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Comment by Ian Mason on October 5, 2012 at 6:41am Am I the only one who sees Yosemite Sam in the black orchid?
Poor young men. What were they supposed to have done? Being gay is the first thing that springs to mind.
Yes, I'll hang with friends rather than alone, Napoleon.
Comment by Napoleon Bonaparte on October 5, 2012 at 2:24am It's Friday already here - grey, rainy and with a strong wind. I'm off to the market.
Thanks, Steph!
Booklover, in theology, might the black cat that isn't there also be invisible and pink? (Maybe it's sleeping furiously.)
Thanks so much Tony! That was very thoughtful and sweet of you.
Wow- so Halloween is now number 3 holiday in US?
Cool
Comment by Tony Carroll on October 4, 2012 at 10:36pm You're very welcome, Steph. Yes, I did have you in mind when I saw it.
As to Halloween, read an article at Huff Post, if I remember correctly, that Halloween has overtaken the 4th of July as the 3rd most popular holiday in the U.S.,which makes it #3 (with a bullet, hahaha). So, enjoy!
Tony a black orchid - how wonderful. Black is my favorite color!
Thank you Tony for the black flower - so sweet of you!
Oh and I just love Halloween - my favorite holiday!!
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