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#1 by Charlotte on October 30th, 2008
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OK!
THIS IS GOING TO DRIVE ME CRAZY! THIS WEBSITE IS COMPLETELY DEAD! NO ONE WRITES ANYTHING ON THIS BLOG ANYMORE >: /
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I agree, Charlotte. PEOPLE WRITE SOMETHING! NOBODY WRITES ANYMORE AT ALL!
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#2 by Charlotte on October 21st, 2008
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Hey everyone!
In school right now. Just thought I would say hello. Who’s going to coffee house this week? Well, better go, bells about to ring for last period. TTYL!
~ CHARLOTTE ~
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#3 by rj z on October 12th, 2008
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The first thing we did today was finish roofing a man’s house. Then we went to another house. While Paul was moving a furnace into the basement, the rest of us moved piles of wood to the garage.
Since Ive been around guys all weekend Im kinda ready to train my sisters in for brothers….jk
RJ
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RJ,
I don’t want you to trade your sisters in. Do you know why God gave me only one boy. He knew that was all I could handle.
Missing you a lot but I’m glad you are working hard for the Lord. I can’t wait to hear your stories when you get home.
Love, Mom
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#4 by Brandon W on October 12th, 2008
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Hi mom. Im having fun.
Today we through wood at each other (well actually we moved logs). We also finished roofing.
Ive slept on a blow up mattress in an old church.
Brandon
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Brandon,
I’m glad your having fun even though your working hard. Now you and Dad can roof Grandma’s house when she needs you. You’ll be a good team. Packer’s won in case you didn’t find out, and Dad’s in a real good mood. Oh, and enough with the man crush. It’s just creepy. Let Tomi win. LOL Parker’s misses you and Monica is still glad your gone. Keep working hard for all those people who need you.. You are a great servant of the Lord. LOve you. See you tomorrow
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Hey Brandon,
Hope you are having fun. Keep working hard for Christ and all those people who are suffering. We won our softball game on Saturday and today we won our first game but lost our second one. =( Oh, and by the way stop crushing on Paul I think its weird. I fell off your skateboard yesterday and flew ten feet when a car was coming. Its okay I’m still alive though. I can’t wait to see you tomorrow (mom made me write the last part I can sooooooooo wait JK)
I love you,
Monica
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I just beat Mom and Monica at clue. I am so happy that they played with me cause they are nice people and I love them. I am pretty sure that I love Brandon the most but God loves us better, but I love God and beyond. I beat them by water, 4:00 and Mr, Green. I miss you and I hope you are here in the Morning. I miss you and I love you so much, but I love God more. that’s all.
Dictated by Parker, written by Mommy
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brandon!!!! keep up the great work. it’s great to see you doing things like this.
Parker, you are the funniest person ever!!!!
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I agree with mikey
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#5 by T.O.M.I. on October 12th, 2008
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Hey its tomi again
well today was something
we went to church in the morning which was really fun
then we went to work
we finished the roof and then went to another house to work ………again
there we set up an asselbly line to stack up over 300 pieces of wood.
then paul and his buff muscles lifeted a 500 pound with the assistance of 4 other grown men and put that in the basement
also during this weekend me and brandon have develoed a man crush on paul and we r competeing for him i’m clearly winning of course
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Tomi,
you’re creeping me out…. with the man crush..
I’m so proud of you. I’m amazed at how much you’ve grown in your spiritual life. Continue to work hard for the Lord.
See you soon, (probably too soon)
Love, Mrs. Z
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Hey Tomi.
You missed Brett being here. Me, Ellery, Brett and Mohammed went to Culvers and Walmart yesterday… And you missed coffee house… and the Pig Roast…. and Youth Group….. and yeah
LOL. But I rather have you be in Iowa if it is giving you a good experience and if your faith in the Lord is growing. Try to get something out of this weekend and work hard and be good
I’ll talk to you later!
I hope your being good and you and Paul aren’t making Brandon jealous
~CHARLOTTE~
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#6 by T.O.M.I. and Paul on October 12th, 2008
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hey its tomi and paul
we r writing an uncomfortable blog rite now cuz i got brandon and r j stalking me while i’m wrinting cuz i’m cool like that
n e way this experience is going great
we r sleeing at a church and i got the biggest air mattress
other than that nothing special happened so far
i gtg to service now at 9. =(
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#7 by amy on October 11th, 2008
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hey boys!
how is it in iowa? are there any farms where you are? or cows? i just love it when i get to see cows they are so cute!!! anyway… i am so excited to hear all the great stories i know you will have! keep working hard and showing God’s love through your attitudes and everything you do! i know you are going to make a big difference in the lives of everyone you are helping- remember to have lots of fun and be safe!!!
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#8 by nick p on October 11th, 2008
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Hi everyone!, today was awesome, we cleaned out an attic and re-did a whole roof! it was hard but provided some well needed labor for one of the flood victims in Iowa. Tomorrow we’re looking forward to finishing the roof and start mucking!!!
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where is all the blogging we were promised? I love you Nick and we are praying for you. Keep up the hard work.
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#9 by Patti on October 11th, 2008
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Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men. Eph 6:7
Thank you boys for your willingness to go and be an example of Christ. Even though its hard work, I pray that your attitudes match your willingness to serve others.
Thank you for being such a great example to your friends, the church and your parents!
Be safe!
In Him,
Patti Bowman
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#10 by danielr on October 11th, 2008
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Hi from Center Point, Iowa. Last night, Tomi G, Paul F, Nick P, RJ Z, Brandon W, Mr. Hellstrom, and myself drove four hours west to the Cedar Rapids area. In case you forgot, there was major flooding here this past summer.
Everyone got up early for breakfast and I are off working. I am stuck at the church we are staying at revisiting my fast food dinner last night (over and over again).
It is quite frustrating to be stuck here but I am sure the boys are working hard right now.
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Sorry to hear your not feeling good and spending your time with the toilet. We are praying for the boys and praying that their hearts are moved while helping.
Keep up the good work!
Is anyone else sick?
Hope to see some blogging going on tonight
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Daniel , Steve & boys,
Daniel, sorry you’re sick. I hope you’re feeling better by now.
Steve and boys,
I’m praying that your time spent working and serving the Lord is safe and fruitful.
Mrs. Z
RJ…. do not bring home any smelly gross clothes….. Miss you, Love, Mom
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Daniel,
Hope you’re feeling better and no one else gets sick. Brandon loving you and everything that you are doing. Stay healthy and let the Lord use you where ever you feel his pull. we are all praying for you at home. Good night and God bless. Monica and Parker say they love and miss you. I know yuck. LOL
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Daniel, I sure hope you are feeling much better. Ahhh those great fast foods. Just got home from church listening to Jim and Becky. It’s really good to have them home for awhile.
I’m praying for health and safety for you all. Sounds like you guys are really making an impact on the Iowans. I would say I’m envious but according the the bible I am not to be envious so I’m not.
Make sure to blog what’s happenin.
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#11 by Isaiah on October 2nd, 2008
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burn away my pride and bring me to my weakness
til everything i hide behind is gone
and when im open wide
with nothing left to cling to
only you are there to lead me on
cause honestly im not that strong
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that is a great song
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#12 by Charlotte and Ellerina on September 27th, 2008
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Hey its Ellery and Charlotte about to go to Homecoming!!!!!!! Whoohoooo. We look hot. Charlotte is going with Tyler Washington and Ellery is going with Sammy Sous. (whistling)
PS from Ellery…
Have fun @ homecomin everyone! Be good. 
Hey everyone,I’m going to have to admit it. Chardy does look cuter then me today.
BYE!!!
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Hay hope ya’ll had fun!
Dances are the only thing that i miss from HS!
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It was actually kind of boring. Dinner was good though. And Ellery was totally lying. She looked better then me. Right now I’m in school. I had to finish a report. So yeah, I’m going now. My biology teacher just came in so I don’t want to get in trouble. Bye bye!
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#13 by Ellerina on September 23rd, 2008
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THIS WEB IS LIKE…DEAD. Someone say something and shock us all. Make it good. HEHE
Ellerina the great and tired and funky munkey
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So Mikey and i went on the Giant Drop at six flags 7 times in a row kuz there were no lines!!!! it was amazing! And slightly nauseating =)
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ugh, I went on that one! I don’t like it. DID YOU GO ON RAGEING BULL?! Loved it.
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Heck ya! went on rageing bull at least 4 times. It was insanely super amazing. and so is vertical volocity. i enjoyed that too!
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I agree with Ellery. No one writes on here anymore! Its like everytime I go on there is nothing new. And I don’t really like rollar coasters. Espessially steep drops. Though I go on them sometimes. As long as there is no huge steep drops, I like them… for the most part
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#14 by Isaiah on September 22nd, 2008
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AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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#15 by Ellerina on September 16th, 2008
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School’s great! I’m getting used to everything. Kinda fun to tell you all the truth.
How’s school for everyone going?!
Well, I’m off to go do the 2 hours per subject of homework now…I can’t believe you all put up with this homework stuff for so long! I would have fired my teacher then quit.
LOL ttu all soon i hope BYE
Ellerina the great (the fairy) YAH IMA FAIRY!
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Oh, yeah. Lots of fun ; ) . All of that homework and biology tests. Whats more fun then that! But she’s right, it can be fun sometimes…. just take away the homework…. and the tests…. and biology….and you get to school at 8:30am instead of 7:40am…. then school would be perfect! Lol, jk, its not to bad. Well, got to go. I have to study for a biology test tomorrow! Bye bye!
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#16 by Meghan on September 13th, 2008
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Hi everyone!
So today we were supposed to host the Joust: the first marching band competition of our season. As you probably noticed, it was raining outside A LOT today. The whole thing was canceled because of the flooding (which was kinda sad), but we got to play through our show for the judges inside and they told us what we needed to improve on. We weren’t supposed to be able to leave until 11:30 pm, but we got to leave after lunch around like 2! I hope everyone else is doing good, see everyone tomarrow at church and youth group!
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#17 by danielr on September 12th, 2008
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last night a group of us went to the “step into africa” exhibit. this is the second time i have experienced this. it left me speechless again. Afterward we participated in the worship time. the first song was “inside out.” the lyrics connected: “Your light will shine when all else fades”
there are a lot of dark places in our world. im grateful that God shines through.
the exhibit is here through sunday at the first pres. church in glen ellyn. consider checking it out: worldvisionexperience.org
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#18 by Charlotte on September 9th, 2008
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Helllllllllloooooooooooo……….everyone! Now I’m writing from school and not doing my homework
I don’t have a lot though…. for once! See you all later!
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#19 by ellerina on September 8th, 2008
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In school right now! Study hall. Next to me is Sam and …what’s ur name???CHRIS!!! Sry chris. Anyway. I’m not doing my homework ( like i should be)
Note to Tomi: Go MCCAIN!!! HA I win
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ya! u tell that tomi! btw tomi where is my 5 bucks?
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YAH TOMI! $5!!!! If you have that….4get Ryan! Give it to ME!!! LOL
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#20 by Charlotte on September 6th, 2008
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Hey,
Who’s going to the September Fest today?!
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ooooooo no. where is that again?
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It was at Old Town Bloomingdale but its a bit late now I think
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ya it is lol
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Saw sarah dance and dang she was amazing!
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aw man i lov dancing!
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#21 by Mikey on August 28th, 2008
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Hey everyone!!! how you all doing??
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SUPER!!!!
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so how are YOU doing mikey?
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Hi Mikey!
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#22 by Diet Coke on August 14th, 2008
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Hey Dr. Pepper,
I gotta talk to you, or else…..
DC
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I don’t need to talk to u!!! ur diet!!!
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Hey Pep,
I was really proud of you at the service today. I think some great things happened for you in Denver.
DC
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lol. sorry about the first comment. I remembered, its regular coke I have the problem with. thanks diet.
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No problem, poeple get us confused all the time, he kinda looks like me. Did you go back to school yet? I did, the kids there are great!
DC
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Nope! i go back the 27th. wat school do u go to again??
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Mikey, can’t you see i’m having a talk with DC. why do u have to randomly say something. and i also start the 27th
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Nice try on the cover up Pep! You gotta brush up on your stelth skills!! I go to Carbonation High School on the south side. You are lucky to have a whole week of freedom left!! What do you have planned?
-DC
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it was worth the try. lol. it’s not the first time either. i have nothing planned.
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Love ya Mikey,
I think you’re cool!!
Over and out
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#23 by Charlotte on August 14th, 2008
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Hey Everyone!
I started school today
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It wasn’t that bad though
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lets see if you still feel the same a two months from now……
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I started school yesturday! It stinks. I already got homework and everything!
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thats stinks
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i like how u can reply to a reply
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this is clever
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i agree!!
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I got a bunch of homework today too. Lots of fun ( sarcasm ! )
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don’t lie. you kno u like homework!
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Ha ha. Yes, I just lovvvvvvveeeeee……. it!
; )
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#24 by Brett (required) on August 13th, 2008
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i just went to a Steven Curtis Chapman concert this sunday, IT WAS AWESOME
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that’s awesome brett!!!!
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ya it was, it started to rain towards the end and they kept playing anyway and the stage wasn’t covered or anything
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Hey!
Did you take any videos?!! Send them to me! I miss you. TTU 2NIT
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SIDE NOTE: Brett is coming to visit in Oct. everyone!!!! WOOHOOO
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Hey Brett! That’s cool that you got to go to the Steven Curtis Chapman concert. Angus has been attempting to make blue prints for the tree house so you guys can continue fixing it
Ellery starts school tomorrow ( ha ha ) Though I started today. When do you start? Well, hope your having fun in Colorado. TTYL!
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#25 by jocelyn on August 11th, 2008
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hello evry one i havent said hi in a while so hi!!!!
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Hi Jocelyn!!!
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#26 by Charlotte on August 10th, 2008
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Hey,
Does anyone have a Sprint cell phone they want to get rid of? I’m trying to find a new phone and I’m just asking around. If you do…. let me know : D
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I found a phone! Whoo hoo!
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#27 by RyanT on August 4th, 2008
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the power is out! ahhhh board!
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#28 by Mikey's Cuz on July 27th, 2008
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Originaly From the mind of Jösh Büche ©
Part 1
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If I Worked with Batman I would be called The Chicago Knight™ (refrence to where The Dark knight was filmed)
When Talking Bounces
The Future McDonalds menu-
Deep Fried Clock $20
Chocalate Television $40
Watching someone eat a clock: Priceless
z+t=94-Think about that
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The previous is not from my mind, it is from someone else’s mind.
If you worked with Batman, wouldn’t your name be Robin?
David, I am watching you. Don’t put words in my mouth, or in this case my mind.
Also, please remove your finger from your nose.
Thank you.
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#29 by RyanT on July 18th, 2008
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So did neone go see batman? i enjoyed it! joker was uber kreepy/funny! what was ya’ll’s favorite parts?
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The Whole Thing. I was suprised about Harvy/Two Face. Batman was Beating Joker up bad in the confrence room at the insane asylum.
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i was just creeped out threw like the entire thing
n i was very upset that batman didnt get the girl at the end :”(
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#30 by RyanT on July 10th, 2008
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And that’s how i became King of the Magical Forest…….
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And he was a good king. And the good king was kind and thoughtful. He often showed love and kindness to his subjects. He built them places of amusement and fun. He constructed beautiful parks where all the ladies were required to carry pink parasols. And in those parks ……..
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…..is where the king discovered something very strange. The King was out for a walk in the park when he noticed in the distance that is castle was torn down. He was curious, so he went to see what happened over by the wall. When he got to the wall he saw…..
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a one eyed, one horn, flying purple people eater!!!! Sure looks strange to me. The one eyed, one horn, flying purple people eater said….
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….I torn down This Wall Cuz you licked my lolipop. You are gonna go through much pain and suffering. i promise u , there will be a slap fight. then the one eyed, one horn, flying purple people eater…..
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…will bite your nose and step on your toes and frighten miss muffet away…
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#31 by Josh on July 4th, 2008
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A shadow moves in the distance…
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what?
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dont worry that’s not creepy
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i was confused….. not scared
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this is the funniest thing ever. great job josh
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mikey what r u talking about? i dont get it
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How do you not get it, just cause Büche wrote makes it funny, plus i was there when he wrote it
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i forgot to change my name!!! stupid me
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#32 by Brett on July 4th, 2008
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I was at the concert, it was awEsome
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I was there too. It was good but I was watching something else more
Brett knows. The fireworks were really good. There were soooo….. many people there. A couple thousand. Parking was incredable.
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I’m confused…what?
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#33 by Lisa Nicky on July 4th, 2008
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HI EVERYONE!!!
HAPPY 4th!!! Great video Steve D!!!!!!!!!1 It made me SUPER jealous! I wanted to be on the Denver missions trip!!!!!!!! WHAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ok, enough whining. You might say, “Well you are in Africa on a missions trip everyday!” Well, true. BUT NOT THE DENVER MISSIONS TRIP! Love from Gabon, xoxoxoxo Lisa Nicky
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I bet Gabon is way better! Wish you were here for the fireworks!!!
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#34 by Charlotte on July 3rd, 2008
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Does anyone want to march in the Carol Stream parade tomorrow for Alpha? We need more people so if you want to….. CALL!!! I don’t think I should put my phone number on here so just check the church directory. I think most of you know my ( or my sister Ellery ) last name. And if you don’t….. well, ask someone! The parade goes from 9:30am-12:00pm. Let me know.
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#35 by RyanT on July 1st, 2008
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First Post Yeah!
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yes! second post!
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Rock on Mikey!
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I want to thank everyone that that helped make this possible
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*wimpers*
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hey ryan, guess wat!
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uh o i’m scared! what????
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3rd Post Yeah? lol
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no, that was not cool, i don’t even want to tell ryan now
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lolers!!! good one Charlotte! mikey urs needed a little bit of work
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