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You are welcome to our Valentine Blog Bash.

Just make yourself comfortable.

Refreshments are nicely arranged down the page. Drinks, Chocolates, Cakes, Donuts and so much more. 🙂

This video had me cracking.

You can crack your Poetic Prowess by taking part in continuing this tag along poem below. The full poem will be published on my Tuesday’s Trivia with every part attributed to the contributor. So here goes…

Her eyes shone with tears

That clung to her lashes

She glanced at the ring

It’s twinkles brought back flashes

Okay, so here are the rules of partying and mingling.

  1. You must mix and mingle with others. Don’t be a wall flower. Go say hello to someone and you can participate in the Tag a poem up above.
  2.  Please leave your blog link or post link in the comment box below along with an introductions.
  3. It’s one link per comment, but come back as often as you’d like, that way it’s easier to focus on a link at a time for others.
  4. Please reblog, spread the word of the party like butter, or like, share on Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, Facebook, etc. Tell your family, friends,  bloggingneighbours, even your blogging pets.
  5. Have fun, it’s a great way to find bloggers and have them find you.
  6. Please show some love. Reblog this post. It helps all of us! The more people that see and participate in it, the more potential new follows! So, share and share voraciously!

There we have it. Since all the rules have been clearly explained, have fun and make the most of it 🙂

Thank you for coming to my party and supporting my blog. You rock.

© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha.

‘In my place, when you call for a party, you don’t skimp. Our hospitality is legendary. We even have jollof rice and gifts. Just help yourself to a fluffy teddy, a bouquet of flowers and a gift pack.’ You are welcome 🙂

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A wordsmith with a vivid imagination, an eager mind and a burning desire to carve out tales. As I journey with my muse to that land of all possibilities and self discovery, I hope my personal evolution will serve as a beacon of inspiration for anyone who chooses to stop by.

1,087 thoughts on “YES!! Party Link Live – Love Thing Valentine Blog Bash and Mingle… Join the fun!”

  1. Hi Jacqueline, this party is really rocking!
    Here’s my latest post, with my contribution to your poetry tag (copied below):

    Epiphany

    The really special thing
    About our love is this
    When your not in my arms
    Your pheromones I constantly miss!

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  2. Wow, this is amazing! All these wonderful people!! Hi Everyone! I’m Paula! I live in Washington state! My blog is a lot about my running and training as my husband and I wanting to run a race in every state (I run half-marathons, he runs full marathons). But I also have a lot of other “life” stuff I like to write about as well! BTW, I’m not one of those fast runners, I tend to plod along the best I can, but the main point is that I do it regardless. My mantra is “I can and I will, watch me,” because there ain’t no one who is going to dare tell me I can’t do something just because I don’t fit the stereotype! 😀
    In the meantime, here are some pictures of Seattle to enjoy! http://neveradullbling.com/2016/02/12/echoes-of-my-neighbourhood-9/

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    1. Hey, I like your counter in the sidebar that says how much time until your next running event!… I have to get one of those for the time when I row up the Thames in the wake of the Three Man in a Boat (Not to Mention the Dog)… 🙂
      http://philturton.dscloud.me/wordpress/2016/02/06/books-that-transport-you/

      Unfortunately it’s only a plan at the moment – not only it’s way too cold but I need some training to be able to row upriver for more than a hour or two!!!… My husband is trying to convince me that it’d be much more pleasant hiring a gin-palace instead of a Thames skiff but it strikes me as sadly unadventurous. If you have any tips on how to get someone to commit to serious training, I’d love to hear it! 🙂

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      1. Hahaha! I’ve been up that river in winter… I think a gin-palace would be the way to go for this time of year! Although what a fabulous goal that would be for summer! Hmmm, tips on serious training… consistency and perseverance! Your heart has to be in it full-on to be serious about it… OR, try it without the serious training, realize how hard it is and how necessary that training is, then go back and do it properly! 😀 It just all depends on how bad you want it! Do you belong to a rowing club? If not, I highly suggest joining one! That’ll keep you motivated in training… you’ll have a ton of people relying on you that you won’t want to let down! If you truly are going to try that, I wish you good luck! I think it’s awesome!

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      2. I never thought about a rowing club… what a good idea! I have to look into it. I was only thinking about the a pond nearby where one can hire a rowing boat but at prices like £10 for half an hour, I think we’d run out of money before we built up sufficient muscle. 🙂 And it’s only a pond – no current to row against. At the moment, I wouldn’t be fit to row more for than a couple of hours max, going upriver – that won’t be sufficient for the project we have in mind!

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      6. Hi there! Just be bopping around mingling! Going off to your blog link now. Glad you came. I am enjoying this rockin’ event in our blogosphere. Third time I have been here today. Lol Jacqueline throws a great bash! 🙂

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  4. Hi all looks like it’s a great time, the food looks great! Glad to see my fellow bloggers old & new!
    Jacqueline, you throw an awesome party!!! I also want to say that I enjoy reading your posts, they are so alive & filled with lots of informative info, joys, laughter & smiles.
    Thanks for the invite, company & good times!

    http://mysticalwriterblog.com

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  7. Hi I’m here – with cakes 😄
    Hello, anyone still here …. Hello – yoohoo …..
    You’ve all heard my cakes are crap and left haven’t you 😨😨

    I’ve popped in and out all over the place – found some brilliant new blogs looking forward to catching up with you all 😁

    It’s ok – you can leave the bloody cakes – I have wine 😁

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      2. Hi Toby it’s so very nice to meet you…how’s the cake? I was afraid to try them after lisamaria said they were crap…are they? Well wash it down with the wine, no worries. Oh I’ll be stopping by later I hope that is ok..after the party of course! 🙂

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    2. No of course your cakes aren’t crap! Squashed is fine too, it’s the taste and texture that makes good cake not shape 😉 Just trying to catch up with you all again after a little break 🙂

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      4. Hi Colette, I don’t believe we’ve met, I’m Deb and it’s a pleasure! So the cakes aren’t crap? I didn’t try them hmmm maybe I should have! After the party I’ll be popping over for a visit, I hope that’s ok…so very nice to meet you!! 🙂

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    4. LOL!!! I love wine….the more wine the more I’ll love your cakes!! 😉 Looking forward to stopping by and visiting you later…Great to see you here and very nice to meet you! Thanks for the wine!!!

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    5. Hi Lisa. Welcome. Salmon is over. Gimme those cupcakes. (Starts hoarding cupcakes)
      Wait, did you actually bring your fourth born? Guys, hide the drinks. Kid in the house. No prfanities. KID IN THE HOUSE!!!!!

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    1. Lovely seeing you and Cupid, so glad you brought him, what a super idea!! I’ll fly on over later to visit you, so nice to meet you!! Enjoy the treats, they are really delicious!! 🙂

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    1. Hey fattymccupcakes nice to see you here!!! I LOVE your name btw…I’ll be stopping by after the party to say hello!! So happy you were here…must go mingle some more, enjoy!! 🙂

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  12. I came back to check out the party. It looks like everyone is having a great time. Jacqueline knows how to throw a party, doesn’t she? See you later! I going to visit some others and see what they are up to. 💝💝💝💝

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    1. Nice to meet you amanpan…yes Jackie is a superb hostess,this is the best party I’ve ever been too. I’ll be dropping by later, hope you don’t mind if I just pop in!! Looking forward to reading your posts!!! Party on…

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      4. Hi Pineapple,

        Yes, Jackie knows how to throw down a groovy party, my feet are so sore from all that dancing.

        Do you know where the pineapple juice is? I am so thirsty. 😀

        Happy Valentine’s day!

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  15. Jacqueline, You are the Hostess with the mostest! What an awesome party. I can see I am going to be one of those guests who doesn’t go home! There are some many great people to meet and blogs to visit. Thank you!!!!!!!!

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    1. Hey leannenz what a great idea, let’s have a sleepover!!! It’s been too long since I’ve been to a slumber party…we can tell ghost stories and eat and drink all night long!! What a wonderful idea!!! Looking forward to visiting you as well…I’ll be ready for the pillow fight later!! 😉

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      2. Hey it’s easy to entertain yourself with all these great friends here, and you put out quite a beautiful spread!! Everything is delicious, thank you for your graciousness!! Oh gotta run now and do some more visiting…. xo 🙂

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      4. No. no. no. no ghast stolies. nopes. slumber party is already on. look at all these people passed out. how can someone drink so much. how tacky! you know you should be careful with what you eat. no passing out at parties and lying around on sofas and across tables.
        that’s so not happening to meeeeee……………. *passes out*

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  16. Hi, Jacqueline! Hope I’m not too late for your party, because I sure didn’t want to miss it. Looks like everyone is having a great time, and I do see some familiar faces here already. I must try some sweets, and mingle a bit. Thanks so much for the invitation! … Hello party people! I’m Barbara aka ghost. Come visit my place, anytime. You’ll find all kinds of things to read, and hopefully you’ll find a topic to entertain you. Shout out to all I’ve met before, and looking forward to meeting you, too! As the saying goes, a stranger is only a friend you haven’t met yet. 🙂 https://teleportingweena.wordpress.com/about-me-2/ …

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  18. https://photos-4.dropbox.com/t/2/AAAszmM9cPJR1fTcI9iLwD_qBNiX8IKqm5o3x4EYG4oJ9g/12/448641083/jpeg/32×32/1/_/1/2/roses%20003.JPG/ENum6s8DGKoFIAcoBw/EFf1exTlSNugCVC1m5eeUVykwyAapwU36Ofe7RpKLlo%2CbDhAXXX1oBTHcDdS8AHZfS-QH8GMYen1XX5J6mRW_Bk?size=800×600&size_mode=3
    First a great big thank you to our most fabulous hostess Jackie O!!!

    Hi I’m Deb from http://onceuponahotflash.com/
    Wow look at all the people here, looks like everyone is having a fabulous time!! Good food, good drinks, good friends…can’t wait to meet you all!!
    I also would like to contribute to the poem and follow what you started:

    Of first dates and kisses
    The movies and dances
    Writing Mr. & Mrs.
    And lifetime romances

    Ok who’s next?

    Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone…so great to meet you all, see you soon!! xoxo

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      2. Well thank you Prathmesh and I wanna say I absolutely love your blog name!! Just read your “about me” and am anxious to start reading what your sharing!! So very nice to meet you too!! Looking forward to more… 🙂

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      3. I hope I can live up to that expectation and thank you so much for those kind words of motivation 🙂 it means a lot ☺️

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    3. Hello Deb! I like your daily ‘grateful’ posts. Although I can’t imagine how you don’t run out of inspiration! If I tried to post everyday I think I’d have give up blogging within the first week. 🙂

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      1. Lol, hi Arwen thanks for stopping by and your kind words. Oh just look around you, there is an infinite number of things to be grateful for…and I’m grateful for that!! 😉

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  19. I barely made it here. Sometimes running around trying to leave a bit more than my fingerprints all over the world just makes me forget to live…you know. Thanks Gloverdeb for the reminder.
    Oh,and thank you Jacqueline for receiving me at the door. I know,these don’t look delicious…but I just managed to tackle traffic on the road,at the supermarket,at the bakery…boy,is it a wrong day to be running late!
    And you try coming up with a fancy ensamble at the back of a three wheeled taxi.Yep…will just set this here and head over to the remaining treats. I would advice against eating them…there was a lot of dropping and picking up during the ensamble,but it may work out for you if you need an immunity boost.
    So if one asks who brought along the ugly ensamble on the ugly plate with a leaf on top that was definitely not edible…you may want to whisper so you don’t hurt my feelings…just go ahead and tell them…

    http://www.debwashere.wordpress.com did it.

    Phew…this is long! 🙂

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    2. Hello tildy1 so glad you made it…we’ve been having the best time…have you had anything to eat or drink yet? Oh you must everything is yummy! I’ll be by later for a visit too…can’t wait!! So very nice to meet you!! 🙂

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  22. Hi everyone. I’m Amra and my blog could be found at https://perfectthedays.wordpress.com/. I blog on global issues, inspirational stories and I also post poetry. Hope you would take a peak. I would love to meet new souls.

    Thank you!
    P.S- I accept guest posts. The guidelines could be found in the link here:https://perfectthedays.wordpress.com/2016/01/13/guidelines-for-guest-posting-2/

    Now I’m off to have some great dinner at this lovely party!!!

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    2. Hi F-!!&a poilot! Salmon is over… finito. there is something called gizzard. I haven’t tried that. It rhymes with that orrible looking reptile ,… no thnak you . there’s also scallops. Enjoy!

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      1. Actually, my first published book is made up of ten children’s stories (the ZuZu Series) about a little tabby kitten in the Berkshires. The book which I’m writing now is an adult mystery set in my own home town of South Kingstown, RI. I love mysteries! Glad you do, too. I’ll be chatting more about it on my blog once it’s finished. Thanks for visiting and I’ll be stopping by your site soon❣️

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      2. I’m back. I did a lot of visiting and then returned to find wandering Should had jacked up the prices on the refreshments and is running a second hand shoe business! I want to work for her company! PS. I enjoyed reading about you and hope to visit again soon❣️

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  26. (now that the salmon is officially known to be over. stands on the centre table)
    OHKAYYYY!!! So the salmon is fine, people. Sorry about the misunderstanding about it being poisoned. We’ve checked and it’s clean. Absolutely clean. So, it’s 40 dollars a piece. Only 40 Dollars .. Who wants Salmon? Just 40 per piece.

    You ….? the whole thing .. sure..? Okay! That would be 600 dollars.
    WHAT?!!! it’s 600 Dollars for the whole sandwich lady! Come on, you want or not?

    Mad or what???? That was 40 dollars a bite. for the whole sandwich it”s 600 dollars. Come on quick, I don’t have all night.

    Slices and gives half sandwich . WHHAAAT??? That half sandwich was the original portion size on the food table. You want double portion, shell out 1500 dollars man. And I’ll even throw in a cupcake that Lisa made.

    https://wanderingsoul2015blog.wordpress.com

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  28. Hi there! I am back and going to check out what everyone is up to while I can. Computer guy never showed so I am having car problems (computer) to get to each person house (blog) may be difficult but I will do my best. I was here earlier and visited 4 homes (blogs) and I liked each one. So, Jacqueline I am so sorry my visits here were off and on. I hope you understand car problems (computer) and all? Always a fan…..Annette

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  29. What a GREAT idea, Jacqueline! Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone. Alas, it’s late for me here on this side of the hemisphere, and I have chores to finish still, but perhaps, I can visit to sample some tasty morsels tomorrow?
    Meanwhile, I can contribute some home-made cake with candied lemon and orange peel, cinnamon, almonds, applesauce and other juicy things in it.
    I can also offer everyone some home-made Indian chai with ground cinnamon, cardamom, clove and black pepper, along with chopped ginger, milk and brown sugar in it.
    Oh, although I don’t have a Valentine’s Day poem ready, here’s my link:
    http://magicsurrealist2013.me

    Jacqueline, hats off to you for one of the most innovative and charming ideas in the Blogosphere this year!

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    3. ooooohhhh! Home-made cake with masala chai! YUM!!!!

      Give me all of it. I’ll take care of it.. yeah .. yeah don’t worry… Thanks!

      GUYS!!!!! Home-made cake for 50 dollars a piece. 50 dollars only! Chai.. anyone wants chai?? Delicious, sweet, aromatic Indian style tea? That would be 100 dollars a cup.
      Together at a discount only 149 dollars!!!
      Come quick. Offer valid till mood lasts.

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  30. Jacqueline’s poem-starter:

    Her eyes shone with tears
    That clung to her lashes
    She glanced at the ring
    Its twinkles brought back flashes
    _______________________________
    My tag-on to her lines above:

    A lover, a tryst,
    A melding of hearts
    An evening of mist
    And now, they’re apart.
    ________________________________

    Who’s next?

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  32. Happy Valentine’s Day, Jacqueline! ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for hosting this party! 😄 I can’t stay long. Just popped by to wish everyone a great Valentine’s Day. I haven’t been blogging much lately due to my busy schedule. So pardon me for missing your posts. Have fun and a wonderful weekend! Sending Lots of love!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  34. I’ve missed you, my dear
    My arms have been lonely
    Come home to me, love
    You’re my one and only

    I wanted to stop in before I fall asleep… Almost 2am here. I may have missed all the fun, but hello anyway!

    If you’d like to visit, here’s a link to something I wrote… Long ago and then revisited…

    stop.

    Hope you all have a lovely ♥ Valentine’s Day. xo

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  35. Hello everyone and Happy Valentine Day (it hasn’t started yet over here as it is 06:40 am Sunday now , so officially I am not late yet right ? And if I am , just a bit , well I’m a Turtle ) 🙂
    I see everyone has been having a blast including a certain girl – no not naming – who hoarded all the salmon and the grapefruit juice . No problem , I’ll try some of Lisa’s cake – it can’t be as bad as she says – and some of Jacqueline’s chocolates . Here , try this delicious “Moscatel” sweet wine from my country that I brought just for you 🙂
    Thank you Jacqueline , this was a great idea and a very funny party to attend , you certainly know how to receive your guests .
    Ah ! that detail …I am a Turtle and some days I am an Otter who tries to write/blog at https://theturtleway.wordpress.com/ 😉
    And now I’m going to mingle …that’s what you do at a party , right ???
    Turtle Hugs

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  37. Sorry! I’m SUPER late to the party. But HEY! Party time is PARTY TIME! 🙂
    So what’s up everyone? I’m Carlos, a.k.a. Pineapple, as people know me on my blog! I happen to do a lot of whatever it is that floats my boat at the time. You know, I like having a space for myself and my friends/acquaintances to gather! Yes indeed! Love me some conversation 🙂
    I also happen to do a lot of mingling 😀 So why not tell me who you are? Come introduce yourself at https://thoughtsofatrainwreckedpineapple.wordpress.com/
    My realm is always open to those who need a safe place to escape 😉 Promise!

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    2. Kids drinking champagne, turtles dancing on the table and drinking sea weed juice, and pineapples talking out loud … some crazy party, this!
      Take out off your shoes, please. No taking shoes inside. That would be 100 dollars, redunbale deposit. Do pineapples eat salmon? No, only water? Ok. Water is free, the glass is 50 dollars. Thank you very much!
      (runs away with the shoes, shouting)
      The price just went up . it’s 2000 Dollars now, if you want them back.

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      1. We never stated this was party for the sane… 😛 Oh, I’m afraid Pineapple’s don’t have feet, and therefore don’t need shoes. And, I’ll leave the cost of the glass on Jackie’s tab. 🙂 She’s nice like that. (Don’t worry Jacqueline! I’ll pay you back! Promise!)

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  39. Hi Jacqueline
    Had a blast mingling and getting to know people. These heels are killing me(doing this on wordpress app on phone). Will just stumble out for a quick snooze(been here since 5.00am) and change into flats. Will be back to catch up with new party people.

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  40. Oh! How can I miss out on such a lovely groovy LOVE party? How can I miss out on a love feast of this magnitude, hosted by the Queen of LOVE, our Dear Jacqueline.

    Wow! Jackie Dear, I was caught up with other things… pardon me! But hey, it’s better late than never. Hope you all had great fun! I’m glad to see all the beautiful people who made it to this beautiful shinding. This was the coolest, noblest, one of its kind idea, Jackie! Such a great thought and a lovely way to meet new bloggers and strike new friendships.

    Here’s wishing everyone at your party, a Happy Val’s Day. Hope you all had fun and enjoyed every moment of the day. I will stop by again much later in the day to see how things are going here. *LOVE is in the AIR*

    And Dear Wonderful People, kindly stop by at my blog in the spirit of Valentine and let’s be friends. 🙂 Blessings to everyone! 🙂 🙂

    It’s a LOVE Feast…

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      1. Yes Jackie, I will do just that. I have to attend to church things now. You know how it is with Sundays na? Will sure come back to get some love ‘top up’ from the abundance of love flowing in here. Haha! 🙂 Wonderful day to You all. 🙂

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      1. Hi Nedoux, What a day? I couldn’t leave church early enough but hey, it was a spirit filled service. 🙂 How thoughtful and kind of you to save some chocolate cakes for me. I doubt if the cake will still be in the safe place you left it, considering the massive turnout at Jackies, show of love and my lateness. 🙂 Happy Valentine’s day to you too, Dearie! Hope you had a great time here. Will visit your space to get more stories. Cheers! 🙂 🙂

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    2. No. that’s the mix of sweat and perfumes. do you like the smell? We could bottle it and start selling ? What do you think?
      Hey, what are you staring at me for? You liked the smell, not me.. Sheesh!
      Only for you , salmon is 80 dollars a piece. 😛

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  47. Music blasting, food brekete, the party is rocking Jackie!
    Please where are the ushers so that they can show me and my convoy to our table. 😉
    I came with all my village people o! Happy Val! ❤

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    1. Flo, I get canopy for you and your people on the right over there, that one with purple banner. Even your own usher dey ground. Happy Valentine my dear. Please remember to put your blog’s url link for others to follow through 🙂 Welcome

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    3. Right here, Ma’am. Entry tickets are 750 dollars a head. Arms and Legs are additional. If you brought food, that’s additional too. If you brought no food, sorry. Food’s over. But there some left if you shell out 40 dollars. For a bite. Whole sandwich is 600 dollars. At 1500 double portion plus a cupcake , free… Now, how many of you?

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      1. Hi, hello to you both. Twins??? you both are twins… wait, why does one of you keep disappearing? Stay in one place , man.. you are giving me a headache.

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    3. I did twice. Keep coming back each time. Am now totally buzzed. Don’t know who is who. Twice said hi to someone who looked exactly like me, who kept repeating everything i did or said but didn’t return my greetings even once. Rude person!

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      2. I know, I said that too.. but she just repeated that as well. She even rubbed her eyes at the exact same moment I did. Then I stuck out my tongue and she did too. But you know what’s stranger, she too had the reddish tongue that I have from drinking too much watermelon juice.
        She is sitting above the sink in the bathroom. Someone go teach her some manners. Fool!

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