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Thursday’s Special: Mirroring

Mirrors do not always show the true state of things, do they?

 

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I don’t think you should have problems coming up with a photo for this theme. You may post it any time by next Tuesday, 30th June noon (CET), however this time there will be no voting for the best entry due to my approaching holiday. Leave links to your posts in the comment section and link to this post, and please if you haven’t done so, don’t forget to vote for the best “here and there” entry.

Happy Thursday!

 

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I would like to thank all participants in this challenge. Here are the links to their posts:

https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2016/06/23/mirror-in-the-globe

https://restlessjo.me/2016/06/23/water-nymph/

https://travelwithintent.com/2016/06/23/deja-vu

https://irenewaters19.com/2016/06/23/mirrors-thursdays-special/

https://tishfarrell.com/2016/06/23/thursdays-special-mirroring-an-afternoon-at-home

https://cardinalguzman.wordpress.com/2016/06/23/god-and-man-at-yale

https://ladyleemanila.wordpress.com/2016/06/23/thursdays-special-mirroring

https://thepisceanme.wordpress.com/2016/06/23/mirror-mirror-on-the-wall/

https://smallbluegreenwords.wordpress.com/2016/06/23/thursday-special-mirroring/

https://lessywannagohome.blogspot.hr/2016/06/mirroring.html

https://beckybofwinchester.com/2016/06/23/thursday-special-mirroring

https://3rsofretirement.com/2016/06/24/thursdays-special-mirroring/

https://memoriesaremadeofthisblog.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/thursday-special-mirroring/

https://dailymusing57.com/2016/06/24/thursdays-special-mirroring

http://www.roamingabout.com/st-petersburg-reflection/

https://lucidgypsy.com/2016/06/25/12111

https://lynneayersbeyondthebrush.wordpress.com/2016/06/26/mirror-mirror-2

https://empireoflights.com/2016/06/27/optical-echo/

https://folcke.wordpress.com/2016/06/29/thursdays-special-mirroring/

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87 responses to “Thursday’s Special: Mirroring”

  1. Debbie Smyth Avatar
    Debbie Smyth

    I am very fond of reflections and I adore this one Paula. Very well spotted!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Photographers should like reflections 🙂 Thank you for your kind comment, Debbie.

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  2. desleyjane Avatar
    desleyjane

    Gorgeous shot!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thats a big compliment coming from a macro photographer. 🙂 Thank you, Desley.

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      1. desleyjane Avatar
        desleyjane

        Oh thank YOU!

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  3. Linda Arthur Tejera Avatar
    Linda Arthur Tejera

    Pretty reflections, Paula! 🙂

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  4. Prior-2001 Avatar
    Prior-2001

    U are so right – not always an exact reflection – and I love your photo here – 😉 love the color too

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  5. Sue Slaght Avatar
    Sue Slaght

    Sp pretty Paula! Already have my vote in.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you very much, Sue. I saw your comment when you voted but could not reply right away. I am very glad you are enjoying voting. It would make me very happy if everybody could get most votes at least once 🙂

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      1. Sue Slaght Avatar
        Sue Slaght

        Well Paula perhaps everyone who participated will be inspired to be more creative in an attempt to win.

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          🙂 There is one shortcoming to this system though. People are sometimes partial towards their blogging friends.

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          1. Sue Slaght Avatar
            Sue Slaght

            Ahhh yes it can be a small community.

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            1. Paula Avatar
              Paula

              🙂 glad you see my point.

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  6. Mirror in the Globe – Geriatri'x' Fotogallery

    […] Thursday Special: mirroring […]

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  7. tgeriatrix Avatar
    tgeriatrix

    Lovely theme! here is my mirror image: https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2016/06/23/mirror-in-the-globe/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you very much for your participation Trix and for understanding. The globe reflections are intriguing.

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  8. Water nymph | restlessjo Avatar
    Water nymph | restlessjo

    […] Thursday’s Special is all about Mirroring.  I love watery reflections and, just occasionally, I like to play with Lunapic […]

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  9. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    Magical! It’s like a snow globe 🙂

    Water nymph

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    1. restlessjo Avatar
      restlessjo

      My lips are sealed! Smiling 🙂 🙂

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    2. ledrakenoir Avatar
      ledrakenoir

      Me too, so I don’t feel left alone… 😀 😀 😀

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      1. restlessjo Avatar
        restlessjo

        I should have magnified it. It’s even better 🙂

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        1. Paula Borkovic Avatar
          Paula Borkovic

          🙂

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  10. Deja Vu – Travel with Intent Avatar
    Deja Vu – Travel with Intent

    […] Part of Thursday Special […]

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  11. Mirrors: Thursday’s Special | Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist)

    […] In response to Paula’s Thursday Special […]

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  12. ledrakenoir Avatar
    ledrakenoir

    Wonderful, very well done… 🙂
    Have to ask, are you hiding behind the white car.? 😀

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      You mean in front of it?

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      1. ledrakenoir Avatar
        ledrakenoir

        My first thought was “Yeah Paula is just behind the white car” and let us think she is one of the two in front of it… 😀

        Fascinating capture… 🙂

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          It is hubby and me. He is the sizable one 😀

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          1. ledrakenoir Avatar
            ledrakenoir

            😉

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  13. Ghost images | Le Drake Noir Avatar
    Ghost images | Le Drake Noir

    […] The worth visiting Thursday’s Special themes created by Paula The inspiring theme this week “Mirroring“. […]

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  14. Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist Avatar
    Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

    Yes I thought it was a snow globe at first but then realised that it was ? a door handle. Whatever it is I too think it is a great photo. Hope you have a lovely holiday. Love the upbeat music this week. https://irenewaters19.com/2016/06/23/mirrors-thursdays-special/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      It is neither :D. It is in fact Saturn, part of Solar system model placed in Zagreb. My holiday starts of July 7, so I still have a bit to go. Thank you, Irene.

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      1. Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist Avatar
        Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

        That I would never have guessed. 🙂

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  15. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
    Cardinal Guzman

    That’s a cool shot Paula.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Cheers!

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  16. Thursday’s Special Mirroring: An Afternoon At Home | Tish Farrell

    […] Thursday’s Special: Mirroring  Please visit Paula for further reflections on this theme. […]

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  17. Tish Farrell Avatar
    Tish Farrell

    Yours is a very lovely take on a great theme, Paula. Here’s mine: https://tishfarrell.com/2016/06/23/thursdays-special-mirroring-an-afternoon-at-home/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Many thanks, Tish. It’s a very special place you depicted 🙂

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      1. Tish Farrell Avatar
        Tish Farrell

        Thank you, Paula.

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  18. Becky B Avatar
    Becky B

    Oh brilliant . . really love this. Thought I’d send a few hugs too as sounds as though you might need one or two at the moment x

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you, Becky. I need to be understood, but it is a lot to ask sometimes.

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      1. Becky B Avatar
        Becky B

        Never too much to ask. Take care Paula and remember you are someone special.

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  19. God and Man at Yale – Cardinal Guzman

    […] That’s it for today’s Thursday’s Special post. Go check out what Paula’s up to: https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2016/06/23/thursdays-special-mirroring/ […]

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  20. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
    Cardinal Guzman

    Here’s my special entry for your Thursday’s Special post: https://cardinalguzman.wordpress.com/2016/06/23/god-and-man-at-yale/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Impressive look, CG. 🙂 Tusen takk.

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  21. Thursday’s Special: Mirroring – ladyleemanila Avatar
    Thursday’s Special: Mirroring – ladyleemanila

    […] For: Thursday’s Special: Mirroring by Paula […]

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  22. Heyjude Avatar
    Heyjude

    I think I might have something for you this week Paula. It will have to be later as I need to take some garden rubbish to the tip, but I will be back.

    As for the comment re missing a post, I wouldn’t beat yourself up over it. It is very easy to miss a link or pingback especially as posts can be spread over a week. I have problems with my challenge (garden) and often have to play catch up. I decided after last year and the bench challenge NOT to create my own links, but let people browse through the comments if they so wish. I only presented half a dozen links on the bench as it would have taken me SO much time to list them all (I really don’t know how Jo does it). I’m surprised that someone complained. After all it is only a bit of fun and surely we post for ourselves more than being in a challenge? Deep breath Paula and keep smiling 🙂
    Jude xx

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you, Jude. We are very different you and I – I am very sensitive, but I don’t mind that the lady complained – I felt shitty for not seeing it; still the way how she presented the issue was a direct attack and it is someone I was very kind and benevolent to. It hurts. I appreciate your support. That should be that, to post for oneself, but people invest different interests into blogging. For me it is just what I wrote in my about page – exploring the world and connecting, with no hidden agenda or pursuit of success commercial or otherwise. For me it is more important to have a smiling face and to know that I am not misunderstood than zillion comments or likes or stars. Thank you again.

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      1. Heyjude Avatar
        Heyjude

        I do feel guilty if I miss a link to my challenge, but it happens. Life happens, and blogging sometimes has to take a backseat – it’s not as though either of us is doing it for commercial reasons. Nobody’s perfect.

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          Yes, that’s it. I have to stop thinking that I have to be perfect. God and hubby know well that I am not 😉

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  23. Liesbet Avatar
    Liesbet

    That is a wonderful reflection, Paula and not one I would have thought about. I always have the mirroring effects of flat water in my head when thinking about reflections… Sorry to read about the attack of another blogger. I have found that when you are “out there”, sharing opinions (or running a business in our case), you have to have thick skin. When you are sensitive and taking things personally, because you are trying to be nice and make everybody happy, it stings even more… When people are mean and attack (or blame or misrepresent or lie), I always hope karma will take care of it. Not that I believe in fate any other time! 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Wise words. I appreciate it Liesbet. Reflections are everywhere and provide for endless possibilities, but still, flat water is the most perfect medium for them.

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      1. Liesbet Avatar
        Liesbet

        You are getting me excited to go through my photo archive and find a decent shot to contribute to the challenge… Maybe tomorrow or this weekend!

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      2. Liesbet Avatar
        Liesbet

        I came up with this one, Paula: http://www.roamingabout.com/st-petersburg-reflection/ Have a great and compassionate weekend! 🙂

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          🙂 Yes, this world could use more compassion. Thank you for the lovely photo from Sankt Petersburg and beautiful wishes. Peace to you; Liesbet

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  24. Mirror, Mirror on the wall – The Piscean me

    […] with: Thursday Special – Mirroring, Daily Post – […]

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  25. Srivi Avatar
    Srivi

    Loved the prompt and the picture as well, Paula 🙂
    I did not have anything else apart from a mirror-selfie which I took some days back 😦

    Anyway, here goes my entry:
    https://thepisceanme.wordpress.com/2016/06/23/mirror-mirror-on-the-wall/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you, Srivi. It’s a beautiful selfie 🙂

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  26. Thursday Special: Mirroring – TRAVEL WORDS Avatar
    Thursday Special: Mirroring – TRAVEL WORDS

    […] See more mirroring over at Paula’s site […]

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  27. klara Avatar
    klara

    very pretty ‘magic’ ball. I am expecting a fortune teller to appear.
    here is mine: http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2016/06/mirroring.html

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      If he does, what do you want him to tell?

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      1. klara Avatar
        klara

        😉 when will the madness end?

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  28. Thursday Special – Mirroring – The life of a 40 something Avatar
    Thursday Special – Mirroring – The life of a 40 something

    […] things Portuguese, then do visit my other blog. And if you fancy taking part in a Thursday Special follow this link to find out […]

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  29. Thursday’s Special: Mirroring | The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect

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  30. Thursday Special : Mirroring… | Memories are made of this

    […] reflections mirrored  in water that often catch my eye. So when Paula challenged us with the theme “mirroring” I came up with a gallery of random images I have captured  during my travels and of course at my […]

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  31. pommepal Avatar
    pommepal

    I “blew up” your ball Paula, it is fascinating, a world in miniature. I have just wandered through my images I have SO many reflection/mirrored photos it was fun for me to realize how many I had to choose from. Hope you don’t mind I have put more than one in this week (but then I guess I mostly do…) Happy holidays to you, hope it is a relaxing time out. https://memoriesaremadeofthisblog.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/thursday-special-mirroring/

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  32. Thursday’s Special: Mirroring | A Day In The Life Avatar
    Thursday’s Special: Mirroring | A Day In The Life

    […] have always loved when the stillness of water allows what is around it or in it to mirror it. Join Paula this week in showing […]

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  33. DailyMusings Avatar
    DailyMusings

    I absolutely love your photo Paula. The blue tone makes it so magical to my eye. It is wonderful! Here’s my take this week. Have a good weekend! https://dailymusing57.com/2016/06/24/thursdays-special-mirroring/

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  34. St. Petersburg Reflection – Roaming About

    […] couldn’t resist  posting this photo on my blog after checking out Paula’s “Mirroring” challenge this week. […]

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  35. Lucid Gypsy Avatar
    Lucid Gypsy

    […] says that mirrors do not always show the true state of things, I agree, until I look into one. Sometimes they can […]

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  36. Lucid Gypsy Avatar
    Lucid Gypsy

    This is so pretty Paula. like stepping into at contemporary fairytale. Here’s mine, https://lucidgypsy.com/2016/06/25/12111/
    Have a lovely weekend!

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  37. Mirror, Mirror – Beyond the Brush Avatar
    Mirror, Mirror – Beyond the Brush

    […] Paula’s Thursday Special: Mirroring […]

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  38. Lynne Ayers Avatar
    Lynne Ayers

    I love your image, Paula. Beautiful capture.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 Many thanks, Lynne

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  39. Optical Echo | Empire of Lights Avatar
    Optical Echo | Empire of Lights

    […] entry for Thursday’s Special: Mirroring at Lost in Translation by […]

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  40. Thursday’s Special: Mirroring | iPictureThis

    […] weeks challenge is about mirroring over at Paula & Lost in Translation. My choice for this week is a mirroring my morning, both figuratively […]

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  41. equinoxio21 Avatar
    equinoxio21

    C’est génial. J’aime beaucoup. Il va falloir que je trouve une boule comme çà. 😉

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      You are reading posts from the reader without accessing blogs?

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      1. equinoxio21 Avatar
        equinoxio21

        No. Your posts are sent directly to my mail. I spend very little time on the reader. I prefer to receive my preferred blogs (that is you and a handful of others) directly to my mail. Pourquoi?

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          I’m honoured. Many people check out posts through the reader and fail to see the whole text (post). I changed the theme, and many did not notice, so it made me wonder. Bjs

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          1. equinoxio21 Avatar
            equinoxio21

            I prefer to have (very few) selected blogs sent directly to my mail. And of course you are on top of the list. 🙂 The reader… I tend to get lost. Or, to miss posts from important friends. I just got back from San Francisco and checked your blog. I love the new theme. (wasn’t there last time I looked) the new theme really “met tes photos en valeur.” In particular your pix are larger than before and it enhances them. (Love the duck!) 🙂

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            1. Paula Avatar
              Paula

              🙂 J’etais en vacances. Merci, Brian.

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              1. equinoxio21 Avatar
                equinoxio21

                Super! Hoildays were long overdue for you. 😊 es-tu allee quelque part?

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                1. Paula Avatar
                  Paula

                  En Italie, les Alpes pour deux semaines 🙂

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                  1. equinoxio21 Avatar
                    equinoxio21

                    Genial. Je ne sais pas ce que je prefere, l’Italie ou les Alpes. 😎 bien sur tu parles italien?

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                    1. Paula Avatar
                      Paula

                      C’etaient des Alpes italiennes :D. Oui, suffisemment pour obtenir ce que je veux 😀

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                    2. equinoxio21 Avatar
                      equinoxio21

                      Comment va ton genou? Ja melhor?

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