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It's amazing what people will try on to pull off on a scam and sadly yes there are people who fall for it. Come across that African scam a few times - they just keep trying because they know they will catch someone in the end.
We had a credit card sale once on our doggie jewellery website from Nigeria and they purchased 20 of the same item. I ask you who in Nigeria would want 20 American Cocker Spaniel brooches!! This was a scam in reverse (a stolen CC) because we actually got the money but we didn't send the goods as we knew it was a scam and to the credit card company's discredit they never claimed (200GBP!) the money back. 
Hugs Lyn 
It is so sad and hard when we loose our beloved animals and I know just how you are feeling Lena. I've been through it quite a few times with my dogs and it hurts like bloody hell each time! It does ease with time and if you have other animals at home that makes it a little easier to bear as well as you have them to hold and cuddle and to look after, so takes your mind of it a little. Yep, it is too hot to walk the dogs at the moment, took mine on the beach yesterday which they enjoyed but I think they found it a little too warm and crashed out on the back seat for the ride home. We thought it was a cool day that is why we took them to the beach but it seems the girls didn't think so
Hugs Lyn
Oh I love the ATC's and thanks Sonya for sharing pictures of yours - it looks as if it could be quite addictive - something I've never had a go at which leads me to my next question - how do you get started and what would you need to make one??
Hugs Lyn
Way to go! Got to make the move at some point so ten out of ten for your first time and it looks good 
If you are proud of your little guys then that is all that matters.
Hugs Lyn
Oh I love the ATC's and thanks Sonya for sharing pictures of yours - it looks as if it could be quite addictive - something I've never had a go at which leads me to my next question - how do you get started and what would you need to make one??
Hugs Lyn
Well put Lena - I do agree with what you are saying. I think a lot of people do not want to know what is happening or they will suddenly open their eyes to it all when it is too late or out of control.
I'm sorry too as I have a had a whinge, must be catching Lyn
I could watch the birds forever as most of them are so comical especially the parrots. We sometimes can get up to 30 Galah's and those babies, geez! are they noisey Has me shouting at mum and dad to feed them The Rainbow Lori's can't do anything quietly and the little Scaly's are no better. We quite often get a gang of Cockatoo's who come and hang out around the bird feeder and then head for the lemon tree, not a good idea - makes my eyes water when I think of them having a nibble at the lemons 
Pretty busy around here with the birds as we also get the King Parrot, Yellow Cheeked Black Cockatoo. Big excitement the other day as we saw a Major Mitchell Cockatoo (Pink Cocky) with a gang of the other ones. I reckon it had either gone of course by about 100km or was an escapee as you only find them further inland.
Here are a couple of pictures for you all to see. Hugs Lyn
Thanks Sandi for that bear link, will add it to my links page. I'm interested in saving the real bears where ever they are in the world. For many years I use to have a credit card which donated so much to Liberty (WAPSA). In fact I make it a rule that I will only donate money to animal charities. Sadly there is no hope for some of the animals but we can try to do our best for them.
Hugs Lyn
Good grief Lynette! Sorry to hear that you had just a rough ride for the New Year - they say it happens in three's and you have sure had your three! I hope all three of them are doing okay and wish them a speedy recovery.
Hugs Lyn
It was me who was trying to find out about Jennifer's latest book. Thanks for taking to the time to find out what was happening about it and keeping us updated once Jennifer let's you know as to what will be happening on the book
Hugs Lyn
Went to bed but managed to keep one eye open long enough to watch the fireworks display on TV in Sydney
Don't do reso's - think I tried one year but never went to plan - so I reckon the best reso is never to start one in the first place, can't go wrong then 
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Wish I was your niece too! Wonderful bear, love the sparkly mohair 
Nice one Luann Looking forward to hearing more
Good one Charlotte! I've got one!!!
How about a Pom & Shar Pei?
Pompei :crackup:
Well I thought it was a good one :redface:
Not lunch time yet over here but already my poor tummy is growling at me :crackup:
Yeah, it's going to be pretty noisey at my place That fish fry sounds yummy too - is it different kinds of fish Patty?
I like the sound of that Sarah, yummy! I love seafood, got room for a couple more people?!
I don't know what we are having will think about it on the day, certainly not slaving over a hot oven! KFC sounds good to me, ummmm :dance:
Sorry hic! hic! HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL
:bday: Thought I had better drop in on this party and see what I'm missing and have a drink or 2 or 3, 4, 5.........do you come here often :dance: :dance: Okay that's it I'm off before anyone begins to think this poor person is in need of the guys in white coats :crackup:
