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Friday, February 4, 2011

Everybody Smile!

What a week! Where to begin...

Big congratulations to:

Cheeseboy at Blog O Cheese! He passed the 500 followers mark a couple weeks ago and celebrated with a video of him picking up Chinese food in a Barney suit. Really! (He offered me the use of the suit, but I said no thanks.) Go watch the insanity HERE

Arlee Bird at Tossing it Out! The A – Z Challenge mastermind passed 500 followers this week. Good stuff, man!

Maybe we need to start a 500 Club, guys? (No, not a hair club!)

Ciara Knight has an experiment in the works – Did I Notice Your Book? And was I ever stunned with her first choice – CassaStar! I am so honored. Thank you, Ciara – guess I’m doing something right. Wonder whose book she’ll notice next week…

Oh! And the eBook price on CassaStar was reduced by my publisher! It's now $2.95 everywhere - iBookstore, B&N's Nook, Amazon's Kindle...



Michelle at Beautiful Chaos gave me the You Make Me Smile Award. Thank you, Michelle!


And since I usually give these out to the ladies, I decided to grace the dudes with this one!

Dezz at Hollywood Spy
Jeremy at I Zombie Lover
Geof at The Man Cave
Jeffrey at World of the Scribe
Kal at Calvin’s Canadian Cave of Cool
Michael at In Time
TS at The Non Review
Paul Joseph
Copyboy at Not Worth Mentioning

All right guys – I better see a cute kitten in your sidebar!

A to Z Challenge is in April! You don’t want to miss this event. Click on button in right sidebar for details.

Don’t forget this Sunday - Top Ten Horror/Science Fiction Movie Quotes Blog-fest. Hosted by iZombie and Ellie Garratt Come on – join the fun!

And big thanks to Chris and Elizabeth for allowing me to visit their blogs this week, and to Denise for her amazing review of my book. You guys rock!

Whew! Is that it? Is this a wrap? I wonder what's on NetFlix...
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88 comments:

  1. mshatchFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Burn Notice is on my neflix :)

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  2. Alison Pearce StevensFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Sounds like a great week! Looking forward to having you over at my blog on Monday. Have a great weekend!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    We just finished Beverly Hills Chihuahua II. Ugh! Some sequel should not be made. Hope you find better fortune.

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  4. L. Diane WolfeFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    That's a lot!

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  5. Vicki RochoFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Lots of happy news today, I see. Congrats to everyone!

    Love Ciara's experiment...similar to my stalking Craig Niedermaier except she's got better odds of success. LOL

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  6. RHYTHM AND RHYMEFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    It's all go Alex, loved the post and all the news, sorry I can't make Sunday but am busy getting things ready for my trip next Thursday.
    I fly from Gatwick to Charlotte wherever that is wait a few hours then on to Nashville. Hope the weather is kind, as I have heard about blizzards
    Congratulations on your award, very well deserved,
    Yvonne,

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  7. Misha GerrickFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Congrats!

    Sounds like everything is going swimmingly for you.

    :-)

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  8. GailFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    After all that, my week seemed very calm.

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  9. Alex J. CavanaughFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Vicki, thank you for the early morning laugh!

    Thanks Yvonne, and you have a safe trip! Charlotte's just a few hours from where I live - and hopefully no snow when you get here.

    Gail, my life used to be calm...

    Thanks everyone!

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  10. DEZMONDFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    congrats to Arlee and Cheesboy.
    So how many copies have you sold so far from CASSASTAR? Is the marketing going on well?
    And thanks for the award, it's my second one in just one day :) I shall proudly display it in my award shelf for everyone to see it. Hope that kitten doesn't need live mice to be feed.

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  11. Old KittyFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Awwww I am smiling and smiling at our gorgeous award!!! So yes - it;s true - you do make me smile!!!

    Yay for Cassastar!!

    Oooh lots of stuff happening in blogworld -- yay!

    Take care
    x

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  12. JulesFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    A heap of good news there my friend! I love the idea of your dudes now displaying cute kitties :)

    I canceled my netflix. I want new releases/British movies and I do not want to wait for the mailman.
    Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow

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  13. JEFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Whoa ... it looks like you've been busy! This post was at warp speed!

    And I totall want to see tha adorable little kitten on some dude's side bar. ;-)

    ~JD

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  14. Carol KilgoreFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I'm Smiling because you gave that cute kitty to the guys. Way to go!
    Happy Weekend.

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  15. Chris PhillipsFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    I need to remember to watch that video when I reach a computer with sound. Have a good weekend.

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  16. LizaFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Congratulations on your awards Alex. Well done!

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  17. Alex J. CavanaughFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Dez, I think it's a low-maintainence cat. And sales seem to be doing really well!

    Yes ladies, I decided to torture - I mean award! - some dudes.

    Thanks everyone!

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  18. N. R. WilliamsFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    That's a lot Alex. Best horror film line ever, "Brains."
    Nancy
    N. R. Williams, fantasy author

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  19. Jane Kennedy SuttonFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    You have had a busy week! Congratulations! Now I need to go check out some of the links in this post.

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  20. Summer RossFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Alex- that's a whole lot going on. Congrats on your award, you do make people smile! I hope you have a relaxing weekend!

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  21. Michael Di GesuFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Hey, Alex,

    Congrats on award and the great stuff happening for you this week!

    Thanks for the SMILE award. I don't mind having another.... Thanks for thinking of the dudes.

    Michael

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  22. Jeff BeeslerFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Alex: Thank you for the award. I'm glad to know that what I do makes a difference in other people's lives, a fact I sometimes forget all too well.

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  23. LisaFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Great things happening for a great guy! :)

    Have a fantastic weekend!

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  24. Paul JosephFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Thanks so much, Alex. I appreciate the award. I'm looking forward to April's challenge.

    Have a great weekend!

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  25. Matthew MacNishFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    That Kitteh is teh cute!

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  26. SouthpawFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Oh my a lot has been happening!

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  27. Arlee BirdFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    500 followers club! That's club, but no not a hair club--doesn't work for me anymore.

    My "Movie Quotes Blogfest" entry is ready to go. It turned out better than I thought it would thanks to the IMDb website -- I can't remember movie lines.

    Lee
    Tossing It Out and the Blogging From A to Z April Challenge 2011

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  28. Bossy BettyFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Congrats to the Dudes!

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  29. TS HendrikFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Thanks Alex! That one is so happy looking and speaks to me on whole other (cat) level.

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  30. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Wow, you have a lot going on! Love that kitty. I have Burn Notice on my Netflix, catching up on season 1 since I didn't get into it until season 2. I'll be checking out iZombie and Ellie for sure.

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  31. Talli RolandFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Wow, lots of stuff going on! Sounds like a great week, Alex. Hope you have an equally good weekend.

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  32. Alex J. CavanaughFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Nancy, I know that one!

    Karen, yes you can if you have a BluRay DVD player.

    You're welcome, Michael.

    Jeffrey, you certainly just made my day! I'll shout it out on my next post.

    You're welcome, Paul.

    Lee, I used IMDB to get my lines correct as well. Of course, I kept adding to the list that way...

    You're welcome, TS!

    Melissa, Burn Notice is really popular today.

    Thanks guys!

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  33. Elizabeth Spann CraigFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Sounds like a busy, happy week! Hope you'll have a great weekend, too. :)

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  34. Lydia KangFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Thanks for all the links. Just went to visit Blog O Cheese. And love Arlee and Ciara!

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  35. A Beer for the ShowerFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    A 500 Club sounds good, unless it concerns bedpost notches, and your spouse is a charter member.

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  36. AletaFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    I used to have NetFlix, but my husband wasn't too impressed with the selection..? We have Apple TV though, but not HBO. Go figure. Lol.

    I ordered your book from Amazon, should be delivered next week!

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  37. Kelly PolarkFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Lots of reasons to smile about! Congrats to the dudes on their smilin kitty! :)

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  38. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Congrats to you and everyone on all of this. Great pics for the cute kitty award, Alex.
    Happy weekend.
    xoRobyn

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  39. CheeseboyFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    I am so honored that you'd mention me, Alex. Thank you. You have been a good blog friend through thick and thin. Well, mostly thin.

    You still have me by one follower. I best up my game.

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  40. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Oh, I'm so happy for you! That's a lot of great news.

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  41. Stephanie LoréeFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Way to go Alex! CassaStar seems to still be going strong on the blogosphere. I know I can't wait for the sequel. Perhaps I'll have to pester you for another interview. :)

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  42. RaShelle WorkmanFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    What an adorable award! I'm doing the AtoZ challenge. Should be fun. And, yes, it sounds like you had a very buxy week.

    BTW, your book does totally rock. =D

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  43. Ellie GarrattFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Congratulations to all the members of the 500 club!

    I'm really looking forward to April's A to Z challenge. Should be interesting!

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  44. The Yard BardFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Sounds like a great week! Now to get more details about this A to Z Challenge...

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  45. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Lots of exciting things to smile about!

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  46. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Thanks for checking out my new blog Alex. Congrats on getting 500+ followers. I would love to have that many. The reason I switched over is that everyone keeps telling me that Wordpress is better and that it's more professional. I want to do more professional work and I want to monetize my blog. I'm gonna give it a year and if it doesn't work I'm gonna go back to Blogger. I am posting on it as well. Just not publishing them.
    As for Netflix I'm watching Bones and as for the A-Z challenge I'm in. April is gonna be crazy for me. Major changes happening them but I'm gonna make it happen.

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  47. Golden EagleFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Congratulations to you and the other recipients on the award! :) Sounds like it was some week.

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  48. Jeremy [Retro]February 4, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    alex, thank you... i am happy and smiling. and thanks for the shout out on the blogfest-fest ellie and i are having...

    funny thing it falls on the super bowl and you can tell we are people who don't care... about football!

    honestly i did not know, i cannot not even tell you who is in it.
    jeremy

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  49. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    $2.95? Looks like Gizmo (my Kindle) will be loading a new book tonight!

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  50. AndrewFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Ah, I love that kitten picture....

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  51. M PaxFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Congrats on your award! I'm off to find your book. Been on my TBR list too long. Have a great weekend.

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  52. CiaraFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    It was a pleasure to highlight your book, Alex. I’m looking forward to downloading it tonight, and putting it on my Goodreads shelf. I’m also looking forward to the A-Z blog challenge.

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  53. Alex J. CavanaughFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    You as well, Elizabeth!

    Lydia, that's great!

    Beer, not a chance...

    Aleta, wow! Thank you so much.

    Cheeseboy, after your stunt, you'll be way in the lead again soon!

    Stephanie, you never have to pester!

    Thanks, RaShelle! Soon we'll be rockin' YOUR book.

    Carol, you know I'll keep up with you no matter where you go.

    Jeremy, I know! And the fest starts in the morning - plenty of time to watch the SuperBowl that night.

    Milo, that would be awesome!

    M Pax, thank you!!

    Ciara, I hope it lives up to your expectations.

    Thank you everyone! What a week, huh?

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  54. Raquel ByrnesFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Way to go, Alex! Congrats on the notice and the blog award.
    Edge of Your Seat Romance

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  55. DL HammonsFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    *Snicker* (Inside Joke) :)

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  56. Susan Gourley/KelleyFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I'm looking forward to reading all the quotes this weekend.
    And I'm joining the A-Z fun time.

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  57. Colene MurphyFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Congratulations!!

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  58. Julie MusilFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Alex, that Barney video was hilarious! OMG, I think I'll have purple nightmares tonight.

    Congrats on all the awesome CassaStar action. You must be on cloud 9.

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  59. Nicole ZoltackFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Congrats on being notice and your award!

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  60. Abby MinardFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Awesome dudes, I'll have to go check them out.

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  61. Jemi FraserFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Lots of fun links! Thanks - enjoy the weekend :)

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  62. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Congrats on your award and to those you've passed it on to. Thanks too for all the cool links.

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  63. Alex J. CavanaughFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Susan, that's great!!

    Thank you, Julie! And yes, Cheeseboy really went through with it.

    Thank you everyone! I hope I didn't leave anyone out...

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  64. Denise Covey February 4, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Hi Alex. Congrats on the award and to all the guys you graced with the kitty kat!

    Have you seen the story contest at Sylvia Ney's blog? This could get you started into the short story realm...

    http://writinginwonderland.blogspot.com/2011/01/space-tales-writing-contest.html

    I thought of you when I read it.

    Have a good weekend. I'm halfway through mine already.

    Denise:)

    Publication Party!

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  65. Mason CanyonFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Lot going on, no wonder the week went by so fast. Congrats on the award.

    Mason
    Thoughts in Progress

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  66. ArcitaFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    good stuff man. i am already following you

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  67. Diane J.February 4, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Gotta love Cheeseboy! Congrats to all the others who reached 500 followers!

    I'm off to check out the A-Z challenge, I've been seeing this mentioned quite a bit. And, the Horror/SciFi Movie quote blog-fest is begging me to take a peek, too.

    Congrats on your award!

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  68. Melissa GillFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Too funny Alex. Love the kitten and love your choices. I'll have to check these guys out.

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  69. CopyboyFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Case 39 is on. Man, I missed the barney thing? Dang! There now!

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  70. CopyboyFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    And thanks so much for the award!!!

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  71. WritingNutFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Congrats on your award and amazing news! Lots of great links here today :)

    Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  72. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyFebruary 5, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Hey Alex, I just wanted to let you know I've managed to wrestle my kindle off my hubby and I finally bought the ebook version of Cassastar. I'm looking forward to finally reading it!!!

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  73. dolorahFebruary 5, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    Where is my tax refund! I love buying at a discount . .

    And your post did make me smile. So much good news.

    ........dhole

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  74. India DrummondFebruary 5, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    What a fantastically happy post. Glad things are going so well over here!

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  75. Alex J. CavanaughFebruary 5, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Denise, thanks - I'll go check it out!

    Mason, they just seem to fly by...

    Thanks, Arcita!

    Hi Diane! Thanks for following and I hope you join the A to Z Challenge!

    Melissa, I couldn't resist.

    You're welcome, Copyboy.

    Lynda, thank you so much!! I really appreciate it.

    Donna, I hope it did.

    Thanks guys!

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  76. The Old SillyFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    That's one heckuva wrapup!

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  77. Rick WatsonFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Alex, I'm exhausted after reading about the stuff you're doing. I'm going to take a nap.

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  78. DooFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I will get to 500 one day :)))

    Thanks for following me! Loving your blog =]

    Congrats to the people you've put on your list!

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  79. Karen LangeFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Lots to smile about! Have a happy weekend! :)

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  80. Helen GingerFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    You have been one busy blogger/author this week. Now, relax, sit back and watch The Monster from the Swamp or Sex In The City, whichever is scarier.

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  81. Alex J. CavanaughFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Life, I think I will as well!

    Doo, I know you will.

    Helen, Parker's nose is far scarier!! Thanks.

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  82. Jai JoshiFebruary 5, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    You got through a heck of a lot there. Congrats on the award, that's such a cute kitten!

    Jai

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  83. SaumyaFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Wow! Those are a lot of congrats. Hehe, you're so wonderful to everyone in the blogging world, Alex :) Hope you know that we all appreciate it a lot.

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  84. Alex J. CavanaughFebruary 6, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Thanks Jai, and that's why I had to pass it on to the men!

    Thanks, Saumya! I try. And I have a surprise in store for the A to Z Challenge...

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  85. The Man-CaveFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Thanks for the blog award love Alex. You rock the kazbah!

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  86. Pat TillettFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Congrats on the CassaStar developments! I loved the book and it deserves every bit of praise that comes it's way (and your way)!

    Congrats to those you awarded! I know most of them, but will check out those I don't...

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  87. Patricia StolteyFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Awesome kitten photo on that award. Can you tell I've turned into a kitten's pet?

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  88. Alex J. CavanaughFebruary 10, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Thanks, Pat!

    Patricia, I imagine your house is one big furball right now.

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