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Room To Read


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Room To Read
Room To Read
Fonthill Museum in Doylestown, PA
Everyone can call their home a castle, but Dr. Mercer could say it and mean it. The core of his wondrous castle, built from reinforced concrete in Mercer's own design in 1908, has towers, turrets, and tiles piled on beyond belief. Each room is a different shape and each is fully adorned with tiles, some antique and some made in Mercer's own tile works across the driveway.

Six image stitch in Photoshop, various Nik filters, some Topaz and pasted in the Castle in the windows for background replacement of the cloudy white sky.

Phyllis H. Burchett

 
 
 

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Beautiful work, Phyllis!


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September 19, 2011

 

Michelle Alton
  What a stellar piece of work and artistry, Phyllis. It all worked absolutely perfectly. Henry Chapman Mercer was one of the lucky few that was able to see an awesome vision come to fruition.


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September 19, 2011

 

Cathy Barrows
  fabulous...love the added details


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September 19, 2011

 

Mary Timman
  Oh my gosh you did some fantastic work with this, must have been very time consuming and it is very appreciative! Beautiful room and effects. Just fabulous work! A winner I hope!


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September 19, 2011

 

Chastity Abbott
  Love the light that comes in and gently falls on the desk, chair and all the details. Wonderful image!


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September 19, 2011

 

David M. Montero
  Masterful work Phyllis. A beautiful image. How do you spell gold - Room to Read!


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September 19, 2011

 

Tarun Bose
  Outstanding work here, Phyllis.


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September 19, 2011

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Extraordinary work, Phyllis. Simply outstanding. You captured the true beauty of this mansion.


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September 19, 2011

 

Patti Coblentz
  Absolutely stunning result of your meticulous work, Phyllis! The natural light, exquisite colors, wonderful mood, great detail...it's all so beautiful and a winner in my book! Just outstanding!


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September 19, 2011

 
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  Amazing work, Phyllis!! Love it!


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September 19, 2011

 

Robert Jensen
  outstanding work Phyllis


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September 20, 2011

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Thank you so much everyone!


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September 21, 2011

 

Renee Doyle
  This really is beautiful work Phyllis!!


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September 22, 2011

 

Pattie Smith
  What amazing work Phyllis! Just gorgeous!


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September 23, 2011

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Wow, this is beautiful digital work, Phyllis! Sorry I have been absent. It has been a rough summer and now I have guests coming for the month of Oct!!
I will try and catch up on commenting as I have time. I have posted a bunch of shots from San Diego last weekend! Finally got out and shot something!


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October 01, 2011

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Thank you so much everyone....a little late to say thanks as I've been out of town with no internet. Will catch up on commenting soon I hope!


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October 02, 2011

 

Linda Blair
  WOW...love it...you captured the real beauty of this room....well done!!!


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October 04, 2011

 

Carolyn McIntosh
  Poking through your gallery this morning . . sorry I am late in thanking you . . on the road with crappy internet.

This is one gorgeous image and I can certainly appreciate the amount of time and effort you put into creating this work of art.

Thanks for taking the time to comment on my POTD . . much appreciated.


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October 09, 2011

 

Mary Timman
  I love this. Congratulations on your beautiful finalist!


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October 18, 2011

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Big congratulations on your AMAZING Finalist, Phyllis!!


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October 18, 2011

 

Robin R.
  Beautiful work. The lighting and detail are wonderful. Congrats.


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October 18, 2011

 
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  Big congratulations on this, Phyllis! Thought I'd commented before, but apparently missed it---it is fantastic work!


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October 18, 2011

 

Orsi
  Amazing work,Phyllis!!Congratulations!!


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October 18, 2011

 

Danny B. Head
  Awesome! Congrats!


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October 18, 2011

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  Congrats on your awesome finalist, Phyllis!


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October 18, 2011

 
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  Awesome finalist, Phyllis!

Congratulations!


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October 18, 2011

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Big Congratulations Phyllis! I loved this!

jo ann c.


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October 18, 2011

 

Patti Coblentz
  An all time favorite image, Phyllis...just love it!! Congratulations on your finalist!


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October 18, 2011

 

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October 18, 2011

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Big congrats on your well deserved Finalist and good luck in the next round, Phyllis!


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October 18, 2011

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Big congrats on your well deserved Finalist and good luck in the next round, Phyllis!


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October 18, 2011

 

Nadia Paul
  Congrats on your beautiful finalist Phyllis!


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October 18, 2011

 
- Irene Colling

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  Expert photography, skillfully presented.

Congratulations Phyllis on your outstanding Finalist.


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October 18, 2011

 

Lisa J. Chorny
  I LOVE this, Phyllis! There's something so magical about it. Nice work and congrats on the finalist!


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October 18, 2011

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Spectacular creative piece of art, Phyllis! I wouldn't even know how to go about doing a six image stitch, but the resulting image is truly amazing. CONGRATULATIONS on your superb FINALIST and Good luck in the next round!


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October 18, 2011

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  wonderful finalist... congratulations!!!


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October 18, 2011

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  Congrats on this wonderful image receiving the finalist award. Good luck!


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October 18, 2011

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Phyllis on your fabulous finalist!


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October 19, 2011

 
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  A wonderful creation, so atmospheric! Congrats and good luck in the next round.


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October 19, 2011

 

Richard B. Hallick
  Like the castle, this is also a masterpiece. Congratulations on the finalist. It should go to gold.


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October 19, 2011

 
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  Amazing work in the DD Phyllis and congratulations on this fabulous finalist.


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October 19, 2011

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Outstanding work, Phyllis!
Love the colors, light, and tones on this fantastic subject.
~♥~Lisa


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October 19, 2011

 

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  This is a beautiful image, and you've put some expert editing into it.


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October 19, 2011

 

Cathy Barrows
  congrat on your finalist...awesome creation


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October 19, 2011

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  No surprise here, Phyllis. Simply outstanding work. Huge congrats on this beautiful finalist. Looking for gold on this one.


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October 19, 2011

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Congrats & good luck, Phyllis!


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October 19, 2011

 

Renee Doyle
  Big congratulations on this excellent finalist Phyllis!!


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October 19, 2011

 

Debra R. Harder
  WOW, Phyllis!! Truly amazing image! Huge congratulations on your OUTSTANDING finalist! Deb


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October 20, 2011

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on a stunning finalist, Phyllis.


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October 20, 2011

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Huge CONGRATZ on this terrific Finalist, Phyllis. Expect seeing this again!

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October 20, 2011

 

Pattie Smith
  Looks like a grand prize winner to me! Congrats Phyllis!


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October 21, 2011

 

Debbie Bray
  It's a wonderful image, Phyllis, the light hitting the table top is great, and all your filters work well together. Congrats on your finalist!


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October 21, 2011

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on this amazing finalist, Phyllis!


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October 22, 2011

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Thank you so much everyone, I am out of town with lousy internet, mostly no internet, so will catch up on commenting when I get home later in the week. Congrats to all the finalists!


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October 22, 2011

 

Kathy Cline
  HEY PHYLLIS Im out of town to and have slow internet...dont ya just hate that? Congrats on your well deserved award. Have a blessed day.


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October 23, 2011

 

David M. Montero
  Congratulations on your finalist selection Phyllis!!! Awesome in every way.


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October 23, 2011

 
- Jill Odice

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  Congrats on your finalist! This is really stunning work!


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October 24, 2011

 
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  Congrats on your win Phyllis...wonderful image!


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October 24, 2011

 

Patti Coblentz
  Couldn't be more beautiful, Phyllis! Congratulations on your winner!!


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October 24, 2011

 

Kathy Cline
  Congrats Phyllis. Im not surprised as this is an amazing shot.

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October 24, 2011

 

Debbie Bray
  Well done on a fabulous image, Phyllis! Congratulations!


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October 24, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  CONGRATULATIONS on your well earned Gold Winner, Phyllis!


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October 25, 2011

 

Renee Doyle
  So deserving!!!! Congratulations Phyllis!


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October 25, 2011

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Big congratulations on your excellent and well-deserved Gold win, Phyllis!!


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October 25, 2011

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Super Congrats, Phillis! Well deserved Gold!


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October 25, 2011

 

Nadia Paul
  Congrats on your wonderful winner Phyllis!


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October 25, 2011

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on a stunning winner, Phyllis.


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October 25, 2011

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Phyllis on your fantastic win!


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October 25, 2011

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Awesome photo....Congratulations on your win!


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October 25, 2011

 
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  You always make my heart beat a little faster looking at your images...good for both my heart and my photographic soul! :) No exception here - a fine Gold Win, Phyllis (as they all are:) Super congratulations!!


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October 25, 2011

 

Debra R. Harder
  I just LOVE this image, Phyllis!! Huge congratulations on your OUTSTANDING GOLD WINNER!!! Deb


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  Congratulations Phyllis on a well deserved Gold winner.


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October 25, 2011

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on your win, Phyllis!


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October 25, 2011

 

Mary Timman
  I loved this the first time I saw and the second and still love it! Huge Congratulations on this awesome winner!


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October 25, 2011

 

Julie Burnett
  A gorgeous creation, Phyllis, congratulations on this fabulous Winner!!


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October 25, 2011

 

Mike Clime
  Congratulations on your winner, Phyllis!


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October 25, 2011

 

Danny B. Head
  Nice job, Phyllis! Congrats!


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October 25, 2011

 

Merna L. Nobile
  May your heart catch the joy of the moment and soar!
I am so happy for you!
CONGRATULATIONS, Merna



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October 25, 2011

 
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  Love this, Phyllis! Congrats on your win!


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October 25, 2011

 

Merna L. Nobile
  What wonderful recognition of your hard work. Merna


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October 25, 2011

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  So glad to see this extraordinary image as a winner, Phyllis!

Congratulations! !!


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October 25, 2011

 

Pattie Smith
  Congratulations Phyllis on the win for this amazing image!


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October 26, 2011

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  Hi Phyllis;
This image could be right out of a movie, it has such detail, deep tones/colors and intrigue. My eye continuously moves throughout the image searching for hidden details. Awesome, awesome work and huge congratulations!
;) CC


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October 26, 2011

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Thanks everyone! I'm at the Phoenix airport waiting for my plane.....looking forward to getting home.


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October 26, 2011

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Excellence in concept and rendering, Phyllis. Congratulations to you.


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October 26, 2011

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Congratulations on this exceptional Winner, Phyllis! WTG!


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October 26, 2011

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Such a deserving winner!
Big congratulations!
~♥~Lisa


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October 27, 2011

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  WOWOWW again Phyllis! Your photography and creativity is A+++!
Simply Superb WORK!
Excellent Details/Textures and LIGHT!
Gorgeous artwork!
Congrats to you on your WINNER!
Smiling again,
Chris


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October 27, 2011

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congratulations on this fabulous Gold 2nd Place Winner Phyllis!

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October 27, 2011

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Phyllis,A big Congratulations on this beautiful win!!!!


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October 27, 2011

 

David M. Montero
  Congratulations on your outstanding winning capture Phyllis!!!


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October 27, 2011

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Ah hah, I knew we'd see this one again, Phyllis! It had Winner written all over it - glad to see the judges agreed! It's a masterpiece, so creative and well-executed and just stunning! Huge Congratulations on this well-deserved Gold Winner, Phyllis!


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October 27, 2011

 
- Irene Colling

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  Rona aptly said exactly what I was thinking.

Congratulations Phyllis for this outstanding image. I'm pleased that you won a gold award for your fine work.


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October 28, 2011

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Thank you so very much everyone for your wonderful comments!


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October 28, 2011

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  No surprise this turned to GOLD, Phyllis. Simply outstanding work. Huge congrats.


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October 28, 2011

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  CONGRATZ on this wonderful Gold winner!!!

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October 31, 2011

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Thanks Mary Beth and Usman!


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October 31, 2011

 

Carmody Baker
  Love this! Congratulations Phyllis!


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November 01, 2011

 

Cathy Barrows
  Congrats on your winner....so glad to see a winner from our trip


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November 01, 2011

 
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  Congratulations Phyllis on Best of the Best DD's on BP


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