Thursday, April 07, 2011

5th Blog Anniversary!

Let's hear it boys, as loud as you can!

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and a little louder

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and now a little softer

March 25

O.K. that's it!

Happy Blogiversary to me!

I can't believe it's been five years already! Let's celebrate with some cake:

Apple cake
Apple cake - not as good as it looks. I don't like those dried out apples on top.

Anyway, I have to thank all of my readers for coming by, and leaving comments or not, but what is a blog without you? I would feel weird to just write for myself, I'm so glad you are all there!

THANK YOU!

There were times, when I needed a break from blogging, and there will be those times again, but for now, I'm still feeling the blogging love.

And what is a celebration without a gift? I'll chose one lucky winner who left a comment, to get this:

Spincerely Yours, merino/tencel

My handspun Spring Birch yarn, merino/tencel, 2-ply, ~341yds.

Good Luck!

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90 comments:

  1. CloudberryApril 07, 2011 2:54 a.m.

    Happy Blogiversary!
    Wow 5 years. Time really flies :)

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  2. RitaApril 07, 2011 2:55 a.m.

    Herzliche Gratulation und ganz liebe Frühlingsgrüsse aus der Schweiz

    Rita

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  3. FroggyApril 07, 2011 3:40 a.m.

    Im first! :) Happy blogiversary! I love reading your blog, love your work and especially your yarn! Fingers crossed to win it!!!

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  4. KathaApril 07, 2011 4:02 a.m.

    happy blogoversary!!!
    5 years is a looong time, i have not even finished my first one...
    your dogs are soo adorable =)

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  5. KocurekApril 07, 2011 4:38 a.m.

    Hi Monica
    I have long been watching your blog and I am fascinated with your work.
    Beautiful socks and a shawl that you are doing and your beautiful spinning yarns.
    I'm, too, from years spinning yarn.
    Now I have a new wheel, Ashford Traveller DD DT and I love it absolutely love.

    My daughter likes to see pictures and videos of your dogs, they are lovely:)).

    I wish you more years spent on the blog.
    I cordially greet
    Joanna

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  6. wolltrunkenApril 07, 2011 5:20 a.m.

    Congratulations!!!

    Bei mir waren's im Februar auch schon fuenf Jahre - kaum zu glauben irgendwie...

    Liebe Gruesse

    von Birgit

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  7. TypstattingApril 07, 2011 5:20 a.m.

    Love the colour of your handspun yarnplease enter me in your lovely giveaway, and Happy 5TH Blog Aniversary

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  8. Isabel S./Lisbon-PortugalApril 07, 2011 5:49 a.m.

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I hope you'll keep feeding yr blog for many, many years. I must confess that what I love the most in yr blog are the photos /videos of yr dogs, they are soooo cute!! But I also love knitting, but the dogs...are gorgeous!!Love them!!
    Love xxxx

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  9. AudApril 07, 2011 5:55 a.m.

    Happy blog birthday from Germany! Love to what in to your live and see you amazing dogs too.

    Aud

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  10. Patty :-)April 07, 2011 6:05 a.m.

    I am glad you are still blogging - - love the knitting - - especially love the pups. Look forward to new pup stories - - always!
    Patty :-)

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  11. corazonApril 07, 2011 6:30 a.m.

    Congratulations to you.
    Wishing you so much fun in the next five years!

    LG Petra

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  12. Päivi, LankakomeroApril 07, 2011 6:44 a.m.

    Happy anniversary and many future years for your blog! That cake really looks delicious!

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  13. dclulu on ravelryApril 07, 2011 6:55 a.m.

    Happy blogiversary!

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  14. MariaApril 07, 2011 7:10 a.m.

    Happy Blogiversary!
    My blog turned 5 last weekend too, head on over and sign up for my giveaway.
    Oh, and I would LOVE to win this yarn.

    Maria

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  15. CelticCastOnApril 07, 2011 7:14 a.m.

    tehehehe Good job Happy and Denny, Maggie..... you have a little work to do! :)
    Congrats on 5 years Monika!! I'm not sure how long I've been reading but its been a while. hopefully there are many more, we love reading about you, your knitting and the pups!
    *hugs*

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  16. magiApril 07, 2011 7:15 a.m.

    Yay!! great blog and great patterns :)

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  17. BunnyApril 07, 2011 7:43 a.m.

    Happy Blogiversary!

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  18. momsue84April 07, 2011 7:51 a.m.

    Happy blogiversary, Monika! I started reading your blog in the Fall of '06. Best wishes for a lot more blog love.

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  19. Queen of the Tea CosiesApril 07, 2011 8:08 a.m.

    Well done you.
    I love visiting both your yarn and your dog adventures.
    Ta heaps.

    Loani

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  20. KatalinApril 07, 2011 8:23 a.m.

    Hello,Monika,I love,love,LOVE your blog.Your dogs remind me of my beloved and sadly departed german shepherd.I'm a knitaholic,that's self explanatory.Happy 5th blogiversary!,and I wish you many,many more.Best wishes from Windsor,On.,Katalin

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  21. CindyApril 07, 2011 8:24 a.m.

    Happy anniversary! I started reading your blog because of knitting, but I love the puppy updates. Thanks for the giveaway - beautiful yarn!

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  22. DagnyApril 07, 2011 8:31 a.m.

    I always enjoy reading about your spinning, knitting, and of course the doggies! Happy Blogiversary Monika!

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  23. ZenitudeApril 07, 2011 8:37 a.m.

    Happy anniversary! I enjoy the knitting and spinning stories as well as the canine stories.
    woolyknitsnbits at live dot ca

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  24. ConnieApril 07, 2011 8:42 a.m.

    Congratulations on your blogiversary! Always enjoy your posts, knitting, spinning, lovely doggies, cooking...thanks for all the fun :)

    Connie
    tcrpm at sonic dot net

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  25. 2pawApril 07, 2011 8:58 a.m.

    Happy Five Years and what a lovely doggy chorus you have going there!! Doesn't time pass so quickly??

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  26. maureenCApril 07, 2011 9:13 a.m.

    Happy Blogiversary

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  27. TracyKMApril 07, 2011 9:14 a.m.

    Congratulations! I'll bet the cake would be great with some warm caramel sauce to soften the apples.
    That handspun looks like gold!

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  28. ElizaApril 07, 2011 9:19 a.m.

    Happy Blogiversary! Love to the pups :)

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  29. knottygnomeApril 07, 2011 9:35 a.m.

    Happy Blogiversary! hope it's a good one.

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  30. Kelly-annApril 07, 2011 9:37 a.m.

    Congrats on five years! I bet the cake is still yummy...just throw some ice cream on top and you will not notice the dried apples :)

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  31. JewleighApril 07, 2011 9:42 a.m.

    Happy Blogiversary! Love to see the boys and gal as always :o)

    Just a tip: if you poach the apples and put them on the cake after baking, they will retain more of their moisture and be more delicious!

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  32. DebraApril 07, 2011 9:58 a.m.

    Happy Blogiversary. Lovely yarn.

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  33. Virginia GApril 07, 2011 10:03 a.m.

    Happy blogiversary! That's really really wonderful.

    And, I always, ALWAYS love your blog. (and the pups)

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  34. HeatherApril 07, 2011 10:07 a.m.

    Happy blogaversary!

    The handspun you're giving away is absolutely gorgeous. Straw spun into gold....

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  35. Rachel R.April 07, 2011 10:13 a.m.

    Happy blogiversary! I love your blog because it combines two of my favorite things - dogs and knitting!

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  36. Mrs. AApril 07, 2011 10:44 a.m.

    Happy Bloggy Birthday! Still lovin' it after all these years!

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  37. AnnApril 07, 2011 11:05 a.m.

    Vuf Vuf!
    Happy aniversary Monika!
    Love your dog-stories and videos and your handspun yarns - as you know ;-)

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  38. AnonymousApril 07, 2011 11:08 a.m.

    Happy Blogversary! I love seeing pictures of your pups and your handspun! Keep it up!

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  39. MichelleApril 07, 2011 11:28 a.m.

    Happy Blogiversary! Time sure flies, doesn't it? Too funny that it's Denny making the loudest bark. :-)

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  40. LaurieApril 07, 2011 12:28 p.m.

    Happy Blogiversary! Leave it to Denny to overshoot the enthusiasm mark. LOL! Here's to many more years of blogging (and many more wonderful dog pictures to share)!!

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  41. tinaApril 07, 2011 12:44 p.m.

    happy blogoversary from Spain!!!
    5 years is a long time :)

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  42. LaurenApril 07, 2011 1:06 p.m.

    Happy blogaversary!!! Congrats and here's to many more years of blogging!

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  43. patsyApril 07, 2011 1:12 p.m.

    Happy Blogiversary. Enjoy reading your blog and your dog pictures. I have 4 dogs myself.

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  44. wanderrastApril 07, 2011 1:57 p.m.

    5 Jahre - eine lange Zeit.
    Herzlichen Glüwunsch für dein Durchhaltevermögen.
    Und - auf zu den nächsten 5 Jahren.
    Alles Liebe Elfi

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  45. JenApril 07, 2011 2:16 p.m.

    Happy Blogiversary! I find the combination of your knitting and the dogs irresistible!

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  46. MichelleApril 07, 2011 2:47 p.m.

    Congratulations! I'm glad I found your blog.

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  47. KhyraApril 07, 2011 3:01 p.m.

    Happy anniversary from Belgium!

    I'm jealous at your marvelous spinning skills :)

    Have fun!

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  48. ShirleyApril 07, 2011 3:03 p.m.

    Happy Blogiversary! Love your blog, love your dogs and love your yarn. Keep up the great job with your blog.

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  49. LynnApril 07, 2011 3:09 p.m.

    FIVE YEARS!?!?!? Holy cow! Congratulations Monika.

    It has been a pleasure reading along with you andyour knittnig adventures for the past 5 years.

    Here's to many more years of knitting! (and blogging!)

    l.

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  50. RooibosApril 07, 2011 3:25 p.m.

    Congratulations on your 5th blogiversary! Love to read your blog, and especially enjoy pictures of the pups.

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  51. UnknownApril 07, 2011 4:12 p.m.

    ACK!!! I love that colour. Congrats on 5 years. I've enjoyed every minute I've spent reading it. I love that pic of Denny.(Don't tell the others but he's my favorite)

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  52. UnknownApril 07, 2011 4:46 p.m.

    happy bloggoversity!

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  53. CeciliaApril 07, 2011 5:00 p.m.

    just recently found your blog and enjoy it very much! I also own 2 GSD, but mine are both black! i was in love with that yarn, before it was a prize to win, wouldn't that be fun!

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  54. ZiZiApril 07, 2011 5:32 p.m.

    Herzlichen Glückwunsch! Ich freue mich auf weitere (mindestens!) 5 Jahre mit dir, deinem Blog, deinen Hunden und deinen Handarbeiten!

    Alles Gute und liebe Grüsse - ZiZi

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  55. BeverlyApril 07, 2011 5:44 p.m.

    Happy Blogiversary! I have and continue to enjoy reading your blog.

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  56. AnonymousApril 07, 2011 5:56 p.m.

    I enjoy your blog because you have the cutest dogs! Were they really singing in the photos? I also enjoy your blog for the knitting and cooking. Happy anniversary! Lynn

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  57. WaldenApril 07, 2011 6:14 p.m.

    Happy Blogiversary!! I have definitely enjoyed your blog! The yarn is beautiful!

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  58. Julia in KWApril 07, 2011 7:03 p.m.

    Well, I was going to comment without the contest, but I have to say, love your dogs (I have a lab), but I also love your spinning (I am about to start spinning classes with our local spinning/weaving guild - 2 weeks from now - woot!)...enjoy your blog!

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  59. WanderingcatstudioApril 07, 2011 7:17 p.m.

    Happy Blogiversary!!!! You're definitely one of my favourite blogs to read (and I really mean that - I'm not just sucking up because I want the yarn!!!!)
    :)

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  60. SusanApril 07, 2011 7:40 p.m.

    Hey, happy 5th blogiversary! We started blogging at almost the same time. You know I love to read about your yarny and doggy adventures.

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  61. RachelleApril 07, 2011 7:45 p.m.

    Happy blogiversary. I really should check how long I've been blogging one of these days. I love your blog though, knitting, spinning and doggies; perfect!

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  62. UnknownApril 07, 2011 7:47 p.m.

    Happy blogiversary! I have been quitely following your blog for a while and have to tell you I thoroughly enjoy it!

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  63. hakuchoApril 07, 2011 8:06 p.m.

    Congratulations...I'm coming up on my 5th year too....I can't believe it's been that long :)

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  64. CheryApril 07, 2011 8:33 p.m.

    Happy Blogiversary! I love your blog.

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  65. AnonymousApril 07, 2011 9:08 p.m.

    Happy Blogiversary, Monika

    Your yarn pictures, dog pictures, FO pictures (heck even remodeling pictures) have been a source of great pleasure for me.

    Thanks for blogging!
    margieinmaryland

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  66. cthulhulovesmeApril 07, 2011 9:11 p.m.

    Happy Blogiversary! I've been lurking for the past few months after running into some of your projects on Rav. I wanted to tell you how much I've loved seeing your knitting, your spinning, and your wonderful, adorable dogs. :D

    -cthulhulovesme on Rav

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  67. SandraApril 07, 2011 9:23 p.m.

    congratulations on five years. (I come for the pups as much as the knitting...)

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  68. KatApril 07, 2011 10:32 p.m.

    Happy Blogoversary to you! Every time I see that gold yarn I think of Rapunzel.

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  69. SeattleAmyApril 07, 2011 11:19 p.m.

    I haven't been flollowing you for the entire 5 years, but it's been at least 2-3!

    If you pick my name, feel free to pass the yarn on to the next in line...I've got too much yarn already.

    My questions for you is what brand is that crate in the picture of the "softer" barker? I don't recognize it, but I like the looks of it!!

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  70. Kitten With a WhiplashApril 07, 2011 11:29 p.m.

    Congratulations! I've just let my 4th anny go by, and have been thinking about dropping off the net, but now I think I'll try to tough it out to 5 yrs.

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  71. AdrieneJApril 08, 2011 12:04 a.m.

    Congrats on five years! It's amazing how time flies... cliche as it sounds. Keep up the beautiful blog!

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  72. NadjaApril 08, 2011 7:10 a.m.

    Happy, happy Birthday, dear Monika!
    Bzw... lieber Blog!
    Ich freue mich auf die nächsten Jahre...
    LG
    Nadja

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  73. Kari W.April 08, 2011 9:31 a.m.

    I enjoy seeing your work both knitting and spinning but I adore your dogs.

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  74. charlie girlApril 08, 2011 12:14 p.m.

    Happy Blogiversary. Been so enjoying your posts and the day-ins and outs with the pups and knitting.

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  75. KathyApril 08, 2011 12:24 p.m.

    wow, I'm a bit blown away by your generosity. That will make an amazing shawlette.

    Happy Blogoversary! I just celebrated my first in the fall (wait - it's spring... 1.5 years!)

    I love the community of knitting blogs and i hope they are still going strong when I get to 5 years.

    Thank you,
    Kathy (bigblueice(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  76. MoApril 08, 2011 1:09 p.m.

    Wow you have spun a beautiful yarn!

    Congrats on your blogiversary.

    Now that we've heard "Let's Hear It From The Boys!" song.

    How about the little girl who is keeping them busy?

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  77. Dreams of YarnApril 08, 2011 1:37 p.m.

    We missed you when you left, so glad you came back! Always love your amazing photos of handspun and lace projects. And of course, the doggies :) Congrats on 5 years!

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  78. BeverlyApril 09, 2011 1:47 a.m.

    Congrats on 5 years! That's great. I always enjoy your posts even if I don't always comment! Love the last picture....so cute!

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  79. knittingsalApril 09, 2011 4:00 a.m.

    Wow 5 years, that's amazing, keep up the good work. x

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  80. UnknownApril 09, 2011 11:20 a.m.

    Happy Blogoversary. I enjoy reading abut your adventures with fiber and fur. Birch is lovely and would find a nice snuggle waiting for it in my stash.

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  81. AndiApril 09, 2011 2:43 p.m.

    Of course I love everything you knit, but honestly my day wouldn't be complete sometimes without a pic of the four legged loves!
    Happy Blogivesary

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  82. DebbieApril 09, 2011 4:30 p.m.

    Congratulations! Wishing you many more! I love the dogs, who knew they could get so excited about a knitting blog.

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  83. SuzanneApril 09, 2011 7:11 p.m.

    Happy blogiversary! I love the handspun. The color is gorgeous!

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  84. ikkinlalaApril 10, 2011 12:42 a.m.

    Congratulations on five years!

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  85. StadtwaldvogelApril 10, 2011 4:24 a.m.

    Congratulations, Monika! Five years ago I didn't even know such things as blogs exist!
    Yours, Julia

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  86. RitaApril 10, 2011 4:20 p.m.

    Congratulations from another Rita on 5 years. That yarn would make a lovely net shawl.

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  87. lookinoutApril 10, 2011 9:01 p.m.

    I didn't see your blog birthday posting till now, Sunday night. Congratualtions!
    Gillian

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  88. AnonymousApril 10, 2011 11:27 p.m.

    Love your blog Monika. It's a must read for me too. Since it's my birthday tomorrow, a little present would be much appreciated. (Just a thought!)

    Marianne

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  89. DaveApril 12, 2011 10:38 a.m.

    Ooh, sorry I'm late, but happy belated anniversary!!

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  90. Carrie#KMay 06, 2011 2:48 p.m.

    I'm way too late but I wanted to tell you happy blogiversary anyway! Happy Blogiversary! and no, you can't quit, I need my knitting and pups fix!

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