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Old 01-10-2013, 04:35 AM   #1
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Imma drink this.




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Old 01-10-2013, 04:40 AM   #2
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A bottle and two books? That's going to be hard to drink.
Good luck with that... these people and their weird traditions.


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Old 01-10-2013, 04:44 AM   #3
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Ordering details - please. I'm dying for this one.

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Old 01-10-2013, 04:50 AM   #5
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It's beautiful! So proud of you, Jamie! heartfelt congratulations! (-:
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Old 01-10-2013, 04:51 AM   #6
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Old 01-10-2013, 05:00 AM   #7
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Congratulations, Jamie! You've worked damned hard for this, and it's a moment well-deserved.
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A wonderful accomplishment and long deserved. Congrats, Jamie. You did it!

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Wonderful! Must be a memorable moment. Congratulations.
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Old 01-10-2013, 05:05 AM   #10
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Looks like you got everything you need there...

Imma join you in a bit. West Coast timezone, you know.

Seriously, Congratulibations. Happy, happy, happy, that's what I am for you. Coocoocachoo!
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Can't say the particulars just yet, but there will be a version in your neck of the woods. Eeeeeep!
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Old 01-10-2013, 05:55 AM   #13
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That is wonderful news! I saw your book at the top of AW when I signed in. Enjoy your celebration, you earned it.
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Oh, AWESOME! This is so great to read right now, I am happy for you - and had to post that this was precisely the inspiration I needed.

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Oh that's cool! I hadn't seen that.

Thanks, Mac & Co.!

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