Well~
I do apologize for taking so long to make Barb's 'speech'! I was speechless and trust me, some would say that was impossible~
I had quite a few email and instant message me at Yahoo and AOL, to tell me congratulations I could not believe it, really though. And thanks to Barb, for posting my embarassing tear filled words! lol! I told her it was okay as it explained why I couldnt post here right away~
Thank You All Very Very Much! I was truely touched, make no mistake about that~
I called Candy immediately cuz she is out of town and I wanted her to come here with me! How lame is that I ask you?? lol! But her computer is down where she is staying, but
she said: " I told you B*, you were gonna win!!"
But she is just
one person.
One little great person. I'm thinkin there were a few more as well, I guess.....wow~
I want to thank Al for coming up with such a pretty cool idea. And I want to thank all the other nominees, some of which I voted for,
and remember this is a monthly contest!!
You can only win once. Right?
Tell me you can only win once, Barb?? lol!
Barb Newell. What can one say about Barb Newell? Always doing so much from the heart.....
and the shipping? Please, no more...you're killing me here!
And April? April, I adore you, woman! For real, tho...You are
so funny! I always have such a smile on my face... esp on that post down there, 'she has fallen and can't get up'...Why does that sound so familiar?? I have heard that, somewhere, yes??
but I didn't fall. I cried to Barb, called Candy, whined to Ryan at AOL, PM'd Jason... I am surprised Jack didn't give me a bad time at Yahoo as well!....and now here I am~
Kiwi, Jason, aka, Brat! Where are you? I miss you! I know where you are but I so wanna share this with you, as I owe you much, Sir~ You were the very first person I ever met here, do you remember?? I hope you are well and safe, Jason~
I could go on and on, cuz I know ya all are sleeping!
So, the pressure is off, so to speak...lol!
I need to say that when I read about the shipping charges, I spoke with Ryan at AOL, and told him that things are getting quite outta hand over there and he better get them in check and what does he do? Donates as well!
Young One so did not listen well~ They never do!
He said that I am under no pressure to accept these fish, but if I want them he will get them to Cali.
How Cool Was That??
Which brings me to my last thank you. Dan, as much as I would love your generous offer, I, for sure would not be ready and able to accept these fish the first week of January. I do apologize~ I just have no place for them at the moment~
Which may permanently be the case. Can I pm you with more? I know you mentioned you need the room as well! Oh *******....
Again, Thank You All Very Much From The Bottom Of My Heart~
Marie