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What Julie Leto had to say on Friday, September 21st, 2007
Julie’s Jungle Madness Friday!
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It’s the first day of Autumn. It’s actually under 80 degrees here in Florida (right this minute, anyway…and hey, beggers can’t be choosers) so let’s celebrate! With chocolate!

An assortment from my favorite chocolate makers, See’s. Here’s the description:

Autumn Treasure Box
A flurry of fall colors, this elegant gift box arrives filled with a special assortment of See’s milk, dark and white chocolates. Magnetically held lid and reusable 6 ” square box are ideal for organizing special photos and keepsakes.

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Be sure and stop by tomorrow (Saturday) for another guest blog post, this time from a writer very near and dear to my heart. Please stop by and tell all your friends! The place to be for aspiring writers is Plotmonkeys.com on Saturday!

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OH! And I almost forgot…last Saturday’s guest blogger, KAREN ROSE, just found out she made the NYTimes bestseller list for the FIRST TIME! I don’t think her appearance at Plotmonkeys had anything to do with it…but we should at least help her celebrate! Yeah, Karen!!

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Julie Leto

JulieBy all reports, Julie Leto was a sweet child once, somewhat shy, preferring to play quietly in her room making up stories. However, being raised with three brothers in a loud, primarily Italian household did have its influences and Julie discovered her inner tough girl. That’s probably why most of her heroines kick serious butt. Writing sassy heroines has worked out, as she’s sold over forty books to four publishers featuring strong, confident women. Julie lives in Florida with her daughter, a spoiled dachshund, a haughty lynx-point Siamese and a wide range of relatives all within driving distance.

76 comments to “Julie’s Jungle Madness Friday!”

  1. KimW says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 6:27 am · Link

    That’s enough to make a day much brighter. I love their chocolate!



  2. Cheryl S. says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 7:07 am · Link

    I’ve never had their chocolate but it sounds hard to resist. Just what I need.
    Have a great weekend, everyone!



  3. Theresa N. says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 7:18 am · Link

    Happy Autumn!



  4. Carolyn A. says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 7:29 am · Link

    TGIF! It’s warm here in Boston too – supposed to reach high 70′s today and 80′s tomorrow.

    I absolutely LOVE chocolate and I’ve never had See’s – what a great prize! :pray:

    Congrats to Karen Rose! :cheer:



  5. KIMMY says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 8:06 am · Link

    OOOH chocolate. How yummy. Plz pick me, pick me, pick me!!!!!!! :thankyou:



  6. TAMMY says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 8:27 am · Link

    Good Morning everybody! What could be better its finally Friday and a chocolate prize on top of it this day just keeps getting better and better!!! Have a good weekend!!!! Tammy



  7. Liza says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 8:27 am · Link

    First day of autumn in TN highs will be in the upper 80′s maybe even low 90′s this weekend. See’s makes some of the best chocolate. Hope everyone has a great Friday!



  8. Shari C says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 8:35 am · Link

    Ohhhh! Chocolate, wonderful chocolate!!! My favorite treat!

    We have just had rain, rain and more rain with lots of wind and a few tornado sightings…not very nice weather for us right now, but things are starting to look up with sunshine, hopefully, by this afternoon and brighter days ahead.

    What wonderful news for Karen Rose…love her books!

    Wishing everyone a happy and safe week-end.



  9. Kathy says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 8:49 am · Link

    OOOOHHHH chocolate, I absolutely loooooooooooove chocolate. I’ve never had See’s before, they don’t sell that here in Ohio, at least not anywhere I’ve been. Temps are supposed to be in the low 80′s here for today and the weekend. That is absolutely fabulous weather for this time of year here in Ohio. :party: Have a wonderful weekend everyone. Congrats to Karen!!!!



  10. Linda says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 9:12 am · Link

    Congratulations Karen :cheer: Living in Georgia, I too am appreciating the cooler air. It is finally cooling off in the overnight and we can open the house for fresh air. Have a great weekend everyone.



  11. Crystal B. says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 9:18 am · Link

    Oooh chocolate. Who wouldn’t love this :wink: Have a great weekend everyone.



  12. Stacy S says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 9:20 am · Link

    Happy Friday!! Love the prizes. :banana:



  13. Julie says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 9:22 am · Link

    Sounds like an awesome prize! Everyone enjoy your weekend.



  14. Kathleen says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 9:29 am · Link

    Yummy! Sign me Up!!!!

    And Congrats Karen!!!



  15. Karen B says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 9:37 am · Link

    75 and muggy in MN – and please, no more storms/tornados. Congrats Karen!



  16. Barbara says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 9:44 am · Link

    The chocolate sounds YUMMY!!! I just love fall.

    Enjoy the weekend everyone.



  17. Shari A says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 9:51 am · Link

    Luuuuuv chocolate. Count me in! Have a great weekend everyone!!!! :cooldance:



  18. Susan says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 9:57 am · Link

    :snoopy:
    Yay! Autumn!!! I luv this time of year. And chocolate candy.
    Susan



  19. Beth says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 10:06 am · Link

    I love Sees Cafe Latte hard candies
    Hope everyone has a great Friday



  20. Cher says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 10:34 am · Link

    Three cheers for Autumn! It has definitely arrived here in Colorado. :banana:

    I’m lactose intolerant so don’t enter me in the drawing.

    Have a wonderful Friday and weekend everybody. And YAY for Karen making the NYT list! How cool is that!

    Cher :cooldance:



  21. Karen Rose says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 10:41 am · Link

    Thank you! It was such a pleasure blogging here with the Monkeys last weekend. You all are a fabulously warm and inviting group!

    Thanks so much for all the good wishes and congratulations and your support! Making the Times is such a milestone. I still am in a bit of stunned shock but mostly I’m just so darn happy! And very glad there is no tax on exclamation point use, LOL.

    Okay, icon-partay time! :party:

    :banana: (that’s a banana? I thought it was a dancing pickle. Oh well!)

    :thankyou: Thanks to the PlotMonkeys and y’all readers. You all rock!



  22. Emma says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 10:49 am · Link

    Have a great weekend, everyone! Congrats Karen!!! I love chocolate and I’ve never had See’s . What a great prize!



  23. Lisa says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 10:51 am · Link

    Chocolate is my anti-drug! LOL
    …why is it that I thought Sunday was the first day of FALL???? :oops:
    Oh well, 80 here in NYC :flamer:

    Oh my, I love this :dominatrix: LOLOLOL When did she get here? :angel7:
    These are coll too :darth:
    :fainting: :moon: :giggle:



  24. Lisa says:
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    *cool* not coll :hide:



  25. Tina Martinesi says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 10:59 am · Link

    :pray:This is me praying to get through this day without any :drama: , that seems to be my life lately :wallbash: Could definitely use that chocolate so I’ll :pray: for that too :rotfl1:
    Hope everyone has a great autumn weekend :snoopy:

    Congratulations Karen :cooldance:



  26. Patty L. says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 11:12 am · Link

    I love chocolate! :cheer: Count me in for the drawing.

    Congrats Karen Rose. What an amazing accomplishment. :banana:



  27. Carol R says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 11:36 am · Link

    I love Autumn and I love chocolate! Everyone have a great weekend. :snoopy:



  28. katie says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 11:49 am · Link

    Happy Friday!!!! :thankyou:



  29. Leslie says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 11:55 am · Link

    Mmm…See’s. Wish I could win one!

    And congrats again, Karen, that’s just marvelous news1! :banana:



  30. Fedora says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 11:56 am · Link

    Congrats, Karen!! And mmm… chocolate! I LOVE chocolate :) And Sees is quite fabulous! Happy weekend, everyone!

    :darth: :darth: :darth: (that’s happy weekend from my kids)



  31. Elisa V says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 12:02 pm · Link

    :bat: Yay its autumn, my favorite season… Halloween is right around the corner too… :mrgreen: :bat:

    Julie, I finished your book, and loved it… Will you be doing a Josie/Rick story?

    :snoopy: Have a great weekend everyone. :hug2:



  32. Michele L. says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 12:13 pm · Link

    Chocolate is a fave around this house! If my chocolate sniffing husband catches wind of this prize in our house it will be gone before I know it! A while ago I wanted to make chocolate chip cookies. I bought two bags of chocolate chips and hid them in a tin can on the top most shelf in the kitchen. They were up there maybe two weeks at the most. Somehow my husband sniffed them out! When I went to make my cookies they were gone! I asked my husband if he ate them, he said “Sure did! About a week ago!” I couldn’t believe it! If I win this prize I will have to think of a better spot to hide it or better yet! I will share them with him!

    :hug2: :hug2:



  33. nancy says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 12:17 pm · Link

    Happy Friday! :arrr:



  34. Jamie says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 12:20 pm · Link

    Congrats to Karen Rose! Happy Friday.



  35. Claudia says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 12:23 pm · Link

    I would love to win this! Hope everyone has a great weekend!



  36. anne says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 12:25 pm · Link

    Have a great weekend! Wonderful chocolates. Love them and fall is my favorite season.



  37. Julie Leto says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 12:29 pm · Link

    Elisa, yes, I’m writing Josie and Rick’s story now. It’ll be out in August of next year! Thanks…and I’m glad you enjoyed the book!



  38. Jodie says:
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    :party: Yay, Karen!! What a wonderful, wonderful thing! Congrats! :party:

    Tina M – throwing up a prayer for you, hope it’s a good day! :pray:

    Janelle – thinking about you and I hope the dentist is being kind. Quick :pray: for you as well.

    Hope everyone has a great weekend! :cooldance:



  39. Janet says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 12:33 pm · Link

    Congratulations Karen on making the bestseller list! That chocolate sure looks yummy. I hope everyone has an awesome weekend. :partyman:



  40. Gigi says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 12:43 pm · Link

    Congratulations Karen :party:

    Julie, Your in Florida, I’m in Georgia 35 miles north of Tallahassee. The change in temps has been wonderful. I am soooo looking forward to the arrival autumn.

    What a wonderful way to start it off with chocolate. :banana:
    :dog1: :dog1: :dog1: :dog1: :dog1: :dog1: :dog1:



  41. donna says:
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    chocolate maske ME feel better and with all my stress I could sure use some….(hershey bar here I come) Congrats to Karen Rose she sure deserves it she is one of my favs!!!!

    Donna



  42. Serenissima says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 1:20 pm · Link

    See’s chocolate sounds divine.
    I’d like it to be mine.
    Now back to kids and dishes,
    Biding time with Hershey’s kisses.



  43. catslady says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 1:21 pm · Link

    It’s in the 80′s in Pittsburgh too – I am not complaining. Thanks for a chance to win.



  44. Amy S. says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 1:25 pm · Link

    Awesome prize! Have a great weekend everyone!



  45. Christy H. says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 1:30 pm · Link

    Chocolate doesn’t make the world go ’round, but it sure does make the trip worthwhile!



  46. Shannon Upright says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 1:38 pm · Link

    :darth: :dominatrix: :scratch3: :fainting: :banana: :flamer: :whip: :arrr:

    I love all of these new emoticons, can ya tell? lol

    Great prize, as always. Hope everyyone is having a wonderful Friday, and has a great weekend! :wave:



  47. Donna M says:
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    Yummmmmm! See’s candy! It is the best. :heart1:
    Fall is my favorite time of the year. :thumbsup:
    Karen Rose, Congratulations on hitting the NY Times bestseller list. After reading your blog on the Plotmonkeys I got two of your books. :flower4you:
    Carly, I just started reading Cross My Heart. I think I will be doing a lot of reading today & tomorrow.
    Everyone have a great weekend. Enjoy whatever you do.



  48. Jeannie & Zoey says:
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    As much as someday I would love to try See’s candy, not this week.

    I feel so lucky to have won both Jaci Burton’s book and a digger.

    I want someone else to feel lucky too!

    Zoey is at the puppy day spa getting her first puppy full treatment.

    Wish it was me :rotfl1: :rotfl1:

    DON’T COUNT THIS POST.

    Good Luck Everyone!



  49. Maureen says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 2:23 pm · Link

    Have a great weekend.



  50. Michelle says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 2:39 pm · Link

    I love chocolate – yummy. But I don’t want to be greedy since I won Carly’s contest. Happy Friday and have a good weekend.



  51. ALICE says:
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    CONGRATULATIONS KAREN. THE CANDY SOUNDS YUMMY IN
    THE TUMMY, CALORIES AND ALL.

    ALICE IN TEXAS WHERE IS ALREADY 90 TODAY.



  52. Cherie J says:
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    Awesome prize! Happy Autumn! I live in Florida as well and I am glad for the cooler weather as well! Have a great weekend everyone!



  53. Jolene says:
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    Happy autumn to everyone.. but it sure feels more like the dog days of summer in Iowa..but thats ok the blizzards will be here before we know it…
    TGIF time for some home town school football game tonite.. yay..
    yum chocolates.. my favorite staple of life..
    congrats Karen



  54. Georganna says:
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    :snoopy: Mmm…fall and chocolate…two of my very favorite things. It very UN-fall-like here in Western PA – :hothot: and humid. It is unheard of to run the A/C after the beginning of September here. But on the bright side, good weather for the kids’ weekend soccer games!

    Have a great one! :cheer:



  55. Shannon T. says:
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    Happy weekend everyone! Congrats to Karen Rose :applause:



  56. Cathy M says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 5:15 pm · Link

    Congrats to Karen. Your blog post turned me on to her writing, now I just have to decide which book to start with.



  57. Christine says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 5:52 pm · Link

    I live in Florida too, I got my Pottery Barn Fall Cataloge and it has some great Fall decorating Ideas. We don’t see much of a change in Season in South Florida so we have to remind ourselves by decorating.

    It’s time to put away the sea shells and bring out the fake Fall leaves :)

    T.G.I.F. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:



  58. Shelley says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 6:32 pm · Link

    I just love See’s chocolate ~ great prize!!



  59. Cherylann says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 6:36 pm · Link

    Another great :present1: from the :monkey:

    It is :flamer: here in Connecticut today also

    :cheer: for Karen

    TGIF :banana:



  60. Jess says:
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    Oh god i love chocolate. I’ve started counting my calories…but can I pretend those don’t count?? lol and congrats to Karen! I love reading her.



  61. Kate Scott says:
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    Ooh, intrigued about tomorrow. Have to remember to be here.

    Congrats, Karen!

    And I love the box – so autumny. But I’m not much a fan of chocolates (*ducking*), so you can count me out, lol.



  62. JOYE says:
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    Yeah, autumn here in Arizona means days of temps UNDER 100 degrees so If I win the chocolates they won’t melt when the mailman puts them on my doorstep



  63. Jeannie & Zoey says:
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    Janelle hope your resting.

    I Know you lie to hear about Zoey so here goes.

    Zoey went to the puppy day spa today for the first time.

    She came out looking mighty spiffy with her 2 bows and

    smelling like a walking perfume bottle. She hasn’t looked at me since.

    Hard to be mad for long with the person who spoils you rotten.

    I figure after some quality time with her sympathic father

    later this evening she’ll come around. Maybe.

    I sent him a pic on the phone today and he said,

    “What did you do to that poor dog now?”

    He is absolutely no help at all when the pets or kids need

    someone to wallow in their woes. :rotfl1:

    :hug2: Feel Better! :hug2:

    Yes Carly she is getting a little more sympathy than you.

    But come on now: We’re talking 3 root canals and a bone graph.

    :wub:Hugs to U 2



  64. Melissa says:
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    OOO CHOCOLATE!!! I shall fight to the death…or maybe until they are all eaten ;) :darth:



  65. Melissa V says:
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    mmm! happy autumn and congrats karen!



  66. Jen says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 9:49 pm · Link

    I haven’t been able to celebrate Halloween “properly” for the past two years but for some odd reason I am SO excited that autumn has finally arrived. I mean, I just got back from Walmart and I’m “puppy wiggling” excited about all the cool Halloween/ autumn things. Yay!
    :bat: :arrr: :devil:
    Hmmm… maybe I don’t need any chocolate but I sure want some!



  67. ev says:
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    It was warmer here than in FL?? :rotfl1:

    :snoopy: :snoopy: :snoopy:



  68. Julie Leto says:
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    The weather news was only good until this afternoon…by 3pm, we were at 90+ degrees!

    :flamer:



  69. Estella says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 10:25 pm · Link

    Oh boy! Chocolate.



  70. Susan P. says:
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     · September 21st, 2007 at 11:26 pm · Link

    Still :hothot: in South Florida and today rain, rain, rain and more rain! Congrats to Karen Rose! I haven’t tried See’s chocolate but I’ve heard it’s great. Good prize!



  71. kim h says:
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    lov e some candy. have a good weekend all :party:



  72. kim h says:
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    loved born to be wilde and overexposed. thanks for writng great . sexy books ladies. :hothot: :hothot: :hothot: :banana: :party:



  73. Janelle says:
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    Thanks everyone for the sympathy on my root canals. The endodontist did ALL THREE of them today. He had to get them all opened up and the infection cleaned out. By the time I got home I was in such excruciating pain! :boohoo: I spent most of the day doped up on vicoden! :sicksick:

    Jeannie — I bet Zoey looked like a cute fluff ball by the time she got home from the puppy spa! Unfortunately, our four legged pets HATE the spa! I know mine does! The first thing she does when I get her home is run outside and roll around on the grass to get all the frou-frou smell off of her! :rotfl1:



  74. Ann M. says:
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    Happy Fall and to any people from the other side of the hemishere.. Happy Spring.

    hmmmm.. Chocolate. :)

    Ann M.



  75. Teresa W. says:
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     · September 22nd, 2007 at 2:00 pm · Link

    Yeah for Autumn and chocolate, hope everyone has a great weekend! :party:



  76. Marie says:
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     · September 22nd, 2007 at 5:55 pm · Link

    Hope everyone has a great weekend :)