Thursday Thirteen - Edition #86

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

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Welcome to the 86th edition of Thursday Thirteen!  Wow!  Thursday Thirteeners are incredible folks!  We’ve OVER three hundred strong, and we are all so encouraged by the enthusiasm and spirit of our T13 family.

Leave a link to your T13 post for this week in comments.  Then visit each other and comment on each other’s T13 posts.  Happy thirteening!

The premier edition of the Thirteener Carnival will be on Monday, April 2nd.  Look for it early Monday morning.  The Thirteener Carnival will highlight thirteen T13 members. 

Filed in: Thursday Thirteen News, Weekly Editions

Title Deleted for Security Reasons linked with Fortune Presents Gifts......
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Susan Hated Literature linked with TT #10...
JONTILLMAN.COM linked with Thirteen Things I Thought I Knew About England...
Pajama Mommy linked with Thursday Thirteen #5...
More Hockey Less War linked with My Quickest Thursday Thirteen Yet...
Chicken-Scratch linked with Thursday Thirteen #8 - And now a word (or two) about facial hair...
Peggy, as she is linked with Thursday Thirteen #9...
Wacky Mommy linked with Thursday Thirteen #86: Why I Am Happy Where I Am...
third world county linked with T-13, 1.23: Thirteen Videos...
Lil Duck Duck linked with 13 Toddler Easter Egg Fillers...

304 Comments on “Thursday Thirteen - Edition #86”

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Kim Rees said:

It’s past midnight here… so I’m off to bed. I’ll check in tomorrow yahoo

March 28th, 2007 at 5:19 pm
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Mama Duck said:

Happy TT!! We’re up with 13 toddler Easter egg fillers!

March 28th, 2007 at 5:20 pm
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Carol said:

Mine is up. It’s my 52nd edition - I think. It’s thirteen poems I use with the children I work with at school.
http://themediansib.com/2007/03/28/thursday-thirteen-thirteen-poems-to-read-with-children/

March 28th, 2007 at 5:21 pm
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Claire said:

Happy TT its my 12th!
Now that you have all learnt what happens if you lurk, i am back to ‘What the heck am i talking about?’
Toodle Pip! yahoo yahoo yahoo yahoo

March 28th, 2007 at 5:21 pm
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Stacy said:

I’m looking for good books to read. Please stop by and help me out. I’ll supply you with my current “to read” list.

March 28th, 2007 at 5:22 pm
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13 Toddler Easter Egg Fillers…

If your toddler is anything like my little guy, they LOVE candy. However, a lot of Easter candies are choking hazards or just way too much sugar for them. Here are some ideas for safe candies and other items to put inside your toddler’s Easter eg…

March 28th, 2007 at 5:22 pm

Hi!
My Thursday Thirteen is up!
Thirteen Facts About India
Enjoy, and Happy Thursday Thirteen Everybody!!
)
D

March 28th, 2007 at 5:27 pm
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Cheryl said:

Thirteen improvements on this blog beginning tonight (and yes you are to hold me accountable!).

March 28th, 2007 at 5:29 pm
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Robin said:

Past midnight here too.

My TT#9 is in honor of spring - 13 different shades of green.

Happy TT everyone!

March 28th, 2007 at 5:30 pm
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Stone Girl said:

13 songs in my “Car” iPod playlist. I loooove music. Love it so much, I like to drive alone long distances to listen to all my music.

This is TT #12 for me. A little early, but it’s up!

March 28th, 2007 at 5:36 pm
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TT#3 from me on where ideas come to me.

March 28th, 2007 at 5:37 pm
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Selena Kitt said:

13 Things I Put Into My Mouth Every Day…… o

Selena

March 28th, 2007 at 5:38 pm
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amy said:

mines up

March 28th, 2007 at 5:40 pm
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Thomma Lyn said:

My TT is up, and it’s a special one because it’s my Thirteenth Thursday Thirteen: my TTT!

It’s writing related: Thirteen Inconvenient Places / Times to Get Ideas for my Books.

Happy TT, everybody! )

March 28th, 2007 at 5:47 pm
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Jill-LYLAS said:

Hey, my # 15 is up!
13 ways I remember my friend…
And tanx everyone for your great comment last week!!

March 28th, 2007 at 5:51 pm
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Gene Bach said:

Here we go with another Thirsday Thirteen! I did a musical one this week with links to songs from a CD we did as a band several years ago.

March 28th, 2007 at 5:52 pm
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Thirteen songs sure to get your moving … these are on my iPod Shuffle which I workout with at the gym.

Happy early TT!

March 28th, 2007 at 5:56 pm
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Nancy Bond said:

My TT #14 is up — THIRTEEN THINGS I KNOW NOW THAT I WISH I’D KNOWN THEN duh

March 28th, 2007 at 5:57 pm
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My list has 13 songs that are sure to get you moving … they are all from new iPod Shuffle which I use to workout with at the gym.

Happy TT!

March 28th, 2007 at 5:59 pm
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Jennifer said:

This is my #8.

I’ve provided partial song lyrics to 13 songs, it’s up to you to fill in the blanks. If you don’t know the real answers, make up your own. (And you don’t have to do all 13, do as many as you want.)

March 28th, 2007 at 6:02 pm
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Raggedy said:

yahoo
This is my 21st edition.
North Dakota really is one of the fifty states!
Happy TT’ing to all!

March 28th, 2007 at 6:05 pm
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Janeen said:

My TT #20 is up. Thirteen Allergy Friendly Alternatives To Dyeing Easter Eggs With An Egg Allergic Child.

March 28th, 2007 at 6:09 pm

My TT # 28!

13 songs/soundtracks humming in my head nowadays (and non-stop on my play list) dance

March 28th, 2007 at 6:10 pm

ok, so are you smarter than a 6th grader????

TT # 22

March 28th, 2007 at 6:12 pm

Mine is up with lots of interesting stuff this week

March 28th, 2007 at 6:16 pm
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Chelle Y. said:
March 28th, 2007 at 6:31 pm
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Jen said:

#7 - 13 places you’d never find me

A few nights of watching “Deadliest Catch” has inspired me!

March 28th, 2007 at 6:54 pm
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Jennie said:

My 3rd TT is up.

13 reasons why science fiction heros shouldn’t flirt with/kiss/sleep with every hot, alien chick they meet.

Beth: I love your list. It’s so unique. You have great reasons for the heros of Scifi NOT to get involved with aliens! lol

March 28th, 2007 at 6:55 pm
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Coco said:

my 3rd edition’s up yahoo

check out 13 topics I could write a TT post about! )

March 28th, 2007 at 6:58 pm

Finally up with #22. What’s on YOUR desk?

March 28th, 2007 at 7:01 pm
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I am up for the first time in forever.

Beth: WELCOME!!!! I hope you enjoy )

March 28th, 2007 at 7:05 pm
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Amy said:

Thirteen Songs on my music list I listen to keep my energy up when I’m swamped at work. Happy TT!! dance

March 28th, 2007 at 7:05 pm
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I’m up! Thirteen Roadtrip Necessities

Heading out on vacation tomorrow so this seemed to fit!

dance

March 28th, 2007 at 7:09 pm
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Lisa said:
March 28th, 2007 at 7:15 pm
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mines up!
13 things in my purse!

March 28th, 2007 at 7:15 pm
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beth said:

My TT is up ) Stuff about being in the hospital ….

http://bluestarchronicles.com/2007/03/28/thursday-thirteen-19/

March 28th, 2007 at 7:18 pm
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DivaP said:

13 math terms you should know if you made it through middle school!

March 28th, 2007 at 7:19 pm
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Mine’s up!!! friends

March 28th, 2007 at 7:20 pm
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Candace said:

Thirteen of my favorite blogs!

March 28th, 2007 at 7:20 pm

Mine’s up - Monkey Business!

March 28th, 2007 at 7:22 pm
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I’m up with TT #20! Thirteen things I do when I’m editing my book. dance

March 28th, 2007 at 7:24 pm
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Jennfactor said:

13 Cases of You say Tomato, I say psychopathic/germophobic/unlicensed witchdoctor/craptastic parenting.

Beth: HA!! Great list! I thought I’d heard all the old-fashioned old wives tale-type cures. But you have some cures there I’ve never heard of.

March 28th, 2007 at 7:25 pm
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Janet said:

Mine’s up! It’s my 61st Thursday Thirteen, and it’s about “Thirteen Things I love that begin with the letter G”!

March 28th, 2007 at 7:26 pm
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Jamie said:

I posted my TT.

March 28th, 2007 at 7:32 pm
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Gale Martin said:

#14 People I’ve met thru Bestest Blog. yahoo

March 28th, 2007 at 7:34 pm

Ok, no history this week…….:)

13 picures of my trip to the beach last October. I’m looking forward to next week when I will be there again.

Happy Thursday!

Beth: I’m so jealous!!! The pictures look great!

March 28th, 2007 at 7:37 pm
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Lisa said:

I’m back to my 13s after a break and I’m glad!! ) I wrote about some things I want you to know so come on by.

Happy Thursday, all. winking

March 28th, 2007 at 7:41 pm
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Amelia Elias said:

jawdrop The new Harry Potter 7 cover inspired my Thursday 13… yahoo

March 28th, 2007 at 7:42 pm
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March 28th, 2007 at 7:42 pm
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Tendrils said:

I’m up! My #7……… 13 blogs I visit each day!

March 28th, 2007 at 7:43 pm
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Tendrils said:

oops—left the wrong website above!!!!!! Now, here’s my 13 blogs I visit!
enjoy!

March 28th, 2007 at 7:44 pm
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Hoyeya said:

#23 Thirteen Things That Happened on This Day in History

March 28th, 2007 at 7:48 pm
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Barb said:

My 27th Thursday Thirteen is up! Come check it out. dance

March 28th, 2007 at 7:57 pm
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Coffee 2 go said:

Thanks so much for hosting another TT, ladies friends

My TT #18 is about:

Cyber Shopping

Happy Thirteening ya all slaphappy

Beth: Thanks for participating.

March 28th, 2007 at 7:58 pm
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Angelo said:

Happy Thursday Thirteeners good

March 28th, 2007 at 7:59 pm
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YellowRose said:

My 59th edition is up and it’s all about Pirates!! wave

March 28th, 2007 at 8:08 pm
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Ms. George said:

Amelia and I had the same thoughts, so you just have to visit both of us!
My thoughts about the cover art for the UK and US editions of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! Happy TT everyone. I’ve lost count of how many I’ve done…

March 28th, 2007 at 8:10 pm
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Di said:

#23 - it’s all about Starbucks! Come by and have a cup.

March 28th, 2007 at 8:11 pm
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Joan said:

I’ve posted 13 things that I enjoy. Come see me. I love the joke about swimming for exercise!

March 28th, 2007 at 8:12 pm
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Tee said:

I’m up — my very FIRST edition on my new blog!
yahoo

Beth: WELCOME!! Enjoy )

March 28th, 2007 at 8:14 pm
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Shoshana said:

My #21 is up, and we’re talking potty training. If you have a good tip or heard of one, please feel free to chime.

March 28th, 2007 at 8:31 pm
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sobeit said:

Mine is ready….Are you as smart as a fifth grader? Happy TT!

March 28th, 2007 at 8:35 pm
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My TT #3 is up and it’s on Favorite Songs from my past

March 28th, 2007 at 8:36 pm
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Kelli said:

Thirteen Reasons Why We’re Like Rich People! yahoo

March 28th, 2007 at 8:40 pm
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Shannon said:

Mine is up too! Why I think celebrity gossip is better than “real life” gossip.
jawdrop good

March 28th, 2007 at 8:44 pm
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Candy Minx said:

Hi Everybody,

I could really use your help this week…I wrote a small survey of questions that interest me about collecting art and decorating the home. I would love to hear what you think of art and what you like.

So I made a small set…13 questions about art in your home.

Hope you have the time or interest to pop by, I think it will be fun to do the survey too!

Thanks!
Candy

Here:

http://gnosticminx.blogspot.com/2007/03/candys-special-tour-of-art-on-ebay.html

March 28th, 2007 at 8:46 pm
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Dane Bramage said:

Well it’s Thursday, somewhere! winking I put up my Thursday Thirteen #35 13 Old Wives Tales Edition. Stop by if you get a chance. wave

March 28th, 2007 at 8:50 pm
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Journeywoman said:

Mine’s up.

Thirteen living people I would like to meet

Happy TT everyone!

March 28th, 2007 at 8:53 pm
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HighlandAmy said:

My Thursday Thirteen #9 will post @ 12:01 EST. It’s on thirteen of my favorite songs )

Come Visit!

March 28th, 2007 at 8:57 pm
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Kristin said:

my first every T13 is up!

13 things about me!

March 28th, 2007 at 9:04 pm
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Amy said:

Mine’s Up! 13 Movies I know by heart!

March 28th, 2007 at 9:05 pm
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MC Milker said:

Mine’s up!

“Making Playcords”- a great toy for children and easy too!

March 28th, 2007 at 9:06 pm
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wave Mines up and its all about a tribute to my Dad. Check it out then go tell your Dad how much you love him! I visit everyone who leaves a link to their site!!1 yahoo

March 28th, 2007 at 9:11 pm

After a week off, I’m back, with a simple one as I have to get up in 5 hours and go be a cow all day (literally, I work for Chick-fil-a and am helping with a grand opening in Atlanta).

Beth: hahahaha - Eat mor Chicken - right? I love that advertising campaign. I also love Chick-fil-a. I grew up going to the first Dwarf House. Loved going through the little door. )

March 28th, 2007 at 9:12 pm
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Wylie Kinson said:

My TT12 is up! Following last weeks theme of “13 Dead People I’d Invite to Dinner”, this week is “13 LIVING People I’d Invite to Dinner”.
Come check it out and add a name or two to the guest list!
Wylie’s Words wave 2cents yahoo

March 28th, 2007 at 9:12 pm

#15 is up. 13 shows I love or hate or love to hate… ( rant yahoo

LOL

Happy TT

March 28th, 2007 at 9:16 pm
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Amy said:

Pretty sure this is my 5th TT. All about why I DO want to go back to work full-time (and not temp)!

Beth: I understand where you are coming from - it’s harder to stay home than most people think. The structure of a work schedule helps with a lot of things.

March 28th, 2007 at 9:19 pm

T-13, 1.23: Thirteen Videos…

……

March 28th, 2007 at 9:21 pm
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Mom of 3 said:

TT Edition #3 is up: Thirteen Funny “Mom-Blog” Names.

March 28th, 2007 at 9:22 pm
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Wacky Mommy said:

Thursday Thirteen #86: Why I Am Happy Where I Am…

Hello, Thirteeners!
Would you like to move away? Would you like to stay where you are? Does the Caribbean sound good? How about Paris? Yeah, same here. However, we are stuck in River City, Ore. (aka The Other Portland) for at least a year due to circum…

March 28th, 2007 at 9:24 pm
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meredith said:

# 33 is up! 13 stupid things lawyers have said

March 28th, 2007 at 9:26 pm
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Katia said:

I’m up! Thirteen things I love about spring! #24!

March 28th, 2007 at 9:29 pm
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My favorite reruns make up my 10th Thursday Thirteen.

March 28th, 2007 at 9:30 pm
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Rose said:

Hello Ladies! Thank you for hosting another TT. Please note that my Thursday Thirteen blog post this week is intended for adults.I hope it does not offend. scare

March 28th, 2007 at 9:32 pm
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L-Squared said:

Well, it’s dated for tomorrow, but I’m giving in and posting a couple hours early - 13 things I’d like 13 of - since this is my special 13th edition of T13!!! D

March 28th, 2007 at 9:36 pm
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Mine is up! rofl

13 Reasons I Didn’t Write A Thursday Thirteen. (My clever way to avoid writer’s block.) dance

March 28th, 2007 at 9:50 pm
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Peg said:
March 28th, 2007 at 9:53 pm
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Thursday Thirteen #9…

…thirteen courses I took while I was at the University of Massachusetts, pursing my B.A. degree. I majored in Education……

March 28th, 2007 at 9:54 pm
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amy said:

mines up, make sure you visit ok?

March 28th, 2007 at 9:55 pm
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Tilly Greene said:

Thursday 13 #3 and it’s about my passion for fashion!

March 28th, 2007 at 10:01 pm

OK I posted a little early today since I’ll be gone all day.

My 13 Favorite Fictional Couples: Edition 3
http://alinedechevigny.blogspot.com/

Enjoy.

Aline scare

March 28th, 2007 at 10:09 pm
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Yay!!!! My ode to Sawyer. hug

Why I love Lost…really have you seen that man with his shirt off? Need I say more?

March 28th, 2007 at 10:10 pm
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Thursday Thirteen #8 - And now a word (or two) about facial hair…

Beards in particular. This week’s Thursday Thirteen entry was inspired by a word of the day entry on wordsmith.org: 1. Pogonotrophy - is the act of cultivating, or growing and grooming, a mustache, beard, sideburns or other facial hair…….

March 28th, 2007 at 10:13 pm
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yahoo MY 25th EDITION!!! yahoo

13 celebrities that I could just live without hearing about every day — as well as a few other things I ask of the crowd — read a couple posts and let me know your thoughts!!

J-Dawg

March 28th, 2007 at 10:13 pm
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Whozat said:

#4: 13 Places That I’ve Visited

March 28th, 2007 at 10:14 pm
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Cosmic Kid said:

#21 is up for me!

13 Movies I LOVE!

March 28th, 2007 at 10:17 pm
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Faerylandmom said:

#26: Translating Toddlerisms…I stole this idea from another blog…hope they don’t mind.

March 28th, 2007 at 10:17 pm
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My TT #3 is up and it’s easy crafts for kids
http://michellehasker.blogspot.com/

March 28th, 2007 at 10:22 pm
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Melessa said:

I’m not sure how appealing this one is to the masses. It’s a list in honor of one of my best friend’s birthdays.

March 28th, 2007 at 10:26 pm
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Bella said:
March 28th, 2007 at 10:36 pm
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Sunflower said:

Mine is up!

Have a nice week!

I will Exercise for Comments!
Sunflower

March 28th, 2007 at 10:37 pm
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NOLADawn said:

#11 is up with 13 nonfiction books I’ve read lately.

March 28th, 2007 at 10:45 pm
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Tink said:

My #34 lists 13 posts that got no comments.
Happy TT! wave

March 28th, 2007 at 10:49 pm
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Christine said:

My Thursday Thirteen #8 is up. Adventures in Pogonotrophy or all about beards )

March 28th, 2007 at 10:51 pm

My 2nd, 4th for the blog.

wave

It’s about Pregnancy and Emotion. Check out the 13 facts…

winking

March 28th, 2007 at 10:56 pm
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Ryan Velting said:

Mine is now posted..

13 Poorly chosen (yet funny) Company Web Site URL’s..

yahoo yahoo yahoo yahoo

Have a wonderful day everyone!!

March 28th, 2007 at 11:00 pm
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Gattina said:

Gosh it’s only 7 am and 100 have already worked ! My TT is up to and I ask you to guess where I heard 13 phrases.

March 28th, 2007 at 11:00 pm
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Terra said:

After last week I recieved quite a few requests for more stuff on homeschool… SO 13 homeschool links for this TT!!!!

Happy TT ALL

March 28th, 2007 at 11:00 pm

My Quickest Thursday Thirteen Yet…

Wacky Mommy said I take too damn long writing these things, and I need to learn to just dash shit off. So here ya go, Internet, Thirteen Random Thoughts From a left-wing hockey nut in the Pacific Northwest.

There is much intrigue in Hawkey Town, as Po…

March 28th, 2007 at 11:23 pm
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Mama's Moon said:

I’m up with 13 friends every woman should have!!! Happy Thursday everybody!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

March 28th, 2007 at 11:24 pm
114
Sabi said:

TT #9

13 Animal Celebrities I would like to get to know.

March 28th, 2007 at 11:25 pm
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Here’s my third edition! Thirteen great drag queen names!! Come and share your own creations through comments.

March 28th, 2007 at 11:26 pm
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Pajama Mommy said:

Thursday Thirteen #5…

TT #5
……

March 28th, 2007 at 11:33 pm
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Crystal said:

I’m up! Thirteen shows I thought I’d never like but now do. )

March 28th, 2007 at 11:34 pm
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ingrid said:

mine’s up. it’s my 5th T13. i’m having fun!!

March 28th, 2007 at 11:53 pm
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Cordia Amant said:

Happy Thursday!

My No.4 is up: 13 ways I (try to) de-stress. Not including smashing my computer for making me post this a dozen times.

March 28th, 2007 at 11:54 pm
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Mine is up….misc. things that I thought of…mainly web surfing. :-)
As usual, I had fun doing this & it is just as weird as I always am. :-)

Is Beth feeling better???

March 28th, 2007 at 11:54 pm
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ingrid said:

mine’s up!!! it’s my 5th T13. 13 things that used to annoy me!!! what could be worse than that???

March 28th, 2007 at 11:57 pm
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http://coffeehobby.blogspot.com/2007/03/thursday-thirteen_28.html

Actually this is mine…somehow I managed to get the last one I did up at first. Sorry.
:-)

March 28th, 2007 at 11:58 pm
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Janean said:

Thirteen things I know enough about to know I don’t know enough about them. Is that confusing? Come check it out and you’ll see what I mean! rofl

March 28th, 2007 at 11:59 pm
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March 29th, 2007 at 12:03 am
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Yeah! It’s TT day! I have to say that I really enjoy doing these lists and visiting everytones blogs…

Come check out 13 Observations about my dog…

shocked

March 29th, 2007 at 12:06 am
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mamatoo said:

I’m new, but getting the hang of this! Here’s my 3rd edition of Th13: 13 Things I Want to Remember…

http://mamatoo.blogspot.com/2007/03/thirteen-items-for-baby-book.html

March 29th, 2007 at 12:31 am
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wendy said:

Mine is up, I did 13 shows I wish were still on the air because I love that TT! This was my first time playing.

March 29th, 2007 at 12:33 am
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Dorit Sasson said:

This is great great. I hope to ‘meet’ more people

March 29th, 2007 at 12:35 am
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MissMeliss said:

Mine is finally up.

March 29th, 2007 at 12:42 am
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TopChamp said:

Hello - have been offline for a month but am back with a list today…. need to come back to do the TT links etc later but have to go to work 10 mins ago (typical Thursday - bad planning from me!)

I need your help though so please come and have a look and make me a few suggestions x

March 29th, 2007 at 1:01 am
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Stephanie said:

I have mine up - 13 odd search terms my site has been found under.

March 29th, 2007 at 1:07 am
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Chatterbox said:

Got mine up. My messy desk inspired me!

March 29th, 2007 at 1:08 am