Happy Saturday everyone, I hope your enjoying every minute of this fabulous weekend!!
I have finally gathered together what I think is a wonderful gift collection for my 1 year blog-i-versary. I had such a hard time deciding between gifting one of my designs or something totally different. I decided on some special treasures from my personal collection instead, I hope you like them.
Gorgeous 2 light rose sconce that I got when I worked for Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic.
A lovely sage green lace frame with vintage ephemera, a vintage rose china box with lid, a great rusty white wire basket full of shreds of vintage music sheets, 4 vintage floral desert plates and a vintage floral bowl. And last but not least, a vintage linen towel with hand embroidered hydrangeas in pink and blue.
{sorry, but mirror's not included}
Okay, so there you have it. I wanted to give away something that I loved and that was close to my heart, so that you know how much I have appreciated your kindness, your encouraging words, your empathy and most of all your friendship!! This past year blogging has truly been such a wonderful experience for me because of all of you.
Thank you from my heart and soul!!!
**So here's the blah, blah, blah:**
1. Be a follower.
2. Let me know if you'd like to be entered in the giveaway.
3.Grab my button above and blog about it or add it to your sidebar and let me know.
~~~~**Leave me 3 separate comments for each and you will have 1 chance for each comment you leave, {up to 3 chances to win!}**~~~~
**Winner will be announced Nov. 2nd.
**Winner will be announced Nov. 2nd.
Good luck everyone and thank you for your continued support!!
Sincerely,
~Melinda









I love your beautiful style! Would love to be entered in giveaway! Happy Blog Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteSherry
I am a follower! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSherry
HI...Love your giveaway!...please enter me!
ReplyDelete..I sure am a follower!...now I just need to figure out the linky thing!
ReplyDeletethese are incredible treasures...i'd love to be entered in your give away!
ReplyDeleteI'm already a follower!
ReplyDeletesweet melinda...i have so enjoyed following you on your blog and seeing all of your creative talents unfold. You have been a kindred spirit from the start and i am blessed to have met you and gotten to know you. These tresors truly are from your heart and i see "you" behind all of them! I would be honored to enter your giveaway! Happy 1 year blogaversary!
ReplyDeleteFollowing you has ben a pleasure mon amie!
ReplyDeleteI grabbed your button and will post about this lovely giveaway as well. Bonne Chance!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely giveaway!! Please include me!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower of your beautiful blog!
ReplyDeleteyour taste is magnificent!!! Please enter me in your givewawy!!!
ReplyDeletebest regards,
Wanda
i'm a follower!!!
ReplyDeletethanks,
Wanda
Me too please!! Beautiful items!!
ReplyDeleteBeen following for a while now!!
ReplyDeleteHi Melinda:) Wow, your jewelry is beautiful and I love it. Please enter me in your giveaway, because I love this vintage white style.
ReplyDeletemoonbatty[at]hotmail.com
I am a new follower after finding you through your friend Michelle's blog.
ReplyDeletemoonbatty[at]hotmail.com
WOW! Gorgeous! Count me in!
ReplyDeletem ^..^
I have put your blog button on my left sidebar. Thank you for such a generous giveaway. I favorited your etsy store too:)
ReplyDeletemoonbatty[at]hotmail.com
ooooooohhhhhh, i need to win!!! this, I love that gorgeous rose scone!!!!! eeekkkk, thanks so much!!!
ReplyDeleteand of course I am a follower!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy one year anniversary! What a lovely blog you have - it's my first visit here and it won't be the last. Please enter me in your anniversary giveaway.
ReplyDeletexo
jeanne
Hi, I just found your lovely blog and am now a follower....
ReplyDeletePlease enter me in your wonderful giveaway....Thank you...
ReplyDeleteMelinda, What a beautiful GiveAway!!!
ReplyDeleteIt will be loved and cherished by a wonderful blogger :)
Come for a visit to see my featured EPHEMERA paper-art featured for my daughters birthday tomorrow Sunday Oct 17th. I know how much you adore PAPER book page art, altered and mixed media art !!
Have a beautiful week!
I am trusting it will be a great giveaway response for you:)
I too am a follower and will post as well.
spreading the cheer!!
Blessings
xx
Dore
I will put your giveaway on my sidebar....Happy 1 year blog Anniversary....
ReplyDeleteYou know I'll be keeping my fingers crossed!!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog. I am a follower.
ReplyDeleteKristen
padodts@ptd.net
I am a new follower and a new fan of your blog!
ReplyDelete~Trisha
Please enter me into your giveaway...everything is so beautiful and you are so generous!
ReplyDelete~Trisha
Please enter me in your great give-a-way!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Birthday!!!
Kristen
padodts@ptd.net
Grateful to Tales from an O.C.Cottage for sharing your beauiful blog with her viewers.
ReplyDeleteI love the inspirational quotes you've chosen to share and all the lovely photos, especially the 2 light rose sconce and such a wonderful opportunity, thank you !
another follower
Hello, Happy Anniversary, oh what a beautiful giveaway. Please enter me, and thank you so much for the opportunity to win. Have a wonderful weekend. Terri
ReplyDeleteHello, I am also a follower, love to visit your beautiful blog. Thanks again for the opportunity to win. Have a great weekend. Terri
ReplyDeleteHappy one year anniversary!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is precious!
I am a follower!!
warm sandy hugs..
Loui♥
Hello, I have also put your wonderful giveaway button on my sidebar, thanks again. Terri
ReplyDeleteSo excited I just found your beautiful blog! I would love to be entered in your fantastic giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jeanette
I would LOVE to be entered in this wonderfully generous giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteEach item is so beautiful!!
hugs..
Loui♥
Hi again--I am a follower of your blog :)
ReplyDeleteThanks again,
Jeanette
I love your giveaway. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteI just found your lovely blog and I am now a follower. What a beautiful giveaway! Carol
ReplyDeleteI'm a Follower, gladly.
ReplyDeleteI'm putting your button on my blog. Hope it works...lol...
ReplyDeleteI very much would love to be entered in your give away. Thank you for the chance. Carol
ReplyDeleteHello Melinda, Congratulations on your anniversary!! Please enter me in your wonderful, generous giveaway! Julie
ReplyDeleteHi Melinda, Me again! I am a follower of your pretty blog too!! Julie
ReplyDeleteHi, One more time ~ I grabbed your giveaway button and would be more than happy to put it on my sidebar! Smiles, Julie
ReplyDeleteHello Melinda....a very nice collection for your anniversary giveaway...I'd love to be entered.
ReplyDeleteElaine
#2 from Elaine...I am a follower
ReplyDeleteand #3.. I posted your button on my sidebar
ReplyDeleteHi Melinda :) Oh my, this is truly a fabulous giveaway!! Yes, yes, yes, please do enter me for a chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteI am one of your followers :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I have just put your Giveaway button on my sidebar with a link right back to this post :) Woo Hoo!!
ReplyDeleteHi Melinda, what a great giveaway and big congrats too! I've been your follower and would love to enter your giveaway!
ReplyDeleteJust to let you know I have your button up in my blog. crossing fingers to win! thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteWowzer! I'd LOVE to win those awesome pieces! How gorgeous! Please add me to your giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Doni
I'd love to be entered in giveaway! Happy Blog Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Marcia
And I'm a follower.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Marcia
I'm also a follower!!
ReplyDeleteDoni
I would love to be entered in your give-away. Love everything you picked to put in your prize-package!!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of your beautiful blog, too!
ReplyDeleteI have also put your button, with info of the give-away, on my sidebar!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful giveaway I would so love to win!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! What an amazingly beautiful and generous gift!
ReplyDeleteI would love to be entered in your giveaway.
I am now a follower of your beautiful blog!
ReplyDeleteI have added your button to my sidebar.
ReplyDeleteHappy 1st Blogiversary!! Wishing you many more!
1. I would LOVE to be entered!! GORGEOUS!!
ReplyDelete2. I am already a follower!
3. I will be adding your button!
Thank you!!!
Hi Melinda. I just found out about your blog and your giveaway over at the o.c. cottage. I'm so glad I did. Your blog is not to be missed. And your giveaway is so generous. Would you please enter my name.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed Sunday. Hugs...Tracy :)
cottonpickincute@hotmail.com
I'm your newest follower Melinda. I'm looking forward to becoming new friends.
ReplyDeleteBe blessed....Tracy :)
cottonpickincute@hotmail.com
Melinda, I just added you giveaway button to my sidebar. You can see it here:
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Thank you for another entry. I've got everything crossed!
Hi Melinda; you have a lovely blog which will be a pleasure to follow, so I'm in! It would cost you the "earth" to ship your giveaway down to Australia, so if by chance I win; one small piece of your giveaway would be nice to have.
ReplyDeleteKind Regards
judith
http://creativestudio10.blogspot.com
You have a beautiful blog and I would love it if you entered me in your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteRebecca
I am a follower.
ReplyDeleteAnd I will grab your button for my blog.
ReplyDeleteHI I've just become a follower and adore your blog..By the way sense and sensibility is also one of my favourite movies..xx
ReplyDeleteHI again, would love to be entered in your fab giveaway..xx
ReplyDeleteOh Pick ME Pick ME!! Is that too enthusiastic??
ReplyDeleteI'm would love to be entered into your fabulous giveaway! What a wonderful blog you have!
Hugs, Sherry
Me again... I'm now a follower and so glad I found you!! Please enter me in your giveaway again. Merci beau coup!!
ReplyDeleteSherry
Wowza! What an amazing giveaway! And gorgeous photos too!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the opportunity!
:-)
Polly
P.S. I am your newest follower!
ReplyDelete:-)
~how beautiful yoru giveaway is...filled with precious pieces that truly reflect the heart that lies in you...congrats on your one year of blogging...may this be only the beginning to a magical road that awaits you...many many more moments of writing to come...we adore your world here! much l♥ve and light to you and yours~
ReplyDelete~i have been delightfully stumbling along with you...hehehe...warm wishes and brightest blessings~
ReplyDeleteI know this sounds Greedy, but Please let me win!!
ReplyDeleteI am also a follower!! Please Please!!
ReplyDeleteI am glad I found your blog. I am looking forward to keeping up with you since I am now a follower.
ReplyDeleteYour giveaway is absolutely delicious!
Blessings,
Rhonda
Oops...I guess the request for entering the giveaway was supposed to be separate so this is it!
ReplyDeleteGiveaway is now posted on my sidebar.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary.
Rhonda
Wow, what a gorgeous giveaway! I'm a follower. Please include me.
ReplyDeleteOooh, so beautiful as always! I love your blog, i follow via gfc! Happy bloggiversary, and may there be many more wonderful blog entries to come~
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Oh yes, i'll be entering for this giveaway, by the way.
ReplyDeleteposted about this in my side bar! http://ateacupofwhimsy.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteAnd now to keep my fingers crossed... aah!
I am new to your blog, and adore it!! What a wonderful giveaway. Happy Blogaversary.
ReplyDeleteValarie
I am a follower now!! Valarie
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I'd love to win.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous giveaway1 I would like very much to be entered into your drawing. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your blog anniversary! I'm now a follower.
ReplyDeleteHi Melinda,
ReplyDeleteThis is my first visit and I've really enjoyed reading through your blog. Happy Anniversary! I've just celebrated 6 months of blogging (you'll have to stop by and enter my giveaway)and can see it's as enjoyable for you, as it is me.
Your giveaway is absolutely beautiful, and most generous. My fingers are crossed!
xoJoAnne
Happily a new follower!
ReplyDeleteGrabbing your button now!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful collection!I would love to own all of your picks. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower!
ReplyDeleteMelinda,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 1 Year Blog Anniversary!! You put together a wonderful assortment of goodies anyone would love to receive, Including me!! I am a follower.
Blessings,
Cindy
Wow! Congratulations on your blog Anniversary!! What amazing yumminess you're giving away. Count me in. Thanks so much for your generosity.
ReplyDeleteNelly
Hi again,
ReplyDeleteHere's where I blogged about your giveaway.
http://nellybeepaperprojects.blogspot.com/2010/10/giveaway-background-papers-video.html
thanks again,
Nelly
I'm now one of your newest followers as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks much
Nelly
Hi Melinda!
ReplyDeleteYou know I'm a happy follower since the beginning and I added your giveaway to my sidebar!!
Gorgeous stuff!!
Pamela xo
Oh Melinda - you KNOW I want to enter your giveaway! So much more special when you so generously offer things YOU love! I'm lovin your choices and your style!
ReplyDeleteI'm a very new, very happy follower! How could I have gone so long without getting to know you? I'll be a regular visitor now!
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to be able to put your button on my sidebar! When everyone comes to visit, remember I'm the one who really wants to win! lol
ReplyDeleteHello Melinda, So nice to meet you. I love your jewelry pieces. Please enter me for a chance to win your give away. Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteMelinda,
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower to read more of your blog. Off to work I go...
What a lovely give-away.....please throw my name in the hat!
ReplyDeleteXo
Jo
I'm already a follower and have been for some time.
ReplyDeleteXo
Jo
I will pull a button a post it on my side bar
ReplyDeleteXo
Jo
Thanks for this wonderful opportunity.
I'm an excited new follower...whether I win or not;)
ReplyDeleteLove your blog its always so inspiring to read. :) Ill add ur giveway to the sidebar. Our show is coming up Nov. 5 & 6. I hope you can make the drive down here , Its about 1 hour from the O.C. :) We have hand selected such wonderful vendors.
ReplyDeletexxoo
Jamie
Hi. So glad you're back! Your new jewelry is lovely!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 1 year anniversary! Thanks for the pretty giveaway! I didn't know you worked for Rachel Ashwell.
~ Julie
Ok . . . you know I'm a follower.
ReplyDeleteNow posting your giveaway on my sidebar.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great week!
~ Julie
HI Melinda...thank you for visiting my blog, it' always nice to touch base with you! I am leaving a comment to enter the giveaway. Now...let me go back and follow you for another comment chance. xo, Janet
ReplyDeleteNow following!
ReplyDeleteHi Melinda, Fabulous giveaway and I love everything! Please enter me.
ReplyDeletexoxo, Sherry
Melinda, Of course I am a follower!
ReplyDeleteI have also added your giveaway to my sidebar.
ReplyDeleteGreat, fabulous blog! Please enter me in your giveaway! CONGRATS on your one year anniversary!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that I am a follower, and even more excited that it is your one year anniversary! Please enter me.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Aubrey
Melinda I have added your button to my sidebar.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic giveaway! Beautiful!!
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pippirose59 at gmail dot com
I follow your blog via GFC.
ReplyDeletepippirose59 at gmail dot com
Everything is beautiful. Please enter me in your giveaway. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI'm your newest follower
ReplyDeleteI would love to enter, but I live in Australia and am aware that the postage would be enormous for you. So I will leave it up to you whether I am in or out :)
ReplyDeleteEverything is just beautiful.
Hugs Sandi xx
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the Anniversary. Here's to another great year ahead. Thanks for the great giveaway. I'd love to be included.
ReplyDeleteJody
Would love to enter your giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI've become a follower
ReplyDeleteAm posting your button on my blog
ReplyDeleteWhew. I had to scroll down past 147 comments. But I am thinking good thoughts that I will be the lucky number drawn. Your giveaway is too gorgeous. Sign me up Comment Number 1
ReplyDeleteComment Number 2. You know I am a follower.
ReplyDeleteComment number 3. I am posting your giveaway on my sidebar for your button and then I will be announcing it in tomorrow's post. Hope that you are having fun.
ReplyDeleteI am now a follower of your lovely blog!! I think I will find lots of inspiration here!
ReplyDeleteI would love to be entered into your lovely giveaway!! I have always loved Rachel Ashwell!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of your blog.
ReplyDeleteThe items in your giveaway are amazing. I love it all! Congratulations on one year of blogging.
ReplyDeleteI just put your giveaway on my sidebar.
ReplyDeleteforgot to say, your button is on my blog!
ReplyDeleteOh, how I've found a kindred spirit! I'm SO happy to have found you today! Your giveaway is too kind and too fabulous for words....I'm drooling!
ReplyDeleteI put your giveaway button on my sidebar!
ReplyDeleteThe Followers thingy won't let me follow you for some reason byt I WILL come back and follow later tonight because I'm so happy to have found you!
ReplyDeleteI'm following! You are very generous with your wonderful prizes, I'd be tickled to be the lucky winner of your first giveaway!!! Thanks for such a wonderful opportunity! Debbie @ Cottage Hann~Me~Downs
ReplyDeleteI added your beautiful white rose button to my blog sidebar as a linkable picture! Congrats on your first year! Mines coming up too, I'm catching the giveaway bug myself!!! I followed (#1), Commented about entering (#2) & Added your button to my sidebar!(#3) Thanks again for such a wonderful opportunity! Debbie @ Cottage Hann~Me~Downs
ReplyDeleteI became a follower of your lovely blog and I'd be thrilled to win you giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Cindy
Gorgeous!
ReplyDeletePlease enter my name.
thanks and congratulations!
barbara jean
I'm a follower too! =)
ReplyDeletebarbara jean
I like your style very much. Thank you for sharing such a generous giveaway with us. Congratulations on the anniversary.
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Just came over from the OC Cottage. What a lovely giveaway! I am new to your blog and I just love it! Going to poke around the archives now -- and I'd be honored if you'd add me to your giveaway. Thanks!
ReplyDelete~Angela :-)
I am a follower.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win your giveaway. The plates are beautiful. La
ReplyDeleteI put your giveaway on my sidebar. La
ReplyDeleteyour 250th 'FaBulouS Friend' !
ReplyDeleteyour giveaway gifts couldn't picture me any clearer:) i'd LoVe to be in this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHUGE thx for sharing your generous spirit...
giveaway button happily ensconced on FHC sidebar!
ReplyDeletestop in for tea won't you?
Oh yes.... Please enter me tooo... Congrats on your Blogaversary... What a yummy giveaway celebration.
ReplyDeleteWarm blessings,
Spencer
I think my comment just went to cyber-heaven.... Love this giveaway...please enter me too.... and congratulations!
ReplyDeleteFollowing toooooo...
ReplyDeleteI am totally thrilled to be a follower of your special place here at blogger!
ReplyDeleteAND... Thanks to my friend Jody I found my way to your giveaway
ReplyDeleteI you add a smile my way! thank you!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you are giving from the heart - those are always the best gifts! I am a follower, add me once! Becky G.
ReplyDeleteI have put your button on my right hand column, and added you to my blog roll . . . now that I've found you, I want to keep up with your lovely blog! Add me twice, Becky G.
ReplyDeleteI found you through Debi at Life In MY Studio, and I'm so glad I did! Please add me a third time, Becky G.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to have stumbled upon your very lovely blog! Thanks so much for the chance at such a generous gift. I'm off to post your blog on my sidebar and become a follower!
ReplyDeleteI'm now a follower, yay!
ReplyDeleteJusted posted on my sidebar and I'm now crossing my fingers:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful giveaway! I sure hope you pick me.
ReplyDeleteCommenting for the chance to win. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteFollowing your blog now. It's gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary, I am your follower as "wolfsrain" you have a very interesting blog
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igea777@gmail.com
Please enter me in your giveaway,I hope to win something because you have a very raffinate style
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Happy Anniversary!!!! Your blog is beautiful, and I love to visit!! I am a follower of your blog, too!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!!
Michele R.(CA)
Luvkittysgiveaways at Gmail dot com
Butterfly Whispers
I would LOVE to be entered into your extremely generous and gorgeous giveaway please!! WOW!! Happy Anniversary!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!!
Michele R.(CA)
Luvkittysgiveaways at Gmail dot com
Butterfly Whispers
I posted your giveaway button on my blog's sidebar. The link is below.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!!
Michele R.(CA)
Luvkittysgiveaways at Gmail dot com
Butterfly Whispers
Happy Blog-i-versary Melinda! I am a follower of your beautiful blog. Deb
ReplyDeleteMelinda, I would love to be entered into your giveaway, you have exquisite taste and it would be a pleasure to give these wonderful items a place of honour in my home! Deb
ReplyDeleteMelinda, last but not least I have posted a link to your giveaway on my blog, right sidebar under Great Giveaways. Thanks for the opportunity to win these delightful items! Deb
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Congratulations on your 1-year anniversary, Melinda! I am a happy follower!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Lori
...and I would LOVE to be entered in your drawing! Such beautiful goodies! So very sweet!
ReplyDeleteMore Hugs!
Lori
...and I have added your generous gift to my sidebar!
ReplyDeleteMy fingers are crossed!
Lori
Happy BlogBirthday to You! You have a lovely, inspiring blog! Pls include me in your generous, wonderful giveaway! :) mercedes
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary, Melinda! How wonderful!! I could have swarn I signed up for your giveaway already... not sure what happened. Your gifts are all so lovely! Well... you know I just love your blog, so please sign me up my friend! :) Wow... I just barely made it before the dealine...
ReplyDeleteHugs ~ Jo
I'm a happy follower... of course! :)
ReplyDeleteI'll grab your giveaway button, too, and add it to my sidebar.
ReplyDeleteHave a Happy Halloween trick-or-treating with your kiddos on Sunday, Melinda! :)
Hugs ~ Jo
What a gorgeous giveaway! I would love to enter. You have a beautiful blog!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings~
I am a follower too!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings~
Oh ,I have also added your beautiful photo and link to my blog sidebar!! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteBlessings~
Yes I'm a follower and I just found you via Designs by Terri Gordon ;)
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http://con-tain-it.typepad.com
rlphilbr13@aol.com
Happy 1st Year Blog Anniversary ;) I'm going on my 3rd year and time sure does fly by when you are having fun! Wishing you many more years and posts, fondly, Roberta
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Just added your giveaway button to my blog's sidebar. Just lovely all that you are giving away in your 1st Yr Anniversary giveaway and I'd love to win it all...fabulous ;) Be sure to hop on over and check out my big giveaway this week...I'm being published...woo hoo!
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I am a follower!
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