December 13, 2007
SON OF A BITCH
An asshole has stolen one of the pictures of my babies.
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I am many levels beyond furious.
So that's it.
My pictures of the babies on Flickr will be for friends and family only from here on. If you want to view them and I know you, then let me know and I will add you as a Flickr contact. If you don't have a Flickr account, you can create one for free on www.Flickr.com, and I can link you from there.
If I don't know your name as a frequent commenter on my blog or on the Flickr photos, then the photos will be unavailable. Sorry, but I'm very angry about this.
It's always one dickhead who has to go and ruin it for everyone.
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Bastard. Anyone up for some whoopass?
I'd like to be added to your list of contacts, if you don't mind. Does that mean I have to get a Flickr login to view your pictures?
Posted by: diamond dave at December 13, 2007 09:54 PM (aaprm)
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Unfucking believable! I have sent an email to Flickr help because I can't even begin to describe how angry this makes me on your behalf. Sorry H. What a horrible violation, I am sorry this had to happen to one of your precious baby pictures. There has been a lot of talk about flickr violation going round the internet recently and this just makes me more unhappy about sharing photos of my child. What the bloody hell is this world coming to?
Posted by: Super Sarah at December 13, 2007 10:08 PM (mKfJc)
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I left a comment...what a freak!
I'd love to be permitted to keep up with the Lemonheads.
Good luck with your case against this jerk...let us know if we can help.
*hugs*
Posted by: Poppy at December 13, 2007 10:18 PM (1mDM7)
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that's why it's not cool to put pictures of your children on the internet. You have no idea what sort of freaks are out there doing nasty things with your photos. set your photos to private.
Posted by: jane at December 13, 2007 10:49 PM (m46DK)
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I hate him, and I totally understand you no longer having pics of your little ones up here, I am going to miss seeing them 
I love reading your blog as a fellow mommy, in the States, sometimes wishing I could live overseas too. Good luck pursuing this!
I love reading your blog as a fellow mommy, in the States, sometimes wishing I could live overseas too. Good luck pursuing this!
Posted by: Danielle at December 13, 2007 11:21 PM (C2/b8)
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Disfuckinggusting. People can be such inconsideate - would say assholes -but I am reluctant to slander assholes.
Please add me as a contact: foggy photographer on flickr
Posted by: Charles at December 13, 2007 11:27 PM (gHAtb)
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Ok, I am about to go bat-shit crazy on that motherfucker's ass.
So sorry, H.
Posted by: Teresa at December 13, 2007 11:32 PM (5ddRs)
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That is just sick. Guys like that deserve to be taken to an alley and beaten bad. I'm really sorry this had to happen to you.
I would be honored if you could add me in your contact list.
Posted by: Ernie E at December 13, 2007 11:40 PM (pYeTk)
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Devil's advocate-is it possible hedidn't really realize what he was doing was wrong?It looks like all of his photos are likely from others. Perhaps he thought it was OK to put favorites in his own stream and didn't realize it looked like he was passing them off as his.
Posted by: rose at December 13, 2007 11:50 PM (8Bu/A)
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I signed up for Flickr just to post a comment on this guy. I read your blog regularly and though we don't know eachother, I cherish it and your photos and am angry this stupid guy is stealing a piece of my enjoyment and pleasure too.
Posted by: Cathy at December 13, 2007 11:56 PM (dJBh9)
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You don't exactly know me, but I read you all the time - used to read your other blog too - and I comment here and there. I am outraged as well, and sure enough I just left a comment for that freak! Sickening. I get the vibe that most of what he's got up there isn't his. I'm so sorry this happened. I will miss seeing your babies, but I understand.
Posted by: jv at December 14, 2007 12:05 AM (ysna4)
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That would piss me off too!!!
Posted by: Megan at December 14, 2007 12:10 AM (Nb0IW)
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I know you don't want to hear this side but I would be very flattered. I understand your side. It is very SICK to post pictures of someone elses kids. He is obviously very impressed with your photographic eye.
Posted by: Lukie at December 14, 2007 12:14 AM (WXIEq)
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Dude. Who the fuck DOES things like that? At best, rude, at worst... unspeakable levels of ass.
I'll add you on flickr; hope that's ok.
Posted by: Marian at December 14, 2007 12:31 AM (76MlW)
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I am so sorry someone stole your picture. I loved seeing your babies and will miss them. I am a mom from the states that has been reading before they were born. I will keep reading I love your humor.
Agian I am so sorry.
Erin
Posted by: Erin at December 14, 2007 12:39 AM (JaXrt)
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what a fucking freak.
Posted by: caltechgirl at December 14, 2007 12:59 AM (IfXtw)
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Moron. I'm sorry that you've been violated like this. I'd love an add, if you're okay with that. I do love my daily dose of adorable!
Posted by: ZTZCheese at December 14, 2007 01:14 AM (2//TA)
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I'm not a big poster - too busy at work and life right now - but I'd love to be able to see photos. We have talked briefly on email once. Anyway. I'll try to figure out how to make a flicker acct and let you know, if you are ok with that. If not I'm ok with that too.
Wow. Such an articulate post. go me. :-)
Thanks for sharing and sorry this had to happen to you.
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer at December 14, 2007 01:21 AM (6JvP5)
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Flickr has a very simple application that allows you to "fave" photos that you like. As long as they are online and viewable, they will show up in your Favorites page.
So there is no reason to post someone's photos as your own. (I do have some other people's photos in my stream— they are clearly labeled as such and are posted solely because the original taker is NOT on Flickr but is okay with them being shared.)
Posted by: B. Durbin at December 14, 2007 01:42 AM (tie24)
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I never bothered with watermarks but had a couple of pictures stolen of my kids. Made them all private and will continue to do so from now on.
I can't get my head around how this guy stole a picture with an obvious watermark on it. Idiot.
Posted by: Michele at December 14, 2007 01:52 AM (h1vml)
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I have been reading your blog for years now - I've not posted except maybe once, but I look for updates every day - pitiful, I know. However, I love the pictures of your family and I would love to continue to be able to view pics you put up on Flickr......
Posted by: suze at December 14, 2007 02:03 AM (6NWw7)
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That's like crazy scary! I'm so sorry that happened. And now it kinda freaks me out about pictures I have up there too. I think I might havce to go change all mine to private. What a shitty thing to have happen.
Posted by: Erica at December 14, 2007 02:10 AM (D6tE/)
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Oh my god. What a fuckhead. How did you find out he had done this?
I think I'm listed as a friend already so hopefully I can continue to see Nick and Nora.
Posted by: donna at December 14, 2007 02:11 AM (Kco5r)
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Yuck, yuck, yuck..........what sicko would steal your pictures and post them on his/her icky blog/flickr account. Like you said, someone always has to go and ruin things for the rest of us who simply enjoy seeing your little ones grow.
Since I don't think you'd know me as a "friend", I'll really miss the pictures of Nick and Nora- keep writing, though.
Megan
Posted by: Megan at December 14, 2007 02:30 AM (AiJXe)
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My god! What a bastard.
My head would have been exploding, probably very similar to yours.
Posted by: Veronica at December 14, 2007 02:36 AM (1Iu2a)
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Dude, that is so wrong. Guy needs to be shut down and have his own camera shoved where the sun don't shine.
Posted by: Jennifer at December 14, 2007 02:47 AM (RlFqM)
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I posted to him from my flickr account too. I have heard of enough stories like this that my photos are all private too. I don't blame you. I'm too skeeved out to post pics of the kids on my blog either.
I'd love to be added as a friend on your flickr. But I only know you through reading your blog, so I'd understand if you're not comfortable. 
Posted by: kim at December 14, 2007 03:04 AM (m+kW/)
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I am so sorry that this happened. I would love to have access to your flickr, my flickr name is jenamen.
I haven't commented much lately, was being reclusive after my miscarriage, but am currently 5 weeks with pregnancy #2 and feeling good vibes that this one will work. I hope that the scumbag removes your pic of N&N, and that you don't think the whole world is has this amount of rudeness.
Posted by: jen-again at December 14, 2007 03:12 AM (fpBSq)
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Helen, I am so sorry your precious picture was stolen! I am an old lurker who's been reading since you were in Sweden. However, if you don't feel comfy adding me, I understand. I will miss your wonderful photos as yours is my first blog check of the day! I'll still keep reading and enjoying your wonderful posts. (My flickr account is purrrtytiger). Peace and happiness to your sweet family. May you all have a joyous holiday season! ~Evelyn
Posted by: Evelyn Coppage at December 14, 2007 03:24 AM (AiJXe)
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Eeewww....
I don't have flickr account and am a bit stupid at that stuff, will let you know if I work it out!
x
Posted by: M at December 14, 2007 03:34 AM (Fnew3)
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Shitty. I'd be pissed, too.
A few months back I posted pictures from a Mannheim Steamroller concert we attended. The guitarist's father emailed me and thanked me for having such great pictures of his son. Shortly thereafter, I found all my pictures posted on that guy's myspace page. I was so outraged -- at least give me the fucking credit. I never contacted him. I wasn't sure what to say.
I'm so sorry some fucktard had to muck it up for everyone.
Posted by: wRitErsbLock at December 14, 2007 03:34 AM (0Pi1o)
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Fucker. If he's smart, he'll take it down. If he's stupid, FLickr will take it down for him. That watermark is quite clear.
Posted by: physics geek at December 14, 2007 03:49 AM (vKMFv)
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What a dumbass! Sorry to see some idiot try to claim your pictures. I'm glad that you've started adding the watermarks. A definitely left a comment on that asswipe's comments.
P.S. Not to raise your blood pressure amy more, but have checked the Orkut site. There has been a problem with people posting other people's children pictures as their own.
Posted by: Mr.Thomas at December 14, 2007 03:56 AM (STb8M)
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Why do people have to ruin for a good thing for other people? YouÂ’re not the only blog I read where somebody has stolen that person's images. I am with Diamond Dave; do you need a Flickr account to view your photos from now on? I hate to admit this, but I donÂ’t have one presently.
Posted by: Missgirlbliss at December 14, 2007 06:37 AM (D0HUP)
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Helen, I am beyond age for you. I'd love to be able to continue seeing photos of the babies.
Posted by: kenju at December 14, 2007 06:48 AM (TiGru)
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That should read "rage", but somehow I dropped the R. He should be punished and Flickr should take away his account.
Posted by: kenju at December 14, 2007 06:50 AM (TiGru)
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Wow, that guy is a major fucktard. I'm not sure you could call me a frequent commenter, but I speak up every now and then and would hate to miss out on your awesomely cute babies. My flickr name is julabean if you do feel safe enough allowing long time blog readers to be added as friends. I totally understand if you don't, though. Best of luck getting flickr to ban him.
Posted by: Julia at December 14, 2007 06:59 AM (FNm/r)
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Absolutely disgusting!! Can I ask you how you found out that he had stolen it? Is there an easy way to check. I'm freaked out!
Posted by: Melissa at December 14, 2007 07:11 AM (BZAoC)
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I am so sorry Helen.
I too am one of those readers that comment rather infrequently, but that follows your stories rigorously and the pictures that go with them.
I think the two little ones are so cute, but as I don't have my own Flickr account and you don't know me well enough, I guess this was it.
I can understand your anger extremely well, and even though it saddens me that I will not be able to see how Nick and Nora grow, I understand.
Perhaps you will post a picture here and there on this site, which would be great.
Hope you get the bastard by the balls....
Posted by: Tarantulady at December 14, 2007 08:43 AM (VV/U6)
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Hi Helen
I always take a glance at your sidebar to see the latest photos, but just yesterday I took a quiet moment to take another look at your baby photos over at Flickr, I smiled as I saw all the 'dress ups' that you have them in, I admired the babies and the photos, I cooed and shed a tear at the beautiful sight of you and Angus with your darlings, but most of all I took such joy from the fact that my all time favourite blogger is finally a mommy*.
I'm so very sorry that those images have been stolen, stolen not just from you, but from all of us who care for you and who have crossed their fingers in the last few years.
Mia
*see what I did there, even spelt it your way!
Posted by: Mia at December 14, 2007 09:20 AM (k2L5m)
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Oh Helen, I can't believe it! I tend to believe in the goodness of people and then something like this happens! What a sick jerk he must be to steal other people pictures?? I am so sorry this is adding your stress to you when it should just to be about sharing your joy.
I would love to be added to your f&f's please...nick and nora make me smile on a daily basis and I would truly miss seeing them.
Posted by: suzie at December 14, 2007 09:30 AM (weSjv)
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What a schmuck!
I understand your need to make the photos private.
I'm a long time reader and we have exchanged emails a few times. In fact, your blog is the first thing I read each morning (now via my google reader). Though I understand if I'm not added, I would miss seeing the beauty both of your babies and their mother's dressing of them.
I just created an account in flickr (craftingmissionary) and added you as a friend. Guess I should start taking photos of my knitting and put them up.
Let us know how it flickr ends up dealing with this guy.
Posted by: KG at December 14, 2007 09:45 AM (YwpBr)
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I signed up to Flickr just to post a comment on the idiot. I can't believe he still has the photo up there. What an arsehole!
I've read your blog for a few years now and your other site from the beginning. I'm an occasional commenter but would love to still see your photo's, however, I'll totally understand if you choose not to add me to your list.
Posted by: Gill at December 14, 2007 10:15 AM (R2vBh)
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As i don't have a flickr account and don't even have the net at home i don't know what it looks like but i can't understand why someone would want to post pics already available on Flickr and pretend they are theirs?!
What a freak. I am sorry H. Good job you found out this was happening.
I would love to see pics of the babies but i can't access flickr until i have the internet at home anyway!
Abs x
Posted by: abs at December 14, 2007 10:59 AM (+gJH8)
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Ai, yi, yi! What a sick-o! I can only imagine how violated you must feel about this...
I am a regular reader, but only comment occasionally. I would appreciate the honor of still being able to see wee Nick and Nora as they grow. GRRRR! It's a shame that one stupid schmuck has to go and ruin it for the rest of us!
Posted by: justdawn at December 14, 2007 11:05 AM (aTlXG)
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That sucks. I completely understand you moving them to private. Does that mean more Gorby shots for the blog?!
Posted by: jac at December 14, 2007 11:19 AM (u4xEX)
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See, that's why I didn't even start. I couldn't even fathom what you're feeling. (I'm actually surprised that you even shared them, knowing how much like me you are). Shall I give him a raging case of rectal itch and set fire to his penis using high end gasoline?
Posted by: statia at December 14, 2007 01:18 PM (lHsKN)
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Cocksucker. I hope he takes that picture down soon!!
Though I'm a long-time reader but not a frequent commenter, I'd love to be added as Flickr friend (cav759) because I love love love those pictures of the babies! But I will certainly understand if you don't know me well enough and prefer to err on the side of caution. You need to protect those babies... there are all kinds of whackos out there. Don't worry, I'll still be a loyal reader, and Gorby's pretty cute too if you want to just stick to photos of him :-)
Hugs to you, Supermom...
Camino
Posted by: Camino at December 14, 2007 01:22 PM (97jrp)
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Hmm, I thought I posed a comment but don't see it? So I apologize if it's up here twice somewhere!! Anyway, I just checked Motherfucker's site and THE PICTURE IS DOWN!! It was still there 2 minutes ago when I first saw it, so maybe I'm seeing things? (since I also thought I just wrote a comment...) Anyway, I hope it's really gone...
I'm a long-time reader but infrequent commenter, so I'd understand if you were leery about adding me as a friend to see pictures of the babies, but I would so miss the photos!! It's Cav759 if you're so inclined, but again, I'd understand if you weren't. There are all sorts of whackos out there, and you need to protect those little ones.
You're a great mom, Helen...
hugs to you!
Camino
Posted by: Camino at December 14, 2007 01:28 PM (97jrp)
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Why someone would want to post pictures of somebody elses babies is beyond me. I'm sorry this jackass has ruined your sense of peace and security Helen.
I know I haven't commented as often as I use to, having Graeme has stalled my internet time. I would love to still see Nick and Nora if it's alright with you. My flickr account screenname is Canadian Army Wife. Original huh?
I don't know how you do it with two babes, I'm exhausted with one ... you're a blogging hero to me.
Posted by: Anita at December 14, 2007 01:52 PM (Ts2ow)
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Helen, please add me to your F&F list. I'd miss seeing your babies!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/polichick/
Posted by: Kimberly at December 14, 2007 01:54 PM (v57BG)
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I'm so sorry this is happening to you !!! I love the pictures of your twins. BEAUTIFUL !!!
My Flickr Id is ... flickr.com/photos/ptprincess
If you're adding people ... I'd love to be considered 
Posted by: LC at December 14, 2007 02:19 PM (1t3U9)
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Ar*ehole.....please add me H. I'm on Flickr as onemiracleneeded.
Posted by: Becks at December 14, 2007 02:46 PM (+EJYW)
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WTF does that fucker want with your pictures. ASSHOLE... I hate that this is happening to you H...
I can understand you closing it out to public view. If you can add me I would love to continue reading about you, Angus and the children. Your photo's are beautiful and I would miss seeing them, but I understand if you want to keep it to those you "know".
Posted by: Tracey at December 14, 2007 02:47 PM (jgdKP)
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I'm so sorry - stuff like this just whips me up. Is probably why I choose to remain mostly annon & my children are also family only.
I will miss seeing the kids here - they are beautiful.
http://www.flickr.com/people/cursingmama/
Posted by: cursingmama at December 14, 2007 04:20 PM (PoQfr)
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Oh man that is such a fucking evil thing to do! Flickr is usually really good about dealing with dicks.
If you don't mind I'd love to be able to watch your little cuties grow up, I'm HypodermicMD on flickr.
Posted by: dani at December 14, 2007 04:34 PM (uZgK1)
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I'm not really the swearing type but I thought of a few choice ones just for that fellow.I'm sorry this has happened to you. It's made me decide to move all of my photos over to f&f to protect my nephews images. sigh. I'll miss Nick and Nora in their adorable outfits that make my uterus hurt 
Posted by: Colette at December 14, 2007 05:20 PM (c3+JG)
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Wow that is amazingly stupid of him. Just out of curiosity.... how did you find out? Is there an easy way to check? I am freaking out a bit.
Posted by: Melissa at December 14, 2007 08:35 PM (BZAoC)
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Hi, I dont comment often. But I follow this blog regularly. I have commented a couple of times though. Its really sad that this should happen. Do take care and if its ok with you do add me on flickr my name is Priya007. I would love to see adorable Nick and Nora grow.
Posted by: Priya at December 15, 2007 05:56 AM (wE4qw)
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Hi -- I thought I left a comment but didn't see it here.
I am not a big commenter, but a faithful reader who enjoys all your photos.
my flickr account is rosy_outlook
Posted by: rosy at December 15, 2007 06:23 AM (bEVc/)
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Joining in the chorus of declaring that guy an asshole!
I don't comment very often, but I've been reading you for over four years now. I love the pictures of you babies, and if you feel comfortable adding me my flickr account is LauraBrooke.
I hope you get this fucker.
Posted by: Laura at December 15, 2007 05:35 PM (FFBkP)
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Hi Helen,
I read your blog everyday. So please add me as a contact on Flickr.
Thanks
Merry Christmas to you and your lovely family.
Posted by: Dee at December 15, 2007 09:55 PM (E2MKw)
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