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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Happy Birthday!

by Callie on Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Happy Birthday to me... 71

Love the color!

Thank You Kristine!

This electric kettle heats water very fast.

Making tea is easy.

No eggs

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Family Best said...: Happy Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful year ahead!; February 23, 2012 1:18 AM
Clint Baker said...: Happy Birthday!!!!!!!; February 23, 2012 4:45 AM
Gone Country said...: Happy Birthday! Love the kettle and the color!; February 23, 2012 5:21 AM
Lynda said...: Happy Birthday! I love my electric kettle! Enjoy!; February 23, 2012 5:39 AM
Bloody Frida said...: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! And electric kettles are fab!; February 23, 2012 7:47 AM
LindaG said...: Wow. Congratulations and belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Callie!; February 23, 2012 9:30 AM
Teresa said...: Happy Birthday!; February 23, 2012 12:45 PM

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