight?

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    SweetiePieposted 17 years ago

    Everyone is asleep, so I am the winner!

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       SirDentposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Not quite, Sweetie. 

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       Hovalisposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Depends on what timezone you're in SweetiePie. I is still awake, but not for long!

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    rmrposted 17 years ago

    Perhaps I can stay in the lead for a while at this time of day.

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       Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Or not.

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    quiet tracerposted 17 years ago

    Now Meet the winner!

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       Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Thank-you for the introduction.

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          rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          Pretty sure he was talking about me!

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             Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

             I don't think so.

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    gamergirlposted 17 years ago

    Good morning everyone

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    funrideposted 17 years ago

    Good morning .
    
    Well, it has been a great morning! Now I´m going to lunch .
    
    Great day to you all! Have fun!

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       Shirley Andersonposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       You too, Funride!

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       rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Bom diminui

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    Shirley Andersonposted 17 years ago

    Morning Charlotte.  Banana, pretzel and OJ again for breaky?

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    Bob Ewingposted 17 years ago

    Good day all

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       rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       It is a good day, indeed, in the winner's circle!

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    ripplemakerposted 17 years ago

    it's so funny to be always on the other side of things...good night everyone! 

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    WeddingConsultantposted 17 years ago

    Hello everyone! Back again from a sleepless night.

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       rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       You should write a hub on: The Joy of SleepDeprivation! I would read that, for sure.

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          WeddingConsultantposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          haha well I've already got one on how to be more of a morning person...
          
          I should have added in there something about having a child helps in that area...

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             rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

             Thanks for pointing me toward your hub. Gave you the ole' thumbs-up!

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                WeddingConsultantposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                Well thank you!

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    Hang in there, Pete, you only have about 3 or 4 more years of being woken at any hour of the night.

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       WeddingConsultantposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks for the encouragement.  Unfortunately that probably won't be true as we want to have more kids!
       
       p.s. I didn't mention the "have more kids" to the wife until SHE brought it up! haha I thought I'd let HER initiate since she endured the pregnancy and birth...

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          RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

          Pete--that's great!  And yes, it is best to leave the "more kids" part up to your wife!  She's the one doing all the "work" for getting baby here! 

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             WeddingConsultantposted 17 years agoin reply to this

             VERY true, very true

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    Shirley and SirDent--good morning---sooooo glad you both are Ok.
    
    Superman couldn't get to you last night (prior appointments) and Lassie was busy getting Timmy out of the well again.
    
    The EMT's said something about trying out for a TV show, so help was out there, too!

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    SirDentposted 17 years ago

    I am here now so everyone can go back to sleep.

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       rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       I'm afraid I don't feel much like sleeping. So sorry.

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          SirDentposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          Doesn't matter, I'm still the winner.

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             rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

             Eu sou o vencedor
             Sono il vincitore
             Je suis le gagnant
             Soy el ganador
             Ich bin der Sieger
             Förmiddag I vinnaren
             Ik ben de winnaar,
             any questions?

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                SirDentposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                I can't believe you said that to me.

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                   rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                   Didn't mean to offend. Merely a multilingual reminder as to who is winning.

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    pjdscottposted 17 years ago

    The difficult in winning this competition is that all new posts are propelled to the top of the board, thus bringing unwanted attention to your posting. Using all my devious brain cells I have just completed a cunning plan:
    
    - yesterday I got a flight to San Francisco and quicky made my way to HubPages HQ in the dead of night
    
    - posing as a contract cleaner I entered the building, looking for the office that had a sign saying "Operative in Charge of Bumping New Postings to the Top of Forum Boards" (obviously a lot of sign and very little door, as you can imagine)
    
    - Slipped in and emptied a sachet of "100% herbal sleeping powder, works for 10 years" into his/her coffee mug
    
    - Having dusted a few computers and rattled a few blinds, I discretely made my withdrawal.
    
    With that operative currently falling into a deep sleep ("with no harmful side effects"), no more postings will be irratatingly bounced to the top of forums and
    
          *  *  *  I     h a v e     w  o n  *  *  *
    
    If, for some  reason, you are reading this at the top of the board, my plan has somehow failed.

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       SirDentposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Guess what. You failed. Nice try though.

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       rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       I suspect your sleeping powder was past its expiration date. It's always the simple details that get overlooked, isn't it?

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    ha! ha!

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       rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       What's so funny? Care to share with the class?

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          RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

          Just the visual picture of the "caper" and the replys

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    "Slipped in and emptied a sachet of "100% herbal sleeping powder, works for 10 years" into his/her coffee mug"
    
    
    Since you couldn't tell if this was a "him or her", and you were pretty close to get to the coffee mug, could it perhaps have been an "it"?
    
    Could they be using robots to control HP?  Or worse yet----aliens!!

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       rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Alien Robots!!!

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          RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

          NO! NO! NOT ALIEN ROBOTS!!!!  THE WORLD OF HUBS IS DOOMED!!!!!

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       pjdscottposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Eeeerr.. you might have gathered that I'm not Sherlock Holmes. Now he would have sniffed the office and discovered lipstick on the coffee cup or something.
       
       Ah well, back to the drawing board...
       
       WeddingConsultant - thanks and how are you?

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          WeddingConsultantposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          Very well, thanks.  Today is another bright, new day!  Except that it's overcast and rainy outside...

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    WeddingConsultantposted 17 years ago

    PJD it was a valiant attempt!

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    RUTHIE17posted 17 years ago

    Yes, a very valiant attempt but, alas, to late I'm afraid.
    
    News has reached Hub HQ and, I'm so sorry, PJD, you have been permanently disqualified for  further competion in this contest.  You may post comments but you can never win!  Never! Never!!
    
    Sob, I am soooo sorry!

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       pjdscottposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Ruthie - I can't live with myself anymore...
       
       
       ...care to join me?!!!

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    Stacie Naczelnikposted 17 years ago

    I sense the sneakiness.

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    Bob Ewingposted 17 years ago

    OK

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    WeddingConsultantposted 17 years ago

    I have 299 fans.  Anyone care to be #300?

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       WeddingConsultantposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       And yes, I realize here on the forums it says 300, but on my profile page it has the more ACCURATE number which is 299.  Someone jumped off the bandwagon I suppose...

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          rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          It wasn't me. I've been there for quite some time,now. But don't despair, your'e beating the pants off of me. I'm still trying to reach 80.

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             WeddingConsultantposted 17 years agoin reply to this

             I'd join twice, but I can't!

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       pjdscottposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       I just checked your hub, thinking I had become a fan of yours some months ago - and discovered I was not.
       
       I'm delighted to join your fan club and also left you some fan mail.
       
       Great to hear from you and glad all is well, despite lack of sleep..
       
       PJD

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          WeddingConsultantposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          pjd has now officially put me into the 300+ fan club
          
          Thanks PJD, you're the greatest!

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             pjdscottposted 17 years agoin reply to this

             Steady on, Pete! Is there a HubPages prize or awards ceremony for getting 300+ fans? I can see it now, the bright lights, Jason dressed in his dinner jacket/monkey suit, the music strikes and Jason opens the envelope with the obligatory pause...
             
             "...and the winner of this year's HubPages prize for getting 300 fans in the quickest time is...
             
             WeddingConsultant"
             
             at which point you glide gracefully up the red carpet and onto the stage, amidst a blaze of flash cameras and women gazing wistfully at you..

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                WeddingConsultantposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                haha well you got a laugh out of me!  First because of how lavishly you told the story and second because I've had more noteworthy accomplishments in my life!
                
                Having said that, please make checks payable to:
                Peter Brown

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                SunSevenposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                What about Maddie?!

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    WeddingConsultantposted 17 years ago

    actually rmr, if you weren't such a hate monger maybe you'd have more fans.  Just a thought

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       rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Yikes!! where did that come from? I preach nothing but brotherly love (except, maybe, on this thread).

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          WeddingConsultantposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          haha you know i'm just joking!

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             rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

             Sorry, I must have missed that. I was distracted by this butterfly. It kept wriggling around, making it difficult to pull its wings off.

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                RUTHIE17posted 17 years agoin reply to this

                now rmr--be nice!  Nasty little boys get sent to their rooms without supper!!

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                   rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                   Guess I'll have to eat the butterfly. (kidding, of course.I love animals)

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       SunSevenposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       You are such a dear!

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          rmrposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          *blushing*

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          WeddingConsultantposted 17 years agoin reply to this

          haha thanks sun seven.
          
          Hey when are you going to friend me on stumbleupon?

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             SunSevenposted 17 years agoin reply to this

             I am not
             
             I think its a waste of time!(I mean not your friendship) Perhaps you should have seen Mark's post on stumbledown.
             
             Warm Regards

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                WeddingConsultantposted 17 years agoin reply to this

                ha I must have missed it.  But I would argue to the contrary- sites like those HELP drive traffic.  Maybe those who don't like them should say they're, "not into marketing."

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 17 years ago

    Monarchs are bitter, so I hear...

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       SunSevenposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       Not chocolatified?

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 17 years ago

    I don't like stumbleupon, myself, but some others are fine.

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 17 years ago

    Never tried one!   I think they use others for chocolyyiiee-whateveriiness haha

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       SunSevenposted 17 years agoin reply to this

       I am so glad to see your smokes after Powhatan!

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