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I debated on whether or not to actually post about this because I truly believe that everything happens for the best, therefore I need to let go and move on.

However, I also believe that sometimes you need to take a brief moment to vent before you can let it go.

So, here’s my brief moment….

As most of you discovered on Tuesday, I had some major shitola going on with my previous commenting system. Such as, many people not being able to comment, and comments disappearing into cyberspace.

Well, to say the least I freaked. I couldn’t remember how the hell to uninstall it and then reinstall Blogger’s commenting system. I spent several hours trying various things and then finally figured out how to do it.

ALLEUIA!

Now let me preface what I’m about to share by saying that I totally knew from the beginning when I installed IntenseDebate, that once I started using it, if I were to revert back to Blogger’s system I would lose ALL comments made through IntenseDebate, so I take full responsibility. And I would also like to share that I think the features they offer on their commenting system are awesome.

(that is, when they feel like working)

But, apparently they still haven’t figured out a way to export comments for those of us who use Blogger. And apparently from all the glitches I’ve had with this system since the beginning, IntenseDebate is NOT compatible with Blogger.

Which brings me to my question…

WHY are they listing Blogger as a compatible platform when in fact it doesn’t really work? And you better believe I sent them an email and asked.

(I still haven’t heard back yet, and I‘m not holding my breath)

So, I would like to say to all of you who use Blogger, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE INTENSEDEBATE.

Comments are a HUGE part of blogging, therefore if an outside system is not 100% compatible with the various blogging platforms it CLAIMS to be compatible with, then it shouldn’t be listed.

I would like to thank all of you who left comments on this blog since last December when I first installed IntenseDebate, and apologize for having lost them. I feel like I’ve been robbed of all the wonderful conversations we’ve had. It's truly sad. However, just know that I appreciated all your thoughts and words on previous comments.

Again, I only have myself to blame for this, because I knew.

But, hey….you live and learn, don’t you?

Ok, now that I‘ve vented, it’s time to let go and move on.

*deep cleansing breath*

Letting go……

Bye-bye IntenseDebate.

Pftttttttt!



Bwahahahahahahahahahahahaha!




Have a super weekend everyone!

X

51 comments:

  1. I agree with you - blogging without commenting is no blogging at all. These little wordy pieces of verbal cupcakes make our day sweeter and encourage to go on even to yet crazier adventures.

    Have a sweet weekend!

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  2. Ahh, don't worry about it. We don't have to see our old comments. We know that you leave us the BEST responses to comments anywhere in the blogosphere and that's all that matters. Stewie says so, too.

    Have a great weekend, Ron!

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  3. Hey, shiznit happens, right?? I'm sorry you lost all the wonderful comments and reponses you have posted in return but your blog continues, and here we all are too! Ready to leave you some more love!!!
    I did try to comment on the last post a couple times but it didn't go thru.
    I was saying that Rick did a marvelous job on your Wicked Stepmother makeup. I am sure you had so much fun playing that character.
    And soooo Joan. LOL Speaking of... one of the drawings had you looking a little like her too. Hmm... the last one I think.
    Must have been a wonderful experience and I enjoy hearing about it all. You've had some good times, that's for sure.

    Enjoy this glorious day! xo

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  4. All that bloggy love??? Gone??? I;m so sorry, Your comments and answers to comments are always so good. I know that breaks your heart. It breaks mine!

    Have a stupendous weekend my wonderful friend!

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  5. Awwwwww.... ((((((((((( Ron )))))))))))

    Lemme tell ya--I don't blame you one iota for being upset with the whole packaged lie resulting on the loss of comments for the past four months. It's the stuff that relationships are made of, eh? Or has been a part of it. But let me remind you it's just a PART of it, yaknow?

    Ain't nobody going nowhere cuz some stupid, packaged lie ripped off the comments.
    Oh well. ;-)
    And pffttttttttttt!

    Seriously--I lose comments to the Blogger Moof Monster. I rawrrrr about it and I surrender to Moofy needing to eat once in a while. LOL After goshknowshowmanyyears doing this deal, making the connected relationships I've been graced with.....a morsel Moofy's way once in a while ain't really a high price to pay, huh?

    ((((((((((( Ron )))))))))))))))

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  6. Aw shame you lost all the comments Ron. I have to say the only time I had any problem commenting I emailed you and it was only the once. Hope you don't have any more problems now. x

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  7. Bonjour Susa!

    "These little wordy pieces of verbal cupcakes make our day sweeter and encourage to go on even to yet crazier adventures."

    What a GREAT way of putting it!

    And you're right, blogging without commenting is no blogging at all.

    Thank you for stopping by this morning, Susa! Always so nice to see ya!

    Have a sweet weekend...X

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  8. Good Morning Kathy!

    aawww...thanks, girl!

    You're the BOMB!

    Yup, time to move on....

    ....even Stewie says so.

    Bwahhahahahahhahahahaha!

    Thanks for dropping by, neighbor!

    ALWAYS grrrrrrrrrreat to see ya!

    Enjoy your weekend, Kath! I hear the weather is gonna be GRAND!

    X

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  9. Oh, how frustrating!But it's ok not to have the written (typed)...we have memories, the next best thing! Have a great weekend!

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  10. Good Mornining Crystal Chick!

    Yup, schiznit happens!

    HA!....I love that....schiznit!!!!!

    And you're right, the blog continues! Sorry you had problems leaving a comment on the last post. A lot of people did, which is why I knew it was time to switch back to Blogger.

    Didn't Rick do a faaaabulous job on my costume and hair???? He built the whole thing from scratch. And he gave be BIG boobies too! 38 double D's!!!!

    Joan.....hahahahahhhahaha, you're absolutely right!!!!! I do look like her in the last drawing!

    "NO WIRE HANGERS....EVER!!!!"

    I had a blast playing the Stepmother.

    Thanks so much for stopping by, M!

    Oooooo....this weekend were suppose to have GLORIOUS weather here in the northeast.

    ENJOY it, my friend!

    X

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  11. Helloooooo Peg!

    I know, that's the thing....all that great conversation, GONE.

    *sniff* *sniff* *boo-hoo*

    Oh well, it is what it is. I'm just so glad I was able to switch back because several people who use Blogger had problems doing so.

    Thank you MOOCHO MUCH for stopping by this morning, Peg! Always a DElight, my friend!

    Have a STUPENDOUS weekend too!

    X

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  12. Hiya Mel!

    {{{{{ Mel }}}}}

    You're absolutely right, dear lady...

    "But let me remind you it's just a PART of it, yaknow?"

    Thanks for reminding me!

    "Ain't nobody going nowhere cuz some stupid, packaged lie ripped off the comments. Oh well. ;-)
    And pffttttttttttt!"

    HAHAHAHAHAHHAHA....don't you LOVE saying pffttttttt?

    "making the connected relationships I've been graced with.....a morsel Moofy's way once in a while ain't really a high price to pay, huh?"

    You said it! The relationships we've all formed are still here. That's all that matters.

    Thank you sooooooo much for your support, Mel!

    I feel MUCH better....X

    {{{{{ Mel }}}}}

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    X to you and the bug!

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  13. Good Morning Akelamalu!

    Thank you so much for emailing me on Tuesday to let me know, cause I really appreciated it. Certain people have had commenting issues with the other system several times, but it was only occassionally. However, Tuesday A LOT of people did, so I thought it best to switch back. Glad to hear you never had any problem, other than the last time.

    Thank you for stopping by, m'dear!

    And again, thank you for letting me know!

    {{{{ Akelamalu }}}}}

    Have a great weekend!
    X

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  14. Good Morning Suzicate!

    "But it's ok not to have the written (typed)...we have memories, the next best thing!"

    Right you are, my friend!

    The memories are still here!!!

    Thanks for dropping by, SC! And thanks for your support!

    Have a great weekend.....X

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  15. Hi Everyone!

    I'm going into work a bit earlier than usual today, so I will be responding to additional comments and visiting your blogs later this evening.

    Thanks for your patience.

    Have a great day!

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  16. the love isn't gone, just the binary representation of the love. And really, who needs to carry around all those extra 0s and 1s anyway? have a wonderful weekend.

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  17. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
    I do like to comment, but was having so much trouble here and without your email, I was about to give up.
    Did I say thank you?

    Well, thanks.

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  18. Well My God! I can't believe everybody but me knows who you are. Kathy and JD sent me over here because they were talking about you and I said who's Ron I don't know this guy and they said oh you HAVE to meet Ron, so here I am and I'm so glad to finally meet you and I feel so behind for not knowing who you were before today and I hope you can forgive me for taking so long to get here.

    So....hi!

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  19. I recently switched to Disqus and it appeared as if I lost all my comments. I was in a huge panic for several hours because they said they would not lose the comments. They all came back and everything is good now but they really need better directions and then explain how it might take some time to transfer all the old comments over. JD is in the process of doing the same thing and she went through the whole panic too. Sorry you lost your comments. The comments people leave on my site are always better than anything I could write in a post.

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  20. Whew, I actually looked at adding Intense Debate on mine but figured I was better off staying with what I had--you know if it aint broke don't fix it but that has never stopped me before either Ha Ha

    Well one thing Ron now that you have lost all of the comments I don't feel too bad because now you no longer have all of that blackmail stuff against me anymore.

    Seriously I agree that the comments are a big part of our blogging world and I do feel bad you lost that part of our history, but we will just have to add a new chapter Buddy.

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  21. Good Evening Diane!

    "the love isn't gone, just the binary representation of the love."

    {{{{ Diane }}}}

    Awwww....thank you for saying that because you're so RIGHT ON!

    The love isn't gone!

    Thanks a bunch for stopping by today, dear lady!

    You ROCK!

    Enjoy your weekend....X

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  22. Howdy Greg!

    You're so welcome, buddy!

    Sorry for the frustration.

    You're not the only one who's had trouble with this commenting system. I should have changed it sooner, but I was so hesitant to lose all the comments, however I lost them anyway - oy!

    Anyway, life goes on, right?

    Thank you for stopping by! ALWAYS great to see ya!

    Have a super weekend...X

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  23. Greetings Nanny Goat!

    Welcome! Thanks so much for stopping by, it's SOOOOO nice to meet ya!

    I'm so glad that Kathy and JD introduced us! Aren't they the BEST? They ROCK! Love em'!

    Please stop by anytime. You're always welcomed!

    I'll be sure to stop by your blog either this evening or tomorrow morning before I head into work.

    Have a wonderful weekend....X

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  24. Good Evening Jen!

    OMG, isn't that the most horrible thing, to lose comments? However, I am SOOO glad you were able to retrieve yours....whewwww!

    It's funny you mentioned Disgus because I was looking into them before I decided on IntenseDebate.

    Unfortunately, they are not set up to export the comments made with their system back to Blogger. They're mainly a Wordpress system, but CLAIM to be compatible with Blogger and other plateforms. But, I don't think so.

    "The comments people leave on my site are always better than anything I could write in a post."

    I agree, that's why it upset me so.

    Oh, well...this is one of those times in my life that I just gotta move on and let it go. I'm really okay with it now.

    Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your support. I really appreciate it.

    Have a wonderful weekend....X

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  25. Helloooooo Jimmy!

    "but figured I was better off staying with what I had--you know if it aint broke don't fix it but that has never stopped me before either."

    HAHAHHAAHA... I know what you mean because I'm the same way - always trying something new!

    So, my advice is to stick with Blogger. It ain't perfect, but neither is anything else. Wordpress to me, has the best commenting system around, but even they have glitches now and then.

    "I don't feel too bad because now you no longer have all of that blackmail stuff against me anymore."

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

    "but we will just have to add a new chapter Buddy."

    Thank you for sharing that, because you're absolutely right!

    Thank you so much for stopping by and for your supportive words, my friend!

    You're the BEST!

    Have a grrrrrrrrreat weekend.....X

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  26. Well Ron as I have told you before..I am a computer dumbo so what you wrote above was almost like reading Proust...in French. That is I am lucky I know how to post on my blog and comment on others. Something simple like that rocks my world. Don't worry about the lost comments...I know they are swirling around that great brain of yours. You must have some little special compartment next to you humor section and creative one where you stuff in all the memories.If not...well then you must store up a bunch of new ones. And you are right...without the great feedback from others, blogging would feel really empty. I have decided next to expression of feeling it is the best part of the whole thing!!! Have a great weekend too and on to new blogs and new comments!!

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  27. aha! no the little light bulb goes on!!!!

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  28. Good Morning Susie!

    "That is I am lucky I know how to post on my blog and comment on others."

    Listen, it really doesn't matter if you don't know a lot about computers because you are such an INCREDIBLE writer, dear lady! Honestly, you express yourself so beautifully!

    "You must have some little special compartment next to you humor section and creative one where you stuff in all the memories."

    You're right, all the memories are there!

    "without the great feedback from others, blogging would feel really empty."

    Exactly. And can you believe when I first started this blog, I had comments closed? What was I thinking!?!?! Comments are the BEST part of blogging.

    Thank you for stopping by this morning. Hope you're feeling better.

    Enjoy your weekend.....X

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  29. Good Morning Lady Sorrow!

    BING!

    The little light bulb went on!

    HA!

    Thank you for stopping by, dear lady! Hope you're enjoying a fabulous weekend!

    X ya!!

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  30. Buh-bye, Intense Debate!

    I'm sorry it didn't work out. I'm considering Disqus because I do like the nested commenting. Still, as others have pointed out, WordPress's commenting system is really not bad.

    So . . . maybe c'mon over to WordPress? We'd love to have you!

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  31. Well, that stinks. But at least you didn't lose your posts!

    Hope you're having a great weekend, Ron.

    Bernie sends kisses! XXX

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  32. I have to say that I'm kind of glad that you've gone back to the old way. I liked how I got responses directly sent to my e-mail from you but it was a pain in the ass logging in every time. It's just because I love you so much that I put up with it. You are worth it.

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  33. Helloooooooooo JD!

    Buh-bye, IntenseDebate!

    HA!

    I know you KNOW what I'm talking about because you also tried ID and got rid of it.

    Grrrrrrrrrr....!#$?

    I've seen Disgus on several blogs that I visit and it seems to work well. Yes, that's the one thing I REALLY REALLY liked about ID - the comment threads. It makes it so much easier to respond to each comment.

    I actually think Wordpress has the BEST commenting system out there. I still have a blog over at WP, but I really don't post there much.

    Thanks a bunch for stopping by, JD! Always so great too see ya! Hope you're having a glorious weekend....X

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  34. Hiya Chrissy!

    You're absolutely right....at least I didn't lose my posts!! OMG, I would be TOTALLY freaking if that happened.

    Thanks a bunch for stopping by, girl!

    Hope you and Miss Bernie are having a flawless weekend.....X

    {{{{ Bernie + Chrissy }}}}

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  35. Hi Jen!

    OMG, I know it was a pain in the ass for you, and I soooo appreciated that you commented inspite of it. You're a TRUE buddy! Thank you.

    There were several other people who said the same thing, so I'm really glad I switched back.

    You can still receive email responses through this commenting system by clicking on "subscribe by email." It should send my response to you just like the other commenting system.

    Thanks so much for stopping by, my friend!

    Hope you're having a SUPER DUPER weekend....X

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  36. Even if I had to scratch a dull crayon across a old piece of tree bark and send it off by carrier pigeon to leave you a comment I'd do it.

    Losing all those comments is mucho sucko for sure. I sometimes go back over old posts and read what people have said. It can be interesting to look at them a few months later isn't it?

    You keep posting ... we'll keep commenting!!!!

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  37. Howdy Jeff!

    "Even if I had to scratch a dull crayon across a old piece of tree bark and send it off by carrier pigeon to leave you a comment I'd do it."

    Bwhahahahahahahhaha....OMG, that was freakin' BRILLIANT, man!!!!

    And THANK YOU!

    You're the BEST!

    "I sometimes go back over old posts and read what people have said. It can be interesting to look at them a few months later isn't it?"

    OMG, I can't believe you said that because I DO THE SAME THING, I sware! I really like to sometimes randomly pick a post and reread all the comments. It's funny, because sometimes you'll see a comment from someone who may no longer comment, and think, "I wonder what ever happen to them?"

    To me, comments are the VOICE of the post.

    That's why it truly SUCKS AN ELEPHANT DICK that I lost them.

    Oh well....Pfftttttt!

    HA!

    Thanks so much for stopping by, and for being such a loyal friend, Jeff.

    It's much appreciated!

    Enjoy the rest of your weekend....X

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  38. FunnyGirlGoesBlogSunday, May 02, 2010

    I really needed a laugh this morning, and as always, I got one by reading your blog! WHEW!

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  39. Good Morning Funny Girl!

    So glad you got a laugh.

    I just couldn't help myself with "bird."

    Bwhahhahahhahahahahaha!

    Hope you're having a MARVI weekend!

    As always, it's great to see ya!

    Thanks for stopping by!

    X

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  40. At least you tried, Ron! With your ever-present exhuberance and spirit!

    LOL Mine is in its original 2008 format, blogroll and everything. No comment! ;)

    Hope you're having a wonderful weekend, Ron! :))

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  41. Good Evening Petra!

    *blushing*

    Awwww...thank you so much for your sweet and supportive words, dear lady!

    You're the greatest!

    I LOVE the way you have your blog layed out!! You've taken your design to great heights. It's VERY unique!

    Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you had a wonderful weekend too.....X

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  42. just re-post the entries and we'll comment on them again like we are seeing them for the first time. sorry ron.


    ((hugs))

    we'll move on from here, but that cartoon at the end pretty much sums up your message to them. can you email it to them :)

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  43. Hey V!

    "just re-post the entries and we'll comment on them again like we are seeing them for the first time."

    HA!

    OMG, aren't you a sweetheart...X...!

    (( hugs ))back at ya, girl!

    Yeah, I agree...the cartoon pretty much sums up my message to them and the email I sent them pretty much said it too....tee, hee!

    So, it's time to move on.

    Thanks soooooooooo much for stopping by, my friend!

    Hope you had a super weekend...X

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  44. Im just happy we can comment again!

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  45. Hellooooooo Meleah!

    ME TOO, GIRL!

    Besides missing the comment threading, I'm REALLY glad I switched back.

    Thanks for stopping by, my wonderful friend!

    X

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  46. ah ron, firstly i don't think i commented yet on this even tho i read it in the reader...so if i did, ignore one that makes least sense...as always it's late and now, i am in w/d so sort of goofy as it begins to let me have my brain back bit by bit, slowly slowly, sweating from every pore kind of thing.......i feel so badly you lost your comments, that's just so pissy for it to do that to you after you gave it a try and decided it didn't work for you....ah well, remember it's what's in the heart that counts and yours is as big as the sky so plenty of room for them there and in your spacious, wide-open mind to keep them too....so no worries, dear sweetpea....all is well and to bed i go now,,,well, really i am in bed with lappie, listening to hubby noises, ahem, and must sleep, turn on coast to coast, dribble brabble, stupidity stuff but it mindlessly puts me to sleep in an hour or less....so don't fret about comments, just have everyone leave three instead of one for a month and then, you might have gotten all caught up.....you think? ;) i thought it a good idea but maybe not. love to you, dear man that you are....how about i call you sweetknees instead of sweetpea or sweetcheeks, it's more manly...sweet...think about it....i willl check back.my♥to you always

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  47. I wish there was a way to Google "Ron left a comment on my post" so you could see all your wondrous exuberance in one place

    don't worry about what's lost, there's tons more ahead

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  48. Good Morning Linda!

    "how about i call you sweetknees instead of sweetpea or sweetcheeks, it's more manly...sweet...think about it...."

    HAHHAAHHAAHA! Listen, I LOVE "sweetknees" however, you can call me anything you wish!

    You're so right, dear lady...."don't fret about losing comments" because there is more wonderful conversation ahead!

    I'm soooo glad to hear you're feeling better, dear lady!!!!

    And talk about sweating! It's been SO humid here the past few days, that all I'm doing is SWEATING....Oy VEY!

    Thanks for stopping by today, dear Linda!

    I sent ya a bunch of Reiki last night, so I hope you felt it!

    {{{{{ Linda }}}}

    Have a wonderful Monday!

    xooxxoxoxo

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  49. Gooooood Morin'in Lady Dianne!

    "I wish there was a way to Google "Ron left a comment on my post""

    awwwww....your a sweetheart....XO

    I'm pretty much over the mourning of losing my comments, because it's just as you shared....

    "don't worry about what's lost, there's tons more ahead."

    Exactly.

    Thank you for your supportive energy, dear lady!

    It's muchly appreciated!

    Have a FABU Monday!

    {{{{ X Dianne X }}}}}

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  50. Glad you got that off your chest and out of your system... I know it DOES feel better to air out our frustration from time to time!! I'm glad you got things squared away!!! YAYYYYYY!!!!

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  51. Bonjour Leesa!

    Me too! It felt great to vent - HA!

    So now, it's back to BLOGGER!!!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!

    I think this will be much easier for everyone.

    Thanks for stopping by, Leesa!

    Always so great to see ya!

    Have a vunderbar Tuesday.....X

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