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Monday, 15 July 2013

The Branches Connect To The Music.

I have a very special announcement to make.  Starting today, Monday, July 15, 2013, 26 writers, over the course of 26 days, will create an ongoing story, submitting around 150 word instalments.  Each excerpt will be inspired by a designated track from "Audiomachine's" new, "TREE OF LIFE", album.

I've even heard a rumour that somebody who never gets involved in such things, has been begged, okay, was asked, if they would contribute.  

The first instalment is live and ready for your reading pleasure.  I do hope you have a read and listen to the soundtracks.  Thank you.

The details of this fascinating venture, can be found over at the lovely Samantha Geary's site.  The first excerpt is by, Amy Willoughby-Burle. Samantha's site and all the information you need, can be found at this link : 

Tree of Life: Branching Out


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82 comments:

  1. Annalisa Crawford15 July 2013 at 14:28

    Sounds interesting... I'll take a look :-)

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    1. klahanie15 July 2013 at 23:41

      Hi Annalisa,

      For sure. I'm heading over to check it out myself :)

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  2. Alex J. Cavanaugh15 July 2013 at 14:41

    I'd mentioned it for Samantha last month - quite the ambitious project. Hope it's a big success!

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    1. klahanie15 July 2013 at 23:42

      Hi Alex,

      Nice one, dude. I'm sure it will be a big success. Much fun to those involved!

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  3. L. Diane Wolfe15 July 2013 at 15:14

    Did you contribute a piece, Gary?

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    1. klahanie15 July 2013 at 23:43

      Hi Diane,

      No I haven't contributed a piece, yet. I'll have a think about it :)

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    2. L. Diane Wolfe18 July 2013 at 00:12

      You should!

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    3. klahanie18 July 2013 at 02:11

      Aha Diane,

      The countdown has begun. Wonder what will happen?

      Gary

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  4. Anonymous15 July 2013 at 15:31

    Thanks, Gary! I know me begging for your participation embarrassed you--sorry about that, just can't help myself when I see such clever banter and know what brilliant wordsmithing you'll bring to the story:)
    Cheers!
    Sam

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    1. klahanie15 July 2013 at 23:48

      Hi Samantha,

      I'm happy to bring some sort of awareness of the project via my shy, humble and oh so unassuming site :) Heck, at this rate, your um begging, might just convince me! :) Of course, that huge financial reward and even more fame, convinced me!

      All the best to you and those amazing writers n'stuff.

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  5. Unknown15 July 2013 at 15:58

    Sounds like a very ambitious and intriguing concept!

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    1. klahanie15 July 2013 at 23:49

      Hi Julie,

      It sure does. In a moment of weakness, I thought I'd promote this project! :)

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  6. Susan Flett Swiderski15 July 2013 at 16:20

    What a neat idea! Thanks for telling us about it.

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    1. klahanie15 July 2013 at 23:54

      Hi Susan,

      You know me, always embracing the spirit of a sharing, caring blogging community. Delighted to inform you :)

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  7. Shannon Lawrence15 July 2013 at 21:34

    So glad you're along on the ride, too, Gary! Be careful, though, it may tarnish your image. ;) This is such a fun challenge!

    Shannon at The Warrior Muse

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    1. klahanie15 July 2013 at 23:58

      Hi Shannon,

      What ride? LOL Are you along for the ride, my Warrior Muse type friend. My image is tarnished at the best of times. I bet it will be a fun challenge for those involved :)

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  8. cleemckenzie15 July 2013 at 23:31

    You've been infected. It has to be because of the SADOTY or maybe the Tuesday Tea with Mistress Snark. The world has gone mad, but I didn't expect you to.

    I need a drink.

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    1. klahanie16 July 2013 at 00:08

      Hi Lee,

      I'm sure there's some kind of ointment for it. "SADOTY" and "Tuesday Tea with Mistress Snark." I cannot begin to think of anything more worthwhile than that.

      A momentary lapse of reason on my part, Lee. Or perhaps I'm desperate for "followers". Who knows, maybe I should set up my own support group, or blogfest, or blog hop, or blog party, or if I was completely mad, hijack the blogging world for the entire month of April with some ridiculous alphabet challenge, complete with reflection posts about reflection posts...

      You know, I'm still your starstruck fan. You, celebrity, you!

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  9. Al Diaz15 July 2013 at 23:34

    I know it will be a lot of fun and now that you're in the team, who knows where this will take us. :)

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    1. klahanie16 July 2013 at 00:16

      Hi Al,

      I've no doubt it will be loads of fun. This will be one time only special guest appearance by me. And when I found out my part is after your part, how could I refuse :)

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  10. klahanie15 July 2013 at 23:56

    Hi Caren,

    Indeed and today and tomorrow are Tish'a B'Av. Be well, dear friend :)

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  11. Tina16 July 2013 at 00:10

    Gary, Gary, Gary. Protesting and then joining. How shall we ever let you live it down? Hahahaha. Seriously though, excited you MADE AN EXCEPTION for such an exciting project. Can't wait to see what kind of story you write...perhaps some wee folks?
    Your adoring fan,
    Tina @ Life is Good

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    1. klahanie16 July 2013 at 00:19

      Tina, Tina, Tina,

      When I found out that there were chocolate chip cookies involved, I could hardly turn down such an offer. This is, due to overwhelming demand and a lot of pleading, that I make this one exception!

      Wee folks, maybe Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar! Have to see what Al writes first.

      Your equally adoring fan and I still hate the A to Z,

      Gary :)

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    2. Tina18 July 2013 at 14:27

      You hate the A-Z? Gee, never heard that one before...hahahaha
      ~Tina

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    3. klahanie18 July 2013 at 14:35

      Hey Tina,

      Okay! If you folks hijack the blogging world next April, I shall have to either go away for a month, or work undercover and destroy the alphabet! :)

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  12. Debra She Who Seeks16 July 2013 at 02:15

    Always glad to meet a fellow Canuck blogger -- and you are a Canuck Abroad! I've only been to England once but I really enjoyed it. Must be fun to live there.

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    1. klahanie16 July 2013 at 02:21

      Hey Debra,

      Thank you. I'm over in England telling them all about Canada. That would be when we get past the, "what part of the States you from, mate?" This causes some light-hearted banter and then they get real apologetic.

      I'm having a great time sorting out England. Just have to remember which side of the road to drive on. That helps a lot.

      Glad you had a good time when you visited England.

      Speaking of Canucks, I promise not to mention the Vancouver Canucks! :)

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  13. Roland D. Yeomans16 July 2013 at 02:33

    That should be some interesting story all of you create!

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    1. klahanie16 July 2013 at 17:18

      Hi Roland,

      My good friend, I'm sure those involved will create an interesting story :)

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  14. Tammy Theriault16 July 2013 at 03:59

    well surprise, surprise. were you surprised???

    your welcome,
    the starstruck tammy

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    1. klahanie16 July 2013 at 17:19

      Hey Tammy!

      Always lovely to see you. You adorable and gosh darn cute, young lady.

      I'm welcome and you're welcome.

      Your dumbstruck fan,

      Gary!

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  15. Unknown16 July 2013 at 05:39

    Hello, Gary!!!

    I've tracked you down and am here to stay! I can't wait to read all your sure to be genius posts! :)

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    1. klahanie16 July 2013 at 17:31

      Hey Celeste! :)

      Thank you for tracking me down. Nice of you to stay. I've no doubt, whatsoever, that 25 of the 26 excerpts will be written by some really genius type folks :)

      Thank you, Celeste.

      Your adoring fan, in an ever growing list of adoring fans.

      Gary :)

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  16. Elizabeth Seckman16 July 2013 at 05:49

    I went...I read...I was impressed!

    (And I'm glad to see you're involved...it's a good thing :)

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    1. klahanie16 July 2013 at 17:34

      Hi Elizabeth,

      I'm glad you went, you read and were impressed!

      Me involved? Maybe! Okay, it's a one-off, due to overwhelming demand. Or something like that!

      Thank you, Elizabeth.

      Gary :)

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  17. Anonymous16 July 2013 at 06:19

    I love the sound of it...:)

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    1. klahanie16 July 2013 at 17:36

      Hi Tania,

      The "sound of it", does seem appropriate :) Thank you, Tania.

      Gary :)

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  18. Mark Koopmans16 July 2013 at 10:36

    Dear Sir Gazza,

    Trust me, your image will never be tarnished... (hands over bottle of Brasso...) and your contributions will be enjoyed by many - but remain non-tax deductible.

    Wishing you a happy National Hulk Hogan Day (one has whipped the Tom Selleck jokes to death... moving on to the next celebrity with look-alike Gary moustache:)

    Cheers, brah :)

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    1. klahanie16 July 2013 at 17:44

      Dear Lady Markdonna,

      My knightly suit of armour doth never been tarnished. Some folks, however, thinkest of me as a bit of a "Brasso"! My contribution will be enjoyed by the lads of Newcastle as they get pie-eyed on brown ale.

      Hey there, Hulkamaniac! Next mention, Charles Bronson....

      Aloha and whoa, bro! :)

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  19. Tara Tyler16 July 2013 at 11:29

    how exciting and innovative! beautiful idea!
    words inspired by music!

    however did they convince you to help? so glad they did =)

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    1. klahanie16 July 2013 at 17:46

      Hi Tara,

      It does seem exciting and innovative.

      I don't mind occasionally promoting something that I think would be of positive benefit to those who are actually involved :)

      Thank you, Tara.

      Gary :)

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  20. All Consuming16 July 2013 at 11:52

    It does sound interesting indeed, I'll head over there myself. You should do it Gary if you feel up to it, you have the skills and I bet twill feel wonderful to be a part of the whole project :)

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    1. klahanie16 July 2013 at 17:49

      Hi Michelle,

      This is certainly more interesting than those silly blog hops a lot of them clamber onto. I'm contemplating helping them out. It twill feel goodeth, me thinkest.

      Hope all went okay for you today, dear friend.

      Gary :)

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  21. Anonymous16 July 2013 at 12:28

    Sounds strangely like a blog hop or blog fest in some way...but no...you wouldn't be promoting something like that or (ahem) contributing to it. Seriously, it is very unique (just like you) and I would love to read your contribution. Say you'll do it Gary...

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    1. klahanie16 July 2013 at 17:52

      Hi Delores,

      There seems to be a slight hint of one of those darned blog hops or blogfests, or parties, or tours, or whatever they call them this week. It certainly incorporates some interesting added elements. If I'm guaranteed some Tim Hortons doughnuts, then I might just do it! :)

      Gary

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  22. Hilary Melton-Butcher16 July 2013 at 13:13

    Hi Gary .. sounds intriguing and I hope all the writers have fun with - so pleased you're giving them the heads up ..

    Cheers Hilary

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    1. klahanie16 July 2013 at 17:54

      Hi Hilary,

      As you know, I don't get involved in the usual stuff out there. However, I thought I'd bring awareness of those involved with this project :)

      Thank you, Hilary and try to keep cool in this hot weather.

      Gary

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  23. Misha Gerrick16 July 2013 at 13:27

    Sounds like a fun and interesting project to be a part of. Enjoy! :-)

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    1. klahanie16 July 2013 at 17:55

      Hi Misha,

      It does sound like some interesting fun. I'm sure those who are a part of it will have a good time :)

      Gary

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  24. Jeremy [Retro]16 July 2013 at 13:34

    Say it ain't so... you don't get involved... is this a sting operation or something?

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    1. klahanie16 July 2013 at 17:58

      Hi Jeremy,

      It aint so. This is, between you and me, an undercover blogging operation to expose those who are setting up blog hops and blogfests and blog parties and a certain alphabet challenge, just to accumulate followers. You must keep this a secret! :)

      Gary

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  25. Pat Hatt16 July 2013 at 13:54

    Sounds like quite the endeavor, I got an email back when, forgot all about it at my den, busy bee this kitty.

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    1. klahanie16 July 2013 at 18:04

      Hi Pat,

      Endeavor,endeavour, one has to be clever, for such an endeavour.
      You got an email, got caught it your tail. A bee mixed with a kitty. A stinging meow, such a pity. Thank you for your ditty, kitty! :)

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  26. Robin16 July 2013 at 15:35

    Ambitious project. Lovely of you to promote it:)

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    1. klahanie16 July 2013 at 18:05

      Hi Robin,

      It does seem an ambitious project. I don't mind promoting this one and much fulfilment to those involved :)

      Thank you, Robin.

      Gary :)

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  27. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.com16 July 2013 at 17:34

    Very cool. I'll check it out. So, for the sake of the trees, you're branching out? Next thing we know, you'll be signing up for the A-Z challenge and the Meme of all Memes Meme.

    xoRobyn

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    1. klahanie16 July 2013 at 18:13

      Hi Robyn,

      A treemendous concept. Some might pine for it. Of course, some might think the oak's on me. Perhaps I went out on a limb with this one :)

      I would rather be tied up naked in the town square and have rotten vegetables chucked at me, then join the ridiculous A to Z challenge! :) A meme? I think you mean with a meme, of a meme, of a meme, meme hop, meme fest, meme party, meme tour, with meme relections posts about meme reflections posts. Are you the host?

      Ha ha!

      Gary :) x

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  28. Suzanne Furness16 July 2013 at 17:50

    Sounds exciting will check it out!

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    1. klahanie16 July 2013 at 18:14

      Hi Suzanne,

      Hope you like what you see and hear. I hope those involved have a lot of fun :)

      Gary

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  29. Anonymous16 July 2013 at 18:38

    I will take a look Gary, but can't promise anything as there are things going on in my life.
    Hope it's a success and will take a look asap;
    Yvonne.

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    1. klahanie17 July 2013 at 17:14

      Hi Yvonne,

      I'm hoping you managed to have a peaceful day. It would be nice, when you find a moment, to check it out.

      Gary :)

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  30. middle child16 July 2013 at 20:09

    Just a kiss and a hello for you.

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    1. klahanie17 July 2013 at 17:12

      Hi middle child,

      Lovely to see you. A kiss and a hug to you.

      Gary :)

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  31. Julia Hones17 July 2013 at 01:56

    Intriguing. I will check it soon...
    Thank you for sharing it, Gary.

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    1. klahanie17 July 2013 at 17:11

      Hi Julia,

      Thank you and I hope you enjoy it.

      A good day to you, Julia.

      Gary :)

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  32. MunirGhiasuddin17 July 2013 at 14:34

    I just visited the sight. The program does not sound frightening at all. I am afraid of long stories that I have to follow as my brain does not register very long stories.

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  33. MunirGhiasuddin17 July 2013 at 14:35

    I just mis- spelled the word site, Please excuse me!

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    1. klahanie17 July 2013 at 17:04

      Hi Munir,

      Thankfully, each story segment is short. If it had been some long rambling set-up, I wouldn't have made mention of it. I don't like reading long stories, either.

      No problem, I knew what you meant. Have a lovely day, Munir.

      Gary :)

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  34. Mark Means17 July 2013 at 20:03

    That sounds like a very innovative idea and looks like it's off to a good start.

    You should let Penny write your entry, though :P

    Take care, my friend!

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    1. klahanie17 July 2013 at 22:41

      Hi Mark Means well,

      It sure is off to a good start.

      Penny is pawhaps pawsting :)

      Be well, dude.

      Gary :)

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  35. John Going Gently17 July 2013 at 21:49

    Hummmm

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    1. klahanie17 July 2013 at 22:43

      John and with your mantra....breath in and out and relax....

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    2. John Going Gently19 July 2013 at 20:12

      My favourite is out with anger in with love
      Tee hee

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    3. klahanie19 July 2013 at 23:12

      Aha, me Welsh buddy,

      Highly commendable. My favourite is when one door closes, another one slams in your face.....

      See you at Cenarth Falls :)

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  36. Sherry Ellis17 July 2013 at 23:28

    Sounds interesting. I'll go check it out.

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    1. klahanie17 July 2013 at 23:34

      Hi Sherry,

      Thanks and I'm going over to check out the latest excerpt.

      Gary :)

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  37. Unknown17 July 2013 at 23:48

    I heard about it yesterday. Sounds ambitious and exciting. And with you taking part, it must be one-of-a-kind!

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    1. klahanie18 July 2013 at 02:09

      Hi Damyanti,

      It does sound like a neat project. Maybe I should go completely against my nature and get involved. Okay, yes it's rather different and due to overwhelming popular demand as in one lovely person, I succumbed, kicking and screaming. Help! LOL

      Be well and smile, kind friend.

      Gary :)

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  38. Empty Nest Insider18 July 2013 at 17:16

    This is pretty exciting news, and I can't wait to read your contribution! Soon you will be even more famous than Penny. I hope this doesn't turn into a battle of the stars!

    Julie

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    1. klahanie18 July 2013 at 23:08

      Hi Julie,

      You are very kind. I would never even dream of competing with Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar! I'd have no chance.

      Gary :)

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  39. Joylene Nowell Butler18 July 2013 at 18:28

    Sorry I'm late. I do hope you decide to join in. I think your words would resonate with a lot of folks.

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    1. klahanie18 July 2013 at 23:11

      Hi Joylene,

      You, my friend, are never late. I appreciate, what with the challenges you have been encountering, that you have left a comment.

      All shall be revealed on Friday. And nothing to do with me taking off my clothes.

      In peace,

      Gary

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I do try to comment back to each commenter individually. However, I might have to shorten my replies or give a group thank you. That way, I can spend more time commenting on your blogs. Thank you and peace, my friend.