Addicts helping Addicts

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  1. jess can help u profile image62
    jess can help uposted 14 years ago

    Hi Wendy
    I woke up this morning feeling sorry for myself or how we like to say, sitting on my pity pot, and was having some coffee in front of my laptop, wondering what I was gonna write about, and decided to look what was up with other members.  Then I come across your page.  I am a recovering heroin addict Wendy, and I have been clean for 17 years. I work in treatment primarily with Post Conviction Drug Court, and I am a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor through CADDE.  How interesting how God directs a person to something that person needs.
    I have been clean quite awhile, and the judges, parole officers I had that were involved with my going to prison on numerous times, are now considered my best friends. I work along side of them in Superior Court making decisions of what type of treatment is necessary for addicts. The reason I mention this is because, it is great to read a person involved with recovery, and using all the cliches that are posted on the walls of NA/AA. For me it is a breath of fresh air! Good for you! Continue with your journey of recovery one day at a time, and remember that your first day of recovery is still better than your last day of use! Why I forgot why I was sitting on the pity pot! Thank you, I needed this!

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      lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I really really needed to hear this tonight and I thank you, big_smile

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    lyricsingrayposted 14 years ago

    Jess and Mea - thrilled your here also, please do come back

    Bless,

    Kimberly

  3. lorlie6 profile image73
    lorlie6posted 14 years ago

    I am so excited to see all these new names-God has intervened when it looked like our little forum was waning.  Not any more!
    Welcome, everyone, and Kimberly means what she says about the Serenity Prayer, although it wouldn't hurt any of us, huh?
    So, so glad to see everybody!
    PS: We are a very special group, I tell ya...

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    Denno66posted 14 years ago

    Hi all!

  5. lorlie6 profile image73
    lorlie6posted 14 years ago

    What time is it there, Denno?  Or do you want to use real names?
    Hey, in the forums yesterday, I felt like a stalker, following you around!

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      lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      you stalked georgie and almo too - don't tell him - you'll freak him out dude!

      xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox   cool   so cool

  6. lorlie6 profile image73
    lorlie6posted 14 years ago

    I'll stalk you too, dearest, just beWARE!!!!!MoooHooo yikes

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      lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      promise?

  7. jess can help u profile image62
    jess can help uposted 14 years ago

    I apologize, I believe I mentioned the wrong person,and sent it to Wendy, but I mean't it for Lyricsingray. Oh what the heck!  I mean the best to all of you in your recoveries!

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      lorlie6posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      We're all bozos on this bus, if you get my meaning!  yikes
      Don't worry at all, jess, even addicts make wee mistakes in life...HAHA!!
      yikes

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      Wendi Mposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Well thank you anyway Jess!

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      lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you and Bless you, so glad you are here big_smile

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    bloodnlatexposted 14 years ago

    Hey there Kim, how are you doing tonight?

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      lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      good babe - cool avatar - have you got your eye on me?

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        lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Whaddup witchu?

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          bloodnlatexposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Just trying to keep my sanity.  I've been home bound all week taking care of my kids with the swine flu

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            lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            no way - man I can't imagine - how are you feeling and holding up? sad

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              bloodnlatexposted 14 years agoin reply to this

              Well, it started last Friday when my twins were both diagnosed, then Wed. My oldest son got it and that night I went to the walk in clinic and they told me that I had it

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                lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                what? glad I checked before I left - is it really awful to have?  for how long?  you must be exhausted sad

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                  lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this
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        bloodnlatexposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Wouldn't have it on anyone else

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    lyricsingrayposted 14 years ago

    we version, for sweet dreams and another safe 24;

    God,
    Grant us the serenity
    to accept the things we cannot change,
    the courage to change the things we can
    and the wisdom to know difference.

    Sweet Dreams, Dream in color, and girls....dream in..........

    http://hubpages.com/hub/www-Do-Women-ha … dreams-com

    xoxo

    Kimberly

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    lyricsingrayposted 14 years ago

    Babe, gotta run, try to take care of yourself too - those poor kids - and you! xo

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      bloodnlatexposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      You too.  Have agreat night

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    Wendi Mposted 14 years ago

    Good morning everyone!

    Hope you're all doing well!

  12. lorlie6 profile image73
    lorlie6posted 14 years ago

    Hey Wendi!  Another day clean and sober-yipee!  I'm great today, not jonsin' for anything, and I am so very thankful for that...

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    Denno66posted 14 years ago

    hi y'all!

  14. lorlie6 profile image73
    lorlie6posted 14 years ago

    Greetings, and hey, I wish I had one of those movie books, can't think of one that starts with a "K."

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      Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I go to the 'Movies A to Z' website wink

      1. lorlie6 profile image73
        lorlie6posted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Oh, DUH!

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          Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Yeah, I cheat. On that thing, yes wink

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            lorlie6posted 14 years agoin reply to this

            yikes

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    Denno66posted 14 years ago

    Well, thought that I'd clarify that, lest I be seen as a scallywag! wink

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    Wendi Mposted 14 years ago

    Just got back from spending the day at the hospital in San Antonio...looks like my step-dad might be losing his leg!

    But thank God he's still alive!

    1. lorlie6 profile image73
      lorlie6posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Oh, God, Wendi-I'm so sorry, but you're right, he is still alive.  That is the hardest part of gratitude, but God's the boss.

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        Wendi Mposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Thank you Laurel.

        He's gotta make a tough decision tomorrow...23+ surgeries to reconstruct or prosthetic.

        Not a decision I'd want to have to make.

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    CheriAmalfiposted 14 years ago

    Wow - Love finding out these things on Hubpages......

  18. lorlie6 profile image73
    lorlie6posted 14 years ago

    Well, I hope you two have had the chance to talk...Your Step-dad has huge decisions, I can't imagine such choices...All the best.
    Hello, everyone!

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    Denno66posted 14 years ago

    Hey Laurel! Hey everyone! How goes it today?

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    lyricsingrayposted 14 years ago

    Hey Denno, sorry about checking in so late today - truthfully I slept all day and am feeling quite sickly.  I have Hep C from needles and it's acting up for some reason.  I needed to tell someone that, and who better than my friends i this forum.  smile

    I am scared.  I couldn't say that 6 months ago, so still growing.  I am not afraid of dyeing, I am afraid of this getting worse and the constant doctors appointments.

    I am infected and I feel that way.

    Thanks for letting me share, I really needed to - to people that get it.

    I am strong and Polish so Hep get the f*** out of me-next hub fyi

    xo

    Bless

    Kimberly

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      Wendi Mposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Stay strong Kimberly...and if you need to sleep, then sleep!

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        lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Thanks so much sweetheart

  21. lorlie6 profile image73
    lorlie6posted 14 years ago

    Oh, baby, I wondered why I hadn't seen your name much yesterday...Damn HepC, I don't know what to say other than I slept with so many needle users when I was using that I'm surprised I don't have it or HIV or something else.  God's on your side, that's obvious, Kimberly, so sleep AND eat and take good care.  Love you.
    Can't wait to see that hub, you gorgeous Pole!  yikes

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    lyricsingrayposted 14 years ago

    ddsurfsca, welcome and thanks for sharing.  I was also a IV heroine addict for 24 years and
    the methadone program worked for me for about 5 years but then I relapsed and kicking methadone was harder than anything and everything I have kicked before.

    I believe each of us are individuals and walk different paths.  Judgement is not part of my path.  Whatever works, go for it.  I just thank God it's working for you! 

    Please keep coming back, we love having you here

    Again, appreciate your sharing

    Kimberly  cool

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      Wendi Mposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Oh wow Kimberly...this is my favorite picture I've seen of you..BY FAR!

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        lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Thats so sweet thanks - from you who is the avatar race leader

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          Rayalternatelyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          I've got 2 pictures of me and they're both bad. Why are all you ladies so much easier on the eye? wink

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            lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            I would tell you if they were bad, and my friend, your not hard on the eyes yourself - lucky we're in space somewhere

            Is this the matrix? I'm so confused,

            You just need more light in your avatar so we can see you better - practice and let us see soon
            sweet dreams all

            xo

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    lyricsingrayposted 14 years ago

    FEELS LIKE WEEKS SINCE I HEARD THE REST OF YOR FUNNY CHATTER - I MISSS IT SO!  IM SLEEEPING A TON AD EATING WELL, HOPEFULLY GET SOME ENERGY BACK SOON.  I MISS WRITING  AND I AM GOING THROUGH HUB WITHDRAWAL.. UBMOB PIECE SEEMS TO BE DOING REALLY WELLL AND MY DAUGHTERS PIECE WILL HAVE BEEN FEATURES 9 DAYS IN A ROW ON THE FRONT PAGE WITH 165 COMMENTS AND THEY'RE TILL COMING IN.

    MY POINT IS IT'S REMINDED ME THAT MOST PEOPLE TRULY ARE GOOD AND WNT TO HELP EACH OTHER - MY FEEDBACK AND COMMENTS MAKE ME CRY IN GRATITUDE, THE PEOPLE REACHING OUT ON THESE 2 HUBS IS UNHEARD OF BUT HELPS E MORE THAN THEY'LL EVER EVER KNOW¡

    THIS SUPPORT INCLUDES YOU HERE MOSTLY, YOUR SUPPORT IS BREATHTAKING AND COMPNY IS A SAVIOR FOR ME

    THANKS FOR YOUR SINCERITY AND  HELP

    LOVE YOU, BLESS

    KIMBERLY  cool

    1. Rayalternately profile image60
      Rayalternatelyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      said CAPSLOCK GIRL! big_smile

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        lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        big_smile

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    Denno66posted 14 years ago

    Hi yall! smile

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    Wendi Mposted 14 years ago

    Hi everyone...miss you all!

  26. jess can help u profile image62
    jess can help uposted 14 years ago

    I was also on methadone for over 5 years, the maintenence program, and when I finally decided I didn't want to do this anymore, I weaned myself off for a year, until I was down to 1 milligram.  I have to say that it was the most intense kick I have ever done, worse than kicking heroin. I was sick for about 3 months.  But the way I still see it, is that if it keeps you from high-risk situations, then it can be a positive thing. It does give you your life back and you do become stable.  It's just that when you decide to get off, that it becomes extremely hard to do.
    Best of luck!
    Jess

  27. Rayalternately profile image60
    Rayalternatelyposted 14 years ago

    loving the new avatar kim, don't think i've seen that one before today... it's up there with Audrey! smile


    ...as in Hepburn, the glove eating face one! big_smile

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      lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I love you

    2. lorlie6 profile image73
      lorlie6posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I love them both, but as an old lady, I have to give my vote to 'the glove eating face one.'
      But Kimberly, ALL your photos are amazing, so jealous!!!!
      OH, NO, a resentment.  JUST KIDDING!!!!

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        lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        maybe i should photoshop a glove on my face with this one :-)  I admire that you don't feel a need to change yours, damn consistency, ghrf!

        PS-way to kick some ass n dumbo's forum - I responded to you

        That's my girl  big_smile  big_smile

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    Denno66posted 14 years ago

    Hey'all!

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      lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      good morning sunshine you ok today?

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    Denno66posted 14 years ago

    Was my birthday yesterday. Just hung out and wrote another hub for ha has. How are you doing today yourself?

    1. lorlie6 profile image73
      lorlie6posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      HEY, YOU, why didn't you SAY something? yikes)  Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday dear Denno, Happy Birthday to You.  Now blow...out those candles. yikes)
      Love ya, Dear!!!

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        Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Thanks!!! I just turned five!!!! lol

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      lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      So sorry hon, fell asleep donk! HAPPY BIRTHDAY hope you did something special,that avatar is so cute.

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        Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this

        The Kirk one? Or this one? No. I just hung out and watched TV. That was fun for me. I'm getting old now lol

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    Wendi Mposted 14 years ago

    Happy belated birthday Denno.

    Hello to everyone else!

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      Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Wendi, and thank you. smile

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    Denno66posted 14 years ago

    Old, I tell you! smile

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    lyricsingrayposted 14 years ago

    sleep well my strong warriors, and laurel too


    xo

    until tomorrow i'll miss you

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    lyricsingrayposted 14 years ago

    Good Morning my peeps - will be out most of the day then have to keep working on 2 Hubs-hate doing more than 1 at once, just turned out that way, Anyhoot, have a safe and happy day and make lots of posts to the forum - I believe we have 2 new people joining us today and it would be really cool if one of us was here to greet them - just a thought, foolish or not

    hugs and shmoochies

    Kimberly,
    Hubber the Hub today, in my own way
    cool

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    lyricsingrayposted 14 years ago

    oh, and big_smile

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    lyricsingrayposted 14 years ago

    hey, just saw we have 950 posts now-see if we can make a thousand today


    the addicts game, except we'll forget,
    let's try anyway

    lol

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    lyricsingrayposted 14 years ago

    well so much for 1000 posts today or anyone checking in

    geez, whattsa girl to do? smile

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    lyricsingrayposted 14 years ago

    Just me myself and I

    hgrf!

    sad

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    Denno66posted 14 years ago

    Hey there! big_smile

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    Denno66posted 14 years ago

    Going for a thousand...

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      lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I love you most now - let's do this - I'll be in and out but let's 'check in' every half hour to be safe

      we can do this my wooly friend

      xo

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    Denno66posted 14 years ago

    I'm all in!!! Saddle up, Kiddies, we're going in!!! big_smile

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      lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      yee haa!!!!!!

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    lyricsingrayposted 14 years ago

    lol

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    Denno66posted 14 years ago

    It's goona take awhile to round up all these Doagies! wink

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    Denno66posted 14 years ago

    So, I'm sitting here thinking...how nice it would be if the Lions could win another game this year.......

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      lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      who are the Lions I'm Canadian and sports challenged!

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    lyricsingrayposted 14 years ago

    It's Okay, awhile isn't forever and we've got the time ha lol NOT!

    Must not let work interfere with objective - that's it.

    Be nice if some other addicts would lend a helping hand hint hint if you drop by

    Otherwise we are very busy here in our forum on some intergroup business, ya, that's it

    LOOSING MY MIND _ NOW OFFICIAL!

    hmm:

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    lyricsingrayposted 14 years ago

    Hey how cool this is my 1100 personal post, it's a great day for numbers Mr 1400++ posts

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      Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Yay!!!!! big_smile

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        lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        We're so gay I'm lovin it.

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          lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          It's still considered writing right?

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            Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this

            By Gay you mean happy? lol

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              lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

              by gay I mean weird just felt like the right word-makes no sense now hmm:

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                Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                Relax. I got what you were saying smile

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                  lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  big_smile

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            lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            hey 970 buddy - we're like hub hero's or something right? lol

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    Denno66posted 14 years ago

    Ah, okie. The Detroit Lions football team. They're horrible. They've lost every game they've played, but one since Dec. 2007. With 16 games a regular season that comes out to.....ugh, abominable! wink

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    lyricsingrayposted 14 years ago

    I mean no disrespect or to invade your personal space but just curious- you in recovery too?

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    Denno66posted 14 years ago

    So, what's up with you today? smile

    1. prettydarkhorse profile image61
      prettydarkhorseposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      hi Denno, are you a male sheep, good day

      hi lyricsngray, hope your feeling ok today!

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        Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Indeed I am; and hi to you again. smile

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          prettydarkhorseposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          whats in your head, cute...  LOL

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            Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this

            I'm not sure, but a brain is definitely out of the question. lol

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              prettydarkhorseposted 14 years agoin reply to this

              LOL< they are baby sheeps, see their cute, can I adopt one of them

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                Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                They Do need a home. Once the photo shoot is over, they just push them aside like bad cabbage.....

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                  prettydarkhorseposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  oh poor ones, you are welcome to be adopted too by me, youre so cute

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                    Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                    That's so baaaad! wink

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    lyricsingrayposted 14 years ago

    Hey cool your here

    I hate this but the stupid moving people are here with new bed - need 15 minutes then must continue deep meaningful conversations.

    I AM GRATEFULLY CRAZY

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    lyricsingrayposted 14 years ago

    I swear, no lie I just saw the top of one guys bum

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      Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Plumber's crack wink

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        lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        eeeewweee

        and the want a drink before starting to assemble my bed

        the nerve hmm:

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          Denno66posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Monkey Temp Agency? wink

 
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