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Bye, Bye Butterflies


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Bye, Bye Butterflies
Bye, Bye Butterflies
Two weeks ago, when I took this photo, butterflies were having a wild time in my garden...Today, it won't go much above 50 degrees and Friday, we'll have our first hard frost (goodbye garden, too!) and SNOW! The first measurable amount in the Austin area in 5 years - almost an inch! And maybe enough for a mini-snowman! :) Stay warm everyone!

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Gorgeous details and colors, Valarie. Have fun in all that snow. LOL. If you make that mini snowman be sure to photograph it and post it.


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December 03, 2009

 
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  Excellent capture Valarie!! We had about 1/2 inch of snow yesterday and more coming tomorrow! Jeff


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December 03, 2009

 

Michelle Alton
  Among the most breathtaking butterfly photos I've seen Valarie.


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December 03, 2009

 

Gord MacEachern
  I have to agree with Michelle, just gorgeous!
You will be able to make snow angles Valarie lol...


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December 03, 2009

 
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  Beautiful! You'll have to get out early before the snow melts!


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December 03, 2009

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Outstanding, Valarie, in every way. Just gorgeous.


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December 03, 2009

 

Hal Bambrick
  Very Nice Capture!!!!!!.


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December 03, 2009

 
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  Fantastic photo of this graceful beauty...love both the butterfly and the flower!

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December 03, 2009

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  Bye bye summer and butterflies...thanks for such a lovely image!


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December 03, 2009

 

Mary L. Graham
  Beautiful Capture Valarie!! =)


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December 03, 2009

 

Ellen Hodges
  Outstanding detail and color, Valarie!! Bundle up. We've had a few frosts, but believe it or not a week or two ago, found some little pink flowers blooming. Was surprised. Have fun in the snow!


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December 03, 2009

 

Monnie Ryan
  Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous, Valarie! We may get a few snow sprinkles by the weekend -- guess that's not too bad since it's held off till December. Still not ready for it, though!


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December 03, 2009

 

Marty Straub
  Outstanding macro, Valarie. You got close enough to allow family members to identify this guy. Incredible detail in a wonderful compositon that shows this magnificent creature at work.


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December 03, 2009

 
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  LOL, Marty!! You are just too funny and wonderfully observant! Thanks to all of you for your very kind comments on this photo - I appreciate them all! ~ Val


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December 03, 2009

 

Patricia Seidler
  Looks like another winner to me Valarie. Gorgeous color, great clarity and composition. Would you believe its in the upper 60s here on Long island!


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December 03, 2009

 

Ron McEwan
  Gosh this is gorgious Valarie, the detail is exceptional here, crisp color and well composed hope to see this one again.


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December 03, 2009

 

Jack Ryan
  Beautiful photo with excellent detail and wonderful color. Sorry about the snow...and if Austin gets a measurable amount, you will have had snow before we have here in northeast Ohio...but we will be catching up soon!!!


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December 03, 2009

 

Cathy Barrows
  gorgeous...love his little furry head


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December 03, 2009

 

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  Beautiful image,I always love your beautiful details on your photos,Valarie,beautiful captures on all I missed love them all!!!!!!


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December 03, 2009

 

Gina Cormier
  Another outstanding beauty Val!! Wow....your a genius at this macro thing. lol Superb detail, color and comp!


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December 03, 2009

 

Julianne Bradford
  What a beauty Valarie. I'm sure winter is finally here. It's in the 60's and 50's here too!!


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December 03, 2009

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Gorgeous capture, colors, pov and details on this beauty, Valarie! Sorry to see your garden go but enjoy the snow and have fun with that snomwman! ;o)


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December 03, 2009

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Beautiful remnants of garden and butterflies. The silver lining is that the snow may prove a different but beautiful BG for upcoming shots.


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December 03, 2009

 

Kerry Hill
  Just beautiful Valarie, wonderful colours and fantastic details, well done!!


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December 03, 2009

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  This is sooooo beautiful, Val!!! I really don't like the thought of it being winter but I guess I better face it!!! It didn't above freezing today!!! BURRRRR :-) k


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December 03, 2009

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Beautiful capture, Valarie! Thanks for the reminder, I have a plant to bring in! N. Ga mountains are supposed to get snow flurries tomorrow night!


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December 03, 2009

 

Jeana Clark
 
Gorgeous lighting in this spectacular shot Valerie!!!
Great Work!!!

~J~


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December 03, 2009

 

Valentin M. Armianu
  Beautiful capture, Valarie!! Tomorrow We might have show in Houston!!


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December 03, 2009

 

Maria A. Gonzalez
  Morning,Val....If you come to the conservatory you don't have to say bye bye butterflies...You can be surrounded by them at all times..LOL..I know what you mean though..Our butterflies have been gone for more than a month and going your way....
Beautiful Painted Lady capture,,,awesome ligh and excellent colors and details....Very well composed and a very fine image...Love it..Have a great day.


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December 04, 2009

 

Dianna Murphy
  Hi Val
I saw it's snowing in Houston did you get some as well? This is beautiful and yes we all miss our gardens but I guess if we had them all the time they wouldn't be so special.


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December 04, 2009

 

Julie Burnett
  Gorgeous capture, Val!! The colors and lighting are fantastic!!


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December 07, 2009

 

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  Great image from you Val. Good details, color and clarity. Stunning

Brian


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December 07, 2009

 
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  Thank you all for your comments on this photo - as always, stopping by and commenting is always appreciated! ~Val


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December 07, 2009

 

Kelly S. Cavanaugh
  Fantastic capture, Valarie! Congratulations on your well deserved finalist!


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January 18, 2010

 

Julie Burnett
  Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Val!! Good luck!! :)


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January 18, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Valarie!!

Patti


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January 18, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on this awesome finalist, Valarie! Best luck!!!


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January 18, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Wonderful Finalist! WTG! Congrats!


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January 18, 2010

 
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  Congratulations, Valarie.


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January 18, 2010

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Big Congrats on this beauty, Valarie!


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January 18, 2010

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Huge congratulations on your FABULOUS Finalist, Valarie!!! WTG


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January 18, 2010

 

Valentin M. Armianu
 
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist,Valarie!


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January 18, 2010

 

Dianna Murphy
  WTG girl friend! You know how I admire your work! Too too happy for you/with you.


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January 18, 2010

 
- Diane E. Deming

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  Congratulations, Valarie. This is a beautiful photo. The best of luck in the winner category. I'll be pulling for you.


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January 18, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  This is stunning, Valarie! Huge congratulations on your gorgeous finalist!! Deb


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January 18, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  Fantastic, Valarie -- congratulations on a well-deserved Finalist!


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January 18, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WHOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!! WTG on this awesome finalist, Val!!! :-) k


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January 18, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your wonderful FINALIST! 8o)

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January 18, 2010

 

Lana Arcemont
  Congratulations, Valarie!


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January 18, 2010

 

Carrie M. Groseclose
  Absolutely gorgeous, Val! Congratulations on your well deserved Finalist! YAY!


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January 18, 2010

 

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  I knew I would see this picture again. A very Big CONGRATS to you Valarie for your Finalist Pick. A Very Well deserved Picture you have here. I wish you the very best in the next round.

Brian


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January 18, 2010

 
- Ann Coates

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  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Valarie.


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- Stefania Barbier

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  congratulations on your gorgeous finalist, Valerie!


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January 18, 2010

 
- Amanda J. Tanner

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  Congratulations on this beautiful image. Wonderful work Valerie!


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January 19, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Stunning capture, Valerie. CONGRATZ!!

UB.


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January 19, 2010

 

Maria A. Gonzalez
  Congratulations Val on your beautiful finalist...


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Karen Bacon
  Congratulations Valerie on this beautiful finalist!


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January 19, 2010

 

Daniella Puente
  Congratulations Valarie!


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January 19, 2010

 

Kathleen Rinker
  Huge congrats Val!!


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January 19, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  Back on Dec 3rd I said I hope to see this one again. By golly I did, congrats on a job well done a well deserved honor for sure, good luck in the next round.


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January 19, 2010

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Huge congratulations on your fantastic Win!


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January 19, 2010

 

Amy M. Wilson
  WOOOOHOOOOO..... HUGE Congratulations on your FABULOUS and well-deserved Win, Valarie!!!


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January 19, 2010

 

Peter K. Burian
  What a beautiful photo, Valarie!

Congratulations.

Peter


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January 19, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations on this second place win, Val!


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January 19, 2010

 

Valentin M. Armianu
 

Congratulations on your amazing Win, Valarie!


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January 19, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats, Val!!! Yeah!!!


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January 19, 2010

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  A real beauty, Val. Huge congrats on this outstanding Winner.


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January 19, 2010

 
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  Congratulations Valarie!


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January 19, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WTG on this awesome win, Val!!! :-)♫♪♫ k


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January 19, 2010

 

ROLAN NARMAN
  Huge Congratulations on your fantastic winner Valarie!


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January 19, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Many CONGRATZ on getting Golden, Valerie!

UB.


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January 19, 2010

 

Tommy E. Burgess
  Huge congratulations on your beautiful and well deserved winner Valarie!!


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January 19, 2010

 

Kerry Hill
  Congratulations on this gorgeous winner, Valarie!! Very well deserved!!


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January 20, 2010

 
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  Congratulations, Valarie on this beautiful winner.


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January 20, 2010

 

Maria A. Gonzalez
  Big Congratulations on you beautiful Painted Lady image winner,my butterfly loving friend...Awesome...


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January 20, 2010

 

Julie Burnett
  Bye, Bye Butterflies, but HELLO to gold!! Huge congrats, Cuz!!


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January 20, 2010

 

Karen Bacon
  A big congratulations,Valerie on this beautiful winner!


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January 20, 2010

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Well-deserved, Valarie! Congrats on your gold!


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January 20, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Valarie!!
Patti


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January 20, 2010

 
- Diane E. Deming

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  Congratulations on your well-deserved win. I am very happy for you.


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January 20, 2010

 
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  BP'er's are just the best people in the world! A huge thanks to each and every one of you for stopping by! As always, your encouragement and support is so appreciated! Thanks again! ~Val


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January 20, 2010

 

Jim Huffield
  Congratulations, Valarie. Jim


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January 20, 2010

 

Jack Ryan
  Way to go, Valarie! Congratulations!


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January 20, 2010

 

Margaret R. Barry
  Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Valarie!


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January 20, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  Well...no surprise here, Valarie...this is a STUNNING image!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your OUTSTANDING GOLD WINNER!! Deb


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January 20, 2010

 

Mark Dodge
  Alright Val! Way to go with the gold! Gorgeous work! Congratulations :o)


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January 20, 2010

 

Dianna Murphy
  Wooo hoooo, yippy skippy! WTG my friend! A big warm hearted congratulations to you on your fantastic winner!!! I wish you continued success in the future.
Dianna


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January 20, 2010

 
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  Congratulations Valerie on your Wonderful Winner!!!


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January 20, 2010

 

Rony Sagy
  Outstanding winner, Val. Huge congratulations.


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January 20, 2010

 
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  You people are just the best! A warm and huge thanks to all of you for stopping by! ~Val


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January 21, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  Wonderful work well recognised Valarie! A big congratulations on this stunning capture!


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January 21, 2010

 
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  Julianne, you're the sweetest! Thanks for stopping by!!


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January 22, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Totally, totally gorgeous Valarie!

Big congratulations on this well deserved win!

jo ann c.


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January 22, 2010

 

Nancy J. Locke
  SUPER CONGRATS, VAL!!! WOOT!!! AWESOME WIN!!!

Great capture, so beautiful.

Hugs, Nancy J Locke


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January 23, 2010

 

Kelly S. Cavanaugh
  Congratulations on your fantastic win, Valarie!!


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January 23, 2010

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Congratulations on this beautiful win,Valarie!!!!


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January 24, 2010

 
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  A heartfelt thanks to all of you for stopping by and commenting. Thanks so much! ~Val


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January 25, 2010

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Fantastic Winner, Valarie! Just beautiful!


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January 25, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  So pretty Valarie, congratulations on your win!


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January 26, 2010

 

Tommy E. Burgess
  Huge congratulations on your beautiful winner Valarie!!!


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February 21, 2010

 
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