Saturday, January 30, 2010

A surprise wedding AND a giveaway!

Boy, do I have stories for you!

Serious, romantic, gorgeous stories.

Because the fancy schmancy engagement party we went to for our wonderful nephew and his beautiful fiance turned out to be their SURPRISE WEDDING! Coolest. Wedding. Ever.

I have pictures.

I have stories.

But I'm gonna stop chattering for this moment and tell you about the giveaway. I know I was going to tell you on Sunday but honestly, I lied about that. And I'm hoping that somehow the ridiculous early-to-bed-early-to-rise gene I've inherited from my Dad goes dormant and lets me sleep past 6 am.

So...the giveaway this week is for this: Bai Design Too Cool for School Retro Modern Wall Clock in Chartreuse (but you can also pick it in black, orange or ivory.

I got to pick the prize for the giveaway and it was awfully difficult. The sponsor for this giveaway is CSN Stores online mall. I spent some time out there looking around and they have everything from things like mailboxes to all all kinds of cooking items and the cutest baking items. Please take a second to go look at the mailbox site so they ask me to do this again! Then I can pick more cool prizes to share!

This giveaway will go through February 6 with the usual entry parameters. 4 entries can be earned for this neat clock. You must be a follower of my blog...blah, blah, blah... You can earn four entries without hardly pulling any hair out at all...

Entry 1 - leave me a comment below. Any comment.

Entry 2 - tell me you are a follower of my blog.

Entry 3 - tell me in another comment on this post that you clicked on the mailbox link and the price for the mail box pictured at the top of the page. Now, obviously, this is an honor system cuz you can certainly look through the comments but then you will be consumed by guilt and it will give you all kinds of bad karma. And you don't want that. Really.

And finally Entry 4 - entry can be earned by commenting on this post that you have posted a link on your blog - either sidebar in the text!

Aren't you happy I don't know how to do twitter or tweet? Me, too!

Wow. And after typing that and all the surprises going on around here this weekend I am exhausted.

I just can't keep my eyes open so I am off to bed. I hope there are no more surprises tonight!

I'm just getting wayyy too old for this!

G'night!

I'm even too tired to sigh.

And that, my friends, is truly and honestly tired.

171 comments:

  1. I am a follower...stalker of your site!

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  2. Holy moly! Married?!

    And let me win that gor-gee-us clock!

    Kelly

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  3. Surprise! mwa ha ha . I hope that wasn't too much of a surprise for ya :P

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  4. I follow your blog since I am involved in the alphabe-thursday , so see ya next week with the letter C !

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  5. The top priced mailbox is $219.00 . I just checked :P

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  6. uhm is it the top priced mailbox or the mailbox at the top ? lol cause I think we all know that the mailbox at the top is 135. I guess I thought you meant the one with the highest price . my bad . You should make that more clear , kthanks.

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  7. Wow, you are one busy woman! I'm a follower and the mailbox is 135! Thanks for the giveaway!
    Sherry

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  8. Ok, my turn...here's a comment!
    (Love the clock!)

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  9. Ok, here's the tricky one...
    went there, saw everything! and now wonder just what it is you want here... The $135 one that's displayed, or the top selling one? or the most expensive one? which is over a cool grand for a single one..more for multiple boxes..
    Told ya I looked (O:

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  10. And...Ta Da...
    Here's a comment on this blog..
    www.lifesoverhaul.blogspot.com

    Good Luck everyone!

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  11. Ok, this isn't an extra comment for the giveaway...just wanted to give a giggle about your fun day. And all the dough you'll be rolling in (O:
    And the surprise wedding, and the surprised relatives (can't wait to hear about them) And the fact that you're too tired to sigh??
    Incredible....

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  12. Im not entering the give away - I would really not expect you to mail it to South Africa if I got it so I won't enter. I am just here because I enjoy your blog and don't think because I do not comment everytime that I am not visiting. Can't wait for the photos and stories.

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  13. Im not entering the give away - I would really not expect you to mail it to South Africa if I got it so I won't enter. I am just here because I enjoy your blog and don't think because I do not comment everytime that I am not visiting. Can't wait for the photos and stories.

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  14. you're in my underbar. no, jenny -I said 'underBAR'.

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  15. I love this clock (1 entry)
    I am a follower (2 entries)
    $135 (3 entries)

    I'll do the link thingy tomorrow! Cool giveaway!

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  16. Good Morning Jenny,

    I LOVE THAT CLOCK...the color is perfect!!

    Thanks for the opportunity to enter the giveaway!

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  17. Hi Jenny,

    Comment 2...I started following your blog when I began the AlphabeThurs meme! It is my intentions to make it to "Z"

    Thanks!

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  18. your linked up! and....yup, the clock is mine:)

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  19. Good morning Jenny,

    I'm bBack again..the price of the mailbox is $ 135.00!! I loved the hummingbirds..

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  20. O.K. Jenny...hope the fourth time is the charm!! I am posting a blog on your giveaway today!

    I really want that clock!!

    Hope the fun of the day removes all the stress from you. Fire baked pizza...OMG...now, that's a winner in my book. Hope your father is having a blast!! It will be worth it all tomorrow...wait and see!!

    Thanks!

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  21. Oh I hope I get this all straight! I am commenting to win pizza dough... oh that's not right, it is the clock:) Love it! and can't wait to see some pictures of all these parties. Have a blessed day!

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  22. OK, I am a follower and sometimes you actually make me laugh a little tooooo hard:)

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  23. $135 for the clock, I bet I could find a coupon:)

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  24. A surprise wedding! Omigosh! That is sooooo cool! And my youngest has been bothering me for pizza all weekend- but I made roast chicken- so I guess I'll ship him over to your house. He's a good pizza dough helper!

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  25. A surprise wedding, how neat is that! You will have alot to share this week, can't wait to see all the pictures and hear the stories. This is a fantastic give a way, I adore clocks! I'm off to check out the mailboxes. Kathy

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  26. And of course I'm a follower! Kathy

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  27. I love weddings Jenny..and a surprise wedding has my heart a-flutter!!!!
    I am a follower...you.are.my.leader.


    :0

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  28. The first gorgeous mailbox is 135. So pretty.

    I love the color chartreuse for the clock. Really, I just love SAYING the word chartreuse.

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  29. I can't wait to see the pictures from the wedding, the party, the pizza's and the exhausted hostess!!

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  30. Sorry, I got kind of lost wandering around that site! The hummingbird mailbox (which is gorgeous) is $135.00. Kathy

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  31. And I've posted a link on my sidebar. I really want that clock! Kathy

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  32. Alright Jenny! I'm feeling lucky and that chartruese clock would be the BOMB in my craft room!

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  33. I am a follower of your site!

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  34. That way cool hummingbird mailbox is $135!

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  36. How awesome, a surprise wedding! I can't wait to see the photos!
    Love Di

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  37. What a wonderful clock! It would look great in my kitchen.

    The mailbox is $135~

    I am a new follower :)

    Have a wonderful Sunday,
    LuLu Kellogg

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  38. I did a little post about your giveaway! (Sunday jan. 31)

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  39. Glad you're having a great time, with all the party-ing.

    Hope you plan to r-e-s-t, come Monday. :-))))))))))

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  40. can't wait to hear/see more of all the surprises and parties! how fun!

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  41. I am a follower of your blog, and love it!

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  42. The surprise wedding sounds like it was really fun. I can't wait to see the pictures. I envy you going from one party to another ♥

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  43. The price of the mailbox is $135. No guilt here, I actually looked! I even like the mailbox! Wish we didn't have those yucky community mailboxes here.

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  44. wow! a surprise wedding that HAD to rock!!!! thanks for this giveaway Jenny you picked a great Item, good luck to everyone!

    Im a follower (duh) and the cost was $135!

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  45. Oh my goodness! That very clock has been on my wishlist for months! -Tammy

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  46. Comment 2 - I am a follower! Also - You DO have a crazy life (in a good way)!

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  47. comment 3 - I clicked on the mailbox link, and that gorgeous hummingbird mailbox is $135. Thank ya! -Tammy

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  48. Jenny way cool clock! I understand you are so tired...get some rest, make pizza dough and come back and tell us more!

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  49. You know I'm a faithful follower and maybe a little obsessed with your crazy life...LOL...talk about you to my friends since we are now Best Buds!

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  50. Wow that mailbox is one fancy thing and $135 but gorgeous!

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  51. love your energy level...how do you do it? Do you drink lots of coffee????

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  52. I am a faithful follower of you...just call me Jenny's little shadow!

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  53. The mailbox was 135....ssoooo cute!

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  54. You know the school teacher in me wants that clock!!!! Would it not look great in my craft room!!!

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  55. I am totally waiting for those stories. I don't even care which one you post first. You need to stop by my site on Tuesday. Too cute.

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  56. Just here to say HI and I do follow but am in UK so guess I won't be able to take part in the give away, but that's cool, enjoying the blog and the Alphabe-Thuirsday

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  57. This is my first comment...I'll be back after I post you on my blog.

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  58. Ok, I'm back...just posted your giveaway on my blog...

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  59. ooh, cute clock.
    I can't wait to see the pics and hear the tales from the parties!! A surprise wedding!! how fun!

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  60. oh yeh...I'm a follower, but you knew that.
    Now I hope you got some rest, b/c I happen to know that pigsties do not clean themselves.
    Trust me on this one.
    I've tried.
    I've waited in vain for it to happen.
    but it never does. Eventually I have to give up and do it myself.
    If you happen to get your's to self-clean, let me know the trick. I might even pay good money for it. (you do take monopoly money don't you?)

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  61. CSN is really doing a lot of giveaways arent they? Then again they have a heck of a lot of awesome stuff! Thank you for the giveaway!

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  62. WOW you are having an exciting weekend....please enter me in your contest...

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  63. I'm a follower of your blog....love it....

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  64. I can't wait to see all your beautiful pictures. You have had quite an eventful time as of late.

    LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL! :> )

    Blessings~
    Laura

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  65. Yes, the mailbox is $135.. wow, isn't that alot for a mailbox??
    Thanks
    Maggey

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  66. Aw, I can't wait to hear all about the surprise wedding!!

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  67. And I am a happy follower of your blog!

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  68. Jenny...I am a follower of your blog!

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  69. I clicked on the mailbox link and the price of the mailbox at the very top of the page is $135.

    (I even clicked to see what other stores they have.)

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  70. OK...I posted a link to your contest in the text on my blog.

    http://daydreamnworld.blogspot.com/2010/01/check-out-jennys-bloga-fun-read-and.html

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  71. I have enjoyed reading about your dad's party.

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  72. The mailbox is $135 - - and I went to their website and looked at some of their products.

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  73. I love the clock but the color...hmmm. hard to choose! I follow you.

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  74. The mail box is $135 but I love the cute barn style mail boxes on their site. Thanks

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  75. Jenny loved looking at the pics and enjoy following your stories. That clock would be perfect in my kitchen

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  76. I am a follower of your wild and crazy life.

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  77. The hummingbird mailbox is cool, but WOW $135.

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  78. What a fun idea for a wedding. I will be back to hear all about it.

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  79. I love your blog! Its one of my favorite places to catch up with you ....other than Chickberry.

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  80. Jenny, can't wait to see all the wonderful photos. You definitely need to take some time to relax and have some time just for you. I'm thinking a spa retreat for a week!

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  81. Hi Jenny,

    Oh, how I'd love to have this way cool clock.

    I'm posting your clock on my sidebar for another chance.

    smiles,
    ~one vintage hag

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  82. Oh my goodness! I can not wait to hear all about the parties!

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  83. Very cool way to get married, I'd say. =) I want that clock!!

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  84. Heck yeah, I'm a follower. Here's a pic of me after I hit the follow button. Notice how happy I am? (^_^)

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  85. I clicked, I clicked. I could never live with myself if I said I clicked and didn't. =) I particularly love the Hummingbird design. Told ya I clicked! ;)

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  86. Here's my sidebar post about your contest. Whew. I need a nap! =)

    Putting Pen To Paper

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  87. Just dropping by, love the clock!

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  88. Been a follower for a little while now. Cannot resist to come by for a good laugh! Or sometimes a little cry.

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  89. The mailbox is 135.00. I stopped in my tracks and scrolled back up to check it out before scrolling down to post.

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  90. Here is my link up to your give-away!
    http://brtowsleyblogs.blogspot.com/2010/02/sweet-give-away.html

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  91. Fun clock! Very retro and easily readable, love that! Count me in!

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  92. I saw the mailbox, spendy little thing isn't it!

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  93. I have been thrilled to be a follower for a few weeks now and am finding you delightful and one of the funniest women ever!

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  94. Isn't it great how generous CSN is being with the giveaways? count me in!

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  95. love the clock- mine just bit the dust so this would be great

    ejxd95@gmail.com

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  96. Wow....this is one fun blog I have to say!! And you are here in AZ!!!

    O.K. so I am a follower...and did check the link and saw a cool mailbox for $135 and wished I could have my own mailbox instead of the gang mailbox dictated by the HOA..

    and I did not link yet as I am not sure if you mean to put your blog on my side bar (which I will because I seriously want my friends to come and visit...or you mean something else.

    so I guess that is only three out of four for now. But do enter me please as that is one way cool clock and easy for these not so young eyes to read.

    thank you for coming over to Faerieluna...and good luck with all the drawings coming up. Such fun

    xox Rella
    http://faerieluna.blogspot.com

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  97. The clock is way cool...lots of personality!
    Holly

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  98. I did it...I clicked on mailboxes...because I need a new one...I WANT the one that pops up for $135.00 it would so go with my house...now to work on the hubby!

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  99. The retro clock would look so good in my kitchen.

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  100. That mail is $135.00. If that's what new mailboxes cost, I'm glad mine came with my house.

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  101. Thanks for the opportunity to win. I love the color of the clock you chose!

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  102. I follow your blog's feed in a reader.

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  103. Yes, I clicked on the mailbox link and the price is $135.

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  104. This looks like a great clock and I know people getting married that I could give it to! Thanks for the chance!

    coolnatty12 at yahoo dot com

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  105. I'm a follower!

    coolnatty12 at yahoo dot com

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  106. The mailbox there is $135!

    coolnatty12 at yahoo dot com

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  107. looks like everyone had a good time at the wedding!

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  108. the mailbox is 135 pretty but too much for me.

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  109. linked to giveaway

    http://dymphna-delarosa.blogspot.com/2010/02/jenny-matlock-surprise-wedding-and.html

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  110. I like the clock because the font and size used for the numbers is easy to read-even from a distance.

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  111. That special lite hummingbird curbside mailbox is a beautiful mailbox. It sells for $135 and has free shipping.

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  112. Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance.
    eod_army_wife04(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  113. The price of the mailbox is $135
    eod_army_wife04(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  114. Oooh ooh! I'd love to win this clock! It'd go perfectly in my kitchen!

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  115. Pick me, please! I'm a Google follower.

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  116. posted on my sidebar..I would love to win this baby..i need it for my sewing room!!!!

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  117. Isn't that about the prettiest little mailbox you ever saw? I totally love the design. $135 and so cute!

    ~ Yaya
    Yaya's Changing World

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  118. You mean I get another entry? I so covet that clock...it would be perfect in my kitchen!

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  119. Oh hello lady! Thanks for the sweet giveaway...I feel so special! I don't ever win stuff! So here is me....saying Hi!

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  120. Jenny, I need a clock and I want that clock!! :-)

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  121. Hi! Shalom! Hola! Guten Tag! Ciao! Yah soo (that one's greek, but I don't know how to spell it!)

    Kathy

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  122. Hi Jenny! Love that clock, so cute!
    Blessings,
    Catherine :)

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  123. Hi Miss Jenny - I hope you are having a fabulous Saturday!

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  124. This is my first visit to your blog and I love it! Thanks for the opportunity to win this great clock.

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  125. What an awesome blog you have. The clock is super. Thanks for coming by my blog. You mentioned you didn't know how you got there, no matter, just glad you did. ♥

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  126. Just signed up to follow your blog. No, not just for the clock, but because I would have anyways. I really like it here. ♥

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  127. Hi Jenny!

    Trying to catch up on my reading this morning. Hope you have a great day!

    I love your blog header! Too Cool!!

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Hi! Thanks for leaving a comment! My handy dandy e-mail assistant always notifies me when you do and I read every single one.

I try to respond to comments with a return e-mail BUT I just noticed that I've been answering a lot of them to blogs that haven't linked their e-mail address to their Google account! I haven't been ignoring your comments, but now I know you aren't getting my reply e-mails! I'm sorry!

I know a lot of other bloggers who respond to comments via e-mail so if you haven't left off your e-mail on purpose, you might want to add it on! If you don't know how you can let me know in your comment and I'll see if I can help you!

Thanks so much for reading my 'Tangents'! Your comments always feel like a hug!

Jenny Matlock