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228 92 October 16, 2010 at 01:35 PM
Hi all,

I started this thread for anyone who wants to come here for lite discussion, jokes, and just general discussion and fun.

Everyone is welcome!

I was thinking that maybe it would be helpful to keep the original thread to a bit more of a serious discussion of the clues and answers.

This would make the original thread more useful to those seeking serious information and clues without having to read through hundreds of extraneous messages.

So, I hope it catches on !

So pop a beer and pull up a chair and relax !

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Gary123X
06-24-2012 at 12:06 AM.
06-24-2012 at 12:06 AM.
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It does fold up & fit in that case. If you want 250 of them, they are 85 cents a piece and you can put any picture/logo you want on it.

http://www.inkhead.com/nylon-flor...yer/13413/

OK who's up for making Funny Farm Fliers and we can give out prizes to ourselves
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06-24-2012 at 12:40 AM.
06-24-2012 at 12:40 AM.
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I understand. My 1st cat, CBB had cancer. The vet thought he could remove it all and she could live a lot longer (she was 11yo), but it had spread. I regretted the surgery, but didn't know .......... My dog, Heather, died from liver cancer-the specialist told me the same thing that yours did.
Just enjoy her while you can.

Azizi will probably help her even more as time goes on. He may let her eat his treats, give her 1st chance at any food, snuggle with her, in addition to helping her groom. It is very touching to watch. He may not want you to bring in another cat. You'll be able to tell....hug

CBB was still comparatively young so it was worth taking the chance if the vet said it was a possible solution. You just can't second guess something like that and you did what you were told was the best choice. If it had been a success you would have had years more to love her. You shouldn't regret doing what you hoped would keep her with you. With Heather, as with Miss K, you knew you had no option but to let her go.

Azizi, bless his heart, is a cat's cat. He puts up with me because he knows I feed him, but he'd rather be with another cat than a human. (Except when it's cold. Cold Then he has no pride when it comes to smashing up against me as I'm the best heat source in the area.) He's funny and cracks me up, but I know he's going to miss having another cat around. I'll do the usual put-the-new-cat-in-a-separate-room-with-the-door-closed-for-a-while until they get used to each other's smell and noises. But eventually they'll share the place with me and I do know Azizi will be okay with it. I just hope the new cat is okay with Azizi. He's a big galumping beastie who enjoys a good cat chase every once in a while. Miss Kitty, a delicate little flower if there ever was one, wanted to kill him from time to time as she fled like the hounds of hell were after her.
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06-24-2012 at 01:08 AM.
06-24-2012 at 01:08 AM.
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CBB was still comparatively young so it was worth taking the chance if the vet said it was a possible solution. You just can't second guess something like that and you did what you were told was the best choice. If it had been a success you would have had years more to love her. You shouldn't regret doing what you hoped would keep her with you. With Heather, as with Miss K, you knew you had no option but to let her go.

Azizi, bless his heart, is a cat's cat. He puts up with me because he knows I feed him, but he'd rather be with another cat than a human. (Except when it's cold. Cold Then he has no pride when it comes to smashing up against me as I'm the best heat source in the area.) He's funny and cracks me up, but I know he's going to miss having another cat around. I'll do the usual put-the-new-cat-in-a-separate-room-with-the-door-closed-for-a-while until they get used to each other's smell and noises. But eventually they'll share the place with me and I do know Azizi will be okay with it. I just hope the new cat is okay with Azizi. He's a big galumping beastie who enjoys a good cat chase every once in a while. Miss Kitty, a delicate little flower if there ever was one, wanted to kill him from time to time as she fled like the hounds of hell were after her.
You sure enjoy your cats or should I say the cats let you enjoy them. Little companions sure get to us.
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06-24-2012 at 01:21 AM.
06-24-2012 at 01:21 AM.
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Hi, all. I've been checking in periodically but not stopping to comment much. Congratulations on all the fun wins, by the way and I sure hope that you do get that camera, Ms. Blondette. After all, it looks like popps won't be snagging the Vespa because of the dq so you deserve a consolation prize.

VERY glad to hear how much better Shelby is doing, Jules. Here's hoping that all her problems will just be a distant memory in a few months.


My time lately has been taken up by visits to veterinarians. First Miss Kitty, my 17 year old beauty, developed another urinary tract infection. Got that cleared up and then she started having breathing problems. My regular vet thought it was another polyp in one of her nasal passages but couldn't find anything on the x-ray. He sent me to a specialist who unfortunately diagnosed the problem – cancer of the larynx. I'm dosing her with steroids in hopes of reducing the size of the tumor, but haven't seen any improvement so it doesn't seem to be working.

I know – she's seventeen – but I expect my cats to live until the ripe old age of 20, plus this illness just showed up "out of the blue." No warnings, no slow development, it's just there. And yes, my heart is breaking, but I've lost cats before and I can deal with it. Eventually.


You remember the $50 worth of pork I won last Saturday? The coupons showed up yesterday – FedEx'ed – and I gave them to my sister this morning when she came to visit. She was upset because they specified "fresh" pork and she doesn't want to cook it. I suggested she give it to her son-in-law who is his family's cook, let him prepare it and give her half. That would be a win-win for each of them, right? There was a certain gleam in her eye as she pondered the possibility. We'll see what she does but the coupons don't expire until the end of the year, so she'll have until then to figure out how she can get to keep it all.

Oh, and I have to tell you about her friends' reactions to all the stuff I give her. They're worried that I am somehow being scammed. I must be paying a lot of money to "win" these prizes and they think she should intervene before I lose all my savings. I gather they comment, "That's a shame" and "Oh, my" a lot. She keeps telling them that I'm not paying anybody anything to get the prizes; that companies just give the things away as advertisements, but people just don't believe her. None of my friends have ever questioned the way I grab all these goodies, but they know me and know I'd never "pay to win". She says she keeps telling them that it's not a problem, but they keep telling her I'll be broke before the year is out and she ought to do something. Have any of you ever gotten that reaction?

Well, time to let you get back to your real lives. So, until my next twelve page dissertation, win big ! !
Still no email on the camera.
I am really so sorry about Miss Kitty. I had an angora who was young and it was devastating. then a 19-yr. old black cat who was just like a dog. That was bad. Wish they could live longer. I don't know what to say to make you feel better except I am truly sorry.
Whenever I have to get something notarized at the bank for a win they always worry and ask me if I am sure I want to do this as nothing is for nothing. and friends also worry. I guess until you actually participate and actually win a few things you do then feel assured that nothing will happen.
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06-24-2012 at 01:25 AM.
06-24-2012 at 01:25 AM.
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they gave them away hourly
It wasn't an hourly entry
I won 2 and only entered a few times
How long did it take you to get your winning email notices?
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06-24-2012 at 01:29 AM.
06-24-2012 at 01:29 AM.
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How long did it take you to get your winning email notices?

didn't get email yet
I haven't heard anyone getting one
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06-24-2012 at 01:34 AM.
06-24-2012 at 01:34 AM.
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY COUNTRY COWGIRL.

Have a wonderful Day!
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06-24-2012 at 01:36 AM.
06-24-2012 at 01:36 AM.
Quote from bornblondeey :
Still no email on the camera.
I am really so sorry about Miss Kitty. I had an angora who was young and it was devastating. then a 19-yr. old black cat who was just like a dog. That was bad. Wish they could live longer. I don't know what to say to make you feel better except I am truly sorry.
Whenever I have to get something notarized at the bank for a win they always worry and ask me if I am sure I want to do this as nothing is for nothing. and friends also worry. I guess until you actually participate and actually win a few things you do then feel assured that nothing will happen.
Thank you for your kindness about Miss Kitty. That's the problem with cats and dogs -- once they enter our homes, they enter our hearts. Having her in my life for sixteen years does seem like a long time, but it's nowhere near long enough. She's such a sweetie and will be truly missed.

That's funny about the bank. "Nothing is for nothing." That must be how my sister's friends think of it. They just don't realize what they're missing.
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06-24-2012 at 01:38 AM.
06-24-2012 at 01:38 AM.
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didn't get email yet
I haven't heard anyone getting one
I think Mt. Mom got one already. She posted on facebook asking if they received her response. I don't think she got emails on the other.
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06-24-2012 at 01:50 AM.
06-24-2012 at 01:50 AM.
Quote from shesays :
Thank you for your kindness about Miss Kitty. That's the problem with cats and dogs -- once they enter our homes, they enter our hearts. Having her in my life for sixteen years does seem like a long time, but it's nowhere near long enough. She's such a sweetie and will be truly missed.

That's funny about the bank. "Nothing is for nothing." That must be how my sister's friends think of it. They just don't realize what they're missing.
I was just signing off after writing you this long answer and it is gone. I went out of ff and back in and it is not here. I was saying that I was not going to stay up tonight but my internal clock woke me up at 2 am and i am still on here and so tired. If I had not gone to the library when OWTW came out and the librarian found some answers online which is how i found "us" I would never ever know about sweeps. Funny how things happen.
You take care and I feel so badly for you as I get so attached to and love all my animals. Again, so sorry. hug
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06-24-2012 at 02:28 AM.
06-24-2012 at 02:28 AM.
good night ff
win big
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06-24-2012 at 04:01 AM.
06-24-2012 at 04:01 AM.
Buongiorno Peeps
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06-24-2012 at 04:36 AM.
06-24-2012 at 04:36 AM.
waveGood morning FF. Wishing you all big wins today. Seems I am just too dang busy to get caught up on here or even do my contests lately. Summers are like that. And leaving for the beach this weekwoot
Tried 3 horses in NC. Liked a mare named Ruby. She looks like TaterheartSo now gotta take my trainer to see her. She was a sweetie and of course the highest priced. Isnt that always the way it happens?? I will try a low ball offer if trainer likes her. We shall seenod
Quote from bornblondeey :
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY COUNTRY COWGIRL.

Have a wonderful Day!
hugthanks blondeeyhug
off to try to do some contests and then gotta do yard work and go see my mom
Have a wonderful day my cyber friendsWink
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06-24-2012 at 04:45 AM.
06-24-2012 at 04:45 AM.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY COUNTRY COWGIRL!!!!
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Happybday CCG Smilie
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CCG

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Happy Birthday CCG!!!
Quote from Gary123X :
I think Mt. Mom got one already. She posted on facebook asking if they received her response. I don't think she got emails on the other.
Thanks you guys!!!! Cyber hugs to all. I messed up on the multiquote thing but you get the point....lol
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06-24-2012 at 05:11 AM.
06-24-2012 at 05:11 AM.
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Quote from Gary123X :
I think Mt. Mom got one already. She posted on facebook asking if they received her response. I don't think she got emails on the other.
[QUOTE=Gary123X;51188116]
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didn't get email yet
I haven't heard anyone getting one
[QUOTE=bornblondeey;51188094]
Quote from Gary123X :
How long did it take you to get your winning email notices?
I did get an email about the first win but not the second yet. It does say on their wall that they will email winners "within 15 days" so it is still early. nod

This is the email:

Hey Rhonda

Great catch! Now we need to know a little more to get your Cloud Camera* to you. And tell us on Facebook how it feels to be on cloud nine.

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waveGood morning FF. Wishing you all big wins today. Seems I am just too dang busy to get caught up on here or even do my contests lately. Summers are like that. And leaving for the beach this weekwoot
Tried 3 horses in NC. Liked a mare named Ruby. She looks like TaterheartSo now gotta take my trainer to see her. She was a sweetie and of course the highest priced. Isnt that always the way it happens?? I will try a low ball offer if trainer likes her. We shall seenod

hugthanks blondeeyhug
off to try to do some contests and then gotta do yard work and go see my mom
Have a wonderful day my cyber friendsWink
Hope you have a very Happy Birthday CCG!
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