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Next is a series of Zoo photos shot
last weekend at the Oklahoma City Zoo.
Reptiles are my passion...I know Mom got
tired of me bringing random snakes home to
keep as PETS! OK I stand
corrected, Grandma got tired of
me bringing them home. Them
and the field mice. LOL! :D
HAVE A TERRIFIC THURSDAY EVERYONE!!

Sandra R. Alvey

 
 
 
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Awesome image and details here, Sandra.


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January 23, 2008

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  oh my... hate those things... awesome close up Sandi... superb details!


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January 23, 2008

 

Tiia Vissak
  great tones & clarity!


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January 23, 2008

 

Margaret R. Barry
  Fantastic image, Sandi. Great details and color!


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January 24, 2008

 

David J. Geaney
  What a great close-up. Just love snakes. Nice crisp details in the eyes.


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January 24, 2008

 

Steven E. Ray
  Whoa... now this is a handsome green slithering serpent. Nice and close-up where you can see the devil in it's eye :) I love nature and will even catch insects in the house and free them outside verses stomping them, but snakes always made me nervous. Don't bother me as much now, but as a kid I would freak out and FLEEEEE. Wonderful photo Sandi!


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January 24, 2008

 
- Jim Baines

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  A magnificent capture, Sandra! Crisp eyes and nice detail with vivid color. When I try this at the zoo I can never get past the glass. Great job!!


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January 24, 2008

 
- Bob D. Hall

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  Great capture, Sandra!


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January 24, 2008

 
- Silvana Stanzer

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  Wow this is GREAT! Amazing capture, and I love the colors.


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January 24, 2008

 

Nadine A. Lewis
  This is an AWESOME capture, Sandra!!! GREAT lighting, color, & detail!!!! <><


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January 24, 2008

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Wow! This is as close as I ever want to a snake!

Great presentation!

jo ann c.


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January 24, 2008

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  I believe it was your grandmother that didn't like all the snakes in the house. If you will recall, I had lots of lizzards & snakes as pet when I was growing up. With 5 older brothers and sisters and 1 younger brother (the BABY), there weren't any cats and dogs left for me to play with so I had the reptiles! :-)

ANYWAY... This is a totally AWESOME image with fantastic detaiil, colors, DOF, POV and composition, Kiddo!~! LOVE IT!!!!! Mom


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January 24, 2008

 

Kimi A. Phillips
  AWESOME DETAIL!!! Comp. and color fantastic...GREAT JOB!!!


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January 24, 2008

 

Erika Haight
  Kinda scary Sandra... However, I love that Vivid green and details! Bravo!!! erika


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January 24, 2008

 

Brett Dolsen
  Cool Snake Sandra!!Great clarity and details.
Brett


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January 24, 2008

 

David Phalen
  Too close for me! :) Excellent color and details. Well done!


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January 24, 2008

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  You did a wonderful job on this capture, Sandi. Great detail--love the DOF, too--and color. Hssssssssss


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January 24, 2008

 

Sam Britt
  Great detail, color & lighting, Sandi. Terrific shot. I could never have a snake as a pet - they're too creepy!


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January 24, 2008

 

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  Even though I'm not a fan of snakes, LoL..You done a great job on this capture!! The colors are really, really
pretty! :)


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January 24, 2008

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Great capture, details and colors, Sandi!


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January 24, 2008

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Nice capture, Sandra. Beautiful colors.


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January 24, 2008

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  WOW, incredible colors, lighting, detail, & clarity here, Sandra!!! Exceptional work on this one, my friend!!!


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January 24, 2008

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  Thank you so much everyone for your kind comments!!

I'm running a fever tonight, and won't be able to comment. I don't think it's anything terrible, just something going around at work. Maybe I'll take the day off tomorrow! LOL!

Thank you all again!


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January 24, 2008

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  You know how much I like snakes. Awesome color and details. Feel better soon.


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January 24, 2008

 

Kathy Reeves
  Wow! Awesome!


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January 25, 2008

 

Samantha L. Dean
  Way kewl capture Sandra. Love this close-up!!! WTG!


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January 25, 2008

 

Alexis Yobbagy
  This is AMAZING!!! Looks like a WINNER!!!


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January 25, 2008

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  Thank you so much Tammy, Kathy, Samantha, and Alexis! I really appreciate all of you!

I'm still under the weather. I'll catch up on posting ASAP! :(


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January 25, 2008

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Bet you had a terrific time shooing snakes!! Details, colors and dof are absolutely awesome here, Sandi!!


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January 26, 2008

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  Thank you so much SuSana hon!! *hugs*


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January 27, 2008

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  (Shiver) Girl, another fantastic capture, close up and color, They just give me the willies LOL!


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January 27, 2008

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  LOL! Well good thing there's glass between him and you then! :)

Thanks so much Peaches!!


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January 27, 2008

 

Amber Kennedy
  i hate snakes, but you make em look so pretty!


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January 27, 2008

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  Aww Amber! Thank you so much! I personally think snakes are gorgeous creatures, but I don't think I'd want to cuddle with this venomous green tree snake. LOL!


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January 27, 2008

 

John Connolly
  What a beautiful snake, Sandi! Your capture is just superb with excellent detail and stunning color!


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January 28, 2008

 

Deb Koskovich
  Wow, what a great shot, Sandi!! You sure get along well with reptiles, LOL!


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January 28, 2008

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  Thank you so much John and Deb! I appreciate your sweet comments!


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January 28, 2008

 

Iris Greenwell
  Wow, great details and wonderful colors here. Iris


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January 29, 2008

 

Debra K. Thomas
  wonderful wonderful foto


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January 29, 2008

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  Thank you so much Iris and Debra! I really appreciate your wonderful comments!


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January 29, 2008

 

Crystal L. Craig
  Can I have two favorites of your snake series? LOL This is absolutely wonderful Sandi! Love the colour, composition and incredible details. Very nicely done! Amazing the clarity through the glass :)


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February 01, 2008

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  Thank you so much Crystal! I got lucky, they'd just cleaned the glass in the exibits! WOOHOO! LOL!


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February 01, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  AWESOME, awesome!!! I LOVE all your snake captures Sandra! This one is fantastic! Color, details, clarity, lighting and composition all perfect!


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February 04, 2008

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  Dianna Thank You so much! I am particularly fond of this image, green tree snakes are just so gorgeous! I appreciate you stopping in and hope you come again soon!


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February 04, 2008

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  WOW, Sandi - this is SSSUCH a *beautiful* capture of a green tree snake!! I L-O-V-E absolutely EVERYTHING about this image!! :o)


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February 13, 2008

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  Thank you so much Carolyn!! He was quite willing to pose for me, and look at his eyes...they are like crystals! He was GORGEOUS!


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February 14, 2008

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, AGAIN!!!!!! FANTASTIC!!!!! They got it right!!!!! Your Mommie!!!!! :-)


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February 22, 2008

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Oh my goodness--multiple finalists! Way to go, Sandi. We are all beyond thrilled for you and wish you the very best of luck in the next round. Go Henry Doorley!!!


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February 22, 2008

 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  Congrats on your finalist! Wowowie!


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February 22, 2008

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Another one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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February 22, 2008

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO AGAIN!!!
BIG Congrats on your beautiful finalist!!! Hssssssssssstttt


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February 22, 2008

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  What a beauty....Congratulations!


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February 22, 2008

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Gorgeous Sandi!!! Congrats!!!


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February 22, 2008

 

Dianna Hauf
  Super congrats Sandi!!! Best of luck going into the next round hon!!!! woo-hoo!


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February 22, 2008

 

Erin Appelbaum
  Awesome Sandi. WTG. Good luck next round. Peter


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February 22, 2008

 

Crystal L. Craig
  Hip-hip Hurray Sandi! WTG! Very glad to see this one made finalist! Wahoo :)


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February 22, 2008

 

Mihai Matei
  Awesome!Congratulations on your finalist,Sandi!!GL in the next round!:)


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February 22, 2008

 
- Jim Baines

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  And another hearty congratulations to the "Snake Charmer" for a superb Finalist!


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February 22, 2008

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  I think I'm in shock. LOL! THANK YOU ALL!!! You can't even believe how blown away I am right now! I think I better go lay down for a minute, and catch my breath! LOL!

THANK YOU!!!


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February 22, 2008

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Congratulations again, Sandi! WTG!


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February 22, 2008

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your finalist.


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February 22, 2008

 

Jodi Zimmer
  Congratulations Sandi!!!! Beautiful shot.I too am a reptile lover.


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February 22, 2008

 
- Silvana Stanzer

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  Congratulation on this one too, just an amzing finalist!


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February 22, 2008

 

Brett Dolsen
  Congrats Sandra and good luck with your finalists next round!!
Brett


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February 22, 2008

 

Jeana Clark
 
YIPPEEEE!!!
congrats G/F on this excellent finalist!!!

~J~


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February 22, 2008

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  Thank you so much everyone! You guys are the BEST! *hugs*


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February 22, 2008

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  Yeee Haaaa Sandi
Congratulations on this great finalist


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February 22, 2008

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  huge congrats Sandi!!!!!


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February 22, 2008

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Congratulations on this awesome Finalist, Sandi!! Wow!! You're on fire this month!!!!!!!!!!


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February 23, 2008

 

Samantha L. Dean
  Congratulations Sandra. You are kicking some serious butt! :-)


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February 23, 2008

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations again, Sandi!


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February 23, 2008

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Congratulations, Sandi!


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February 23, 2008

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  You guys are so awesome! Thank you all for your wonderful well wishes, and supportive comments! I truly appreciate ALL of you! *hugs*


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February 23, 2008

 
- Ken Smith

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  Love the greens. Congrats!!


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February 23, 2008

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  Thank you so much Ken hon! *hugs*


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February 23, 2008

 

Bill Wyatt
  This is incredible and is a winner in my book Congratulations!


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February 23, 2008

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Excellent finalist Sandi, huge congrats!


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February 23, 2008

 

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar
  WOW again on this finalist, Sandi!! CONGRATSSSS!!! best of luck to all of us my friend!!


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February 23, 2008

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  Bill, Donna, and Nolax Thank You so much! I truly appreciate your kind words! *hugs*


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February 23, 2008

 

Steven E. Ray
  BIG Congratulations on all your finalist Sandra. This is one really awesome photo. I hope it goes on to win the GOLD!


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February 23, 2008

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  Steven THANK YOU SO MUCH! I truly appreciate your wonderful supportive comment! *hugs*


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February 23, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  WOWEEEE!
How did I miss this one, Sandi???
Gorgeous color and detail!
Should be in National Geographic!
Congrats on the WELL-DESERVED finalist!
~~Lisa


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February 23, 2008

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  Aww Lisa THANK YOU so much!! I really appreciate your wonderful and supportive comments hon! I'm truly glad you liked it! :D


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February 23, 2008

 

Kathy Reeves
  Wow!! Another fantastic finalist Sand!!! A well deserved Congratulations!!!


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February 24, 2008

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  Sandi, I still LOVE this image...and ESPECIALLY those eyes!! A BIG congrat's on your Finalist recognition for it, my friend - it was MOST deserved!! :o)


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February 26, 2008

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  Thank you so much Kathy and Carolyn! I truly appreciate your wonderful supportive comments! *hugs*


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February 26, 2008

 
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  Yippee!!! Another great one, Sandi...and I don't even really like snakes!


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February 28, 2008

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  LOL Laurie! No problem, I like them enough for the both of us. :D Thank you sweet friend!


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February 28, 2008

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congratulations Sandi! You're on a roll girl! Even if I don't like snakes, this is a great presentation, happy for your win!

jo ann c.


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March 05, 2008

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  Wow Jo Ann hon you braved the snakes for me? You are the BEST!! Thank you so much for your well wishes hon!


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March 05, 2008

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  OH MY GOSH GET THAT THING AWAY FROM ME!!!

Oh...it's just a picture! WHEW! That was CLOSE!

Actually this is a beautiful snake and so unusual. Totally green like that. What a creepy thought. He could really camouflage himself out there couldn't he?!?!?! No thanks. I'm not taking out the garbage even if you PAY ME! Not unless the grass is GOOD and CUT! Ha!

-Laura


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April 22, 2008

 

Erika Haight
  An excellent FINALIST Sandra!!! Wahhoooooooo!!!


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April 22, 2008

 
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