♥.•*¨Author Elizabeth Mueller¨*•.♥: ♥.•*¨Z is for . . .

Saturday, April 30, 2011

♥.•*¨Z is for . . .

Zebra?

Hello, my BRAVE BRAVE BRAVE A - Z Blogging Challenge Contenderz!

So, today iz the last day of the month and the last of the wild ride of April's blogging timez! It's been WAY fun viziting everyone's blogz. The fun we've had, and the brotherhood we've just forged!

I'm a proud sister. ;)

I've created an award just for you! Show it proud on your blog--you sure dezerve it!

Please share with us what you learned from this challenge.

I am awarding this to everyone who participated! It will take me a while
to reach everyonez blogz, but I will eventually!

If you would like to become a follower and link this to my blog as a thank you, I would love it, but you don't have to.

Congratulations, you guyz rock!

224 comments:

Rachna ChhabriaApril 30, 2011 at 12:52 AM
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Rachna ChhabriaApril 30, 2011 at 12:57 AM
Loved the award you have created. As a kid I was fascinated with Zebras. I am sure the fascination still continues. :)

Congrats to your awesome awardees; 642 wonderful bloggers.
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Elizabeth MuellerApril 30, 2011 at 1:00 AM
Yikes! Is it only 642? I know tons more did it! Gotta fix it! Sorry, guys!
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Elizabeth MuellerApril 30, 2011 at 1:03 AM
Whew, done! ;)
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Paula MartinApril 30, 2011 at 1:12 AM
Congrats on completing the Challenge and many thanks for the award! Hope we can keep in contact via our blogs - though I'll probably go back to blogging once a week (or maybe twice) from now on.
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RHYTHM AND RHYMEApril 30, 2011 at 1:16 AM
Thanks for the ccomment, congrats yourself on completing the A to Z AND also thanks for this wonderful award.
Yvonne.
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John TealApril 30, 2011 at 1:46 AM
Big up to all the A-Z bloggers who made it to the end !!!!!! :)

RJRdaydreamer
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Rosalind AdamApril 30, 2011 at 4:11 AM
Thank you so much for the award. This is one award that I really feel I've earned. Great meeting you through the A to Z. I've met some lovely bloggers. And good luck with visiting all 1282 of us.
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Karen BaldwinApril 30, 2011 at 5:17 AM
Congrats on finishing the A - Z challenge AND keeping up with and typing in all those names1
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Bish DenhamApril 30, 2011 at 6:02 AM
Yeah we did it! And thanks for making the award! It's a hoot!
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Old KittyApril 30, 2011 at 6:55 AM
Congratulations you A-Zedders!!!! Yay for the Zebra too!!! Take care
x
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Liz PApril 30, 2011 at 7:18 AM
Haha cute award! I'm so glad we all made it to the end! :)
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junebugApril 30, 2011 at 7:18 AM
Awesome! I still have so many blogs to visit. Hopefully I can get to everyone in May.
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Cherie ReichApril 30, 2011 at 7:20 AM
The award you made is awesome! Congrats to everyone who completed the challenge. Is it too early to plan for next year's challenge? *laughs*
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Donna K. WeaverApril 30, 2011 at 7:42 AM
That award just made me smile.

Woot! We did it.
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RaShelle WorkmanApril 30, 2011 at 10:52 AM
Super sweet, Elizabeth!
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N. R. WilliamsApril 30, 2011 at 11:17 AM
Thank you for such a lovely award. I will put it on my blog for sure. I'm not sure what I have learned. But I do enjoy reading everyone's blog and all their comments to my post.
Nancy
N. R. Williams, The Treasures of Carmelidrium.
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CA VerstraeteApril 30, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Thanks, Elizabeth. Wow, you even copied the whole list!! I didn't visit as many blogs as I wanted to, but did enjoy it just the same! See you on another round!
In Miniature Style II - Minis, pix, projects, fun!
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Katie O'SullivanApril 30, 2011 at 11:47 AM
What a nice idea and cute award! Yea! I'll put it on my blog and link to yours very soon...

So nice to meet you and congrats on making it all the way to Z ;-)
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IngerApril 30, 2011 at 11:51 AM
I will write something about this experience on my blog. It has been so much fun learning, enjoying, meeting new friends, getting encouragement from comments, and much more. I also came to realize that English is no longer my second language, Swedish being my first, but English is now my first language, the language I know the best and enjoy the most.--Inger
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Patricia StolteyApril 30, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Such a cool award idea. Thanks Elizabeth!
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Wendy Tyler RyanApril 30, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Thanks so much for the award and congrats on finishing. One day I might ask you how to make awards - it's something I haven't done yet but would like to learn.
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IngerApril 30, 2011 at 11:52 AM
I forgot: Thank you so much for the Zebra award.--Inger
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GrammyApril 30, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Dear Elizabeth Thank you for the award! How very sweet of you. Hope you will be back to visit me often. :)
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jApril 30, 2011 at 12:10 PM
What a great job and the challenge was so much fun!
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Gregg MetcalfApril 30, 2011 at 12:19 PM
Thank you for the beautiful award! I am sorry to see the challenge end as I did last year. I love this particular opportunity and always hate to see it go.
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Laura S.April 30, 2011 at 12:22 PM
Hi, Elizabeth! I LOVE the award!!! Best award EVER because of the zebra, of course, and because we completed the A to Z Blogging Challenge!!! Wahoo!
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DEZMONDApril 30, 2011 at 12:27 PM
he he this one was funny :)
Congrats to all of the survivors of the challenge :) And to us - your audience :)
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Alex J. CavanaughApril 30, 2011 at 12:28 PM
That is awesome, Elizabeth! A zebra - perfect. Thanks so much!
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UnknownApril 30, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Thank you, Elizabeth! And congrats to everyone for a job well done! Looking forward to next year! And all the challenges to come in between!
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Laura EnoApril 30, 2011 at 12:47 PM
Awesome award, Elizabeth! Thank you! I love zebras anyway, but it's a perfect symbol of completing the challenge.
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CiaraApril 30, 2011 at 12:49 PM
Thank you so much for the award! Congratulations on a strong finish. This has been a blast!!
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Robyn CampbellApril 30, 2011 at 12:52 PM
I am sooo proud to display this award. Congrads to us all!!!!!!!!!!!! :-) YAY team.
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J.L. CampbellApril 30, 2011 at 1:01 PM
Thank you, Elizabeth! Love the award and I do feel a sense of achievement for having completed this Challenge. The pic in the award reminds me of Laura Marcella's blog post for the letter Z. Yep, we're all awesome and determined blogging creatures! We should all take this attitude to our writing, which reminds me, I have a lot of editing and writing to catch up on. :D Thanks again! You're wonderfully creative to think of this!
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Jan MorrisonApril 30, 2011 at 1:29 PM
Very nicely designed award! Thanks for the sentiment and I think we should be pleased with having acomplished this month. Now - how about we get on to world hunger! ah, you think I'm kidding but I'm not!! Let's figure it. We have collective power - why not harness it for something that could change things radically. I'll be in touch. In the meantime, let's have a martini and celebrate.
Jan
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Summer RossApril 30, 2011 at 1:39 PM
You did a terrific job creating the award! Yes we did it!
What did I learn? That having focus on posts is very helpful. :)

Thank you for the award!
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Paul´s BodsApril 30, 2011 at 1:41 PM
I think you should get an award for making that list!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats on "surviving" the A-Z :-D
Cheers
Paul
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scribbleandedit.blogspot.co.ukApril 30, 2011 at 1:43 PM
Wow I am thrilled thank you and congratulations to you also. Love Zee French sounding Z blog post! Thanks for the award. :O)
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Corinne OApril 30, 2011 at 1:47 PM
Thank you for the award! How fun. :) WAHOO FOR COMPLETING THE CHALLENGE.
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Karen WalkerApril 30, 2011 at 1:53 PM
Thanks so much, Elizabeth. It's adorable and I'll put it and a link to you on Monday's wrap-up post.
Karen
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TrishaApril 30, 2011 at 2:08 PM
That is suuuuch a bloody long list of names! LOL. Thank you so much for the award, it's pritteh!! And I love the zebra :D Congrats on getting through yourself!! xx
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Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague SikesApril 30, 2011 at 2:22 PM
Thanks for the award, Elizabeth. Looks like an awesome list to go down!

Enjoyed it all, learned a lot!

Monti
NotesAlongTheWay
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Hilary Melton-ButcherApril 30, 2011 at 2:28 PM
Hi Elizabeth .. thanks so much for the Zebra .. one of my favourite African animals .. always loved seeing them in the bush ..

I've enjoyed it .. and great meeting you and I hope staying in touch .. cheers Hilary
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UnknownApril 30, 2011 at 2:44 PM
Whoa!! That's some serious linkage love! Thanks for the award, and congrats to you for making it through the alphabet! It was a fun challenge, n'est-ce pas?

I'm bookmarking this page, too. I wasn't able to visit all 1200+ participants this month, so I'll use this post to make my rounds. Thank you!!
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DJ GlenMCApril 30, 2011 at 3:03 PM
Thanks for the award. last year I started late. This year I started off ok and got too busy in life. Hopefully I can get a few more thoughts in and finish the last few letters in May. Thanks again

Be blessed. Be a blessing.
Cheesecake. Pink Floyd. Love Jesus above all else.
DJ GlenMC
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LiApril 30, 2011 at 3:06 PM
You rock, you really do! I am astonished that you're spending the time to get around to everybody and present this award. There are so many people in this world who can't even manage to spare a few minutes for a "friend" sometimes...and here you are, putting out all of this effort to encourage and inspire. In more ways than one, this challenge, and the people I've met, have restored my faith in the goodness of humanity. Thank you so much. hugs and warmest wishes, Lisa @ FlashFiction.
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LauraApril 30, 2011 at 3:11 PM
congratulations happy blogger :)
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Creepy Query GirlApril 30, 2011 at 3:16 PM
did all 1282 people really complete the challenge? If so, that must be a record. I LOVE this award! Thanks so much and congrats to you too!
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Sheila SilerApril 30, 2011 at 3:19 PM
What a great award to create - thank you!
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Kristal LeeApril 30, 2011 at 3:43 PM
Hey Elizabeth,
Whew! We made it. What a ride. What a rush. What an awesome challenge. I'm glad to be counted among the survivors. :)
Thanks so much for this fabulous awards. I shall post it proudly.
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Jean Katherine BaldridgeApril 30, 2011 at 3:49 PM
I am so excited to get my lovely award! how do I post it? nice to be following you now! You are a delight!

jean
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PK HREZOApril 30, 2011 at 4:00 PM
Thanks, Elizabeth! What a great idea. It's been great fun and I can't even believe how many participated! Outstanding!

THanks so much for the award! :)
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Bev HankinsApril 30, 2011 at 4:17 PM
What a great award! Thanks so much! There were a couple of letters that were difficult, but this was a lot of fun. I'm glad I joined in. Congrats to you for finishing as well!
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Jeff BeeslerApril 30, 2011 at 4:28 PM
Thanks for the award! It'll take me until the mid of May to fully survive the challenge as I still need to get to the remaining 400 or so blogs that took part in this challenge.
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Raquel ByrnesApril 30, 2011 at 4:36 PM
Thanks for the awesome badge! I added it to my post with a link back here...so nice of you. Was great to see everyone from last year and all the new faces this year.
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Jennifer HoffineApril 30, 2011 at 4:50 PM
Way cool award! Thanks!
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SouthpawApril 30, 2011 at 4:50 PM
iZ an aweZome award. thankZ.
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Murees DupèApril 30, 2011 at 4:57 PM
Awesome award. Thank you very much. Congratulations on completing the A-Z challenge as well. Well done!
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Jim's GirlApril 30, 2011 at 5:00 PM
Thank you, Elizabeth. We worked hard this month and all deserve a pat on the back. I will post the award with pride.
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RobertaApril 30, 2011 at 5:12 PM
Thankz so very much! I will wear my badge with honor! I learned that there are tonz of thingz to blog about...you just have to be creative! No excuzez when ya think there'z nothing to blog about! THANKZ AGAIN!
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Stephanie ThorntonApril 30, 2011 at 5:14 PM
Congrats on surviving the challenge! What a lovely award!
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TaleiApril 30, 2011 at 5:15 PM
Yah! Congrats on finishing! It's been quite a challenge. And, what an awesome award, thank you so much! ;-))
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UnknownApril 30, 2011 at 5:22 PM
Thanks for the award! Cute! I am working on my final post as I type...

Congrats to everyone for hanging in there!
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Lindsay N. CurrieApril 30, 2011 at 5:34 PM
What an adorable award! So cute, thanks!!!
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WandaApril 30, 2011 at 5:34 PM
Zippety do dah! We did it. Congrats to you and thanks for the award.
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Arlee BirdApril 30, 2011 at 5:37 PM
Congratulations to you and everyone else for making it through. Great award! I will link to it on my Monday post. We also have an official A to Z Winners Badge which will be available on Monday.

Hope you'll join us for The A to Z Challenge Reflections Post on Monday May 2nd.

Lee
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Al PenwasserApril 30, 2011 at 5:57 PM
Awwwwwww, thanks!
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SuApril 30, 2011 at 6:02 PM
Nice! I like it! Still can't believe there were nearly 1300 people doing this challenge!
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Denise Covey April 30, 2011 at 6:28 PM
Thanks for the awesome badge Elizabeth. So sweet. I will proudly display it, with your link, on both my Travel and Writing blog. Thank you and congrats on finishing the challenge with aplomb.

Denise<3
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ChuckApril 30, 2011 at 7:06 PM
Thank you Elizabeth for the award, it will be displayed proudly on my blog. I didn't even realize there were 1282 participants. It's going to take me a while to get them all but that is my next mission. Enjoyed the trip!
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ｴｲﾌﾟﾘﾙApril 30, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Thanks for the award, that's very kind of you to do that! And, congrats on making it to the end of the challenge!
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Timothy S. BrannanApril 30, 2011 at 7:33 PM
Awesome! Thanks so much.

Y was the hardest for me, Z was the easiest!

This was a lot of fun.
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Margaret HallApril 30, 2011 at 8:02 PM
I am THRILLED with the awesome award for the A-Z challenge and the fact that we MADE it through~!! I thank you EVER so much, Elizabeth~!! And, congratz to you for getting to Z~!!
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David MacaulayApril 30, 2011 at 8:19 PM
thanks so much for the award Elizabeth - congrats on surviving the A-Z challenge. It was fun (sort of).
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Michael Di GesuApril 30, 2011 at 8:36 PM
I LOVE the ZEBRA AWARD!

Thank you Elizabeth!
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LEonApril 30, 2011 at 8:48 PM
Thanks for dropping by my toy blog and giving me the awards. :) You did great too!
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Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comApril 30, 2011 at 9:06 PM
You are wonderful for doing this. I'm going to replace the A-Z Challenge button with this one right now. Thank you, Elizabeth!
xoRobyn
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EllaApril 30, 2011 at 9:55 PM
Yeah, we did it! Congrats on finishing the crossing line and I love the award! Thank you~
I love all the green over here(my fav color)!
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CindyApril 30, 2011 at 10:03 PM
O happy day, we made it!
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ManzanitaApril 30, 2011 at 10:23 PM
Thank you for making this laughing zebra award. WOW we all really did it.
Manzanita@Wannabuyaduck
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J.L. RoyalApril 30, 2011 at 11:07 PM
Awesome zebra award, put it right under the challenge badge on my blog. Thanks.
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Bob ScotneyMay 1, 2011 at 12:10 AM
Thank you for the award. I'd imitate a Zebra if I knew what sort of noise it made.
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UnknownMay 1, 2011 at 12:14 AM
This is a beautiful award. Thank you very much. I'm happy we connected. :)
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TiffanyMay 1, 2011 at 12:20 AM
Hi Elizabeth! I made it further than I did last year, so thank you for the award!

-bc
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Lynda R Young as Elle CardyMay 1, 2011 at 12:43 AM
How brilliant! We made it!!!!!!!!!!!
Love the badge :)
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mymyMay 1, 2011 at 12:45 AM
so cool! we did it! wohoooo!!! :)
thanks so much for the award! *hugs*
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ElizaMay 1, 2011 at 2:52 AM
Wow, congratulations on that list alone! Thanks so much for the award, I haven't really completed the challenge but I think I'll display it anyway, it's too nice not to :-) Maybe I'll make a better job of it next year.
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Ellie GarrattMay 1, 2011 at 4:06 AM
We made it! Congratulations on the award and thank you for passing it on. I shall put it in my reflections post on Monday.

Ellie Garratt
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TeaMay 1, 2011 at 4:29 AM
This is such a nice surprise. I enjoyed every bit of the challenge. The last seven days began to be a chore. I didn't think I could do it. I just didn't want to give up. I haven't done well in any past challenges. So, is truly my first success. I might just try it again. Thank you so much. I love my zebra buddy too. Thanks.
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TeaMay 1, 2011 at 4:30 AM
My blog address is http://readwithtea.blogspot.com
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SueHMay 1, 2011 at 4:31 AM
Elizabeth - thanks so much for this award, much appreciated! Well done for completing the A-Z challenge AND for compiling that list - that's some feat!
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Jessica BellMay 1, 2011 at 4:44 AM
You're a sweetheart! Congrats on completing the challenge! :o) xoxo
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Kristine AsselinMay 1, 2011 at 5:02 AM
Congrats Elizabeth--I'm happily accepting the award. Whew! It's been great!
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UnknownMay 1, 2011 at 5:48 AM
Congratulations Elizabeth! And thank you so much for my award. I'm following and I'll definitely link back to you. How come I only just found you (better late than never)!
Sue
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AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 5:49 AM
Huge congrats, Elizabeth, and thank you so much for the award. It's amazing. Fun. So kind of you!
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samMay 1, 2011 at 6:39 AM
Well done everyone, the award does look rather amazing. Well deserved by everyone
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Golden EagleMay 1, 2011 at 7:01 AM
Congratulations on finishing the Challenge! :D

Awesome award. I'll definitely post it and link to you!
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cleemckenzieMay 1, 2011 at 8:23 AM
I love the award and it's well deserved. I've stopped in at several of the blogs participating to see what's going on. Lots of fun. I'll take the A to Z challenge next time. :-)
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baygirl32May 1, 2011 at 8:24 AM
Congrats on finishing the challenge! I think we all deserve a pat on the back.

Thank you for the award!
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UnknownMay 1, 2011 at 8:34 AM
This is amazing and so sweet. I learned the topics that interested me most had the most readers, apart from the Frozen Food one, which still has the most clicks, so I guess food rocks in any sense. Same with my Mozzarella poem, apparently people like discussing food.

Thanks for the award.
Nahno ∗ McLein ™
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Jonathon ArntsonMay 1, 2011 at 9:26 AM
HOLY COW! Did it take you seventy hours to create that list?!

Thanks for creating the award, I had fun with the challenge!
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the writing padMay 1, 2011 at 9:46 AM
Thanks so much for the Award - sorry I was called away by my pony's health. He's still not well so my own blog is in limbo, but just wanted to say thanks again and it was great fun.
All best
karla
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Laura JosephsenMay 1, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Congrats on finishing the challenge, and thanks for the award!! ^_^
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CarlaMay 1, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Thanks, Elizabeth! The award is awesome! I had such a great time with the challenge!

Carla
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LauraMay 1, 2011 at 10:38 AM
I was just directed over here and...Wow! Thanks so much. The award is so awesome.
I had a lot of fun with the challenge and have found (and keep finding) some really awesome blogs to follow!
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Talli RolandMay 1, 2011 at 12:03 PM
Wooooooo! Look at all those people! Congrats on making it through to the end! And thank you for the award!
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Uma AnandaneMay 1, 2011 at 12:09 PM
I was directed from Arlee's blog and was happy to see my name in your list.Thanks I did manage to finish the challenge :)
Greens and the black lace ..nice theme
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SidneyMay 1, 2011 at 1:02 PM
I learned that I am resourceful, respond best under a deadline, and although I will cop-out when necessary (see the Letters G, I, and P ) I can also rise to the occasion and do better and more than expected from time to time.

It was fun; I'd do it again; but I need a break!

The social aspect was definitely the best part.
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LeoviMay 1, 2011 at 1:09 PM
Thank you very much for your award, I hope to keep in touch with you and I contant meeting you in this challenge. Greetings from Spain
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Sylvia NeyMay 1, 2011 at 1:26 PM
Thank you so much for this cute award! I have added it with a link back to you in today's post as well as on my "Awards" page.
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KerriMay 1, 2011 at 1:46 PM
Wonderful award - thank you! It's the icing on the cake of my first group blogging challenge - fun! I linked your site in my post: http://practicingcontemplative.blogspot.com/2011/05/reflections-on-a-to-z-challenge.html
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SnakesmomMay 1, 2011 at 1:58 PM
Thank you for offering us a award to use on our blogs and for all the hard work it must have been putting that list together. :)
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Stephanie VMay 1, 2011 at 3:38 PM
Thank you so much for this award. We did do it, didn't we? This was so much fun...I'll be back next year.
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Heather M. GardnerMay 1, 2011 at 4:29 PM
Thank you so much! Great blog award. Congrats to all of us!
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PatriciaMay 1, 2011 at 4:52 PM
How thoughtful, and creative, your award is. It will add to my blog a sense of whimsy to go with the ditziness. Thank you!
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BarbaraMay 1, 2011 at 5:50 PM
Thank you so much! What a lovely award to create, and what a challenge to visit all the blogs participating!! Thank you very much, I'm deeply honoured and grateful! :)
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Susan SMay 1, 2011 at 6:35 PM
Thank you! What an awesome award! I will definitely link and post my thanks on my blog tomorrow (Monday) too!

This was a great surprise!
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AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 6:37 PM
Ha! This is so cute! Thanks! :D
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AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 6:45 PM
Thanks for the award! It's well deserved by all of us. And I do love zebras.
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klahanieMay 1, 2011 at 6:55 PM
Well done all of you for subjecting yourselves to the 'A to Z Blogging Challenge!' complete with the exclamation mark, for dramatic impact.
Really nice to see further awareness of the alphabet!
And to think that this challenge inspired me to do an alternative spoof to the whole thing. Thanks, I Gary, at his shy, humble, rather unknown and unassuming blog, am truly grateful :)
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UnknownMay 1, 2011 at 8:04 PM
What I've learned is this is crazy, but that I have a lot of stories and ideas and a little push in the right direction really helps me write... Thank you for listing all of the participants and the fun award to paste on our blogs.
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RiverMay 1, 2011 at 8:08 PM
Thank you Elizabeth! It was a lot of fun taking part in the challenge. :)
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AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 8:45 PM
Thank you. It was fun ... and, WOW!, what a long list!
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Sarah AllanMay 1, 2011 at 8:47 PM
Thank you! Congrats to you too for finishing the challenge. It was so much fun. :-)

xoxo Sarah
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Rhonda AlbomMay 1, 2011 at 9:00 PM
Thanks Elizabeth. I had fun and I love the award.
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raisingmarshmallowsMay 1, 2011 at 9:09 PM
That's a crazy list! Congats to everyone who finished, and thanks for the award! It was a lot of fun!

Nikki
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RuthMay 1, 2011 at 9:14 PM
Thanks so much for the award.
Yes, we did it!
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UnknownMay 1, 2011 at 9:54 PM
Wow... so many to choose from! I'll have to follow you so I can not only read your stuff but also have this list to go through some others & see what great things I find!
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AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 10:02 PM
Thanks honey, i love the zebra. You have done a great job of the A-Z. :)
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AshMay 1, 2011 at 10:17 PM
Thanks for the award! I sure am glad this challenge is finally over!
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fredamansMay 1, 2011 at 10:25 PM
Thank you for bestowing me with this award. Much appreciated, I had a blast with the challenge!
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Bethe77May 1, 2011 at 10:56 PM
Elisabeth Thank you so much for this awesome award I will display it proudly. I will gladly link up and follow. It has been so much fun! I still have many I need to visit and do intend too. Thank you! It has been a journey. Im so happy to have meet so many.
I have learned so much.
Blessings
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UnknownMay 1, 2011 at 11:01 PM
Congrats on surviving the A- Z.....I will read all of those posts of yours someday soon......Thanks so much for the creative way of awarding all the survivors...will be posting it in my awards page soon...have a great week ahead. :)
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UnknownMay 2, 2011 at 12:26 AM
Aw thank you so much for making an award!
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KristinMay 2, 2011 at 1:22 AM
What a great award. Thanks a million.
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AbhishekMay 2, 2011 at 1:29 AM
Bless you for the award!!

Thanks and it was fun, the entire blog-fest!!

with warm regards
CatchyTips for Writers
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KasalaMay 2, 2011 at 1:46 AM
Thanks a lot Elizabeth
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Elizabeth MuellerMay 2, 2011 at 1:52 AM
You guys are SO welcome! It was such a fun month, it almost feels like goodbye, but I have you guys here--we'll always be connected!

*HUGS* To everyone, enjoy the slower months ahead!!!

:)
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Wendy@FabNouveauMay 2, 2011 at 1:56 AM
You the bestest Elizabeth. Thank you
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UnknownMay 2, 2011 at 3:25 AM
Thanks hunni :)
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Joyce JohnsonMay 2, 2011 at 4:17 AM
Thanks Elizabeth!
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Rebecca BradleyMay 2, 2011 at 4:54 AM
Thanks for the great award. I've had a fantastic month :)
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Tamara Hart HeinerMay 2, 2011 at 5:03 AM
woman, you're amazing for doing this!! I'm so glad it's over!!!

Will I see you at the conference?
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Heather KellyMay 2, 2011 at 5:29 AM
Wow, look at that list! I'm not sure I'm in the position to collect the award, since I phizzled out after 'P'. But, thanks!!
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Mary AalgaardMay 2, 2011 at 5:45 AM
Thanks! And, Wow, what a list!!
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AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 5:50 AM
What a cool idea. Thanks for the award.
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Theresa WizaMay 2, 2011 at 5:59 AM
What an amazing amount of work that went into this post. It must have taken you hours to provide the links. I am grateful for the award. Thank you so much, Elizabeth (I like your background, by the way).
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AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 6:00 AM
Thanks so much for the award. I am proud to display it.
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JayneMay 2, 2011 at 6:01 AM
Aw thank you! And it's so great to have everyone listed here - I still have so many new blogs to visit. And am still trucking with the challenge - on Q so far... will probably finish at the end of May!
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Langley CornwellMay 2, 2011 at 6:47 AM
Yes! It WAS fun and we did it! It was great connecting with you Elizabeth and thank you for the award! Langley Writes about Writing
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Amber T. SmithMay 2, 2011 at 7:14 AM
That is such an awesome badge! I will definitely wear it with pride! Congrats to all who took part!
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A Girl and Her eBooksMay 2, 2011 at 8:23 AM
Thank you :) I learned that if I stick with it and post every day, I can attract more readers.
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Jo SchafferMay 2, 2011 at 8:48 AM
Thanks for the award. Fun to find so many cool new blogs. (=
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S.A. LarsenッMay 2, 2011 at 9:24 AM
Haha...fantastic idea! Thank you!
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UnknownMay 2, 2011 at 9:27 AM
Sweet award. Thank you!
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UnknownMay 2, 2011 at 9:44 AM
Thank you. I'm a new follower and, Yes, I will link back to you with the award.

Lucy
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nutschellMay 2, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Love this Award, Elizbeth! And thanks for making it. What a great way to end the blogfest! It was a lot of hard work and time off writing, but I"m glad I joined. I got to meet awesome bloggers like yourself. :)
nutschell
www.thewritingnut.com
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thelmazMay 2, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Thanks for the award. The challenge made me think, made me laugh, made me explore. Looking forward to next year.
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ChristineMay 2, 2011 at 12:40 PM
Thanks so much for the Zebra! I feel I've really been on a journey, and I've met so many wonderful people along the way. Many thanks for instigating this.
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Beth KempMay 2, 2011 at 12:58 PM
What a great 'badge' for the blog - thank you! I've so enjoyed this challenge; I've definitely discovered blogs that I wouldn't have done otherwise.
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A Hootie HootMay 2, 2011 at 2:08 PM
I can't believe I actually finished the challenge and on time too! It was so much fun! I've met a lot of great people along the way and hope to keep in contact now that the challenge is over.

I was #542 to sign up for the challenge. I can't believe how many people signed up after I did! This challenge was a huge success!
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Wellington ArtistMay 2, 2011 at 3:02 PM
At the beginning I thought I must be crazy. I went from rarely posting to posting every day. I am so glad I did because it has been very rewarding and I have met so many new and wonderful people. Thank you!
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Gloria GrandyMay 2, 2011 at 4:18 PM
Thank You for the award!! I had a lot of fun. Can't believe the award is a zebra. It was my last post because it's my favorite animal. Please stay in touch, I will do the same.

Gloria
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SJerZGirlMay 2, 2011 at 4:21 PM
Wow, until just now, I didn't realize just how many people participated in this. I feel so isolated in my little Facebook group!! Thank you for your "we survived" award! I appreciate it and have posted it on my blogs. In the words of the inimitable Jason Hawes upon completing a successful ghost hunt, "On to the next!"
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Marie ReardenMay 2, 2011 at 4:53 PM
This badge is stupendous. We cheetahs just LOVE zebras! ;)

Marie at the Cheetah
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Julie FlandersMay 2, 2011 at 5:20 PM
Thank you so much for this, Elizabeth!! You rock! :)
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YvonneMay 2, 2011 at 6:15 PM
Thank you! I think the zebra's face is priceless! ;)
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Julia Phillips SmithMay 2, 2011 at 7:57 PM
Wow - thanks! I'm with Yvonne, just above me in the comments. Great award graphic!
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JulieDDMay 2, 2011 at 8:18 PM
Thank you! All I can say is Wow! Great award and congrats on finishing the challenge.
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Lou16May 2, 2011 at 8:30 PM
Congrats on surviving the challenge and thank you so much for the award.
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SweetMarie83May 2, 2011 at 8:38 PM
haha, love the award! I'm definitely going to post it on my blog with a link-back - thanks from your newest follower! :-)
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Mike D.May 2, 2011 at 9:09 PM
Thank you so much for the award!!! It has been a great month... see you next time!!!
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PencilGirlMay 2, 2011 at 10:24 PM
Hahahahaha!!! It's the funkiest award ever!!
Thanks!! :D :D :D
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JessicaMay 2, 2011 at 11:35 PM
Thanks for the awesome award! :)
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AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 1:59 AM
What a great work Elizabeth! Thank you very much for the cute award and congratulations on finishing the challenge! It was fun.
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Laughing FerretMay 3, 2011 at 2:07 AM
Thanks for the Zebra! The A-Z challenge was a lot of fun. I'd only started my blog a month & a half before, so it was quite the deep-diving-in.
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Alison Pearce StevensMay 3, 2011 at 2:26 AM
Thanks for the award and congrats on finishing the challenge! :)
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NofretiriMay 3, 2011 at 2:48 AM
Unbelievable, but we really did it! A-Z Challenge is over! :-) That's amazing ... and also a little sad! *sigh* A big applause to all of us!

Karin @ Nofretiris Dream Of Writing

P.S. Thanks for the ward! :-)
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MindyMay 3, 2011 at 6:21 AM
Thank you! What a crazy and fun month it has been. ;-)
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HopeMay 3, 2011 at 6:35 AM
cute award! it's perfect to end off the challenge. I've met such wonderful people through this and I am thankful for that.

It really put me to the challenge when Easter arrived and then being ill towards the end of it but all in all it was fun!

thank you for the award and I will proudly display it on my blog!
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Golden To Silver ValMay 3, 2011 at 7:30 AM
Thank you so very much for this creative award. Yes...we did work hard on the A-Z Challenge but its been very rewarding for me. I've met so many new friends! Thank you again and congratulations on your book! It shows that perseverance pays off. I'm grateful to authors such as yourself who are an inspiration and make reading a desirable pastime for our young readers once again. God Bless.
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Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyMay 3, 2011 at 8:19 AM
Thank you for the award! Congratulations on completing this year's challenge.

Take care,

Kathy M.
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UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 9:37 AM
This is awesome, thank you! (Sooo many names!)

So glad I participated and got to know so many great folks.

EJ
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Kyra LennonMay 3, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Wowzers! Thanks for the award! :D
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~Claire~May 3, 2011 at 11:59 AM
Wow! Not only did you participate, but you're handing out a crazy cute award to all (almost) 1300 participants?!!! D id for Dedication. Thanks so much, I'll post a link back to you as soon as I get a chance!
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Empty NesterMay 3, 2011 at 12:59 PM
Wow, this is quite a feat! Thank you so much!
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NoemiMay 3, 2011 at 2:28 PM
Yes we did it!! I thought I wouldn't be able to finish, but WE DID IT!!!!
Thank you very much for the award and the badge.
And congratulations to all of you. We rock!
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Catch My WordsMay 3, 2011 at 3:02 PM
Thanks for the award! I'll place it on the blog.

Joyce
ttp://joycelansky.blogspot.com
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MTeacressMay 3, 2011 at 3:54 PM
Thanks, Elizabeth! What a fun idea. :)
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AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 4:13 PM
Thans for the award. Goodness gracious you have a lot of mail!!! Congratulations for even attempting to get to all us finishers to give the award, and love zee 'z' pozt!
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Vanilla MamaMay 3, 2011 at 4:42 PM
Thanks for the visit and the award! This was a blast! Love the look of your blog, looking forward to reading more!
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Elizabeth MuellerMay 3, 2011 at 4:55 PM
This was so much fun, I enjoyed dropping by everyone's blogs for the award and for the new friendships we all forged with each other. You guys are awesome! <3
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MarthaMay 3, 2011 at 5:47 PM
Awesome award, Thanks! I'm adding it to my latest post - which is a blog break post since the A-Z challenge wore me out, LOL! I made it through, whoo-hoo! :-)
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trininistaMay 3, 2011 at 5:51 PM
Congrats everyone. It was fun!
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Gyran GymbleMay 3, 2011 at 6:29 PM
This calls for a hearty roistering indeed!
I promised to tell the truth in all of these a-z posts. Now that it's over I can go back to lying all the time.

BTW I am 17 feet tall and a secret millionaire.
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Amanda TroughtMay 3, 2011 at 7:13 PM
Thank you for the award, great to come out the other end! Zebras are my favorite:)
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UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 8:09 PM
Wow, I'm impressed that you've been keeping track of all the participants in the challenge. Anyway, thanks for stopping by all the gaming blogs, including my own. I'll be stopping back in the future to check up on your writings. :)
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aki_diwataMay 3, 2011 at 8:50 PM
Thank you for the award!
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UnknownMay 4, 2011 at 12:01 AM
Thanks, Elizabeth! What an impressive list! Congrats to all! :)

~Melissa
Reflections on Writing
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AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 2:38 AM
thanks, Eliszabeth! and congrats to everyone!!! <3

xoxo Mezo
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