THANK YOU PAULA !!!

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As usual you have brightened winter with the Alphabet. The jokes are so welcomed and I always look forward to them. We need the chuckles and laughs. It is quite an undertaking and I appreciate it more than you could know. I was so happy to see you taking part with your pics and comments. Retirement is really working for you!

Thank you to all who participated with your jaw dropping photos! This is such a happy place!

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ilovetogrow z9 Jax Florida

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Good evening! You guys made me blush. Thank you for making this ABC happen. You take the photos and keep the conversation going. Why look Spring starts tomorrow. You know Facebook has nothing on us. They were done way, way in the beginning of January,

As the Master of Ceremonies (I gave myself that name) I think we need to keep the ball rolling. Look for me every other Monday for a 'what have we been up to' kind of a thing. Thank you Thank you all. Even in Florida the winter can be long and look it is over! Yea Spring.

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tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
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Yes, thank you, Paula for another excellent job.

tj
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Pieter zone 7/8 B.C.
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Indeed, thanks again Paula for your annual effort! The cartoons are always something I look forward to and thank you to all the participants for all your pictures!

Pieter
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hosta_maker
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Good job paula

i see fb trying to imitate, but they are not the real deal.

no sense of humor!!

bigger is not better.
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indianagardengirl
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My favorite comment among all the posts is this one from Paula:

7. Get dressed in street clothes at least once a week.

Thanks Paula for the entertainment and education!
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bkay2000
last month
Yes, absolutely, thanks Paula. I didn't take any photos last year to share, as we had a brutal summer.

The jokes are the first thing I looked at when I opened my computer in the AM.

bkay
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sherrygirl zone5 N il
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Thanks Paula for helping the winter blues. I didnt have much to add this season but enjoyed looking almost every day.

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nicholsworth Z6 Indianapolis
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Thank you Paula for entertaining us during the winter..😃
great jokes!..you’re so organized 👍..
what a sacrifice you make for us..you have a mild climate and wouldn’t need to be inside!..
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old_dirt 6a
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Another great job this year Paula. Thank you and thanks to all that contributed in photos and comments.
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garyz6ohio
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Paula you truly brighten our Winters. Thank you so much for your efforts!
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djacob Z6a SE WI
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Thank you, thank you, thank you Paula! We all love the jokes which bring us through the winter blues!! Keep up the great work! We love you for it!! ♥️

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Paula aka Master of Ceremonies I am thrilled that you will not be disappearing! I look forward to every other Monday. I believe I am the most northerly poster here so I will be living vicariously for a while!
Babka NorCal 9b
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THANK YOU from me too! You have brought a smile to many faces for many years, as we wait for Spring to come. I'm hoping you'll keep doing this FOREVER!!!!! ;-)

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Thank you Paula for helping our "grey" time of year a little faster. Time to dream and plan for spring.
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steve duggins
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Yes, thank you Paula MoC. Leave it to a FL gardener to keep the Hosta forum thriving like I hope our plants do this year.
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