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Okay - So How Did I Do This One?
Is It Layered? If So How Many?
Am I A Reflection? In What?
A Shadow? ON WHAT?

Take a guess.
The Answer Will Come
!!! TOMORROW NIGHT !!!

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A cool image! It seems as you shot it through dirty glass or layered with such an image.


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May 13, 2009

 
- Maria Warren

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  wow girl this is a super cool shot I love it


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May 13, 2009

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  This is FASCINATING, SSSLaura!!!!! An intriguing image!!! Very unique. Art!!!!!! I have NO idea how you did this. I get an impression of someone being trapped! I don't think that's what you're talking about - that is just my impression. There's snow, right? No? I don't know but it sure fascinates me. I'll return to it when I have better time.


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May 13, 2009

 

Christina N. Seuser
  This is so awesome Laura! The body position along with the shadowing are so very cool. The textural element is really neat as well.


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May 13, 2009

 

Brett Dolsen
  Wonderfull work Laura!!I could take a guess but you have a very alternative mind so I would guess Id be wrong!Right!!Brett


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May 13, 2009

 

Aimee S. McMaster
  ...looks like snow...so it's a 'cool' image for sure Laura.....;-D Aimee


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May 13, 2009

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Fantastic work, Laura!!


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May 13, 2009

 

Kerry Hill
  Fabulous image, Laura!! It's scary, like in a suspense movie. I don't know how you did it but you did it very well!!


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May 13, 2009

 

Paul E. Earl
  I think it is a reflection in a pond on a tarred surface but I am only guessing! Cool image!


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May 13, 2009

 

Pat Gamwell
  Terrific imagination and wonderfully presented, Laura!! Very eye appealing!


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May 13, 2009

 

Michelle Alton
  Well...it looks like my granite countertop...But I don't know how you did it...Very cool, Laura.


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May 13, 2009

 
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  Excellent composition and work, Laura. Cool Capture.


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May 13, 2009

 

Barbara Waldoch
  No idea, but it looks scary!


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May 13, 2009

 

Renata Gusciora
  Very cool,Laura!Creative idea!Is it a reflection in a water?:-)


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May 13, 2009

 

Gord MacEachern
  Ice patch on pavement and using left hand with camera??
Whatever, it is a great presentation Laura!!


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May 13, 2009

 

Jyri Vissak
  Very creative! Well done.


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May 13, 2009

 

Troy Gallagher
  What ever it is you did a great job Laura,

Troy


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May 13, 2009

 

Sirsendu Gayen
  Very creative image.


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May 13, 2009

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Very cool!!!!


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May 13, 2009

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  OK...Laura, here is my guess of what you did...
It was raining, you stood in the street, looked down, saw a puddle, there was your reflection, used your left hand to take the photo & is that a purse strap on your left shoulder?, waved with your right hand... am I close???? 8o) Great shot by the way...


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May 13, 2009

 

Karen Kessler
  I think MumJ has it almost right - except waving with right hand? Probably the same puddle you used for the gorgeous view about a month ago! Neat whatever you did! :) (Did you get the idea from Irene a few months back?)


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May 13, 2009

 

AEK
  you're too funny - you asked someone to stand inside of a dirty door. HA! have a great day - a.


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May 13, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Karen, Irene used glass...I'll be back on this thread tonight with answers. :) Thanks all. This is fun! You guys are a hoot. I'm really enjoying your guesses!

-Laura


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May 13, 2009

 

Cassie L. Woodlee
  COOOOL Laura!!!!


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ROLAN NARMAN
  Very intriguing and unique composition sister Laura! Looks like some kind of shadow to me! At any rate it is very cool!


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Mukesh Srivastava
  Great capture, Laura!!! My guess- looks like silhouette captured against wind screen of the car....


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  Superb photo, and lots of fun to guess...it looks like the pattern my dog leaves with her nose on the windows of my car :) GREAT work!

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May 13, 2009

 

John Connolly
  I think there is quite a few layers in this fine presentation, Laura! An excellent image, I can't wait to hear the official result!


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May 13, 2009

 

Tammy Espino
  Awesome composition. Does remind me a little of "Freddy" though..lol


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May 13, 2009

 
- Carol Engstrom

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  OK -- there are at least three layers. One is snow, one is a reflection, and one is a silhouette against some thing smooth. Are any of those even close?
Great shot and fun question.


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May 13, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  NOW WE'RE TALKIN' !!!!

The answer will arrive TONIGHT!

Thanks everyone for your comments and guesses. I didn't mean for this to be spooky but now that you mention it...

Humm...IS IT A FULL MOON STILL?

Rats...NO!

Okay to keep your windows open tonight...


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May 13, 2009

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  A cool & creative work here, Laura!!! I also got the sense of someone being trapped here!!!
I think you have achieved this by layering a shot of snow on a window & of a shadow on the pavement!!! I agree with Brett- you do have an alternative mind!!!
Will check back for the answer.


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May 13, 2009

 

Gina M. Savage
  This needs to be posted for Halloween. It scares the ---- out of me!:} Looks like a ghost looking through the window or glass door....yikes. Great job.


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May 13, 2009

 

Ujjwal Mukherjee
  Wonderfully done,Laura! Like the idea!!


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May 13, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  GINA! SUCH LANGUAGE! HA!

Thanks you guys...I had no idea this would affect you all in these ways! Trapped!? FREDDY CRUGAR? POST THIS ON HALLOWEEN?

This is too funny! :) !!!


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May 13, 2009

 
- Teresa Burnett

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  I agree with Paul. I think reflection in water standing on blacktop. Then several layers for the added texture and tones. Looks like there is a reflection of a cloud right around your head. Are we right??? It does give the impression you are trapped, Lala, but you seem to be ok, so I won't be too worried! However you did it, its awesome!!


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May 13, 2009

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  I can't answer any of the questions... :) wonderful image Lala!


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May 13, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  ??? Did You Guess Right ???
??? Did You Guess Right ???

It's Just Me
WEARING MY
!!! BIG GRAY FUZZY HAT !!!
I was walking in the
CANADIAN ROCKIES
And Saw My Reflection In A Puddle.

THAT IS PAVEMENT UNDER THE WATER.

The Image You Were Guessing With
Had Just Merely Been
CONVERTED TO BLACK AND WHITE

Cloud & Tree Also In Reflection

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May 14, 2009

 

Stephen Zacker
  It was fun reading all the discussions. Looks like I read them just in time for the answer


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May 14, 2009

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  Laura, LOOOOOOK SEE....

Photobucket

on your EFP!!! 8o) Keep dancing girl!


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May 15, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  HOLD ON TO ME! I FEEL FAINT!

HA!

Thanks you Mumj! I needed to hear this! TRULY!

Thanks you all for the fun we had here!

-Laura


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May 15, 2009

 

Lorna Shutter
  I'm with Nancyj! Congratulations on your EFP for this intriguing image, Laura!!!!! By the way, ... I like your hat! LOL! :D


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May 15, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  And I like -YOU-! Thank you Lorna! :)

Shall we do the EFP Dance together?


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May 15, 2009

 

Lorna Shutter
  Sure! :)
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May 15, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Okay...this is weird! HOW DO YOU TO THAT!?

HAAAAAHAHAHAHA!!!! PERFECT!


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May 15, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  By the way...I'm the blond. HA!


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May 15, 2009

 

Lorna Shutter
  How do you do what? ... the dance ... or posting the dance? LOL! :D


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May 15, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  You put a VIDEO right onto my thread! HA! The possibilities here are endless with my little mind clicking away here!!!


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May 15, 2009

 

Lorna Shutter
  LOL! It's exactly the same as posting emoticons ... you just use the HTML code. :)


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May 15, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  You and NANCYJ (Mumj) are the ONLY ONES who understand these mysteries. I only know how to glitter.

Sigh...And don't try and teach. It's pointless. It's all Greek directions to me. I will just marvel, admiringly, at the two of you ...


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May 15, 2009

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  PhotobucketPhotobucketPhotobucket


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May 15, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  MUMJ! I didn't know you knew how to JIVE!

You amaze me daily! :) !!!

Is that what the "J" stands for im MUMJ?

MUM JACKSON?


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- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  Mum JIVE.... !!!! you had it right the first time! tehe... 8o)


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- Laura E. Swan

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  Photobucket


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Lorna Shutter
  If you can do the flying nun, ... you can do the dancing video! LOL! :)


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- Laura E. Swan

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  Photobucket


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- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  YOU are doing fine..... 8o)


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May 15, 2009

 
- Carol Engstrom

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  Congrats on the EP Laura! I've only gotten two all month, so I am in awe.


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May 15, 2009

 

Kate Jackson
  You certainly got everyone going Laura! Well worth the EP I would say!


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May 16, 2009

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  Big congratulations on your EP, SSSLaura.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p271/lshutter/alien_dancesmall.gif
They're cheering all over the Universe.


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May 16, 2009

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  Oh, s.... - I though it would work - it didn't. Sorry :0(


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May 16, 2009

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  Photobucket
Does this work?


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May 16, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Oh, you guys are so funny. Yes SSSKirsten! It sure does work! SO FUNNY! I think your green guy is learning the step from Mumj's STICK guys!

Thank you all for your comments and animations!!! Also thank you for the congratulations on this EFP. We have all been sorely missing getting them I think? I have only gotten a couple of them as well, Carol. Don't feel alone. Maybe all of you gave this one good luck?

Thanks again everyone for the great fun, AS ALWAYS!

-Laura :)


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May 16, 2009

 

Karen Kessler
  A little late getting back, but COOL thread!!! Love all the dancing. I'll just come here to learn - a lot cheaper than paying for lessons!

So, MumJ was right on the whazzit (or whatever this one is labeled - too far to scroll all the way back up to see)! It was fun & you did a fantastic job on it, Freddy.


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- Laura E. Swan

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  Thank You, Neddy.


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May 16, 2009

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  Hi Laura, Congrats on your COOL EP...
YOU gals and guys are halarious...I see that you know Lorna S... Laura!! Cool.. One day we are suppose meet and do a photoshoot at the RBG - wish you can come with us!!!
SMILING CHRIS


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May 16, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  One of these years we plan to RV across CANADA. :) Maybe our day will come!


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May 16, 2009

 

Lorna Shutter
  So, Laura ... After you practically cried your head off Photobucket when we didn't invite you on our little field trip ... now you're telling us you can't even make it?! What's up with that! LOL!
Photobucket Got ya! Ha! Ha! :D


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May 16, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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Myspace Glitter Maker


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May 16, 2009

 

Tammy Espino
  LOL Love that dancing EFP Dance~ And all the other animations :) Cool beans!


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May 19, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  These silly, silly BP'ers are rubbing off on me, Tammy. This is such a fun place to hang out. Glad you came around to visit. You are welcome anytime!

Photobucket


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May 19, 2009

 

Firas A. Abussaud
  Excellent composition and work

i liked it


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May 19, 2009

 
- Songbird Cline

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  very interesting! LOVE IT!


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May 20, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Hi Songbird! Long time no see! I have noticed you have been really playing with your icon this past year! WOW! RAINBOW DOG! HA! LOVE IT!

Thanks for your comments! :)

-Laura


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May 20, 2009

 
- Ann Coates

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  Congrats on your EFP Laura. (Smiles)


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May 21, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Smiles back.

Thanks Sweetie.


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May 21, 2009

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  Photobucket


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May 21, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Photobucket


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May 21, 2009

 

Toni Riggs
  Great texture and composition!


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May 22, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Thanks Toni! :) Very much!


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May 22, 2009

 
- Guy D. Biechele

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  Outstanding image.


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June 02, 2009

 

Mark Dodge
  Very creative and clever shot, Laura. The hat is a nice touch! :o)


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June 04, 2009

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Hi Guy! Are you a new (striped) face in my gallery? Welcome!!! Thanks for what you said!

* * *

Hi Mark! Nice to see you! Thanks very much!!! I try to be clever whenever I can! HA!

Yes. The Hat. Well it has a story of it's own. Suffice it to say I never leave home without it! :) This is CANADA and I live in a HIGH ELEVATION!

-Laura :)


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