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14 June, 2008 @ 12:47 pm
sighh.
and the present dilemma continues once again!
also, have you got an email I can contact you on?
x
14 June, 2008 @ 10:36 pm
That’s really tranquil. I can’t remember my dad…
15 June, 2008 @ 3:58 am
This was very touching.
I miss my dad, too.
15 June, 2008 @ 5:59 am
You freaked me out then, I thought I had missed fathers day – but we have it in September! – Your dad seems fantastic. Love your blog!
Bxx
15 June, 2008 @ 12:30 pm
Awe this is so sweet x
15 June, 2008 @ 2:16 pm
Oh, darling that was beautiful. I forgot it was father’s day today (yes, embarrassed that google had to tell me)
16 June, 2008 @ 3:48 am
ah, your comments about your dad were so touching. i too have always felt as though my dad knew the answers to everything…we’re lucky to have grown up with such intelligent fathers! xo
16 June, 2008 @ 2:35 pm
beautiful.