jeff
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169 Day Carb Addicts ChallengeHere you go Heather........you'll be alone for at least a couple of weeks, but I'll be joining you soon.   
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Heather
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Ha ha ha, jokes on you! I have fallen back to day 1.....  I don't even regret it, they were awesome. Why do I not feel bad?  Maybe day 3 will remind me.
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jeff
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| Heather wrote: | | Ha ha ha, jokes on you! I have fallen back to day 1..... I don't even regret it, they were awesome. Why do I not feel bad? Maybe day 3 will remind me. |
awww, that's too bad. "They" were awesome? What were "they"? Looks like I have a chance to be the first one here.
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Dean
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But, jeff, you don't have a 30 Day April Challenge staring you in the face.  If "they" were a nice treat before beginning "boot camp"... then, introduce me to "them", Heather... pretty please?
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jeff
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Yay!!!! I get to post here now. This is day 70.
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Dean
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What's next after this? 6969 Day Carb Addicts Challenge?
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jeff
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| Dean wrote: | | What's next after this? 6969 Day Carb Addicts Challenge? |
That's 19 years. 
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Dean
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 so it is... so it is...
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jeff
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| Dean wrote: | | so it is... so it is... |
That would be rather Bear-like.
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Dean
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I guess Bear must have made it through the 16969 Day Challenge! 
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jeff
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| Dean wrote: | | I guess Bear must have made it through the 16969 Day Challenge! |
Yes, actually that would be very close to it for him.
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jeff
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71 days without sugar! Only 98 days till I move on to the 6969 day challenge. Hmmm, that would be about the middle of July. I'll have 3 birthday celebrations to survive between now and then.
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jeff
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73 days
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jeff
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76 days completed.
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jeff
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78 consecutive sugar-free days
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Misty
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Hi Jeff I have been following your entries for a while and you really are an inspiration...I have the same problem that you have regarding the carbs...if I have as little as 10 grams the hunger begins and doesn't stop...and for me has been really hard to stay away from fruits which are loaded with sugar...and I just don't like vegetables...but anyway enough about me, I just would like for you to know that I really find inspiring your determination to feel better through exercise and escellent eating habits...please continue posting your experiences and experiments since I am sure many people can learn from them. 
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jeff
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Thanks Misty. That is really nice to hear. I'm glad you find my experiences inspiring. I've noticed you lurking quite a bit lately and was beginning to wonder if you were ever going to post. I will certainly continue posting about my experiences and experiments.
Finishing up day 79. 
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Misty
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Hi Jefff...what do you mean with 79 consecutive days of sugar free diet...what were you having that had sugar?...Thanks a lot.
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jeff
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| Misty wrote: | | Hi Jefff...what do you mean with 79 consecutive days of sugar free diet...what were you having that had sugar?...Thanks a lot. |
80 Days ago I ate 2 cholcolate covered strawberries. Before that I had gone 101 sugar free days. That time it was a small piece of my son's birthday cake back in October. On the very rare occasions when I eat something I'd rather not, it is usually due to social circumstances. Although I have to say that I don't think an occasional treat like that is all that harmful, as long as it stays isolated and does not lead to eating more sugar.
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Misty
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It is very hars for me to control the fruit craving...I grew up on fruits...specially tropical fruits (very abundant were I grew up)...is really my downfall... 
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jeff
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| Misty wrote: | | It is very hars for me to control the fruit craving...I grew up on fruits...specially tropical fruits (very abundant were I grew up)...is really my downfall... |
Then it's best to avoid altogether.
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Misty
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You are absolutely right...because once I start I really can't control it...and usually leads to real sugar cravings...anyhow, thanks for your help.
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jeff
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| Misty wrote: | | You are absolutely right...because once I start I really can't control it...and usually leads to real sugar cravings...anyhow, thanks for your help. |
Glad to be of service! 
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jeff
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82 days since the chocolate covered strawberries.
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Dean
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WTG, jeff! That's a LONG time!
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jeff
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85 days
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jeff
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87 days
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jeff
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89 days
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jeff
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Finishing up day 96.......and still going strong! Hey, that's 69 backwards!
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jeff
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I've completed 100 sugar free days!!! 
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Dean
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jeff
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Thanks.....only 69 to go to reach that magical number.
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jeff
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104 consecutive cheat-free days!
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jeff
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Today makes 109 days cheat-free!
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Manaloa
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Yay!! Great job!!
I can only hope my two week challenge turns into this!!
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jeff
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| Manaloa wrote: | Yay!! Great job!!
I can only hope my two week challenge turns into this!! |
Thanks. Your time will come. Maybe this is it. Good luck with your continued successs.
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jeff
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This is day 115!
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Dean
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jeff
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| Dean wrote: | |
That's coffee in those mugs!
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jeff
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122 days and going strong!
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Dean
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WTG, jeff! Obviously you have found what works for you. What's next? Are you working on building muscle?
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jeff
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| Dean wrote: | | WTG, jeff! Obviously you have found what works for you. What's next? Are you working on building muscle? |
Well, maybe a little, but not alot really. I'm actually pretty happy with my musculature the way it is.....maybe just tone up a bit more and get a little better definition. I have no desire to look like Arnold. My BMI is at the very upper end of the normal range, but my bodyfat is around 12%. This tells me I'm doing ok in the muscle department.
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Dean
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Yah... I didn't think you were wanting to get big, like those huge body builders. I have no desire to do that either. But, I wanna get as muscular and strong and quick, etc. as I can... just keep gettin' in better and better shape. I don't think there will be a time that I won't be able to improve. At least I hope not. Just from working out over the last couple months I've seen noticeable improvements in my upper body. I am really looking forward to getting more and more in shape as time goes by.
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jeff
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Working on day 126.
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Dean
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Yah, yah, yah... you need to do a REAL Challenge... like a 69 YEAR Challenge!
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jeff
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| Dean wrote: | | Yah, yah, yah... you need to do a REAL Challenge... like a 69 YEAR Challenge! |
I have to admit this is a bit easy for me.....although at the same time I would be surprised if I don't succumb at some point in the future. But....who knows? One day at a time.
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jeff
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129 days Only 40 to go!!!
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jeff
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Day #135
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jeff
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This is day #145.
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jeff
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Day 149, 20 to go!
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jeff
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I believe today is day #161.
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Heather
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Whoa dude! You're almost out of this challenge, what are your plans for the future?
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jeff
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| Heather wrote: | | Whoa dude! You're almost out of this challenge, what are your plans for the future? |
The future.....hmmmmm. Here's a clue........
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Dean
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Did we get those funds to that call girl? Alright!
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Heather
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| jeff wrote: | | Here's a clue........ |
Are we playing 20 questions?
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jeff
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| Heather wrote: | | jeff wrote: | | Here's a clue........ |
Are we playing 20 questions? |
Yes, but see me in private. Oh, and bring your whip.
Day 163.....less than a week to go!
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Dean
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20 questions... and she is gonna use her whip to get the answers out of you!
Some guys getta have ALL the fun!
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Heather
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Hmmmm, now you have me wondering? Is the whip in your future or is that part of the game?
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jeff
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| Heather wrote: | | Hmmmm, now you have me wondering? Is the whip in your future or is that part of the game? |
Or maybe both.
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jeff
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This is day #167.
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jeff
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It's here, Day # 169
I had to survive my daughter's birthday party last night complete with cake and ice cream, but I did it. My family finally knows enough to not even ask if I want any. They know what the answer will be.
So now I just need to make it through today. Already had breakfast, which was 3 fried eggs, coffee and cream. I probably won't even have lunch. We are going to a Milwaukee Brewers baseball game tonight, so dinner at the tailgate party will be brats, cheeseburgers, and hot dogs. No buns for me, of course. I suspect I'll endulge in a Miller Lite or two, but that's allowed. It looks like clear sailing!!!
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Rich
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Congratulations Jeff, You are a great inspiration!!
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jeff
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Thanks, Rich. And yes.....I made it. Mission accomplished! And the Brewers won last night. 
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Ryan
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Congrats. So, are you now going for 269 days?
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jeff
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| Ryan wrote: | | Congrats. So, are you now going for 269 days? |
Thanks Ryan. I don't plan on keeping track anymore, but if I screw up, I'll be sure to let you all know.
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Dean
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WTG, jeff! 
Are ya sure you don't wanna count the days to 6969?
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jeff
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| Dean wrote: | WTG, jeff!
Are ya sure you don't wanna count the days to 6969? |
If I make it that far, I'll let ya know.
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kateryna
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Congratulations Jeff If you can figure out how to bottle that willpower you have, please let me know.
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Heather
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| kateryna wrote: | | Congratulations Jeff If you can figure out how to bottle that willpower you have, please let me know. |
Yeah no doubt, I'd really like to know. Every day seems like a new battle for me.....
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jeff
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| Heather wrote: | | kateryna wrote: | | Congratulations Jeff If you can figure out how to bottle that willpower you have, please let me know. |
Yeah no doubt, I'd really like to know. Every day seems like a new battle for me..... |
I suppose there may be many factors. But I really think the main thing is that I'm really not a carb addict. They hold no special appeal to me. I never hear ice cream calling my name, but steak does!!!
And I also agree with the old saying......"nothing tastes as good as being thin feels." I've been fat, and I've been thin. Being thin feels a hell of a lot better.
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Dan
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| jeff wrote: | | And I also agree with the old saying......"nothing tastes as good as being thin feels." |
Yeah. Except blueberry cheesecake...(drool)...
Sorry. What were we talking about?
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Dean
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I'm sorry, but NOTHING tastes better than French Silk Chocolate Cream Pie! 
Wait... I guess there is one thing that does taste better... but, we won't go into that... there may be children reading this.
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Dan
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| Dean wrote: | | Wait... I guess there is one thing that does taste better... but, we won't go into that... there may be children reading this. |
Would it be another term for your avatar, Dean? ;)
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jeff
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| Dan wrote: | | Dean wrote: | | Wait... I guess there is one thing that does taste better... but, we won't go into that... there may be children reading this. |
Would it be another term for your avatar, Dean? ;) |
I think you nailed it, Dan. And, I'm pretty sure it's carb-free!!!
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Dean
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Since when are Klondike Bars carb free? 
Oh... THAT term!
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jeff
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12 days ago I had 3 bites of a chocolate raspberry torte. I don't know what came over me. My nephew brought home this thing from the bakery where he works, and he wanted everybody to try it. If my calculations are correct, the streak ends at 261 days.
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Jaime
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| Dean wrote: | Since when are Klondike Bars carb free?
Oh... THAT term! |
I'm NOT getting this. Explain! Explain!
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jeff
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Another name for the type of animal that Klondike is. _ _ _ _ _ cat.
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Jaime
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| jeff wrote: | | Another name for the type of animal that Klondike is. _ _ _ _ _ cat. |
Say no more. I get it.
<slaps forehead>
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Heather
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| jeff wrote: | | 12 days ago I had 3 bites of a chocolate raspberry torte. I don't know what came over me. My nephew brought home this thing from the bakery where he works, and he wanted everybody to try it. If my calculations are correct, the streak ends at 261 days. |
Jeff!!! 3 bites? Oh my..... What will we ever do with you?
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jeff
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| Heather wrote: | | jeff wrote: | | 12 days ago I had 3 bites of a chocolate raspberry torte. I don't know what came over me. My nephew brought home this thing from the bakery where he works, and he wanted everybody to try it. If my calculations are correct, the streak ends at 261 days. |
Jeff!!! 3 bites? Oh my..... What will we ever do with you? |
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Dean
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Now that's the kinda three-way I could go for!
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jeff
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| Dean wrote: |
Now that's the kinda three-way I could go for! |
That does look like fun, doesn't it?
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