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Friday, May 2, 2014

My "Labor Day" Viewing Party of One + GIVEAWAY!!


These past few months have been crazy. We found out we were moving. We bought a house. We are selling a house. We took a trip to Disneyland/Los Angeles. And I just got back from a trip to Gatlinburg. In between all that, we have to make sure our house is show ready so that means I clean almost everyday. I still have to make dinner, buy groceries and work on both my blogs. Sometimes, I get overwhelmed.

When I get to my breaking point, I take a break. That usually involves me shutting down my computer, putting aside my blog work and vegging out in front of the TV. When I am in this mood, I want a chick flick. Because nothing make me feel better than a romance movie!

I had one of those days this week. With looming deadlines and house showings, I decided to take a break. Luckily, I had just received a really cool pack filled with wonderful goodies. Those goodies included a copy of "Labor Day" starring Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin. The kit also included the "Labor Day" book, a pie dish, pastry cutter, pie server, wine glasses, an ice cream scoop and the makings for a peach pie.

Why peach pie? I won't give any spoilers but the peach pie is important in the movie. I have said enough.


I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed my "afternoon off". I made my pie in the morning, worked a little and then curled up on my sofa to watch the movie. I had pie and used my wine glasses for milk instead of wine. I love Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin. I loved this movie. My pie was delicious. If pie can't make you feel better, I have no idea what can. After my "me time" I felt better and I was ready to get back int the game!


If you don't already take a little me time for yourself, try it. Have a viewing party of your own and enjoy a good movie like "Labor Day" and, of course, a sweet treat like pie! Of course, if you don't have pie any sweet will do.



The Labor Day Blu-ray is now available in stores. If you have a chance to pick up, do. It is an excellent movie. And, to help you with your viewing party, I have a "Labor Day" DVD, the "Labor Day" book and a copy of "What's a Hostess to Do" by Susan Spungen, the food stylist for Labor Day. How cool is that? For a chance to win, just enter on the Rafflecopter widget below!

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147 comments:

  1. I would probably watch with my sisters and mother. I would love to have a cold glass of lemonade.

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  2. It would consisits of hubby and I and yes we would eat, probably pizza.

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  3. I have Not seen the movie yet.

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  4. https://twitter.com/SandyM204/status/462272515914473473

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  5. I'd watch by myself. Just me and some popcorn! LOL in a house full of 3 kids, some piece and quiet would be great.

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  6. Tweeted! https://twitter.com/rainbowclm/status/462281224803737600

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  7. I would let my girlfriend have a Labor Day viewing party..

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  8. It would be a GNO...with lots of junk food. I would have my girl friends bring their favorite treat to share. Patricia

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  9. https://twitter.com/yourpotofgold/status/462359273989611520

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  10. Would you be alone or have friends over? What would you eat? Drink? What would you watch?

    I could use some alone time. I would eat this new granola, which is more addicting than crack, but at least it is not bad for you. Right? I always drink water. I would watch "The Holiday" because I really enjoy it with all of it's stunning interiors.

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  11. I have not seen Labor Day.

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  12. I think I would make it a girls night in with some fun adult beverages and of course peach pie ;) Yours turned out yummy looking!

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  13. No I haven't seen it ..yet. We hadn't ever watched Dexter before so we were on a Netflix kick for a few weeks.

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  14. https://twitter.com/tatzgrrly/status/462382221043593217

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  15. I would watch with my family. We'd probably have popcorn and m&m's.
    Thank you!

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  16. I have not seen the movie yet, but would love to.
    Thank you!

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  17. Just the hubby and yours truly with a bottle of wine and pizza!

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  18. https://twitter.com/yourpotofgold/status/462578514856652800

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  19. "No boys allowed" night sounds fun! Cocktails, appetizers and friends!

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  20. "No boys allowed" movie night! Cocktails, appetizers and girlfriends, how fun!

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  21. hubz and i would watch together...maybe with a nice dessert and a cup of mocha coffee.
    Mary Beth Elderton

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  22. https://twitter.com/mbm218/status/462635324611371008
    Mary Beth Elderton

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  23. i would def have some girlfriends over for some wine and chocolates! i want to see this movie!

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  24. https://twitter.com/tatzgrrly/status/462691908209229824

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  25. We would watch the movie by ourselves with a few beers and some snacks, fun, fun.

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  26. I have not seen the movie yet.

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  27. https://twitter.com/mrsshukra/status/462730440751607808

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  28. I love having movie night with friends. A chick flick, popcorn, and something sweet (like pie!) make for a great viewing party.

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  29. Me and my wife with a pizza sounds great.

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  30. https://twitter.com/doubleD_343/status/462775851356917760

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  31. https://twitter.com/rainbowclm/status/462792141140279296

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  32. The viewing party would include friends and the refreshments would depend on who will be joining us. That way, everyone will have at least one food and drink item that they like at the party

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  33. No, I have not seen the movie LABOR DAY yet

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  34. https://twitter.com/yourpotofgold/status/462940672685641730

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  35. https://twitter.com/doubleD_343/status/462995845407719424

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  36. My best Friend as well as myself, also with ice cream on our warm pie!!! Mmmm

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  37. It would be my husband and me eating pizza or chips.

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  38. I'd view this movie with my husband and make sure we had fresh peach pie to eat!

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  39. I haven't seen the move Labor Day but I really want to. Kate Winslet & Josh Brolin are up their in my favorite actor department.

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  40. I think I would make a pie, and it would be a family viewing party! thank you!

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  41. i haven't seen the movie, but i've heard great things about the book and movie!

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  42. I'd probably take this over to my parents and watch it at their house have dinner! we do a movie night weekly!

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  43. https://twitter.com/mrsshukra/status/463105515464056832

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  44. https://twitter.com/rainbowclm/status/463128709835145216

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  45. We would watch a new on Blu-ray film, the choice of title depending on who is joining the party

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  46. I would watch this one myself i believe, and i love to enjoy some popcorn.

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  47. I have not yet seen the film, "Labor Day"

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  48. https://twitter.com/yourpotofgold/status/463345533025669120

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  49. https://twitter.com/doubleD_343/status/463351240366104576

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  50. My viewing party would be my family.

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  51. https://twitter.com/rainbowclm/status/463455108244598784 Rafflecopter as Christine reyes

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  52. I have not seen the movie Labor Day.

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  53. https://twitter.com/tatzgrrly/status/463473623320125441

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  54. My party would consist of family. We would have a BBQ, watch Labor Day, enjoy tropical drinks, and relax.

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  55. No, I have not seen the movie Labor Day yet.

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  56. Tweeted the giveaway https://twitter.com/DarkMysticNight/status/463527049907298306

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  57. https://twitter.com/mrsshukra/status/463571690534862848

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  58. https://twitter.com/doubleD_343/status/463647020448620544

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  59. https://twitter.com/yourpotofgold/status/463712812368281600

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  60. https://twitter.com/rainbowclm/status/463846657545601024

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  61. https://twitter.com/mrsshukra/status/463944169266761728

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  63. I would watch this with my good friend Frankie.We like to have movie nights and have our popcorn and then later a cup of good hot tea together.

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  64. https://twitter.com/mrsshukra/status/464184175910588416

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  65. No I have not yet seen Labor day.

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  66. I would watch this by myself or with my fiancée for a kid free date night at home. We would have some good pizza and a would drink water and he would have a beer.

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  67. https://twitter.com/yourpotofgold/status/464436742657830913

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  68. https://twitter.com/rainbowclm/status/464570721130127360

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  69. https://twitter.com/rainbowclm/status/464868070737973248

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  70. https://twitter.com/yourpotofgold/status/465118805354496000

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  71. https://twitter.com/mrsshukra/status/465252167910039555

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  72. I think it will be just me, just me and a peach pie lol, Maybe some vanilla ice cream too.
    upstatemissy@gmail.com

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  73. I have not seen the Labor Day movie yet.
    upstatemissy@gmail.com

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  74. I tweeted https://twitter.com/upstatmissy2/status/465347186301992960
    upstatemissy@gmail.com

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  75. I'd watch this with my girlfriends and my husband :)

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  76. https://twitter.com/mrsshukra/status/465580947883057152

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  77. https://twitter.com/rainbowclm/status/465614554261508096

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  78. https://twitter.com/yourpotofgold/status/465885973956407296

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  79. I'd probably watch it by myself when my son's napping. I'd curl up on the couch with tea and something comforting.

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  80. I haven't seen the movie, Labor Day, yet.

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  81. https://twitter.com/mrsshukra/status/466105442913886208

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  82. https://twitter.com/yourpotofgold/status/466249045611016192

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  83. https://twitter.com/mrsshukra/status/466418760723988483

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  84. https://twitter.com/rainbowclm/status/466419310219788288

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  85. I'd invite my best friend and we'd have popcorn and iced tea.
    Thanks for the contest.

    slehan at juno dot com

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  86. https://twitter.com/yourpotofgold/status/466559430230687745

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  90. https://twitter.com/rainbowclm/status/467119970644541440

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  100. https://twitter.com/rainbowclm/status/468573482037415937

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  102. https://twitter.com/yourpotofgold/status/469091016125841408

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  103. I would have friends over and we would eat some guacamole, pimento cheese dip, and desserts!

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  104. No I have not seen the movie Labor Day yet.

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  105. https://twitter.com/carawling/status/469159127415939073

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  106. https://twitter.com/mrsshukra/status/469241595884097537

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  107. Tell me what your viewing party would consist of. Would you be alone or have friends over?

    alone in me warm bed

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  108. Have you seen the movie Labor Day?

    havent seen it yet..looking foreward to it

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  109. https://twitter.com/kelsweeps/status/469346238479867904

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  110. No, I have not seen Labor Day yet.

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  111. https://twitter.com/yourpotofgold/status/469509118282043392

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  112. https://twitter.com/carawling/status/469508128011456512

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  113. https://twitter.com/mrsshukra/status/469622426200846336

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  114. I would watch with my family - we favor popcorn and tea.

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  115. https://twitter.com/yourpotofgold/status/469866152676433920

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  116. My daughters and I would probably all like this so would probably watch it together on one of our Sundays. As for dinner? Well, that depends what's on sale - LOL - but most likely it would be finger food that we would munch on while we watched. They would probably have a glass of wine or a beer but I would opt for a soda - LOL Sounds like fun, if I don't win, now I am going to have to get the movie - LOL

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  117. https://twitter.com/carawling/status/469915373425659904

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  118. https://twitter.com/mrsshukra/status/470090185628073985

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  120. https://twitter.com/yourpotofgold/status/470344236072595456

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  122. https://twitter.com/mrsshukra/status/470691379702542336

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  123. I would have a few friends over with some snacks and drinks!

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  124. Tweet!~

    https://twitter.com/Deb55106/status/470765480072843265

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  125. No I have not seen this movie yet.

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  126. My viewing party would include myself, my boyfriend, and my puppy. And lots of snacks!

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  127. a few friends and some popcorn and soda - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com

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  128. https://twitter.com/mrsshukra/status/471114829713788928

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  129. I'd have my viewing party when my spouse is away on business, and it would be just me, the dog, and the cats. They would get treats, and I'd treat myself to chocolate. And pop corn.

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  130. I have not yet seen Labor Day, but it does seem like the perfect movie to watch some evening when I'm alone in the house.

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  131. https://twitter.com/yourpotofgold/status/471316936458911744

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  132. I have not seen the movie would be hubby friends and I popcorn and finger sandwiches

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  133. It would be a GNO...with lots of junk food. I would have my girl friends bring their favorite treat to share. Patricia

    Read more: http://www.theartofrandomwillynillyness.com/2014/05/my-labor-day-viewing-party-of-one.html#ixzz32yA1vivL

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  134. This is a total chickflick. No way my hubby would watch. So I'd either be watching it by myself or taking it to a friend's place. We'd probably have dinner before the movie and popcorn during.

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  135. It would be with my mom, my daughter and some friends. We would have nacho's and popcorn!
    vikki.billings@yahoo.com

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  136. I have not seen the movie as of yet.
    vikki.billings@yahoo.com

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  137. I would have my best girl friends over for a girl's night in. We would have our favorite sweet tea, popcorn and some of my homemade fudge. We all love these kind of movies so after the movie we would spend a lot of time going over it and what are favorite scenes were.
    Laurie Emerson
    lauraemerson17 at yahoo dot com

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  138. I have not seen the movie yet.
    Laurie Emerson
    lauraemerson17 at yahoo dot com

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  139. Ah, I'd probably be alone...I like watching things like this alone...but my hubby may watch it with me...and popcorn would be our food of choice

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  140. I would invite family and friends, serve everybodies favorite snacks and various drinks.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

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  141. I haven't seen Labor Day but would love to.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

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  142. Tweeted as jlsc123 (Jill Myrick) located here:

    https://twitter.com/jlsc123/status/471497053747437568

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

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