Sunday, November 22, 2009

Let's Celebrate with a Giveaway!



When I started to blog, I never realized what a fun place this would be and the change that it would have on my life. I did not know if anyone would even want to read what I had to say.
Now 200 posts later and with 101 followers, even though we have not met personally, that does not seem to matter, I am happy that I can call you my friends.

Let's Celebrate with a little Giveaway!

All you have to do is leave me a comment and follow if you want to.
I am sending a huge thank you to all my dear friends for your love, kind words and support that you have given me. Just tell me which dough animal you would like - Percy pig or Lottie the lamb.
I will draw two winners on the 30th November.

Have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs
Carolyn
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  1. icandy...November 22, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    You are such a dear friend, Carolyn,
    thank you for being so sweet!
    Hugs,
    Christina
    xoxox

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  2. Brynwood NeedleworksNovember 22, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    Hi!
    Congratulations on your 200th Post. It's such an accomplishment! I love your little sheep. So sweet!
    Please count me in your drawing.
    Thanks always for visiting Brynwood. I appreciate your comments.
    xoxo
    Donna

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  3. UnknownNovember 22, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    Congratulations on 200 posts, dear Carolyn! I ♥ your blog and our bloggy friendship! I cherish the dough ornie I won from you earlier! I would love a chance to win Lotti the Lamb...she's a cutie! I hope you don't mind "double dippers", LOL! I guess that's what I am - a "double dipper" trying to get a second chance at the winning. If you don't mind then toss my name in the hat! :)

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  4. DeannaNovember 22, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    Congrats to you, Carolyn!!!
    I'd love to celebrate with you about blogging.

    Winning the little lamb would be great, but wouldn't mind the pig either.

    God bless,
    d from homehaven

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  5. rudooNovember 22, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    Hi Carolyn! I love blogging too! I tend to read more than I post, but I am going to try and change that :-) I love all of the friends I have made too! And I like the Lottie the lamb.
    Jonna

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  6. Draffin BearsNovember 22, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    Hi Christina,

    thank you for visiting and great to have found your blog. Your's is the first name to go in the hat.

    Hi Donna,

    Many thanks for your visit and I will be happy to enter your name in my drawing. Lovely to have found your blog.

    Hi TattingChic,

    I will be happy to put your name in the hat, thanks for visiting.

    Hi Deanna,

    Always neat to have you visit, many thanks. I will put your name in the hat for the lamb.

    Hi Jonna,

    Always great to discover a new blogging friend and I look forward to coming to visit you.
    thanks

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  7. SusanNovember 22, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    congratulations on the milestone, darling! the pig and the lamb are sooo cuuute :))
    have a lovely weekend, dearest Carolyn, hugs

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  8. UnknownNovember 22, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    Woohoo.. Balloons and Celebrations Carolyn... Your post has done so much for your readers. 100+ followers ... that is amazing but I have to come in here everytime you're updated because I simply LOVE to hear what you're up to. And Carolyn you are a beautiful friend to all.

    PS and if I won I'd have either one to go on the wall with my first present. They're both gorgeous.

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  9. lapousmorNovember 22, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    Hi Carolyn!
    Both the pig and sheep are the cutest!
    Please add me in the drawing!
    I guess it will be hard to win as you have so many friends answering your posts, but I want to try...and who knows?
    Take care dear friend!
    Hugs,
    Sophie.

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  10. Fabulously FrenchNovember 23, 2009 at 2:01 AM

    Carolyn, what a great giveaway! I adore Lottie the lamb, but then I am a kiwi girl after all:-)

    Leeann x

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  11. The French BearNovember 23, 2009 at 2:32 AM

    Lovely giveaway, 200 already? Wow, that is quite an accomplishment!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  12. Marsha @ Tattered ChickNovember 23, 2009 at 3:37 AM

    Hello Carolyn,

    Congratulations on your 200th post! I am so glad I "met" you! I enjoy our visits!

    Oh, my, they are both so CUTE, I like them both, but if I have to choose, Percy Pig is calling to me :)

    Have a wonderful day!

    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  13. ~Lavender Dreamer~November 23, 2009 at 3:51 AM

    I definitely love Lottie the lamb! And I love your dough characters! (and I have not forgotten that I have PIF to do in the future!) It's amazing what a difference these blogs have made in our lives. Connecting us with people all over the world...and making friends! I love your blog and I'm so happy we can share our fun! Enjoy your day! And thanks!

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  14. MargeNovember 23, 2009 at 4:18 AM

    Dear Carolyn,

    I`m so glad, that you are my bloggfriend, you are such a wonderful friend!!:))

    So I want to hug you and congratulate you!!!:)

    Winning the little lamb would be great, said my girl...;)

    Joyfull week for you!:)

    Big hug, Marge

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  15. TaraNovember 23, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    I think all the joys of blogging have come as a big surprise to most of us. The fun and the online friendships we've found have been amazing. Your little dough animals are adorable! I think Miss Lottie the Lamb tickles my fancy the most. Congratulations on your 200th post, I think I'm at 198. Have a beautiful day and a great week!

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  16. RueNovember 23, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    Congratulations on your 200 posts Carolyn!! You are always so sweet to me. Thank you dear friend :)

    I'm sorry to hear about your recent hospital stay. I can't imagine how scared you were and I hope all is well now. Take care :)

    xoxo,
    rue

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  17. RostroseNovember 23, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    Dear Carolyn - Percy pig and Lottie the lamb are really great! I want to congratulate you to your 200 post and all your visitors! Lots of hugs, Traude

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  18. Draffin BearsNovember 23, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    thank you Susan, lovely to have you come and visit and I hope your weekend is lovely.

    Hi Karen,

    thanks for being a good friend and for coming to visit my blog.

    Hi Sophie,

    I will definitely add you name to the drawing and good luck.

    Hi Leeann,

    I imagine that you will never forget your roots and will always be the Kiwi Girl!

    thanks Margaret, for visiting. 200 posts have gone so quickly.

    Hi Marsha,

    Many thanks and yes, I enjoy our visits too. Glad you like Percy pig.

    Hi Diane,

    Blogging is so much fun and it has been great to meet you.

    Thank you Marge, dear friend and it is always great to have you come and visit.

    Hi Sares,

    Congratulations on 198 posts ~ it is amazing the friendships we have made here. Thanks for visiting.

    Hi Rue,

    Thank you dear friend, for your visit, always great to hear from you. Happy 40th birthday!

    Dear Traude,

    Always great to have you come by and thank you for your friendship.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  19. A Fanciful LifeNovember 23, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Oh, what fun!How wonderful to have reached your 200th post - congrats to you. I have enjoyed reading your posts and looking at the wonderful pictures you choose to go along with them. As for the little animals, both are charming but the little lamb is very sweet. I hope you get lots of entries!
    Hugs,
    Sharon :-)

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  20. JuneNovember 23, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    Hi Carolyn, I cherish our friendship and I look forward to every post even if I don't leave a message everytime, you can be sure that I have stopped by to see what you're up to.
    Great giveaway...Of course I would want you to choose if I happened to be the lucky winner.
    Hugs,
    June

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  21. Draffin BearsNovember 23, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    Hi Sharon,

    Many thanks for your visit, always lovely to hear from you and see what delightful projects, you are working on.

    Thank you June, you are a dear friend and I enjoy visiting your lovely place and appreciate your friendship.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  22. LisaNovember 23, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Happy 200!! I've got 190! How the heck did that happen?! I love both of your sweeties but I think I'll go with Percy if you pick me! I'm already a follower!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  23. Bella SinclairNovember 23, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    Yay, celebration! You are such a doll, and so very easy to adore.

    I just love Lottie, but since she already graces my home, perhaps she'd welcome the addition of her friend Percy. :)

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  24. Draffin BearsNovember 23, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    Hi Lisa,

    200 rolls around pretty quickly!
    Congratulations on 190.
    I will put you in the draw for Percy.

    Hi Bella,

    Thank you dear friend, always lovely to have a visit from you.
    I will put you in the draw for Percy.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  25. MillieNovember 23, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    Oh the sweet little Lambie has got Miss Millie's name stamped all over it dear Carolyn!
    M ^_^

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  26. UnknownNovember 23, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Hi Carolyn! Well I think Chicago might be a little far to ship to, but I like the little lamb the best :) Congratulations on 200 posts and 101 followers!! Woo hoo for you :) You are such a sweet, dear person, I'm sure there will be many more followers coming your way!!!

    Blessings ~

    :) T

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  27. RosemaryNovember 23, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    That is so nice Carolyn!!
    I'm so glad I found your blog.
    You have a wonderful week too.
    Rosemary

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  28. ReneeNovember 23, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    I am so lucky to already have the lamb, which is gorgeous.

    So I do not need to be in the giveaway but I want you all to know they are magical.

    Congrats.

    Love Renee xoxox

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  29. Draffin BearsNovember 23, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    Thanks for visiting Miss Millie, always great to hear from you.
    I will put your name in the hat.

    Hi Tracey,

    I would be happy to ship it to Chicago if you are one of the winners.
    thanks for your friendship.

    Hi Rosemary,

    Thank you and it is good to have found your blog too.

    thank you dear Renee, for your kind words, I am glad you like the little lamb, I gave you.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  30. Amanda (Small Acorns)November 23, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    200 posts is such an achievement Carolyn - and I so admire how you blog and comment and reply to comments! I am lucky to count you as a bloggy friend! I should be very happy to win either of your lovely wee ornaments.
    Amanda xx

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  31. Draffin BearsNovember 23, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    Thank you Amanda, it has been neat getting to know you and having you as a blog friend.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  32. Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie MarieNovember 24, 2009 at 12:35 AM

    Hello Carolyn,
    Congrats on your 200 post...WOW!
    I don't think I will ever get there.Blogging does have a way of changing ones life.Meeting new friends and challenges.I love it.
    What a fun givaway. I like both Percy and Lottie. But I think I like the way adorable Percy.
    I wish you and your family a most blessed Thanksgiving.
    XXOO Marie Antionette

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  33. Winchester ManorNovember 24, 2009 at 5:50 AM

    Hi Sweet Friend,

    I feel the same way about blogging and all of the wonderful women that I have met, and although not personally...I too consider them friends.

    What a lovely giveaway...Your lamb and pig are so adorable!

    Have a fabulous week!

    Love and hugs,
    Karyn

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  34. HeatherNovember 24, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    Hi!

    I found your blog through another bear blog and am now a follower!

    I'd love to be entered!!

    Thank you :)

    Heather

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  35. Draffin BearsNovember 24, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    Thank you Heather and lovely to meet you. I look forward to coming to visit you. I will enter you in my giveaway.

    Many thanks Karyn, and great to have you as a blog friend, you always leave such kind words and glad that you like the sheep and pig ~ I will enter you in the draw.
    Have a fabulous week.

    Thank you Marie Antoinette ~ 200 posts seem to have crept up quickly.
    I agree blogging is great all the wonderful friends you have met.
    Thanks for entering my giveaway.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  36. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresNovember 24, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    Very cute dough creatures. Good luck with your giveaway! :) Tammy

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  37. AnonymousNovember 24, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    Carolyn - it is lovely the way we can connect through blogging. 200 posts is impressive. Congratulations.
    If I won I would LOVE the piggie - gorgeous.
    You are a talented lady! x Suzi

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  38. GwendolynKayNovember 24, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    Carolyn,
    I just recently became a follower. I love the pig and lamb for different reasons. Please sign me up for one of them... fingers crossed. Blessings!
    Gwen
    p.s. I posted this on my side bar too.

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  39. rochambeauNovember 24, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Congrats on your 200th Carolyn!!
    Nice dough animals!!

    xox
    Constance


    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  40. debra@dustjacketNovember 24, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    Congratulations Carolyn. Blogging is fun and I just love the people I meet...and you're right, I count them as friends for sure.

    They are both so cute, but Lottie wins the draw.
    xoxo

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  41. Draffin BearsNovember 24, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    Thank you Constance, always great to have you come by and I appreciate our friendship.

    Hi Dustjacket,

    Blogging is so much fun and even though we have never met, I feel I can call you my friends.

    thank you Tammy and it is great to have met you too.

    Hi Gwen,

    thank you so much and I will add another entry, for placing my giveaway on your blog. It is good to have met you.

    Hi Suzi,

    Many thanks for your visit and it is great to have you as a blog friend.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  42. Absolutely LadylikeNovember 24, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    What a lovely post dear Carolyn! Happy 200th!

    Both creations are just lovely :-)

    I'm happy to have you as a blogger friend :-)

    Much love: Evi

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  43. ElaineNovember 25, 2009 at 2:01 AM

    200th blog--something to celebrate. would love to win one of the cute ornaments, since I was raised on a farm. Count me in and Hope you and yours have a nice Thanksgiving. Elaine

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  44. BarbaraNovember 25, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    Congratulations, Carolyn! 200 posts. Wow. I agree, blogging is such fun and we meet so many lovely people! :)
    Oh...the little lamb would be my choice!

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  45. Draffin BearsNovember 25, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    Good to hear from you Miss Eve, you have been missed here, while you have been away. I am happy to have you as a blogger friend too. Thank you.

    Hi Barbara,

    Blogging is a lot of fun!
    I will enter you in the draw for the lamb. Thanks for your visit.

    Hi Elaine,

    Lovely to have a new blog friend and thank you for your visit.
    I will enter you in my draw.
    Have a lovely thanksgiving.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  46. UnknownNovember 25, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    Hello my dearest FRIEND!!!

    How are you?

    WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW...OHHHHHH your little animals are SWEEEEEEEEEET...LIKE YOU...

    SMACK...and have a wonderful creative week! ;o) NI

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  47. Draffin BearsNovember 25, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    Dear Ni,

    Many thanks for visiting ~ it is always so lovely to hear your sweet words and your kindness.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  48. Celestina MarieNovember 25, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    Hi Carolyn, Congrats on your 200th post and many more wonderful posts to follow.
    How sweet that you are having a giveaway. I would love to enter and I would love either one, lamb or pig. Each are adorable.

    You have been a blessing in blogland and I am so glad I met you and call you my friend.
    Best wishes for many more posts and lots of blogging fun.

    Thank you for your Thanksgiving wishes.
    Love to you, Celestina Marie

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  49. UnknownNovember 25, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    oh what fun Carolyn!!! your work is wonderful...I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee pigs!!! how sweet.....

    and very sweet of you to have a giveaway too!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

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  50. PiitisNovember 25, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    Dear Carolyn,

    Congratulations on your 200 posts.

    I'm so glad I found your blog.

    Take care my friend:)

    Hugs to you:)
    ^_^Piitis

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  51. French-KissedNovember 25, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    Hi Carolyn,

    Congrats for passing your 200th post. We are all blessed for knowing you and gathering inspiration from your posts. Both these little critters are adorable, but I am partial to the precious little lamb. Looking forward to your next 200 posts. ~jermaine~

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  52. The House Of GenistaNovember 26, 2009 at 3:08 AM

    Hi Carolyn - Love the blog, just found it today. It is lovely the way people can connect through blogging. Congratulations on 200 posts.If I won I would LOVE the pig, he's gorgeous.
    Beary Hugs
    Hillary Rose
    The House Of Genista

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  53. UnknownNovember 26, 2009 at 4:36 AM

    Congratulations on 200 posts. Your blog is so lovely. I have two friends I met in Toronto who are now back in New Zealand. What a wonderful place to live. So nice to meet you.

    Karen

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  54. The Victorian ParlorNovember 26, 2009 at 5:11 AM

    Carolyn,

    Congrats on your 200th post! Your blog is a joy to visit and you are a sweet friend:)!

    Blessings,

    Kim

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  55. Haute WorldNovember 26, 2009 at 6:17 AM

    What a fab giveaway! And congrats for posting 200 times... what an achievement! It has been a pleasure reading all your wonderful words and seeing your fab pics. Both the Percy and Lottie are adorable, although I think my husband would probably choose the lamb! Hope you're having a great week so far :)

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  56. Wish on a WhiskerNovember 26, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    Hi Carolyn~ I am so lucky to have you as a blogging friend! Your comments always make me smile! Both of your dough animals are adorable! If I had to choose one, I think I would pick Percy the pig. ~Mandy

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  57. Draffin BearsNovember 26, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Thank you Haute-Shopper, it has been great to visit your blog and see all the wonderful fashion in the shops that you have to share.

    Many thanks Karen, lovely to have found your blog.

    Thank you Kim and the feeling is mutual, you are a sweet friend and I love to come to visit you.

    Hi Mandy,

    You are always so kind and I will put your name in the draw for Percy the Pig.

    thank you Jermaine, lovely to have found your wonderful blog and I enjoy coming to visit you.

    Hi Hilary Rose,

    Lovely to have a new blog friend and I look forward to coming to visit you. I will enter your name in the draw for the pig.

    Dear Piitis,

    Thank you for coming to visit and your friendship, you are very special.

    Thank you so much Celestina Marie.
    It is lovely knowing people like you, that make blogging so much fun.
    I enjoy your friendship and all that you have to share with us.

    Many thanks Diana, for your visit.
    I will enter your name in the draw for the Pig, good luck!

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  58. AnaNovember 26, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Congratulations on your 200 posts. I feel the same way about blogging...I'm so blessed to have met so many wonderful friends like you through it. Oh! I thought I was following you already...so glad that I checked. I am now! Good luck to everyone! Have a wonderful evening.

    Hugs,
    ♥Ana

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  59. C. JoyBell C.November 26, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    I feel like that too, Carolyn...in fact...I think that through the blogger world...we can know people on a deeper level than we could have known them meeting them in person! You see...when you meet people in person...do they really pour out their hearts to you??? But when you read people's blogs...you get to know their hearts!!!! :) Some of my CLOSEST friends are friends I met through blogger world!!!! :)

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  60. Draffin BearsNovember 26, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    Thank you Charity, blogging friends are lovely.

    Hi Ana,

    Many thanks for visiting and following my blog.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  61. Carol Schockling LaweckiNovember 27, 2009 at 2:54 AM

    Hello Carolyn, I'm so glad I found your blog. I enjoy visiting your blog and chatting with you. Thank You for being you!!! I'd love a chance to win Percy Pig!! Both are darling. Peace and Love to you!!

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  62. DoloresNovember 28, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    I am so glad to hear the doctor had good news. I would love to win either one but I think Lottie lamb is just a wee bit cuter. Congratulations on your 200th post. I remember your 100th - it doesn't seem that long ago.

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  63. susanNovember 28, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    Carolyn-Wow! 200!!! Did you ever believe when you first hit "publish" for the first time you would ever hit 200? :) I would be so honored to own a dough ornament made by you. I love the lamb!

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  64. Draffin BearsNovember 28, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    Hi Carol,

    I would be happy to enter you in the draw for Percy the pig.
    Thanks for your visit.

    Hi Susan,

    Yes, I remember the first time and I did not know if anyone would even read my blog. I am thankful that I have so many lovely friends.
    I will enter your name in the draw for the lamb.

    Hi Dolores,

    Thanks for your visit. It really did not seem that long ago when it was my 100th post. Always lovely to have you come by and I will enter you in the draw for Lottie the lamb.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  65. GaylaNovember 29, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    I really enjoy your blog. I'm hoping the Dr. Visit is all okay. I would love to be entered in this if I'm not too late. Your photos are really pretty...

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  66. Draffin BearsNovember 29, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Thank you Gayla for your visit and you are not too late ~ I will be picking two winners on the 30th.
    I will enter your name in the draw.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  67. CCNovember 29, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    ooooo,please enter me into your giveaway. I have become a follower and I so want little lamb. He's so sweet..I just love him.
    p.s. crossing my fingers that I win..and Congratulations on your sweet blog.

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  68. Draffin BearsNovember 29, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    Thank you CC for your visit and following my blog.
    I will enter you in the draw.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  69. UnknownNovember 29, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    What a cutie patooty, Carolyn. May I still enter? All are darling ... I'm not picky.
    TTFN ~Marydon

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  70. Draffin BearsNovember 29, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    Hi Marydon,

    Yes, you may sure enter my giveaway and I will be doing the draw on the 30th and will put your name in the hat.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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