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Posted by Daniela4LuvGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 6:02 PM
This challenge is open to all. It runs until Tuesday Dec. 2 at 6PM EST. Its purpose is to give people a forum to have their songs heard. There is no judging involved. Everyone who participates is a winner.
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1. Post ONE OR TWO songs that fit the theme. You may post a THIRD one on or after Thursday. You may post a FOURTH song on or after Saturday.
Your song can be a new song or one that was already recorded.
**2. For EACH song you post, listen to at least SIX other peoples songs and leave feedback. That means, if you post 2 songs you should listen to 12 others over the course of the 7 days of the challenge, a little less than 2 a day. If you post 3 songs, listen to 18 others and so on. You may, of course, listen to more if you choose.
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The theme for this weeks challenge is Giving Thanks!
It's that time of the year again. It's THANKSGIVING! Time for celebrating, giving thanks, remembering your loved ones, family, friends, and also, for good food too! Yum. :-)
"'Thanks!' For being such awesome people and I truly appreciate you all for a wonderful year of friendship and fun & for many more to come!" :-) HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, (some celebrate it on a different month or date) at the end of the harvest season, is an annual holiday to express thanks for one's material and spiritual possessions. The period from Thanksgiving Day to New Year's Day often is called the holiday season. Most people celebrate by gathering at home with family or friends for a holiday feast.
Thanksgiving generally is considered secular, or at least nonsectarian, and is not based on any specific religious canon or dogma. Though the holiday's origins can be traced to harvest festivals that have been celebrated in many cultures since ancient times, the American holiday has religious undertones related to the deliverance of the English settlers by Native Americans after the brutal winter at Plymouth Massachusetts.
--For this Thanksgiving week, sing songs that relate or contain words to The Thanksgiving Day Celebration. Also, you can sing a song as a gift of "giving" to a friend, a loved one, or even to a Snapper friend and such. And, as a bonus: You can do a cam show. That would be GREAT and a plus!--
Click on the links for my Gift to you all as an act of "Giving" and "Thanks" & also on this Link for info on the whole Thanksgiving Holiday & a few recipes. Here is a treat! A Thanksgiving Word-Search Puzzle Challenge! Ooh. :-P
HAVE FUN!!! :-)
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Reply by CerebraljamGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 6:08 PM
Cerebraljam dghter rc'ved my head in post ystrday, perfect condition! phew!OOOOO I landed here! YAY DANI!!!!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and all... um... got some 'stuff' to sort - I'll be back in a minute to er, read what you want us to do... :D
Oh but this looks like fun... not sure I an extricate myself ... errrrrgggghhhhhh....
EDIT: Dani!!! Thank you for your beautiful gift, that was lovely... ;-)
Heehee VVVV I just read you have your toys... have fun playing with them :D
And um, what stress? No holiday here ... awwwww
Save me something nice to eat :D I'll go book my flight...
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Reply by Daniela4LuvGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 6:12 PM
Ha ha ha Welcome! I will return too. Gosh so busy for holiday. Grrr. Cleaning...Food list...purchases. STRESS! Be back...<3
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Reply by Angelina48GOLD on November 25, 2008 at 6:14 PM
JANET! So glad to see you. Thank you for the last challenge. It was fun to hear all those songs I'd forgoten about lol! The 90s, who knew?
DANI Hi! I'm about to go to work but I will see how thankful I feel on the drive there. Should be a good challenge.
Muah!
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Reply by PCSongmanGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 6:26 PM
Hi Daniela: You've selected the perfect, though not completely unanticipated, Challenge theme for this week.
My song contains the lyric, "Because the friendship that you gave has taught me to be brave."
While that's taken out of context it really describes the EAW community as we encourage each other to bravely try new things. You all have certainly had that kind of impact on me. And for that gift of friendship I thank you all, whether you happen to celebrate Thanksgiving or not.
Together In Electric Dreams by Philip Oakey and Giorgio Moroder
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Reply by MavcomartGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 6:40 PM
Mavcomart getting ready to head back to nova scotia :-(Well Howard aka PCSong man has broken the ice with a pretty big stick. Great song! Now we all have a hard act to follow, let's go............
Oh darn! My spelling... I meant stick not sick! Thanks for the heads up Janet, boy is my face red :->
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Reply by JubiGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 6:52 PM
HI all.....hope you all have a fantastic Thanksgiving with yummy food, family, friends and an abundance of blessings.......Dani, I love to cook, can't wait to look at those recipes.....and I love puzzles, hehehehe......and the card was great.........
Let me see if I can find a song......hugggs
Jubi :))
Okay found one.........this is about togetherness, peace of mind, harmony, and happiness.....treasures I am surely thankful for.....and what makes it even better is that I had the oppurtunity to sing with the lovely Janet......
Happiness
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/bba67561
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Reply by ChuckVTGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 6:56 PM
Great challenge, Daniela! Well...the title of my song doesn't sound like a Thanksgiving tune, but it contains some lyrics that I really like: "You may be king and you may possess the world and its gold; but gold won't bring you happiness when you're growing old." That is from the Deam martin tune, "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You." The EAW family is a tight knit one with much love and friendship among us all and since we are all loved and appreciated here..we are somebody! Happy Thanksgiving to all my dear friends here! God's blessings on you and yours! http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/b8c0ad5b
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Reply by MarigotGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 7:01 PM
Hi, guys! Dani, I played your find the word game 3x! Lost once, other two scores 180 & 175. Is that good or bad? LOL!
I just wanted to wish everyone a
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Reply by Daniela4LuvGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 7:04 PM
^^^ hee hee hee...Thanks Marigot! Good! LOL HAPPY THANKSGIVING! ;-)
Hi all:-) Hugs xo
Jubes: I am going to find a better link I noticed there aren't many recipes there. :( POO! I will search! Yay. I will visit you in a min...Thanks! ;-)
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vvvv I am the queen of misspelling! LOLvvvv
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Reply by MavcomartGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 7:07 PM
Mavcomart getting ready to head back to nova scotia :-(Please note edit above. I meant stick not sick. Thanks to Janet for noting my lack of proper spelling.
(It's all the gray hair, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.)
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Reply by waltkoGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 7:16 PM
I don't know if this is what your looking for but Happy Thanksgiving to all
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/watchandlisten/play/c3d2d947
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Reply by JubiGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 7:18 PM
Okay, thanks Dani........great to see you back in the challenge Chuck
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Reply by RosahGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 7:20 PM
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/bc105a453
This is Thank you (falettinme Be Mice elf again)
A thankful song to be sure hahhaha
Rosa :)
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Reply by CerebraljamGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 7:22 PM
Cerebraljam dghter rc'ved my head in post ystrday, perfect condition! phew!You like the word 'stick'... heheh, I was trying to keep quiet, and let you quietly edit, but glad to help LOL, only cos I already did my plonker of the year act last week with the roman numerals...(which I didn't have the chance to edit grrr) I know what it feels like... but I've gone blonder so I'll blame it on that shall I? Heheheh. Not gonna mention anything grey!
EDIT: vvv Oi! LOL ;-) I bet you do... you just haven't seen it. Your voice is extremely flexible... and yeah, I thought people would connect Britpop and 90's and not see the 100 country songs list I thought I put up there LOL
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Reply by ChuckVTGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 7:29 PM
Thank you for the welcome back, Jubi! Haven't been here much, cuz been so darn busy! Plus, the last couple of challenges just weren't my style! LOL Um, Brit Pop or the 90's are just alien to me! hehe I don't have the all around vesatility that you all do! But, I never forget my dear friends here..they are the very best!!!
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Reply by RosahGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 7:34 PM
"SandysongbirdGOLD said:
Oh this is a great song!! and I love Dean Martin!! I just wish it didn't remind me that I'm nobody."
You sound fantastic Chuck!
And yes Chuck did sound fantastic!
Sandy we are all somebodies, we are winners remember? Don't ever call yourself a nobody. And I know you were just half kidding.
Rosa :)
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Reply by Daniela4LuvGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 7:36 PM
I am caught up...Oooh. Just on my way to Rosah's now! :-)
Thank you guys for the Fuzzy feeling of holiday spirit<3
Warm wishes to you all..*kisses* *sighs*
EDIT! *sighs* Well YOU are someone to meee, (and to all of us) Sweet girl SANDY..Please dont ever think that you are not -- Love you!<3
EDIT:
Rosa's link above in case you missed it cause it doesn't seem to be linked. Me fixed it.
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Reply by livingnyGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 7:40 PM
livingny says we'll be moving to brooklyn in march!!!!!Hope you don't mind PCSongman but I'm going to post our duet!
Whenever I Call You Friend
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/c51107057
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Reply by werewoofGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 7:41 PM
werewoof says: a penny for your thoughts, $20 to act them outThe beauty of this group is that everyone is soooo accepting and forgiving of all of our various "schticks"
:~)
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Reply by CerebraljamGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 7:46 PM
Cerebraljam dghter rc'ved my head in post ystrday, perfect condition! phew!^^^ I could edit all the way up there but it will look silly. Woof, all I can say is I have the bendy ruler, which seems to have been given a fair bit of love :D heheheh.
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Reply by Daniela4LuvGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 7:56 PM
Be back soon...^^^^ Break for a few and get something to eat. MmMmM--Caught up I leave my mark right here X
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Reply by RosahGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 8:14 PM
Daniela, thank you for fixing my link.
Rosa :)
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Reply by MavcomartGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 8:16 PM
Mavcomart getting ready to head back to nova scotia :-(This is a song of thanks. It is "You Raise Me Up By Josh Gorbain". I learned it last year in February just after Steph flew back to England where she works with special needs children.
She still doesn't fully appreciate what it meant to me to find her standing in my living room that cold and snowy afternoon in February just so I wouldn't be alone on Valentine's Day. It certainly was me she helped that day and has every day since.
Sung with love: http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/ca11e1397
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Reply by Daniela4LuvGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 8:42 PM
You're so welcomed Rosa! ;-)
I feel full, and now, maybe some hot chocolate soon! :-))))
NOTE: Only had an apple and an end of a sandwich slice with a thin piece of ham....I eat backwards for a lighter meal in the evenings. As if you all care. Ha ha. XOXO
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Link I promised for Thanksgivig recipes...
Thanksgiving
Recipes
EDIT: I think me made boo boo on Title..XCL? What's that??? LOL
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vvvv Have fun Woofie.......YUM!
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Reply by werewoofGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 8:55 PM
werewoof says: a penny for your thoughts, $20 to act them outWell folks...
I apologize for not being around to participate in last week's challenge. I did get a few listens in, but just did not have the fre time to devote myself to any serious amount of listening and therefore I felt it wouldn't be right to post my own song.
This week looks much better. ( I'm not a fan of parades or football, so I'll have most of Thursday to spend on the computer... )
Right now, I'm working on a special thank'giv'n song... But until I get that ready, Here's a heartwarming holiday tale that I posted quite some time ago in another mesage board thread:
This isn't so much the fare as it is just sharing a memory.
Many years ago It was Mrs. woof's and my turn to host the family thanksgiving dinner. My little brother had been overseas on a "study abroad" program while doing his grad school stuff. He had come home for the holiday and Wed night before thanksgiving he joined me at the bowling alley for my league night. The two of us stayed there and drank with our friends long after bowling was over. Mrs. woof went home early because she wanted to be fresh the next morning for all the cooking and prep that needed to be done. She left me with the stern warning that I had promised to bake the pies before I went to bed, as the oven would not be available at all the next day...
"Oh no problem" I said..."you know you can count on me."
Well after closing time I explained to my brother that I still needed to bake those pies, so he offered to help since we weren't finished "catching up" with one another.
We arrived at my house drunk as skunks and tore into the kitchen like ... well like two stumbling drunks... LOL
For the next several hours, We merrily worked side by side - singing, laughing, banging dishes around, Demonstrating our uncanny ability to turn full cans of beer into recyclable bits of aluminum... And just being goofy. My poor sister in law, who happened to be living with us at the time while she attended college, had the unfortunate luck of being in the bedroom right next to the kitchen. She told us later that she didn't get any sleep all night; not because of the noise so much as the fact that she was laughing so hard from listening to us.
the dogs had a wonderful evening due to the fact that apparently drunks are REALLY generous with tossing scraps to a begging dog.
We wound up baking about 6 or 8 pies that night, I had two apple trees and a pumpkin patch in the backyard, so these were actual REAL homemade pies! We naturally managed to dirty every single dish, pot, pan, and cooking utensil in the entire kitchen, (or so Mrs. Woof claimed) finishing just around dawn, in time to both collapse and subsequently wake up just in time for dinner, hung over but happy.
:~)
Now THAT'S what I call a Norman Rockwell thanksgiving memory.
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Reply by livingnyGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 9:14 PM
livingny says we'll be moving to brooklyn in march!!!!!WOW! You said a mouthful! No pun intended!
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Reply by livingnyGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 9:24 PM
livingny says we'll be moving to brooklyn in march!!!!!Ok another duet giving thanks for each other...
Unforgettable w/kcpaule
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/b6aa79b6
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Reply by FrankCNYGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 9:31 PM
I think this song fits the theme
Let it be me - Willie Nelson
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/c2dc2a8f
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Reply by FrankCNYGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 9:33 PM
Well you know, there's a lot to be said for a man who can bake pies. Drunk or otherwise.
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Reply by doobtonesGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 10:06 PM
ROFL at Woofie's story....um....how DID those pies taste??
Well, to me, Thanksgiving is about family....and being home for the holidays...so, here is my song...
I am not totally pleased with it, but after about 40 takes, this is what I came up with...lol.
"Home" by Daughtry
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/bf9c8bff
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Reply by livingnyGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 10:08 PM
livingny says we'll be moving to brooklyn in march!!!!!Someone sent this to me in an email. I thought you all would find this interesting.
What was the #1 song on the day you were born?
http://www.joshhosler.biz/NumberOneInHistory/SelectMonth.htm
You pick the month when you get there, then the date and then look for your year!
Mine is 'Big Girls Don't Cry' by The Four Seasons
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Reply by JennyGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Nice one Dani ...hope I can join in some time ...we're trialling a lychee job tomorrow...it's 12 hour days ...gasp! we should be lean & mean in no time if we take it on ...got to rush now & move the van to the farm ...should be able to connect to the Net Ok
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Reply by livingnyGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 10:14 PM
livingny says we'll be moving to brooklyn in march!!!!!OMG my hubby's is 'I've Got You Babe' by Sonny and Cher!!!! Can't wait to tell him THAT in the morning!
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Reply by FrankCNYGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 10:26 PM
Mine is "Little Things Mean a Lot" by Kitty Kallen
I'm ashed to say that I don't even know it. I guess I'll have to learn it now.
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Reply by livingnyGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 10:31 PM
livingny says we'll be moving to brooklyn in march!!!!!If you click on the song you can hear part of it!
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Reply by FrankCNYGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 10:34 PM
I saw that, they don't give you much, I'll have to go look on Youtube
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Reply by groovemachine on November 25, 2008 at 11:20 PM
Hi everybody, here is my latest...
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/beb9818f
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Reply by Daniela4LuvGOLD on November 25, 2008 at 11:42 PM
^^^ Will get these tomorrow...^^^
Thank you Jenny;-)
You have a great time and be safe..Hugs xo
EDIT: Howdy guys...I will retire in a few here but let me leave my mark here..XX Right after Frank its bed for me..well Soon I'm sure (LOL after I go around the net and check emails and things..LOL) GOOD NIGHT!
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Reply by janniheadGOLD on November 26, 2008 at 1:01 AM
A friend of mine pointed me in your direction; I certainly have been enjoying your posts and songs.
The Thanksgiving gift was wonderful!
Hope you don't mind if I just sort of tag along.
Flagging.
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Reply by NowAndLaterGOLD on November 26, 2008 at 2:59 AM
This is a duet that I did awhile back with Bean. She had already done a recording of this song but when I told her I was going to try to sing it with her, she made a new recording just for me to duet with her. We dedicated it to all of our friends here on SingSnap. Seems like a fitting contribution for this week's challenge.
:)
Hope you all enjoy it..
Lifehouse - You And Me
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/watchAndListen/play/b7c41f89
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Reply by RosahGOLD on November 26, 2008 at 5:50 AM
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/b8e60221
"Some kind of wonderful. " A man to be thankful for.
I don't know how to make this a link that glows. Cut and paste works just as well until i figure it out.
Thanks for your patience in the glowing link thing.
Rosa :)
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Reply by MavcomartGOLD on November 26, 2008 at 6:02 AM
Mavcomart getting ready to head back to nova scotia :-(. "Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White" by Perez Prado. Was my number hit on that day my Mother never forgot, LOL! Never heard of it but it was interesting to know.
Thanks for sharing livingny.
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Reply by FrankCNYGOLD on November 26, 2008 at 6:44 AM
Thank You Lord for Your Blessings on Me
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/acd6fed8
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Reply by UFOz8MyGoatGOLD on November 26, 2008 at 7:49 AM
I'm sharing this in reference to the eating part of Thanksgiving...
Crash Test Dummies - Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/watchAndListen/play/c612fcabb
I cannot wait to chow down lol mmmmmmmmmmm
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Reply by CerebraljamGOLD on November 26, 2008 at 8:24 AM
Cerebraljam dghter rc'ved my head in post ystrday, perfect condition! phew!Good afternoon everyone, Dani :D
Ohhhh I know, good morning grrr. Well, my sun has been up for hours and is getting tired... hope you are having a lovely day morning where you are...
I just wanted to say thank you and...
What A Wonderful World
Grin.
EDIT: I apologize for the volume, I seem to have issues, somedays everything is so loud, this time I had to turn everything up full blast almost and got nothing. I only realised because I went to listen to someone and got my ears blasted off LOL. so Sorry... remember to turn down again after listening hee hee.
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Reply by SonsiGOLD on November 26, 2008 at 8:37 AM
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Dani !!! Loved your gift !!! THANK YOU !! .. Awwww :D
Afternoon everyone !! :D
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Reply by JJOAKGOLD on November 26, 2008 at 9:25 AM
What a wonderful gift of love, song, and family this group has become to me over the past couple years now. Amazing people sharing themselves. All my heart, and the best for each of you. Happy Thanksgiving.
Group Huggs
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Reply by Daniela4LuvGOLD on November 26, 2008 at 10:11 AM
^^^ HI JJ ;-) ^^^ You're welcomed dear Sonsi<3
Good Morning from my side of the World and anyone else who shares a Morn. Good Afternoon and Good Night to others.
Hi!!!
I just listened to Janet's touching sing. I know she sang that for meeee. LOL J.K. Hee hee but she did in a way but it was for ALL of us! Aww. How warm & delightful that was<3 Hugs xoxo
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Reply by JJOAKGOLD on November 26, 2008 at 10:33 AM
HI right back at ya smiles
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Reply by Angelina48GOLD on November 26, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Well, Dani, if a little funk is acceptable, I recorded this one last month after my birthday just for the purpose of thanking all my friends here for being who they are.
If you've heard this, no need to return.
Thank You Sly and the Family Stone
http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/af9eb231
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