by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Both Rick and I enjoyed ourselfs. Doran grilled dinner for us, after a couple hours of Terri and I talking and chatting about her trip and looking at my FSL and the CUTE quilt - then Terri and I chatted some more. She has a wonderful craft room. What a neat thing to do, visit with another CUTE family member and get to know them so much better. We really had so much fun, we could have talked for plenty more hours - but it was getting past 10 PM and we had a long drive - so we had to stop for tonight. Terri is a great artist and she does so many crafty things - I hope she shares some of her projects with you sometime soon.

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by claudenicolas 16 Jul 2010

Thank for sharing those marvzlous pictures, so are so happy all 3 , Terri and Rick are no more unknown visages, Rick seems having a good recovery, Thank you for those pictures of hapiness
Hugs and love
Claude

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by castelyn 16 Jul 2010

Shirlene, so great to hear that you and Rick got to visit with Terri and Doran. It does do us the world of good to get out. Hope there will be lots of future visits - Hugs Yvonne

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 16 Jul 2010

Yvonne, we hope to try to get a visit in each month - so that one or the other of us - drives to the other's home. It should be fun.

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by 1sewnsew 15 Jul 2010

This is great news. I hope lots of us find each other.

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 15 Jul 2010

I hope that you and many others do, too.

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by stitchship 10 Jul 2010

Wow! Thanks for sharing this with us. You all look great.

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 10 Jul 2010

stitchship, so happy you found it and enjoyed it, too.

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by shirlener88 10 Jul 2010

Thank you all for responding and enjoying our visit - it was so wonderful.

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by lbrow 09 Jul 2010

This is so nice to hear Shirlene & very glad you & Rick had a good time. *

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Lillian, we sure did - thanks so very much dear one.

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by tippi 09 Jul 2010

Shirlene, I just saw your pictures. You look so much better with your hair cut short. Makes you look a lot younger. Glad you all had such a great visit. Loved all the pictures. Thanks for sharing.

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Mildred, thank you so very much - I really must have looked old - Hehehe! You are so welcome.

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by lenamae 09 Jul 2010

Wtote my note before I saw the pictures those are great you all look so happy Rick sure looks great and the wonderful smiled on your faces .looks like it did you two good to get out . bet it was like a vacation to you. I love your new hair cut it really looks good on you and makes you look so young.
Love hugs Lena Mae

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Lena Mae, thank you so very much - we had a ball - it was great to do something for that length of time and not have anything to do with doctors or therapist. Hehehe!

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by lenamae 09 Jul 2010

Well Shirlene just look at you and a trip to visit Terri .you had such a wonderful time I wish you still lived in Greensboro so we could visit .
Bet Rick enjoyed being out visiting .
love and hugs
Lena Mae

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Lena Mae, that would have been a treat to have visited with you - in the Greensboro area - a trip to Siler City would have been much quicker than the trip to Fielding - Hehehe!

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by sigrun 09 Jul 2010

So nice to see you, very good picture of you all.

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Sigrun, thank you so very much dear.

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by francoisen68 09 Jul 2010

I am happy for you and hope we shall also meet sooner or later....
The journey will be a little bit longer !!!
Hugs

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Francoise, I would love if you came for a visit - I know I will never get to France - but that lovely letter with all the pictures you just sent to us - really made me want to visit where you live - it is so lovely. Thanks!

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by dlonnahawkins 09 Jul 2010

I am glad that you enjoyed your visit, and that you had such a good day.

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Yes Beth, we did - wished you would come to Utah for a visit - then all of us would have so much fun. Hehehe!

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by sewmom 09 Jul 2010

You are very lucky to be able to visit. I love the new haircut! I know how hard it can be to let go of very long hair, you did great.

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Thank you dear - I never let it get any longer than my waist - but it was getting so heavy - it gave me a headache - I wanted a change - I think it was time. Hehehe! When are you going to let us see yours?

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by dlmds 09 Jul 2010

I am sooo envious!! Would love to be their with all the "Cutie" company. You all look so great and happy!! God Bless all of you. H&*

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Sally, thank you dear one - you also have two members close - right?

dlmds by dlmds 09 Jul 2010

My dear, I used to have one, and now I guess there are two. We should get together and also show one old face, and two beautiful faces on "Cute". Teehee!!

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by clawton 09 Jul 2010

What a wonderful experience. It is nice to someone in the US be able to do the visiting. So many members in Australia have been so fortunate to be able to visit one another.

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Carolyn, that is right - we all need to find us another and join together and have so of that fun, too.

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by gerryvb 09 Jul 2010

you all look so happy! love the pictures!

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Gerry, thank you - is is fun to be around others - not just doctors & therapist.

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by gerryb 09 Jul 2010

Both you gals look great!! And Rick looks like he's doing a LOT better. LOVE your new hair cut!!

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Gerry thank you - we appreciate it - he is doing pretty good.

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by jacquipaul 09 Jul 2010

These are wonderful pictures! My, but the new haircut makes you look so much younger! I love it! So glad you and Terri (and the guys) had a lovely visit. Isn't it nice to have friends!
Love,
Jacqueline

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Jacqueline, thank you - I sure appreciate that. YES, it is wonderful.

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by noah 09 Jul 2010

Wow i am so happy your hubby is feeling like getting out & enjoying some new friend!!God bless you guys !!Carolyn

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Carolyn, thank you dear - it was great - Rick really enjoyed chatting with Doran.

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by judybell 09 Jul 2010

Shirlene, glad you had a wonderful visit. You and Rick look great! I'm sure it is nice to meet another Cutie. I haven't had that happen yet, but I enjoy everyone on line here. God has really blessed me with such great people by using this site. God bless, Judy

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Judy, it was - we had a ball and I hope that you will find another, too. We all adore you here.

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by dilceia 09 Jul 2010

I am happy for you can be together... Should be wonderful!!!!!!!!

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Dilceia, thank you so very much - it was.

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by dilceia 09 Jul 2010

Shirlene, what a beautiful couple! Congratulations! That God protect them and that can enjoy of this union for many and lots of close years and with health.
You taste too much!

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Dilceia, you are so sweet - thank you - we will, too.

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by camylow 09 Jul 2010

YOU LOOK RELAXED AND HAPPY...GLAD TO SEE IT...TERRI..YOU LOOK ABSOLUTELY LOVELY ALSO......deanna

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Deanna, we sure appreciate it, we were.

twee by twee 09 Jul 2010

Thank you.

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by maryjo 09 Jul 2010

OH MY GOSH..you have that much hair left after cutting 18 inches off??? No wonder your head was heavy. Looks great! So glad you were able to visit with a fellow Cutie. You both look so happy. Rick is lookin like he's doing much better. Thanks for the pics. Love to see the family having fun.

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Maryjo, you are right - I have that much left - Hehehe! The family had fun.

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by lindaavolio 09 Jul 2010

YOU LOOK 'M~A~R~V~E~L~O~U~S' ..... Love your haircut!!! The three of you look so happy I can imagine all the fun you had talking embroidery and crafts...

Hugs
Linda

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Linda, thank you - I have been wanting to get my hair cut for a bit - so I just went and did it. We did have a great time together.

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by rwalden 09 Jul 2010

Thanks for sharing your photos and facts about your visit. I'm glad that you all had a great visit. Shirlene, I like your new haircut.

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Reva, thank you so much - it was fun. Hope you get to do it with another soon, too.

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by damaris 09 Jul 2010

Thanks for sharing the pictures. Glad to see such happy smiles. Take care and God Bless

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Dee, thank you dear.

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by leenova54 09 Jul 2010

Your new haircut must make you feel so much lighter! It looks lovely! Keep that smile going too, you look great!

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Debra, thank you so much - I really appreciate it.

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by mad14kt 09 Jul 2010

GREAT you enjoyed your FIESTA ;D *2U

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Monica, thank you - we sure did.

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by quiltgrama 09 Jul 2010

You all look so happy. It is nice to see you all together. Hope you will have many more times together. Love and Hugs Lisa

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Lisa, thank you dear one - we hope to have more time, too.

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by beatie58 09 Jul 2010

Love the new haircut! Lovely way to celebrate your new look but with friends from cute....You look so young and happy and that is all we all want.... Hugs and blessings Sally

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Sally, thank you so much - we of coarse - treasure every minute these days.

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by sdrise 09 Jul 2010

Love the new Haircut It makes you look so much younger and sophiscated. Your Face looks so much brighter and you see your beautiful smile much more. All of you look so happy and having a great time. Really nice pictures of all of you. Your quilt is really beautiful to!Suzanne

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Suzanne, thank you very much - how sweet of you to say so. Isn't that quilt amazing?

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by meganne 09 Jul 2010

I just LOVE the new hairstyle Shirlene, it makes you look so young.
I am so very happy for you and Rick to be able to get a break from your daily routine and can think of no better way of spending time than with Terri and Doran.

You look so happy in the photos, it makes my heart happy.
Hugs n love, Meg

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

OH Meg, thank you so much - for also being there - in spirit - as Terri did give me a surprise from you - how sweet of you to make me a hot pad and send such a big HUG - I will always treasure it. I am glad it makes your heart happy - it sure did ours, too.

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by designgirl 09 Jul 2010

I love your new hair cut. Glad you and Rick had such an enjoyable day with Terri and Doran. Lovely pictures. Take care, Hugs Lynn

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Lynn, thank you - it was so wonderful.

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by raels011 09 Jul 2010

Love your new look and great to see the photos

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Raelene, thank you so very much - don't we all love photos?

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by kezza2sew 09 Jul 2010

shirlene, this sounds wonderful for all of you.
You do look so much younger with your new style...and of course very happy...Glad you are enjoying your life at the moment...
Lovely photos all round.

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Kerry, thank you - it is good to be alive, that is for sure.

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by asterixsew Moderator 09 Jul 2010

I love the new look Shirlene, AND good to hear that you and Terri had a good natter

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Caroline, thank you so much - now was that so bad to wait just a bit longer - you also got to see Terri and Rick and the quilt, too????

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by grandmamek 09 Jul 2010

It is good you had the opportunity to visit with Terri. The photos are wonderful. I love your new haircut. Glad you had a good time visiting. Hugs, Mary

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Mary, thank you so much - it was fun for all of us.

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by april22 09 Jul 2010

Great haircut!!! It makes you much younger.Glad you had a good time together.Hugs april22

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

april22, thank you every so much - we did, too.

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by iris2006 09 Jul 2010

Thanks for sharing these happy pics Shirlene and I like your haircut. It makes you much younger and now we know the face of Rick as well. He is not anonimous anymore to us. Glad you've had a ball together.

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Carla, thank you so very much - I believe I have shared pictures of Rick before - maybe you missed the. I am glad that he is not anonymous tp you - however. We will be tickled to know you mentioned him, too.

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by marthie 09 Jul 2010

Oh this is so nice and so good for the soul.

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Oh Marthie - you have no idea how wonderful for our souls it really was - thanks!

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by pennifold 09 Jul 2010

Great haircut -Shirlene - and glad you had a great time with Terri and Doran.

Have been thinking of you all day - hope you can get together more often.

Love and blessings Chris

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Chris, thank you so very much - happy to hear that you were thinking about me all day - hope it was good thoughts. Hehehe! We had a ball. It was so much fun.

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by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Here are some pictures - that both Terri and Doran took on their camera - they are both great photographers. I don't know why Doran didn't get in the pictures? Hehehe! Tommorrow - I will add some pictures of us with the CUTE Quilt

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sanjoy51 by sanjoy51 09 Jul 2010

Nice pictures and nice to see a larger photo of cutie's. I can really see you both now. lol. Glad you had a good time together. I love to meet up with the girls each month here in Aus, we have show and tell on what we have made for the month and set some challenges to do to keep it interesting. I am never bored and enjoy my day very much and we take turns to go to each others homes. Hope you catch up lots. Sandra

shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Sandra, thank you so much dear one. I was thrilled to catch up with Terri, since her visit to your end of the world. She was a super host and had lots of projects to show me. I loved it. I think what you all do in AUS is so wonderful.

beatie58 by beatie58 09 Jul 2010

You both look so happy and enjoying your time together...Sally

lflanders by lflanders 09 Jul 2010

Shirlene, between your new "do" and the wonderful smiles on your's and Rick's faces leads to me believe that the two of you sre feeling alot better about health and life in general. The pictures show a lot lighter spirit and not so much worry. Staying upbeat and without so much worrying shows me that the two of you are well on your way to a much happier and healthier future. Your smiles are wonderful to see! Oh, and the hair style does make you look younger. Twee seems to be a very nice person all the way around and friends can be just what the DR. ordered. I am so glad that all of you have met and that you and Rick are now able to get out and about. My prayers still go out to you and that continued progress is made until the two of you can get back to a more normal lifestyle. Thanks for sharing these pictures of the three of you. Hugs, Linda

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Wonderful pictures, looks like you had a great time.

shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Thank you each - we did have fun and it is always great to get away from the doctors and therapy - share stories and gather wisdom from each other, too. THANKS!

shirlener88 by shirlener88 10 Jul 2010

ttt

sarahrose by sarahrose 11 Jul 2010

It looks great. I know what it is like to have a long braid then get it cut short. It takes some time to get used to. Enjoy it.

castelyn by castelyn 16 Jul 2010

Thanks so much for sharing these lovely pictures - hugs Yvonne

shirlener88 by shirlener88 16 Jul 2010

Sarahrose, thanks - so glad you understand.

Yvonne, you are very welcome, dear.

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by moyed 09 Jul 2010

Shirlene
lucky you, it would be great to have someone closer to me here. You both seem to have had a real good time. Take care.
Helen

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

helen, I do whished that you did, too. Having Terri, even though we need to travel aways, has been a blessing.

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by twee 09 Jul 2010

You are so kind. We had the best night

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Just telling it like it was. We had the best night, too. Rick is sound asleep - has been for awhile. Hehehe!

twee by twee 09 Jul 2010

He'll have a early wake up, but it was good for him to get out.

shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Yes, our day starts at 6 am.

beatie58 by beatie58 09 Jul 2010

Twee, you bring out the best in Shirlene...Sally

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by crafter2243 Moderator 09 Jul 2010

It is always nice to hear about Cuties getting together. I am glad to hear that Rick had a enjoyable time as well. LOVE THAT NEW HAIRDO.

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 09 Jul 2010

Angie, thank you so very much - Rick did really enjoy himself, too.

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