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Old 10-20-2009, 06:22 AM   #301
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Sounds like a great day full of surprises. How was La Nouba?
I absolutely LOVE La Nouba.... We have gone a few times to Cirque shows... I like this one and Alegria.... Everyone always enjoy the show and it's great that the audiences love it as well.... My kids were speechless.... and my in-laws were amazed.... DS5 was very young last time, so to see him wide-eyed and clapping was really sweet!!!

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I was chosen yesterday to host a Disney Cruise line House party!!!!! YEAH!!!! I get to show off my cooking skills and recreate some of the Disney recipes and share my pics and talk about Disney..... and they send you gifts/goodies to give out to the guests!!! (You all know how I love giving gifts!!!!) One of the things to give out are tokens for a drawing to win a free cruise!! How fun!!!!
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Hi there friend, I was sent an email and I replied to it.... I can send you my party link and invite you virtually and then send you & Amanda some goodies from the party, if you'd like....

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I am just giddy about it!!!


Right, I am so pumped about doing a good job and everyone having a really good time!!!


Hi there friend, I was sent an email and I replied to it.... I can send you my party link and invite you virtually and then send you & Amanda some goodies from the party, if you'd like....


Isn't it.... Thank you!!! Have a great time on your trip...!!!


Thamk you!!!


I will post pics from it on here if this isn't finished by then, if it is ...a new TR...
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Sounded like a relaxing day. La Nouba, I bet was amazing.
You must have a way with people. Great skills with the GM at the restaurant.
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