About Me

I am the product of a variety of influential people from a dozen different career paths I have chosen throughout my life. I have been fortunate enough to have worked under some amazing people that have focused their lives on living true to their passions, being able to make quick, wise decisions and stand by what they say and how they live. I have had many opportunities to change for the worse but thankfully the people around me have shaped and carved out who I am and have made a huge difference in my life

The things I am most passionate about are art, wine, food and travel. Travel more than any other thing. I take extreme delight in laughter and spontaneous behavior. I love random surprises in diverging thoughts and activities. I have an ever-changing sense of humor and a problem getting people to understand my random thought patterns and speech discrepancies.

Despite all of this I want to share my life and adventures with the people I love the most. Enjoy what you read and if you don’t, please stop reading. One last thing to remember about me is this – I am Sam. Sam I am. I am what I am.

Peace out.

112 thoughts on “About Me”

Laura Brusca on July 25, 2012 at 11:18 pm said:

TThanks for the follow last week, will be writing more soon…..

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Gemma on August 4, 2012 at 1:11 am said:

I appreciate your visit to my blog. Interesting “About”.
Peace out 🙂

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- rfljenksy on July 21, 2014 at 1:02 am said:
  
  Not sure how I missed this two years ago.. Peace out is my favorite tag.
  
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Angeline M on August 5, 2012 at 1:42 am said:

Thanks for the follow over on my blog. It is so good to connect with other bloggers. I quickly cruised through a couple of your posts and need to come back for more.

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- rfljenksy on August 5, 2012 at 2:25 am said:
  
  Thanks for visiting and I would like to return the compliment. LOVE pictures of babies.. just had the blessing of 2 grandkids from my 2 beautiful daughters.
  
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utesmile on August 5, 2012 at 5:30 pm said:

Sounds like an interesting life you have. Thanks for following my blog, it means so much to me to see that people all over the world read a little from me. I am not so good with words but I like to cheer people up and make them happy or think a little. Blogging is more fun than I thought, and I find out there in the bloggers world is amazing!

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- rfljenksy on August 5, 2012 at 5:56 pm said:
  
  I feel the same way. I find I spend way too much time reading other blogs now but it’s so interesting. Your words are fine and make a point and that’s what this is about so keep it up.
  
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Michelle Fitzurka on August 6, 2012 at 12:55 pm said:

…And I DO like Sam-I-am… I like your blog read in my house and when I click it with my mouse, it’s fun to read outside the box… and I’m not thinking of anything clever about a fox… I have never tried green eggs and ham, but Thank you! Thank you! Sam-I-am!… for checking out Fitztopia! 🙂

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- rfljenksy on August 6, 2012 at 4:12 pm said:
  
  I’ve based most of my life’s decisions on the good Doc and I occasionally burst into very white chick rap sometime (though I have received a standing ovation for it.. probably more to egg me on than to tell me I was good) so you know that I love your verse. I used to also have a friend who would greet me daily with .. “Why hello Sam.. sam i am.. sam that I am.” literally EVERY time. thanks for dropping by.. and thanks for liking.
  
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  - Michelle Fitzurka on August 6, 2012 at 7:40 pm said:
    
    Hahaha… that’s great! Good friends, good Suessical times, baby! Be blessed with sunny days & plenty of Javaaah!
    
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    - rfljenksy on August 6, 2012 at 8:44 pm said:
      
      Thanks – igualmente.
      
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Gracie on August 6, 2012 at 2:09 pm said:

You have a wonderful blog. I’ve browsed over you previous post and I’m delighted to read such interesting post, light-hearted and fun at the same time. I will surely come back for more.

Thank you for following my blog.

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- rfljenksy on August 6, 2012 at 4:12 pm said:
  
  Thanks for dropping by. I appreciate the feed-back.
  
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Pat Bailey on August 9, 2012 at 12:41 am said:

Hi, I have enjoyed exploring your blog and have nominated you for an award. You can see the details at http://imissmetoo.me/2012/08/06/blog-awards-finally-accepting/.

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- rfljenksy on August 9, 2012 at 12:46 am said:
  
  Awesome and I’m very honored. Thanks for enjoying. It’s been a fun journey back through old travels trying to catch up to where I am now.
  
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The Muddy Kitchen on August 9, 2012 at 3:46 am said:

“Little girl in a big world.” I like that. I’m printing it out now and taping it to the top of my computer along with a long lost friend’s Facebook message: “When are you going to finish that new novel because I can’t wait to read it!?”.

I think those two things sum up the majority my days. Inspiration for almost anything.
xx

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- rfljenksy on August 9, 2012 at 9:35 am said:
  
  I have actually been thinking of changing my blogs subtitle from Legendary wining and dining to Little girl in a big world.. it seems it would be a better fit. Thanks for stopping by.
  
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- rfljenksy on August 9, 2012 at 9:36 am said:
  
  I also really like your title. I would love to ask so many of the blog authors where they came up with their titles.. what inspired them.
  
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  - The Muddy Kitchen on August 9, 2012 at 6:39 pm said:
    
    The Muddy Kitchen? Or the titles for one of my books?
    
    The Muddy Kitchen is pretty simple: everyone (including me) tracks in muddy boot/clog/slogger prints into my kitchen. I’m tracking mud in as we speak!
    
    A vegetable garden out the door has its plethora of advantages – a clean kitchen floor is not one of them! xx
    
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friendlytm on August 9, 2012 at 9:57 am said:

Thank you for following my blogs. Yours are very interesting too.

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- rfljenksy on August 9, 2012 at 10:26 am said:
  
  Great place to meet the interesting ones.
  
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Nature on the Edge on August 11, 2012 at 7:19 am said:

Enjoyed reading your take on life and the very definitive, “i am”. … being spontaneous and the power of laughter … right on! I see that you’ve popped up as a follower on my blog, thank you! I shall be visiting yours regularly too. Do you have any observations on urban wildlife in your neck of the woods?

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- rfljenksy on August 11, 2012 at 2:14 pm said:
  
  I’m in Caracas right now and it’s very urban.. haven’t seen anything in the city..not even a rat.. strange eh.. I’ll be hunting though all my photos now in search of something.. it’s the type of challenge I love.. thanks for stopping by.
  
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lifesjourneyblog author on August 14, 2012 at 1:32 pm said:

Thank you for reading my blog and following me. I am enjoying your writings and look forward to traveling life’s journey together in the blogosphere.

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- rfljenksy on July 21, 2014 at 1:03 am said:
  
  Hope you are still enjoying the ride.
  
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  - lifesjourneyblog author on July 27, 2014 at 12:12 am said:
    
    Yes I am! I hope the same for you and your journey.
    
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rutheh on August 17, 2012 at 1:25 pm said:

Thanks for all the “likes”and comments on my blog.I enjoy following yours.Love your list today.
Thanks for sharing. Think I should print it out and hand to all the teachers next week as we start another year.

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- rfljenksy on August 17, 2012 at 10:26 pm said:
  
  You should.. I think I might try to go through the list and add a photo to each thing I have accomplished.. I miss teaching for exactly these types of lessons.
  
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Daniela on August 18, 2012 at 1:10 pm said:

Hi,
Letting you know that I have nominated you for the ‘Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award. If you choose to participate, rules are here: http://wp.me/p2v1s2-u6
Kind Regards,
Daniela

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- rfljenksy on August 18, 2012 at 7:55 pm said:
  
  Awesome. Thanks. I appreciate that. I think yours was well deserved.
  
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Naomi Baltuck on August 19, 2012 at 4:14 am said:

Thanks for the follow. I really like your voice, and look forward to following your blog too.

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- rfljenksy on August 19, 2012 at 1:19 pm said:
  
  Ah thanks! I like that you said “voice” I had to use that all the time in teaching and it’s a very high compliment that you recognized my own special voice.. Great idea for a theme.
  
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mtlawleyshire on August 23, 2012 at 2:47 am said:

thanks for the ‘follow’ 🙂 I’m not as active as I would like to be at the moment, due to study & *life* but I will continue posting.

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- rfljenksy on August 23, 2012 at 10:07 am said:
  
  I was too busy during study, life, and work to blog.. I’m still too busy but this has been an awesome outlet. I love reading other blogs but I like the blogs that people want to and have time to write.. better when it’s not forced.. so I say take your time.. I have time now but who knows in a month or two..
  
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  - mtlawleyshire on August 23, 2012 at 2:50 pm said:
    
    🙂
    
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cyclingrandma on August 26, 2012 at 1:19 am said:

Thanks for liking my from a distance post!

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- rfljenksy on August 26, 2012 at 1:25 am said:
  
  It was a great shot.. and who doesn’t like a bridge?
  
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RobynG on August 26, 2012 at 1:32 am said:

So glad I stumbled across your blog. Fabulous!

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- rfljenksy on August 26, 2012 at 1:33 am said:
  
  Why thank you.. I’m a bit obsessed with the blog and just as obsessed with reading other’s quirky and beautiful thoughts.
  
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RobynG on August 26, 2012 at 1:46 am said:

Thanks for stopping by my blog this evening and for the “likes”! I hope you found some posts you thought were quirky or beautiful enough to bring you back for more visits!

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- rfljenksy on August 26, 2012 at 1:52 am said:
  
  I did.. I love photo posts.. and especially photo posts that show a different perspective.. close, high, low, funny, sad.. just anything different. It’s how I’ve really found so many of my inspirations. thanks for posting some amazing photos.. I’ve loved so many blogs it’s getting harder and harder to keep track of them all.. I would love to have a favorites tab here so I could keep track of my most favorites. so far my favorite section on your post is Street Photography. Amazing picture I think there was only one on that one. I hope you do more.
  
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Mark Birks on August 26, 2012 at 8:24 am said:

Thanks for coming over to MBP blog and following. Interesting site yougot here, I hope to hear more from you soon. Keep on having fun and happy shooting.

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- rfljenksy on August 26, 2012 at 12:58 pm said:
  
  Thanks for stopping by here. Your photos are awesome and I’m really thinking about trying the fork, knife, spoon challenge. I would like to take a photography class and might when I’m back in the states because I’m trying to get on a photo travel journey when i’m in Nepal.. I just think to justify it I should have a little more knowledge and experience.
  
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katehobbs on September 9, 2012 at 11:17 pm said:

Just wanted to say thanks for the follow today. I’ll be spending some time taking a look around your blog. Thanks for the vote of confidence and I hope to see you on my blog from time to time.
Kate
http://myphotoyear2012.wordpress.com

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- rfljenksy on September 9, 2012 at 11:19 pm said:
  
  I seem to be a blog addict now.. I would love to stop but every day I find one more enthralling one and decide to follow it.. ha.. and yours was today.. I may have to quit my day job. .. joking.. thanks for stopping by.
  
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MrTheKidd on September 10, 2012 at 10:36 pm said:

Hi Sam! Thanks for the follow earlier today, feel free to have a poke around the place and make any comments or suggestions. God bless, Bill (PS, my son is called Sam and he loves that book!)

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- rfljenksy on September 10, 2012 at 10:41 pm said:
  
  Hey dee.. great choice in names..jeje.. my friend always calls me (and I mean EVERY time) Good morning sam.. sam that I am.. it seems a mouthful..ha.. thanks for stopping by and yes I have been poking around.. great photos.
  
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  - MrTheKidd on September 10, 2012 at 10:53 pm said:
    
    Thank you, we think so too. No worries, and thank you, I try rather hard with photos.
    
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    - rfljenksy on September 11, 2012 at 12:46 am said:
      
      Well they are outstanding.
      
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      - MrTheKidd on September 11, 2012 at 9:35 am said:
        
        Thank you, that’s kind of you to say.
        
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lensandpensbysally on September 24, 2012 at 8:16 pm said:

Thanks for becoming a Follower–I’ll stay awhile and read about your “blogging” journey.

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- rfljenksy on September 24, 2012 at 10:39 pm said:
  
  Well I would love it if you did.. I will admit that not everyone GETS me.. ha..thanks for stopping by.
  
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A night in with Nelly on September 26, 2012 at 8:56 am said:

Thank you for saying hello, I really like your blog and will definitely look forward to more. 🙂

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- rfljenksy on September 26, 2012 at 7:45 pm said:
  
  Thank you. It’s been fun to write. I think it’s been helping me get all the extra words out of my head and so I don’t talk as much at work.. haha.
  
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ilargia64 on October 2, 2012 at 8:27 pm said:

Hi Sam….I love it!!! Just Sam…At the beginning, I thought you were a man…Only because you sounded so free to me…
Now I know you are a woman.,……Well….I will follow you.,..Yopu must be a real character!!!

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- rfljenksy on October 2, 2012 at 9:59 pm said:
  
  Ha. I am a character.. that’s funny I never realized the difference between a man and a woman.. aside from the obvious
  
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Carol Carlisle on October 16, 2012 at 4:23 pm said:

love the way you wink and nod at life and refuse to crop the big picture.

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- rfljenksy on October 17, 2012 at 12:55 am said:
  
  a wink and a nod.. I like that…. thanks for commenting
  
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Debbie on October 18, 2012 at 12:02 am said:

Thank you so much for the like. You have a creative blog worth watching!

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- rfljenksy on October 18, 2012 at 12:12 am said:
  
  Thank you.
  
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Out Walking the Dog on November 1, 2012 at 7:15 pm said:

Thank you for visiting my blog – much appreciated.

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- rfljenksy on November 2, 2012 at 1:49 am said:
  
  Great site..
  
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sonofmountmalang on November 29, 2012 at 12:43 pm said:

Say hallo,”Hallo! Anybody home…!”

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- rfljenksy on November 29, 2012 at 10:33 pm said:
  
  Haaa…here.. here…
  
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My Tropical Home on February 11, 2013 at 3:43 pm said:

Thanks for the like! I’ve looked around a bit and I’ll be back for more…I hear you on how reading blogs take up more time than writing a post. It can get addicting…Take care!

Warmest regards from the Philippines,
Mary

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- rfljenksy on February 11, 2013 at 10:09 pm said:
  
  Hey.. back at you… I never made it to the PI but possibly some day. Would love to visit..I had been working my way through Korea, Thailand, Cambodia and China. I’ll be going to Nepal next with a definite visit to Vietnam.. so you never know..
  
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  - My Tropical Home on February 11, 2013 at 11:52 pm said:
    
    You’ll have lots of fun here. Its chaotic 🙂 Maybe look me up when you’re in town 😉
    
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    - rfljenksy on February 12, 2013 at 12:23 am said:
      
      Ahh Chaos.. one of my favorite things.. if I make it there I just might…
      
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      - My Tropical Home on February 12, 2013 at 12:30 am said:
        
        🙂
        
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lagottocattleya on February 12, 2013 at 6:50 am said:

Thank you for following me! I will have a stroll here when I have finished work today…so I’ll be back. Interesting About.

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- rfljenksy on February 12, 2013 at 11:55 am said:
  
  Thanks for stopping by
  
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Becky on March 12, 2013 at 12:29 am said:

Thanks for visiting my blog, and thanks for the ping back 🙂 I was in DC a few weeks a go…fun place to visit! 🙂

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- rfljenksy on March 12, 2013 at 1:21 am said:
  
  It is a fun place.. nice having a few months here to really visit it.. though I must admit that this study session has left me with a lot less time than the last.. but well worth it in the end.
  
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  - Becky on March 12, 2013 at 5:25 pm said:
    
    Well, hang in there, and if you need a break, and a good ice cream shake, check out “Good Stuff Eatery” – have you been there yet?! It’s AMAZING! 🙂
    
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    - rfljenksy on March 12, 2013 at 7:02 pm said:
      
      No I haven’t but am scheduled to visit with some friends.
      
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      - Becky on March 12, 2013 at 7:06 pm said:
        
        Oh, I hope you like it! You’ll have to let me know what you got & what you thought about it! I highly recommend a shake & the portobello mushroom “burger” was delicious 🙂
        
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        rfljenksy on March 12, 2013 at 9:15 pm said:
        
        Have to give it a whirl
Hanne T. Fisker on March 23, 2013 at 11:43 pm said:

Very well said, it emanates wonderful honesty and integrity a person with a passion from stemming from the heart.

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- rfljenksy on March 24, 2013 at 1:18 pm said:
  
  Why thank you for noticing. Jejeje.. Seriously, thanks for stopping by.
  
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  - Hanne T. Fisker on March 24, 2013 at 1:20 pm said:
    
    I like noticing the life dwelling between the lines and behind the words 🙂
    
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    - rfljenksy on March 24, 2013 at 1:24 pm said:
      
      I appreciate that. I try the same but often find myself oblivious to certain things until much later.
      
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      - Hanne T. Fisker on March 24, 2013 at 1:27 pm said:
        
        Blisfully unaware can be tremendously liberating too at times… 😉
        
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        rfljenksy on March 24, 2013 at 1:43 pm said:
        
        Yes it can!!! Not a lot of people realize that or know how to get there.. ha..
        
        Hanne T. Fisker on March 24, 2013 at 1:45 pm said:
        
        ! 🙂
      - Hanne T. Fisker on April 17, 2013 at 7:46 am said:
        
        and thank you for the follow! 🙂
        
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NW Frame of Mind on April 1, 2013 at 10:24 pm said:

Thanks for following me, I am having fun reading through your blog!

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- rfljenksy on April 8, 2013 at 10:40 pm said:
  
  I appreciate the follow.
  
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Rosemarie on April 11, 2013 at 2:15 am said:

Thanks for liking my Travel Theme: Pale. It brought me to your blog, which looks like fun.

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- rfljenksy on April 11, 2013 at 9:25 pm said:
  
  Thanks for visiting.. hope you enjoy.
  
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Opalla on April 11, 2013 at 12:44 pm said:

I like your Blog and I admire your attitude. I am following your Blog now. 🙂

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- rfljenksy on April 11, 2013 at 9:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks for following.. I can honestly say I haven’t been doing a lot lately.. but do still enjoy it as well as reading other’s blogs..
  
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andy1076 on April 20, 2013 at 3:06 pm said:

Hi Hi thank you for visiting my blog today 🙂

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- rfljenksy on May 11, 2014 at 12:10 am said:
  
  And than you for visiting mine.
  
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  - andy1076 on May 11, 2014 at 12:56 am said:
    
    🙂
    
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theamateurcamera on August 14, 2013 at 3:34 pm said:

Thanks for stopping by and following… have been very busy of late and only popping into the blogosphere sporadically but will hopefully be catching up with some of your posts along the way! 🙂

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- rfljenksy on August 20, 2013 at 7:32 pm said:
  
  I feel the same way. Language almost done and then I think I will be able to catch up on EVERYTHING.
  
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pattisj on September 11, 2013 at 3:03 am said:

Thanks for visiting my blog. It’s nice to meet you.

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- rfljenksy on September 11, 2013 at 7:15 pm said:
  
  Likewise..drop in anytime.
  
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scottrandall on January 1, 2014 at 11:29 am said:

Nice thoughts Sam! Thanks for visiting my blog – hope you’ll stay tuned.
Scott

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- rfljenksy on January 5, 2014 at 2:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks for stopping by. Always staying tuned.. ha.. well trying to anyways.
  
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ideflex on February 7, 2014 at 7:15 pm said:

Love your header…
Across the Bored has nominated you for an Award at http://acrossthebored.com/2014/02/07/awards-on-a-grey-day/. If you choose to accept, feel free to pass it along to other deserving bloggers! If not, know that your blog is well appreciated and a source of inspiration for us.

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- rfljenksy on February 10, 2014 at 2:08 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much. I appreciate the gesture. I’ve had trouble keeping up this year in this first part of my job.. 2nd year should be smooth sailing.. I take the photos just have trouble posting them
  
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  - ideflex on February 10, 2014 at 5:40 pm said:
    
    You’re very welcome. I am always amazed at those bloggers who can be prolific and manage to keep up with all the comments, their followers, who they follow, etc. We do what we can!
    
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    - rfljenksy on February 11, 2014 at 12:47 am said:
      
      Right on!!!
      
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Globe Runner on July 13, 2014 at 3:06 pm said:

Hello and congratulations, I have nominated you “Very Inspiring Blog Award”, to accept the award, please visit here: http://journeyaroundtheglobe.com/my-awards/very-inspiring-blog-award/

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- rfljenksy on July 14, 2014 at 12:58 am said:
  
  awesome nomination.. thanks..
  
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Uncle Spike on July 15, 2014 at 2:41 pm said:

Hey there Newbie Spikey!
(for your info, a Spikey is the term for folk who are part of the clan known to be followers of Uncle Spike 🙂

Thank you… I really appreciate that as I for one, know how many interesting and entertaining blogs are out there.

Blogging since June 2013, my aim is to deliver an eclectic offering of posts, from my ‘point n shoot’ attempts at basic photography, to the sharing of my travel adventures over the decades, as well as day to day happenings here on the farm. Oh, plus a few observations, opinions and lighter-hearted stuff thrown in for good measure.

I normally keep to a couple of posts a day, maybe 3-4 at weekends if I have something special to share. But if you are at a loose end one day, maybe you’ll enjoy trawling through some of my older stuff too. I have added plenty of categories to help in said digging process.

Thanks again and hope you have a great day…

UNCLE SPIKE

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- rfljenksy on July 21, 2014 at 1:04 am said:
  
  Great posts for sure. Thanks for stopping by
  
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goannasnake on November 29, 2014 at 2:17 am said:

Thanks for following Miscellaneous Eclectica. I hope you enjoy enjoy it.

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pattimoed on December 29, 2014 at 4:23 pm said:

Hi. Thanks so much for the ping! Much appreciated. –Patti

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goannasnake on January 1, 2015 at 9:44 pm said:

Thanks for following Flying Goannas. i hope you enjoy our travels.

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goannasnake on January 1, 2015 at 10:11 pm said:

Thank you for following Flying Goannas. I hope you enjoy our travels.

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