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Jul27
He's like the Olympic Flame...
e.g. has travelled through Europe many times
There were 137 posts and 1,675 votes
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- No more votes.Neal G
he was run out of town
Alan F and 50 peopleAnne L
Beth A
Bob S
Brian B
Brian P
Carl N
Caroline F
Charly L
Chris M
Chris H
Christine C
Conor D
Cyn S
Dina D
Dot Cassidy D
Elena N
Emily W
Grant S
Hilary G
Jane B
Jenn V
Karen F
Kate D
Kathy R
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Kelly S
Kimberly R
Laurie F
Linda B
Linda R
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Martha M
Maxine R
Mel S
Michele L
Mike K
Nina C
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Patricia R
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Shirley F
Ski Z
Steve J
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Zach U like this - No more votes.Jenn V
he's ahead of the game
Alden S and 43 peopleBrad R
Brian P
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Chris M
Chris H
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Dina D
Dot Cassidy D
Elena N
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Julie S
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Linda B
Linda R
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Martha M
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Yerma J like this - No more votes.Alden S
It took him four years to get back on track
Angela S and 38 peopleBeth A
Brian B
Charly L
Chris M
Chris H
Christine C
Conor D
Dina D
Donna G
Dot Cassidy D
Elena N
Emily W
Graham N
Grant S
Jenn V
June K
Kaisa S
Karen F
Kate D
Kathy R
Kelly S
Kimberly R
Laurie F
Laurie B
Linda B
Liz B
Marillyn H
Martha M
Michele L
Neal G
Patricia R
Rosanne M
Shirley F
Ski Z
Steve K
Sue F
Susan C
Thomas A like this - No more votes.Ronan D
He was wanted in several countries
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaGREAT!!
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Ronan D ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · oxford city fc at Football Manager 2013 in CorkThanks :)
- No more votes.Steve J
He's been raised by several people
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Elena N ·
Top 10 Elite · Lives in Chandler, ArizonaGreat!
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Patricia R ·
Top 100 Player · Works at WCC in New York, New YorkNice one, Steve!
- No more votes.Mike K
held in high regard
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Karen F ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Weston, FloridaYou've been on fire lately, Mike!
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Patricia R ·
Top 100 Player · Works at WCC in New York, New YorkNice one, Mike.
- No more votes.Brian B
gets carried away at sporting events
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Elena N ·
Top 10 Elite · Lives in Chandler, ArizonaGreat!
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Patricia R ·
Top 100 Player · Works at WCC in New York, New YorkNice one, Laura.
- No more votes.Dot Cassidy D
He's getting the run-around again
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Patricia R ·
Top 100 Player · Works at WCC in New York, New YorkHi Dot - great analogy to vote for while I'm watching the opening ceremony! Thanks for the birthday wishes - enjoy the weekend.
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Elena N ·
Top 10 Elite · Lives in Chandler, ArizonaGreat! Poor guy.
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- No more votes.JoAnna S
it wasn't long before the games started with him
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Chris W ·
Top 100 Player · Owner at Martin Instruments & Supplies in Little Rock, ArkansasNice sista!
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaExcellent, JoAnna!
- No more votes.Steve K
fumed for weeks after a much publicized firing
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Steve K ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Chicago, IllinoisI finally got comments from only my favorite players. Thanks, les femmes.
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaDu bist sehr willkommen, mein lieber Herr
- No more votes.Kathy R
wouldn't go out til we stopped playing games
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Liz B ·
Top 100 Player · Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Educator at Kaiser Permanente in Palmdale, CaliforniaTerrific Kathy!!
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Marillyn H ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Tulsa, OklahomaGreat
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- No more votes.Karen F
he's not just some flash in the pan
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Neal G ·
Top 10 Elite · Works at Zimmerman Advertising in Chappaqua, New YorkFraserasciousifthiswereanOylmpic event, etc., etc.
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Patricia R ·
Top 100 Player · Works at WCC in New York, New YorkNo he's surely not!
- No more votes.Chris H
It's all fun and games when he's lit
- No more votes.Jeff J
didn't show up for the trial
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaExcellent
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Chris M ·
Top 10 Elite · Works at Legal Assistant in Muskegon, MichiganSuper smart!
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Laurie B ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Paradise, Californialove it!
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- No more votes.Bob S
has many handlers
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Liz B ·
Top 100 Player · Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Educator at Kaiser Permanente in Palmdale, Californiathe price of fame....nice Bob!
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaNice one, Bob!
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Elena N ·
Top 10 Elite · Lives in Chandler, ArizonaGreat!
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- No more votes.David D
People take turns holding him up when he's lit
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Chris M ·
Top 10 Elite · Works at Legal Assistant in Muskegon, MichiganCute!
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaHa!!
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- No more votes.Robin A
His passing is a hot topic around the world
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaWonderful! Love the wording, Robin. :)
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaHow did I not see this gem earlier? I declare!!!! :)
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Laurie F ·
Top 100 Player · Worked at School District (Para III) in Jefferson, Wisconsinhave a wonderful weekend, robin ;-)
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- No more votes.Vincent M
He's all about playing games
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- No more votes.Vicki M
makes a spectacle of himself
- No more votes.Liz B
took the scenic route to London
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaGreat, Liz!
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Kaisa S ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Lappeenranta, FinlandHe was even in the London Eye!
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Patricia R ·
Top 100 Player · Works at WCC in New York, New YorkThe best way to get there.
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- No more votes.Brian P
All that he has, he owes to a Greece fire
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Liz B ·
Top 100 Player · Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Educator at Kaiser Permanente in Palmdale, CaliforniaNice Brian!
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Kelly S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Joined Feb 20, 2011Great!
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaWell done, BP!
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- No more votes.William H
makes a grand opening.
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Rosanne M ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Madison, Wisconsinnice, William...
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaIndeed!!!
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- No more votes.Megan P
Always held up,but never late.
- No more votes.Kimberly R
They plan on torching him
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Kimberly R ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Orlando, FloridaI have my moments.
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Chris M ·
Top 10 Elite · Works at Legal Assistant in Muskegon, MichiganOh burn!
- No more votes.Rosanne M
he got things started in a big way
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaSo true!!!
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Elena N ·
Top 10 Elite · Lives in Chandler, ArizonaGreat!
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- No more votes.Linda B
suffered a total burnout after the last Games
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Kate D ·
Top 100 Player · Owner at Morphose Mountain Retreat in Washington, District of ColumbiaNice, Linda :)
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaPoor schlep!
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Patricia R ·
Top 100 Player · Works at WCC in New York, New YorkWell played!
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- No more votes.Donna G
he stands out from the crowd
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Conor D ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · King Of Canada at Canada in CorkGreat post
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaIn a big way! Happy Weekend , Donna!
- No more votes.William B
It was an honor to hold him.
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Chris M ·
Top 10 Elite · Works at Legal Assistant in Muskegon, MichiganAww... how sweet is this?
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaSounds like hugging going on to me. Bro-hug :)
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Kaisa S ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Lappeenranta, FinlandI know you can handle this, Will.
http://webtrax.hu/myfacewhen/faces/lineart-memes/ultra-gay-seal.jpg
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- No more votes.Jim W
Had to be carried him everywhere he went
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaMade me think of Tiny Tim, and that makes me sad. Oh! Why are you doing this to me, Jim?? :)
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- No more votes.Peter U
heated things up with a flick of his tongue
- No more votes.Laurie F
there's a back up plan in place if he burns out
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Liz B ·
Top 100 Player · Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Educator at Kaiser Permanente in Palmdale, CaliforniaVery nice Laurie!
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Chris M ·
Top 10 Elite · Works at Legal Assistant in Muskegon, MichiganReally good!
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaGreat one, Laurie!!!!!
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- No more votes.Martha M
a world traveller
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Liz B ·
Top 100 Player · Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Educator at Kaiser Permanente in Palmdale, Californiaby plane, train and automobile:)
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Hilary G ·
Top 10 Elite · CEO & Founder at Trunkettes, LLC in Los Angeles, CaliforniaHappy Friday, Martha!
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Martha M ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Rockford, IllinoisThanks, Hilary...and to you and yours, too!
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- No more votes.Julie S
hits the streets on fire
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Michele L ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Columbus, OhioCute! :) Hi Julie.
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaI bet you lit his fire, Julie
Happy Friday :) -
Julie S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at queen mutha of her cribhey Columbus~ where have you been?
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- No more votes.Mark S
HIt the road for a month until he burned out
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- No more votes.Peggy H
much hotter than my old flame
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Peggy H ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at Plays OneUpMe with a lot of flavor from Los Alamitos, CaliforniaI didn't realze til now I used a starter word, my bad, sorry.
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Liz B ·
Top 100 Player · Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Educator at Kaiser Permanente in Palmdale, Californiasmarter than starter!
- No more votes.Rob H
the dude is always lit when I see him
- No more votes.Marillyn H
Hot
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Martha M ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Rockford, IllinoisI knew you had the jump on us yesterday!
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Marillyn H ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Tulsa, OklahomaHa
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- No more votes.Michael S
Came down from the mountain all aglow
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Michael S ·
Top 100 Player · Worked at McMurry (Contracting Web Developer) in Phoenix, ArizonaMaybe that was Moses?
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaMaybe it was "buy one-get one free" at Subway?
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- No more votes.Janiece U
seeing his progress I knew it was a matter of days
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaSo good - and funny! Love it.
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Laurie B ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Paradise, CaliforniaHi Janiece!
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- No more votes.Daniel O
he's hot on the trail to glory
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaSo nice!!!
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Daniel O ·
Top 100 Player · Works at Interactive Digital - VUI Cloud from Dublin, Irelandthanks Dot...but 2 votes at 8:30pm? May be time to remove I think
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaAwe, darn! Well, remove only if you repost.
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- No more votes.Cyn S
what a drama queen!
Dot Cassidy D and 2 peopleLiz B
Marillyn H like this-
Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaAbsolutely, Cyn! :)
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- No more votes.Meredith P
I got burned trying to pass him over
Angela S and Dot Cassidy D like this-
Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaNice, Meredith!!
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- No more votes.Joe L
There's a fire at the end of his staff
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaSTD?
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Joe L ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · PI Analyst at NYU Langone Medical Center in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jerry Lee Lewis - Great Balls of Fire
http://youtu.be/7IjgZGhHrYYA Vintage Version of the Song Great Balls of Fire
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Linda R ·
Top 100 Player · Job at Any Where in Boston, Massachusetts
Congrats! Nice win...
9 months agoKelly S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Joined Feb 20, 2011
So simply...perfect!
9 months ago