Pen Pal

Pen Pal Exchange

By Gem - 17:06:00

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*The Pen Pal Exchange is now closed, I will re-open the scheme in the future so keep on checking back!*

Dear Readers,


I spend so much of my day, sending and responding to emails in work and replying to comments on my blog. But, even though I’m communicating with people, I feel like I don't really know them. Emails don't  convey personailty or idividuality and it's hard to say what you really feel in an email.

I really enjoyed sending my post card to Alice and receiving a lovely hand crafted letter from her so I’ve decided I want to set up a pen pan exchange for bloggers.  I want to return to the long-lost days of letter writing, penpals and handwritten thank-you notes.
There’s something so special waiting for the post man to arrive and seeing a letter in there amongst the bills and junk mail. Who wants to join me in bringing back snail mail?!

If you would like to join in and get to know someone in the blogging community better please leave a comment with your email address. The closing date to join up will be the 28th of February. I will then email everyone who has left a comment, get their contact details and pair them up with a pen pal :)
It would be great if you could tell your blogging friends about it or tweet about the Pen Pal Exchange, the more people that take part the more fun it will be!

Yours Faithfully
Gemma




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95 comments

  1. Anonymous16 February 2011 at 17:19

    I would love to get involved!! My email address is ELLaffey@aol.com

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  2. Alice16 February 2011 at 17:19

    Like you need to ask, count me in definitely :)
    I have a stamp set itching to be used.

    I think I'm going to tell one of my friends about this too, she's rather the nostalgic/letter person (if there's such a thing!) xxx

    abailey_89@hotmail.com

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  3. Unknown16 February 2011 at 17:21

    This is a brilliant idea! I'd love to get involved: katiestyles_@hotmail.com xx

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  4. liketreasure16 February 2011 at 17:30

    Such a lovely idea :)
    I'd love to take part in this!
    communicatingbeauty@hotmail.co.uk

    xx

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  5. daisychain16 February 2011 at 18:11

    count me in! adaisychaindream(at)googlemail.com x

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  6. Sarah16 February 2011 at 18:16

    Lovely idea! My handwriting is shocking though. Im going to tweet about it now :)

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  7. Pretty Penny Mae16 February 2011 at 18:23

    I am in! I haven't had a pen pal since I was a kid!

    Brooke
    prettypennymae@yahoo.com

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  8. Frugal Pony16 February 2011 at 20:20

    DEFINITELY in! I love writing and receiving letters :)
    itsingi at hotmail dot com

    www.saysingrid.com

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  9. Kimber!16 February 2011 at 20:21

    Aw sounds so fun- I LOVE writing letters, often they are more like essays
    kkirk10@hotmail.co.uk

    Kim x

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  10. Leanne Cornelius16 February 2011 at 20:24

    this sound fab, I need someone who can understand my writing though haha
    leannestundon@hotmail.com

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  11. Gem16 February 2011 at 20:43

    Yaay lots of people signing up, exciting stuff :D xx

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  12. Michelle May16 February 2011 at 20:55

    Only just started following, found this out from Sarah's tweet. This is a super sweet idea, I'd love to take part! I feel a bit bad for anyone who has to try read my chicken scratch handwriting though :(
    michelle@michellemay.co.uk

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  13. FoodPilgrims16 February 2011 at 21:31

    This sounds like such a good idea - well done Gem!! (and thank-you very much for your tips about NZ :D)
    I would definitely like to get involved - beth_charlotte@gmx.com
    Beth @ Baking and Brogues
    xx

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  14. Flaunt It16 February 2011 at 22:09

    Hey,
    Great blog...the name is super cute and that header image is a hoot..love it!
    Great post...very unique idea...well done!
    Keep up the great blogging!
    Come and check out my blog...I know you will love it...I have an article up right now you'll be really interested in I think!
    Sooo...follow and comment please!!!!!!
    :-)
    www.flauntitmagazine.blogspot.com

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  15. Allie16 February 2011 at 22:51

    I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to take part :)

    xoxo

    Allie

    alliejustforyou@hotmail.com

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  16. Charlene | Dainty Dresses16 February 2011 at 23:09

    I really want to take part! hello@charlenewilson.co.uk
    Will spread the word in my next post also xx

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  17. Gem16 February 2011 at 23:27

    So happy lots of people want to join in!
    Thanks Charlene :) xx

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  18. Unknown16 February 2011 at 23:33

    me too me too :):)
    jemmalamble@hotmail.com xx

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  19. Hannah17 February 2011 at 00:20

    Would love to do this
    bowdreamnation@gmail.com


    Bow Dream Nation xx

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  20. Anonymous17 February 2011 at 00:59

    I'd love to be involved!
    fr3nchmaid@gmail.com x

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  21. Gem17 February 2011 at 01:04

    17 people including me so far :) and still 11 days to go before I close entries xx

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  22. fashioneggpplant17 February 2011 at 04:26

    join me in! id love to do this again. signed upwith ipf when i was a little girl =)
    eggplantchronicler@gmail.com

    join my STila Giveaway!!!
    http://fashioneggplant.blogspot.com

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  23. Gemma D17 February 2011 at 09:47

    this is a great idea I'd love to be involved: icedgem@msn.com

    xx

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  24. cherry vidal17 February 2011 at 12:14

    what a good idea! cerisevidal@hotmail.co.uk
    www.lifethrutheeyesofacherry.blogspot.com

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  25. Anonymous17 February 2011 at 13:07

    Hi,

    Would love to also be part of this :)

    Marina-Mento@hotmail.com

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  26. Rose17 February 2011 at 15:46

    Brilliant idea! I'd love to: pocketwatch19@yahoo.co.uk

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  27. Rani from Cupcake Couture17 February 2011 at 16:27

    Oh me please!

    wearecupcakecouture@gmail.com

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  28. char17 February 2011 at 16:31

    yes please! dinoprincesschar(at)gmail.com
    i love letters :)

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  29. A17 February 2011 at 16:34

    ohh count me in, im obsessed with post and all things snail-mail!!
    cupples.ashley@gmail.com

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  30. Sophie17 February 2011 at 16:37

    I used to love writing letters! I would like to be included please!
    sophie.warner89@yahoo.co.uk
    Sophie
    x

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  31. Belle17 February 2011 at 16:50

    This is a fantastic idea! I can't wait to join in. My email is amybell87@hotmail.co.uk
    xoxox

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  32. Kirsty B17 February 2011 at 16:54

    Oh I hope I count to be included! This is a great idea
    kirstydotburton@hotmail.co.uk

    x

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  33. Alex17 February 2011 at 17:59

    I would love to take part!
    My email is alexfkey@googlemail.com

    Thank you for running this, it's such a good idea :)
    xxx

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  34. Gem17 February 2011 at 18:02

    29 now girls! :) can't wait to get started!
    xx

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  35. Kathryn17 February 2011 at 18:19

    i'd absolutely love to get involved! letter writing is something i'm constantly nagging my mr to get more up on, seeing as he lives in Southampton and i live in Cambridge!

    My email is: kathryn.adams@btinternet.com

    Lots of Love, Legs xo

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  36. Unknown17 February 2011 at 19:11

    Ooh yes please - what a brilliant idea, I love receiving post! My email is rosietapping@hotmail.com.
    xxx

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  37. Hello Bee17 February 2011 at 19:39

    Me too! This sounds adorable, I never make enough time to write letters x
    likeaskeletonkey@hotmail.com

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  38. Sara Cameron17 February 2011 at 20:42

    What a fabulous idea! My email is cammiemnr@aol.com

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  39. A Thrifty Mrs17 February 2011 at 20:47

    I'd love to take part, great idea! athriftymrs@hotmail.com

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  40. Emily17 February 2011 at 20:54

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  41. Stacey Uma17 February 2011 at 21:26

    I would luuurve to get involved!
    umaumaxo@gmail.com

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  42. Vixel18 February 2011 at 09:25

    I'm quite a recent follower, but I'd love to take part too!

    sparkleandglitter[at]rocketmail.com

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  43. Anonymous18 February 2011 at 09:51

    I would love to be part of this :)
    patsy_berrisford@hotmail.com
    xxx

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  44. giddynici18 February 2011 at 10:10

    Sounds like a great idea. I'd love to join in if that's ok.
    giddynici@yahoo.co.uk

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  45. Gem18 February 2011 at 13:10

    Thanks for joining up everyone :) tell your friends about it, the more people that join in the more fun it will be!
    I'm not sure how I'm going to di it yet, I could just pair people up but I could make it like secret santa and give everybody someone to write to and you don't know who it will be until it arrives...
    x

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  46. Rachel, Cold Knees18 February 2011 at 16:14

    I'd love to be a part of this as well!

    Andiavaswen@aol.com

    xx

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  47. Unknown18 February 2011 at 16:56

    I loved having pen pals at school, count me in!

    jodiesanter@googlemail.com

    xx

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  48. tegan18 February 2011 at 20:08

    fantastic idea!

    my email address is teganpenny@hotmail.co.uk

    thank you <3
    you have a fabulous blog.

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  49. Becca.18 February 2011 at 20:25

    sounds like such a great idea!

    XOXO, BECCA
    http://www.fashion-train.co.uk

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  50. Unknown19 February 2011 at 01:58

    I love this idea, count me in as well. My email address is illivonray@gmail.com.

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  51. Danielle Rose19 February 2011 at 11:33

    i would love to take part :]
    daniellerose-smith@hotmail.co.uk
    http://www.ablogfromblackpool.blogspot.com/

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  52. Unknown19 February 2011 at 12:11

    im so up for this!
    shortassfool@hotmail.co.uk
    http://rosiesherratt.blogspot.com/

    :)

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  53. a19 February 2011 at 19:22

    definatley count me in love this idea :)
    chocolate_rose_petals@hotmail.co.uk

    x

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  54. Alex19 February 2011 at 20:46

    please include me!
    such a nice idea :)
    waytallerthanyou@hotmail.com
    x

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  55. Samantha19 February 2011 at 20:58

    I love this idea.
    Snail mail <3
    pixiesweet92@yahoo.com

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  56. and Jackie says...20 February 2011 at 02:46

    Love It!!!
    ipaperbackwriter@yahoo.com

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  57. Hayley20 February 2011 at 15:16

    What an incredible thing, i have wanted a pen pal for the longest time! Please include me =] hayleysXO@yahoo.com

    xx

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  58. Joanna Louise20 February 2011 at 15:21

    This is such a wonderful idea! Count me in! joannalouisefaith@gmail.com x x

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  59. Donna20 February 2011 at 16:50

    Hi,

    I found your blog through Sarah tweeting about it :-)

    I literally was only just moaning to a family member that no one writes nice letters anymore and the only post I seem to receive are bills and junk mail!

    Would love to be included- donnaek@hotmail.co.uk

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  60. Gem20 February 2011 at 20:35

    Happy to have you on board Donna!

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  61. Lauren20 February 2011 at 21:30

    This sounds fantastic! I'd love to join in!
    My email is: laurenvhockey@gmail.com

    Lauren xxx.
    www.the-details-in-the-fabric.blogspot.com

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  62. Hailie20 February 2011 at 23:05

    What a great idea, I miss writing letters! My email is shugalista@blackberry.orange.co.uk :) xx

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  63. Anonymous21 February 2011 at 14:48

    What a brilliant concept. I absolutely love it.
    kaylamantle@hotmail.com
    I'm looking forward to participating.

    Cheers.

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  64. dannithegirl21 February 2011 at 16:09

    Oooh me please! danni_king@msn.com
    What a great idea x

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  65. TeriWeri21 February 2011 at 16:24

    and me
    terimayo@btinternet.com
    xxx

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  66. Unknown22 February 2011 at 00:55

    me please!

    madeinacup@gmail.com

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  67. Maggie22 February 2011 at 15:35

    I was directed to this from the lovely Sarah at http://amilliondresses.blogspot.com/

    I had actually just written a post about the very same thing last week so I would love to get involved in this - I love writing letters!

    maggie_1987@hotmail.co.uk
    http://glasgowgal-loveinthecity.blogspot.com/

    xxMxx

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  68. Laura23 February 2011 at 10:31

    Would love to be part of the pen pal swap, my email is Laurah22@hotmail.co.uk

    Thanks Laura x

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  69. Stephanie24 February 2011 at 11:56

    Love this idea, please sign me up :) I'll mention it in my next post too. Thanks xxx

    withers_stephanie@yahoo.co.uk

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  70. Ellie24 February 2011 at 12:06

    Fab idea!!! ez-beau@hotmail.co.uk

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  71. Unknown24 February 2011 at 16:30

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  72. Rosa24 February 2011 at 16:39

    best idea ever! count me in :)

    rosa-spink-@hotmail.co.uk

    http://helloscrapbook.blogspot.com/

    xx

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  73. Jasmin24 February 2011 at 17:01

    i would love to be apart of this!!!

    delicateflower626@yahoo.com

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  74. Charlotte @ AGirlWrites24 February 2011 at 17:04

    Fantastic Idea!!!!!!

    I'd love to join,

    charlotteelizabethcoles@yahoo.com

    Thank you, Charlotte xxx

    www.agirlwrites.com

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  75. Ana Cristina24 February 2011 at 18:02

    brilliant post, i will do it!
    ana-tuff-chix@hotmail.com
    such a cool idea..!
    X

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  76. Morgan24 February 2011 at 18:20

    Sounds like loads of fun, count me in!

    alktrio87@hotmail.com

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  77. Cate24 February 2011 at 19:33

    Sounds ace! Count me in..

    catherinemeadows@live.com

    http://cateycate.blogspot.com/

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  78. Emily24 February 2011 at 22:09

    What a nice idea! Please include me, pyxiee@hotmail.com x

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  79. Kat25 February 2011 at 02:23

    i would love to, dear! <3 katielcarney@gmail.com

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  80. Anonymous25 February 2011 at 07:32

    Bring it on the old traditional letter writing era! :D absharinaaa@gmail.com

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  81. Anonymous25 February 2011 at 08:37

    I love this idea ! I'm in!

    Fashionfordinner@gmail.com

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  82. Liz S25 February 2011 at 15:04

    Yes please!

    lizstephens@hotmail.co.uk

    x

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  83. Helen25 February 2011 at 22:43

    This sounds awesome!

    helen-1988@hotmail.co.uk

    xo

    http://shmelen.blogspot.com

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  84. Kelly26 February 2011 at 12:55

    Yes plz kellycallen@btinternet.com

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  85. daisybabie26 February 2011 at 15:36

    what a wonderful idea! count me in! :o)

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  86. sphynx27 February 2011 at 19:32

    What a good idea. carrie12388@hotmail.com

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  87. Anonymous27 February 2011 at 22:28

    I hope I'm not too late I'd love to do this!
    Grunge.glam@hushmail.com
    a great idea and fab blog! Amy,x

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  88. Gem27 February 2011 at 22:37

    not too late at all, you have until tomorrow :)
    xx

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  89. lydia28 February 2011 at 11:00

    So glad I came accross this just in time! It is a lovely idea :) lydia_4714@hotmail.com

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  90. Once Upon A Time...28 February 2011 at 19:08

    Hope I'm not late in here!! Please count me in! I totally love pen friends, in fact this is absolutely a great idea!!! I'll probably publish a post like this cuz it's a wonderful idea!!!

    my email: myprettypinkjournal@hotmail.com

    jos xx

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  91. Anonymous1 March 2011 at 19:49

    I'm a day late! If you can squeeze me in, my email is janelleqt@gmail.com. Great idea!

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  92. Anonymous4 March 2011 at 13:13

    Oh no i've just seen this :( I really wanted to do. If you can take one more my email is babzy_68@hotmail.co.uk

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  93. Kylie12 March 2011 at 05:46

    Just found you and hope it's not too late to sign up. I love writing letters AND receiving them (of course!)
    I'm in Australia and my email is
    oramco@iinet.net.au
    Hope to hear from you

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  94. Monika13 March 2011 at 22:45

    I would love to do this! (If I still can)
    mon.star@live.co.uk.
    xx

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  95. Gem13 March 2011 at 22:54

    It's closed now sorry but I will re open it soon so check back :) x

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