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PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.

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Old 12-01-2008, 09:50 PM   #91
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Yes, I RESEMBLE that remark. I was being funny. Well, apparently I wasn't. But regardless, it was an attempt at humor.
What, do I amuse you? Like a clown funny? Ha Ha funny?
Sorry, got distracted for a sec. Yes, Pom is uber excited bout the countdown. As am I!!!!
I feel ya Brandi...my mom and I have used the "I resemble that remark" my whole life...I thought it was cool to see someone else use it
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Old 12-01-2008, 09:54 PM   #92
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It's hard living up to Pom standards around here. I try and I try. And for what?

OK, it is obviously close to bedtime. I'm getting nuttier than usual.

Get busy on this TR, missy. Ha. Can you tell it was back to work today??
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Old 12-01-2008, 10:00 PM   #93
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To quote one of my fav Cheri Oteri characters on SNL... "Simma down now!" (or Andy might start calling you more bad names on "ourspace")
Get to bed and get some rest crazy head!!!
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Oh and BTW, I just uploaded the next batch of pictures so we'll update tomorrow evening
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Look, Melissa! I made a ticker, too! I want to be just like you. Easy, now...don't get too psycho....
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OOooh Lord we both need to go to bed before we get in trouble
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This completely cracked my fanny up! It SO sounds like something Pom would say! That dork is all about sticking it to The Mouse. Especially at Club Cool for free Coke. Welcome to my world, people.... :crazy
Hahaha that is how Bethany and I act: perverted and immature. I love the passporter site but sometimes I think many of our personality quirks are hidden on this nice place. Haha we need a PG-13/R rated subgroup for us deviants. Pom sounds like my kind of guy. haha
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Old 12-02-2008, 07:17 AM   #98
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I second that thought Matt!
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Can I join the club?!
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Just caught up! You guys are a hoot. We went to the same MVMCP and saw the second Mickey's twas the night before Christmas. We did not see your group of hooligans though! Can't wait to hear about the cruise!
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Deal! But our group should standards. Besides being perverted and immature, we must add extra guidelines like "Must enjoy Alcoholic beverages in World Showcase"

We need a Charter!
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Can I join too!! Although I'm more on the high R rated side. My mind is ALWAYS in the gutter
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I have taken over the street cuz the gutter can't even handle my mind.
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Mine is too. Coming to these boards kind of help clean it up!! Sort of.
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The TR has gone off the proverbial tracks. I like it! Your regularly scheduled programming will continue tonight.
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