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Michelle L. Frick
 

October 2012 Countdown Thread


It's almost the middle of the month again. It's almost Thanksgiving here in the states. My kids are home all next week. I figured I should post this thread now, just in case the judges want to surprise us with early results so that they can focus on their holidays too. Of course, they might also decide to make us wait. The good news is, we should all have plenty to snack on while we wait!

Happy (almost) Thanksgiving to all those who celebrate the holiday!

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2) If you have NOT YET entered the Contest today, you can use the "Photo ID" to pull an existing image from your Member Center into your reply to this thread (avoiding a duplicate image upload.) Get the Photo ID# from your Member Center, come to back this thread, click Respond, enter the text of your reply, then choose "1" from the images-to-attach drop-down. Click Submit; at the next screen populate the "Photo ID" box at the right. Skip the other fields on that screen.
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4) If you're uploading a duplicate, maybe title it "For Forum" so it stands out in your Member Center, for easier housecleaning later... This can help direct viewers to find the original image in your gallery, when they want to leave a comment. Likewise, if you want to add a comment to a photo seen here, try to tell if it is a duplicate upload. As a courtesy, try to find the original image in the member's gallery and leave your comment there instead of on the duplicate---that way, if the duplicate is deleted later, the comment history isn't lost.

Good luck everyone!!!


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November 14, 2012

 

Michelle L. Frick
 
 
 
Here's one of my favorites - every time I go to see my Mom in Omaha, we visit the zoo because I want to see my favorite polar bear.


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November 14, 2012

 
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November 14, 2012

 
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  I was wondering if we'd see this today ;) Will have to remember to post here tomorrow morning, first thing!! :)


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November 14, 2012

 
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BetterPhoto.com Editor's Pick  
Flower Girl
Flower Girl
My niece enjoys a soda "cocktail" from the bar, after fulfilling her flower girl duties at my sister's wedding in Iceland this summer.
Thanks to my friends at BP for valuable editing advice and suggestions on this one!

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Home
Home
One of the charming homes in the small, picturesque, former fishing village of Arnarstapi, in the northwest of Iceland.
The Atlantic ocean was about 40 yards behind me when making this exposure.

Chris Budny

 
 
Ok, I probably say this every month, but looking back at Oct. entries, I'm having a super hard time picking just one. So I'm gonna go with 2 -- for now ;) My most "hopeful" is the image of my niece. I almost never photograph people, and was so happy with this candid capture. And one of my top favs from Oct., is the picture of the wood house in NW Iceland. Best of luck to everyone!


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November 15, 2012

 

Susan M. Smith
 
 
 
Love your Polar Bear, Michelle!

Chris, my super hard comes into play when it's between deciding my favorite vs. what I think the judges might pick. It's hard to detach myself and be objective. I enjoyed last month where everyone made their picks for exactly that reason. If BP doesn't pick an image that you guys did I give more thought to resubbing it.

My entries run from Center Stage on Pg 1 (right after Finalists) to The Applicant on Pg 2. I am looking forward to browsing everyone's entries. Last month I finally got 2 Finalists in one month. Do I dare dream of a 1st place? someday...lol...

Good luck everyone!


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November 15, 2012

 

Susan M. Smith
 
 

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Take Off
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My German Shepherd, Sarge, coming up out of a shallow pond he just ran through. F5.3, 1/640, 70-300mm lens @185mm in action mode.

Animals: October 26, 2012

Susan M. Smith

 
 
Love your Polar Bear, Michelle!

Chris, my super hard comes into play when it's between deciding my favorite vs. what I think the judges might pick. It's hard to detach myself and be objective. I enjoyed last month where everyone made their picks for exactly that reason. If BP doesn't pick an image that you guys did I give more thought to resubbing it.

My entries run from Center Stage on Pg 1 (right after Finalists) to The Applicant on Pg 2. I am looking forward to browsing everyone's entries. Last month I finally got 2 Finalists in one month. Do I dare dream of a 1st place? someday...lol...

I think I have it down to these two. Good luck everyone!


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November 15, 2012

 

Susan M. Smith
 
 

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The Applicant
The Applicant
A Red-Banded Hairstreak who hitched a ride on me into the house and my office. He's on my resume (any ideas, dude?) and a tissue box is the background. F11, 1/60, 50mm prime lens, +4 close-up lens, bounce flash.

Details and Macro: October 1, 2012

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wow, no idea how the double post happened. Michelle can you delete the first one? Anyway, here's my 2nd pick.


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November 15, 2012

 

Jeff E Jensen
  Good grief, is it this time already?


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November 15, 2012

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Lots of resubs in October for me, so taking Chris's lead I will also pick two, one from resubs and one from the new ones. Gotta remember to put the link here before entering tomorrow though!

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November 16, 2012

 
- Martha R. Mazon

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Wonderful selections, everyone!

Susan, lots of great choices in your gallery, but picking just one I'll go with Ruby. Incredible lighting and detail.

My October images start on Pg. 8 with Harvest Moonrise and end on Pg. 2 with Mysteries Within, which is my pick for October.


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November 16, 2012

 
- Martha R. Mazon

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  ...forgot I had already posted today, so I'll post the link tomorrow. (Maybe BP could look into fixing that anomaly?)

Good luck everyone!


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November 16, 2012

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  You can always post a fresh copy of your shot..It can be uploaded anytime, you don't have to wait til the next day. Just title it "forum only" or something like that.


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November 16, 2012

 
- Martha R. Mazon

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  Mysteries Within
Mysteries Within
A copy of my 10/31 image, entered in Details & Macro category. For the October Countdown Q&A thread.

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Good point, Carolyn!

Here it is:


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November 16, 2012

 
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  Happy November! I am going to have to go with one of my Green Heron and Frog pics - probably "take 2". My entries start on page 2 with Northern Shoveler and end with Frog Legs Anyone? on Page 4.

Good luck and I look forward to looking through galleries!

Susan - I really like Applicant


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November 16, 2012

 

Kara L. Hendricks
 
 
 
Good luck everyone... This continues to be my all time fav. image I have taken... Hoping it gets some contest attention in the MT from last month..:) Good luck all!


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November 16, 2012

 

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1/50 Sec - f/14 - ISO 160 - 30mm
Canon 40D - Canon 17-40mm f/4.0L

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I hate picking a favorite, but I think this is mine for October.


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November 16, 2012

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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So the first fave pick is from a resub and the sceond a freah submission at BP.

My last month's entries start with "sEaTs ApLeNtY - 2" currently the last one on page 1 (soon to be on page two) and goes end with "NIGHT LIGHTS" n page 2.

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November 17, 2012

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   The ART of Trees
The ART of Trees
Thanks Katarina M. for the constructive critique.

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Heres is the first one....


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November 17, 2012

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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And here is the other fresh entry...don't know how to enter both images with one post, appreciate help on this!!

UB.


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November 17, 2012

 
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  Usman - Blossoms is so lovely!


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November 17, 2012

 
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  where it says select, put in 2 instead of 1 then it will ask you for 2.


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November 17, 2012

 

Susan M. Smith
  Here are some starting picks:

Martha - Curves (beautiful color and detail; although I loved Maha'ulepu also)

Leslie - Dance of the Sandhill Cranes (gorgeous!)

Usman - Blossoms (such rich color and texture!)


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November 17, 2012

 
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  Sorry guys, I don't have time to pick through everybody's gallery this time.


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November 17, 2012

 
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  A few more gallery picks--

Leslie, so many great bird images! I'll go with Breakfast for its wonderful drama, detail, lines and reflections. (There's something about the position of the frog in this version that adds to the drama, for me.) And congrats on your terrific POTD!

Usman, I'm glad to see you're resubmitting some of my previous faves! To pick something new I'll go with sEaTs ApLeNtY - 2. Love the balanced design, warm tones and perfectly balanced layout.


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November 18, 2012

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Thanks Carolyn for the guidance. However, it does not have a button for inserting the Photo ID instead it asks me to upload the image again and that's what I would like to avoid. Is there any other way?

Carolyn - "Fish Oklahoma" is my choice from among your other beautiful captures. It is mesmerizing and I wish I lived nearer to this place.

Susan - I had a hard time choosing between your "Fall Days" and "Center Stage', but finally decided on center stage, such a lovely floral capture.

Martha - I think you have a winner in "Intensity" such wonderful B&W composition and the expression is fab too.

Leslie - Wow, all your bird shots are terrific. I am going with "Dance of a Sandhill Cranes". This looks like a Winner too, good luck!

Kara - You already know that I love the "Adoring Autumn" and will not give up on it EVER.

Chris - I love love love your Icelandic image "Búðir & Snæfellsjökull". The setting, light, colors and comp go very well together and I wouldn't be surprised to see this among the Winners, good luck!

UB.


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November 19, 2012

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  I would love to see the Judges surprise us this month with early Finalists' announcement, anyone else?

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November 19, 2012

 

Susan M. Smith
  Usman, I was just sitting here thinking exactly that - Finalists before our Thanksgiving holiday here would be great!


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November 19, 2012

 
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  Fingers crossed---I don't have my tracking spreadsheet at work, but this week (historically) has seen the most Finalist announcements---that is, until more recent times, when it has stretched much later...


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November 19, 2012

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  The elephant in the room is that it's Thanksgiving week..Do they rush and do them before, or wait until it's over??
Your guess is as good as mine.
Thanks, Usman, for picking my favorite shot of all time! LOL..I do love that one.


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November 19, 2012

 
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  Yeah, T-day is the big question...

Wednesday remains tied as 2nd-most-common day of the week to release Finalists, so they would have historical trending on their side if they get them out by Wednesday night...

Additionally, that would be the 21st, which is the single most common date each month, historically, to release finalists...

So, will the stars align this week?? :) If they don't, my guess would be Sunday or Monday.

For kicks, the past October's Finalists have been released in Nov as follows:
2011: Wed 16th
2010: Mon 15th
2009: Mon 23rd
2008: Tue 25th
2007: Mon 26th
2006: Thu 23rd


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November 19, 2012

 
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Los Ojos
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This beautiful child was riding comfortably in a wrap on her mother's back. I had permission to take the photo - tried to get a smile, but all I got was this wide-eyed, solemn stare. The angle, crop and full frame, all of which I like quite a bit, were dictated by the fact that I had my 100 mm macro on and we were in a crowd so I could not get any distance to speak of without having people come between us.
Category: People

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Tough time this month - five personal favorites, two resubs and three new ones. Going with one of the new ones. They did catch up on EP's last night, so maybe . . .


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November 20, 2012

 
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  I'd like to know how to put thumbnail links to two previously uploaded images in this thread too. Chris did it. A problem with putting in a new upload is well explained by Michelle in point #4 of her thread introduction. Also, I love seeing the badges on those that go on and we will not see them on the new uploads.


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November 20, 2012

 
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  Don't USE the previously uploaded images. Use a fresh copy of each and after you put in your response, click select below and put 2 in the box. It's not a problem if you use new copies.


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November 20, 2012

 
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  I don't do "new" uploads... the technique I used is a trick in BP's curious upload process, when you want to use pre-existing images.

Do everything you normally do to reply here with 1 image by Photo ID... (ie, before your daily contest entry is made.)
Once you successfully "attach" your first image by PhotoID method, and you get the "Success!" screen, hit your browser's "back" button ONE time, to return to the upload screen. You'll see your PhotoID still populated. Now, paste in your 2nd PhotoID for the next photo you wish to attach, and click Submit. If you have more to attach, just wait for that "Success" screen each time, and hit "Back" one time to return to the Upload Screen and repeat, with next Photo ID.


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November 20, 2012

 
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  Carolyn, your method works, to get multiple images into a thread---but it negates ever getting to see the Finalist/Winner badges on those particular images here in this thread---because they aren't your original upload; they're new duplicates.

(It also clutters your Member Center - even if you choose not to Display your duplicates. And, if someone clicks your duplicate to comment on it, that comment is not attached to your "original" image where everyone else has already commented in the past.)

It is a great method, for demonstration purposes or Before-And-After uploads, but I find it is a less-than-satisfactory method for THIS particular monthly thread---where you want to show your actual entry, let people comment on that image (if they choose) and later, see if it got medals, displayed in this thread ;)


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November 20, 2012

 
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  I guess I don't care as much about the comments. It just seemed to me everybody was always saying...I forgot to do it before I uploaded...


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November 20, 2012

 
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  Yeah, that BP flaw (that the Photo ID method only works daily *before* your contest entry is made) is a real head-scratcher, and frustrating too!


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November 20, 2012

 

Marcy B. Reman
  Sorry just now getting to this - it was a crazy weekend taken up by work. October has some of my favorite photos in it, unlike September and even November. So I have 4 I like and I am hoping one will be picked as a finalist. I'll try to make my picks for everyone later today or tomorrow - if we don't hear before then - keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks all!!!



Blue Green Vase Abstract
Candy Anyone
Colorful Swirls
Green Glass & Stemware



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November 20, 2012

 
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  WOW, Marcy! I LOVE that blue green vase abstract! Wonderful!!!


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November 20, 2012

 

Marcy B. Reman
  Thanks Carolyn! I want to print it and hang in my living room.


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November 20, 2012

 

Susan M. Smith
  Chris, thanks for the stats and for that explanation on attaching more than one image! I would have never thought to do that but I will now! Marcy, that Blue Green Vase Abstract is my fave! I'll try and look through some other galleries tomorrow.


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November 20, 2012

 

Susan M. Smith
  ermahgerd! I forgot to mention that I've finally upgraded from my 2007 D50 to a D5100! Great reviews on this! Supposed to be a little workhorse version of it's big brother, the D7000 ($$$). I'm so excited to have more power and upgraded quality and features. My family may not see me till thanksgiving day!


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November 20, 2012

 

Marcy B. Reman
  Enjoy your new camera Susan. I just upgraded my D40. Best thing ever! Amazing the improvment in technology over the last 5 years. Like a whole new world. Have fun - can't wait to see your photos.


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November 20, 2012

 
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  Love my D40 too and still haven't found a reason good enough to upgrade this little beauty by my side!!! Which Nikon do you shoot now Marcy?

UB.


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November 20, 2012

 

Susan M. Smith
  I think the D40 is still regarded as a great camera. I would say keeping that and putting your $$ into great glass would be the way to go. Too much has improved over the D50. I'll still use it as a second camera tho :)


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November 20, 2012

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Anyone sweating...?


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November 25, 2012

 

Susan M. Smith
  It's Monday now, here in the US. Hopefully 2day we will see Finalists!


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November 26, 2012

 
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  Maybe, but they are usually behind the newsletter in the pecking order, so maybe not.


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November 26, 2012

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  I think the judges are waiting to see more people showcase their monthly picks here, anyone else who doesn't think it will jinx it, I am missing a few regulars too!

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November 26, 2012

 

Jackie M. Sajewski
  OK UB I give it a shot and try and guess a few winners...

So many wonderful images in all your galleries. In most cases I choose a different one than the photographer selected to just give another possibility.

Michelle.. Pumpkin
Carolyn...Fish Oklahoma
Christopher...Iceland Layers
Susan...Ruby
Chris...Bursting In Air
Usman...Just Checkin' In
Martha...Mysteries Within
Leslie...Dance of the Sandhill Cranes
Kara...Adoring Autumn
Nikki...Moonglow Over Polenz Ranch
Marcy...Blue Green Vase Abstract



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November 26, 2012

 
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  I'm glad somebody agrees with my favorite shot. You're the second one that picked it, but it won't get anywhere, it's been through probably 20 times or maybe even more since I shot it in 2005. Thanks for the thumbs up. I'll try to pick some of yours next month. I've been under the weather lately.


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November 26, 2012

 

Jackie M. Sajewski
  Sorry your under the weather Carolyn. Feel better soon. I am not happy with my October entries but I think things are looking better for my November so I'll be excited to see if you find a possibility from my Nov.


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November 26, 2012

 
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  One would think it would be any time now ... :)


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November 27, 2012

 
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  I dunno... with Monday missed, I'm revising my estimate to late Wednesday night ;)


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November 27, 2012

 

Marcy B. Reman
  This last minute announcement of results is making me crazy!!! So I'm going to assume they aren't coming out until Friday with winners announced in December. Anything earlier is a nice surprise, yeah - right. And my chocolate is almost gone :)


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November 27, 2012

 
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  That's certainly the most prudent course of action, Marcy! But it takes away the "fun agony" of wondering, day by day!! ;)


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November 27, 2012

 
- Peggy Pfister

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  It makes me crazy too!
But I do, as always, have lots of chocolate, much to the detriment of my waistline! :-o


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November 27, 2012

 

Susan M. Smith
  I think Weds also. I wish they were earlier so I had more time to comment on finalists before winners come out. But it's all good, exciting and yes, fattening lol!


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November 27, 2012

 
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  Sigh... no chocolate, and just as bad, no amaretto... Guess I better stock up tomorrow!


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November 27, 2012

 

Marcy B. Reman
  So much for assuming their coming out on Friday - I keep checking emails every 5 minutes. Some of my best photos were submitted in Ocotber. Please be announced soon - Please!!!


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November 27, 2012

 
- Peggy Pfister

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  I may have to make an ice cream run for some Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Therapy!


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November 27, 2012

 
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  Doh! Peggy---I tried so hard to forget there's a 7-11 not far away---but now, with Ben & Jerry's staring me in the face from your post, I don't think I can resist!


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November 27, 2012

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  I'm all stocked up with ice cream..Gingerbread, Cherry Nut, Pumpkin and I think I'm getting fat.


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November 27, 2012

 

Marcy B. Reman
  Cherry Garcia for me please!


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November 27, 2012

 

Jen F. Petritz
 
 
 
I have a couple favorites this month! And I only submitted 5 entries all month, so I guess we will see!


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November 27, 2012

 

Jen F. Petritz
 
 

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I have a couple favorites this month! And I only submitted 5 entries all month, so I guess we will see!


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November 27, 2012

 

Jen F. Petritz
 
 

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Ghostly...
Ghostly...

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And my other favorite! Love these girls!


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November 27, 2012

 
- Peggy Pfister

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  Wonderful photos, Jen, and all who have shared their faves in this thread. Good luck to all!


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November 27, 2012

 
- Melinda F. Schneider

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I usually go with a personal favorite...
This time I'm putting up the one I think has the best chance...


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November 28, 2012

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Wow, Melinda! This is totally gorgeous. I think it has a GOOD chance.


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November 28, 2012

 

Susan M. Smith
  Great entries Jennifer and Melinda! Hopefully we'll all know soon!


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November 28, 2012

 

Jen F. Petritz
  Thanks, and good luck to everyone! So many fantastic images!!


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  Melinda...I love skipper! Good luck everyone..its gotta be soon!


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November 28, 2012

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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Better late than never, here is my hopeful and this thing is taking FOREVER!!!

GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!


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November 28, 2012

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Oh....the joy of waking up every morning anticipating the Finalists announcement and then later going to bed expecting this to happen the next morning ..... has a sweet pinchy disaapointing feel to it. Someone said "Don't Expect and thou shall nver be Disappointed", so all the problem is with the Expectation part I guess!!!

UB.


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November 28, 2012

 
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  Yeah, my estimate of tonight seems unlikely at this point... (though there's still 6 hours left in "tonight", on the West Coast!) So now, looking at the historical trending, I fear I have to revise my estimate again, to a Friday announcement! Fridays historically edge out (barely) Thursdays as a more common day of the week to announce... Fingers crossed---looks like it will be down to the wire!


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November 28, 2012

 
- Peggy Pfister

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  I'm assuming they know this month has 30 days, not 31 ... :)


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November 28, 2012

 

Susan M. Smith
  Lol Usman, you summed it up perfectly! I hope it's tomorrow (Thurs) at the latest so there's at least a few hours to browse and comment on Finalists before Winners come out.

Hi Elida! Beautiful floral, good luck!


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November 28, 2012

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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  Hello Susan!!!

IMHO it won't be today, maybe tomorrow or the 30th but not today, BP PLEASE prove me wrong!!!


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November 28, 2012

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Maybe if we stop watching, the pot will boil :)
Unfortunately, I don't have the will power.


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November 28, 2012

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  My Oct favorites are OCT. 12,13 and 18.

You can look in my port to see them they are on the first page.

They are of the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and they show the eiffel Tower with the Bellagio fountains in the forground of the images. In each of the photo's the water in the fountains are in different poses.


But the eiffel tower is like solid gold in the night in each of the images.

It was one of those magic times when I was taking images.


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November 29, 2012

 

Ken Beatty
  What affect does the Holidays play with the judging in the past years? This is my third month for the contest and I'm not sure what to expect.


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November 29, 2012

 
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  No predictable pattern around holidays... scroll up in this thread to my 11/19 post, which shows the Oct. Finalist Release Dates for the past 5 years...


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November 29, 2012

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  EPs are popping up, so maybe tonight they will get to the finalists.


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November 29, 2012

 

Ken Beatty
  Wow! That's amazing that you've kept track of all that information. So... It seems that the finalist are uncharacteristically late. I think most here have OD'd on Chocolate.


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November 29, 2012

 
- Lola M.

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Getting in kind of late, but here is my favorite for the month.


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November 29, 2012

 
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  Yeah, Ken, early on I was a little obsessed with tracking statistics about my entries, about my Finalists and Winners, etc., down to what day they were released, how many entries vs. Finalists, percentages, etc. I've kept it up since joining, and so the spreadsheet that I use, now has 82 or 83 consecutive months of contest tracking! Minor case of OCD perhaps??


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November 29, 2012

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Minor?? I'm glad you do it, Chris...I love that sort of stuff, but have gotten too lazy to do it anymore.


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November 29, 2012

 
- Peggy Pfister

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  What, still no finalists?
Okay, desperate times call for desperate measures.
I'm bustin' out the chocolate martinis.


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November 29, 2012

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  They should be out soon.


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November 29, 2012

 
- Peggy Pfister

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  Let's hope, LOL!


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November 29, 2012

 

Marcy B. Reman
  They just have 30 hours left and then they miss their own deadline! If it doesn't happen soon I'll need to buy a new keyboard, this one is getting worn out from all the checking.


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November 29, 2012

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  They have missed it once before, Marcy. But the announcement finally came :)


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November 29, 2012

 

Susan M. Smith
  Peggy's gonna be drunk typing by the time these get out! I fear I may damage my insulin production from chocolate overload! And my blackberry really has become a crackberry cause I hear it ding every time an email comes in. And I think "nope, not gonna look" which only lasts for a few short minutes. If that!


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November 29, 2012

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  I think they do them extra late once in awhile just to draw us together :)


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November 29, 2012

 
- Peggy Pfister

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  It works!


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November 29, 2012

 
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  Finalists are out! Congratulations... off to browse!


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November 29, 2012

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Happy to have got one. CONGRATZ to all Finalists and good Luck in the next round!

UB.


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November 29, 2012

 
- Peggy Pfister

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  Happy to have one here as well. Congrats to all the awesome finalists, and good luck to all!


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November 29, 2012

 
- Martha R. Mazon

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  Well gosh, that was a productive walk I just took to Trader Joe's...and I wasn't even buying chocolate!

Congrats finalists!


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November 29, 2012

 

Susan M. Smith
  Congratations to all the Finalists! I've never been more tickled yet baffled at the same time! I got three, breaking a record again this month. I would have picked Fall Days (and someone here did) but Frosted Fruit and Spice Girl wouldn't have been in my top 50%. I'll take em tho (and maybe stop trying to guess what the judges will pick)! I'm off to browse.

Good luck to all in the next round!


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November 29, 2012

 

Jackie M. Sajewski
  None for me. Congrats to all those who received finalists. Good luck in the next round.


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November 29, 2012

 
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  Always a surprise... :) Managed three here, but much like how I picked the wrong numbers for the huge megalotto yesterday, I also didn't pick the right choices in this thread, either ;)


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November 29, 2012

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Congratulation to the finalists.

I was not lucky this time.


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November 29, 2012

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Thought for sure I posted my favorite here but I sure don't see it now. Got a Finalist on it, though as well as a second on another that I felt was a top contender. So I'm a very happy camper.

Congratulations to everyone on their finalist(s) - hoped for or completely unexpected. You may even grow to love those that surprised you the most; I know that's been true with me in the past.


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November 29, 2012

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  I do see your Finalist above, and actually the only right pick this month on this thread, Nikki!

UB.


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November 29, 2012

 

Michelle L. Frick
  Congratulations to all of you who garnered finalists and good luck in the next round! Only a couple of weeks until it will be time to post November's thread. Smiles to all!!!


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November 29, 2012

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Thanks, Usman. I swear I scrolled through three times and just did not see it. This thread is soooooo long -- wonder why!? LOL


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November 29, 2012

 

Marcy B. Reman
 
 
 
Congrats to all the fnalists! Record month for me as I garnered 2 finalists picks on Candy Anyone and Intensity - both among my favorites. Though I had really really expected one for Blue Green Vase Abstract as it received so many great comments and did well in Masterpiece Membership contest. Just goes to show you that the judges will always keep us wondering.

Good Luck to all in the next round.


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November 29, 2012

 

Marcy B. Reman
 
 
 
Congrats to all the fnalists! Record month for me as I garnered 2 finalists picks on Candy Anyone and Intensity - both among my favorites. Though I had really really expected one for Blue Green Vase Abstract as it received so many great comments and did well in Masterpiece Membership contest. Just goes to show you that the judges will always keep us wondering.

Good Luck to all in the next round.


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November 29, 2012

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  One for me..Ecstasy (the goat) I love that one. My favorite struck out again, but there's always another month.


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November 30, 2012

 

Ken Beatty
 
 
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I was blessed to pick up a finalist. Congratulations everyone!


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November 30, 2012

 

Pat Harry
  I picked up two, and I'm thrilled!


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November 30, 2012

 

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Well, I picked up one....just not the one I would have thought! Still excited! Congrats to all!!


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November 30, 2012

 
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  Yep, I guess those Sandhill Cranes picked by some of you is a winner! One for me this month. Congratulations to all of the other finalists and good luck in next round.


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November 30, 2012

 

Susan M. Smith
  Winners are out! Congratulations to all who snagged a Gold (Spice Girl got 2nd)!


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November 30, 2012

 
- Martha R. Mazon

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  Congrats Susan, Usman, and all the winners!


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November 30, 2012

 
- Peggy Pfister

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  Congratulations to all the fabulous winners!!

(Did anyone else notice that the first place winner in Digital Darkroom -- which is fantastic, by the way! -- is also shown as a second place winner in the same category?)


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November 30, 2012

 

Susan M. Smith
  I noticed that Peggy! Wondered if that mistake bumped someone else from a 2nd place?


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November 30, 2012

 
- Martha R. Mazon

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  That is weird. The image itself shows second. Is first missing?


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November 30, 2012

 
- Peggy Pfister

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  Susan, that's what I thought, that someone got bumped from second. But Martha, I didn't notice that the image itself has a second place "badge" on it. Strange. Hopefully BP will notice and correct it (whatever that correction may be). I do love that photo, though!


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November 30, 2012

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  CONGRATZ to all who struck Gold, I was lucky to be among their company this month.

Thats strange, Peggy. It definitely looks like an unintentional error. I am sure BP will fix it soon. So all of you Finalists in the Digital Darkroom category, keep your hopes up, you may still get a First or Second place gold.

Usman.


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November 30, 2012

 

Susan M. Smith
  I didn't know it had a 2nd place badge either. I'm sure someone let them know so they can put the correct 1st place winner up there! I also think Tammy's pic is awesome! None of mine were DD but I'm hopeful that someday one of mine will snag a 1st place :)


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December 01, 2012

 

Kerry Drager
  Oct. Contest Update!!

Hi Everyone,

As many of you noticed, there was a tech snag, in which a First Place winnere somehow appeared among the 2nd Place winners too. Our apologies - and it's now been corrected with Laura Swan's Falling Apart receiving a well-deserved gold.

Thanks,
Kerry


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December 01, 2012

 
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  Thank you for the update, Kerry!


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December 01, 2012

 

Kerry Drager
  You're welcome, Chris!


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December 01, 2012

 
- Peggy Pfister

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  Thanks, Kerry, and congrats to Laura!


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December 01, 2012

 

Susan M. Smith
  Good to know that update, thanks Kerry!


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December 01, 2012

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Thanks Kerry. All's well that ends well ;)

UB.


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December 01, 2012

 

Kerry Drager
  Great hearing from you, Peggy, Susan and Usman ... thanks for the comments!

Kerry


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