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10:53 it must be cyber

nobody@vox.com(chris) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:15:05 -0800

10:53 it must be cyber Monday - my inbox is even more overloaded with offers. #
10:57 today is last day to donate gently used coat to Sears Lands' End. bit.ly/3DjueP for details. 25k so far. #
11:02 RT @vromans: It's Cyber Monday. Shop Vroman's online and get free shipping on orders over $40. ow.ly/Hfpm #
11:04 @ladyspeaker if you saw how my inlaws keep a fridge, you would break (something). favorite is putting 2 plates together to store food. #
11:11 RT @Peets_Tweets: Peninsula & South Bay Peet's cust omers - support the Family Giving Tree ~ Holiday Wish Drive: bit.ly/6xBou0 #
11:53 @megfowler 5 years for me too. #
13:46 Thanks for the RT's about the Lands' End coat drive - @neenz & @lianaWS #
14:02 yay! the cupcakes from @southportgrocer are on their way! so excited. #
14:14 RT @kogibbq: READY FOR ROJA? **GANGSTA STOP: Wednesday, 10:30PM SANTA CLARITA** Any suggestions? Must be 200 ft from restaurant! GRASHUS! #
14:46 first 50 people to whisper "white chocolate" at each @Spr inkles receive today's off-the-menu flavor: dark choc topped w white choc frosting! #
17:23 @Astrogirl426 but tomorrow is The Year Without A Santa Clause (also on ABC) - best holiday special ever! #
17:30 @Mjausson you have a conference room called "Shoot the Breeze"? Ominious, indeed! Oh my! #
17:31 @serena that sounds like something they should have at Disneyland. ;) #
17:32 RT @Astrogirl426: Next Monday: Santa Claus is Coming to Town on ABC TV!! Woo!! #
17:34 @coolzebras for right now, follow @astrogirl426 - she's all about holiday shows. Grinch is on tonight. #
17:51 @Mjausson I am curious what they mean by "mastering". ;) #
17:54 @mixtape_ shopping for everyone? #
18:01 @ladyspeaker awww...he's a cutie. #
18:04 @Mjausson i was thinking more, mastering the art of buzzword bingo. ;) #
1 8:07 @mixtape_ $324.11 #
18:09 RT @LATimestot: Breaking:GE & Vivendi agree on $5.8Billion for V's 20% share of NBCUniversal, final hurdle in sale of comms giant to Comcast #
18:14 @mixtape_ wow! time to clip some coupons. #
20:17 i'd take the seasick crocodile too. #
20:27 even the Grinch figures out that Christmas doesn't come from a store. #
20:55 @solcita you should turn around and tell them it's 711. #
21:00 @solcita that wouldn't be nice. didn't know that's how you reached the relay service. was thinking more 7-11 - like the minimart. ;) #
23:20 @QueenofSpain only if Homeland Securty pays more. ;) #
23:21 i survived #nablopomo - 30 posts in 30 days: bit.ly/6WvSv5 #
23:23 RT @Karoli: RT @Underdad: Mexico's health care lures Americans tinyurl.com/naf6cp | oh, the irony. the sweet, bitter irony. #
23:55 RT @mixtape_: RT: @americanindie: Today is W orld AIDS Day bit.ly/8p2G9I #

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14:41 At the happiest place

nobody@vox.com(chris) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:15:04 -0800

14:41 At the happiest place on earth with @onetake. Figured out the parking pass! #
21:48 @hardlynormal grand marshal of this year's Hollywood Parade is Susan Lucci, of All My Children fame. #
21:48 RT @Borders: Cyber Monday Savings: Buy 1, Get 1 60(!)% off at Borders.com >ow.ly/H0JV #

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12:28 RT @hardlynormal: “Ohio's Homeless

nobody@vox.com(chris) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:15:16 -0800

12:28 RT @hardlynormal: “Ohio's Homeless Could be State's 7th Largest City: tinyurl.change.org/FMCLH #homeless” -@endhomelessness #
12:40 last day to drop off gently used coat at Sear's Lands' End shop is Monday. 23k so far. #
12:49 @suebob how very tragic, but i bet your sister is kicking him around heaven today. #
12:55 @QueenofSpain did you just pass Harris Ranch? #iknowthatdrivetoowell #
12:59 @QueenofSpain be careful - had one hit my Civic many years ago. Got out on the 5 & pushed it off. Was driving solo. #
16:47 @poshmama LOL! but what ringtone does he use for you? #
17:39 @clamhead don't they have a new kid's book? #
17:55 RT @poshmama: Tip 4 Kindle users: Always have ur cell phone labeled onto ur Kindle Mine has been missing 4 a wk & some1 N OC just found it! #
17:55 @poshmama that's amazing! #
18:01 @Kcecelia for view you wo uld need to be up higher, but the bay is just blocks away. #
18:02 @poshmama my ipone has been gone a month. #
18:03 @Kcecelia i cried when Cody's closed. #
18:10 @poshmama good news is am up for upgrade in a couple of weeks. #
21:52 @QueenofSpain apparently not. the game was on at thai place where we had dinner. i knew you would be sad. #
22:15 @tencentwings there is a beautiful children's book about what infants dream about. Name of it escapes me. #
22:22 RT @stitchkingdom: iPhone App Alert: Weather+ 4 Disney Parks- wdWeather+ by Zenzel Technologies price decreased to FREE bit.ly/NQgVj #
00:06 I just generated my #TweetCloud out of 3 months of my tweets. Top three words: time, people, free - w33.us/bfm #

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11:48 @tirana i had brownie

nobody@vox.com(chris) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:15:05 -0800

11:48 @tirana i had brownie pie with @browniecow @onetake. it's a new black friday tradition. #
12:00 RT @TheRealMcCain: Secret Service agents drop in on winery to chat with state dinner couple bit.ly/7aTllv #
12:23 @OCMarisa if it hasn't shipped, you may be able to change. #
12:24 @jennyalice I thought March was time for butterfly sighting in that area? #
13:42 @cyn3matic the Huntington is one of my favorite places i n LA. We're overdue for a visit. Enjoy! #
13:43 @suebob I think that's when you tell the late friends the time is earlier, so they will be there on time. #
13:43 RT @LATimesmoneyco: Black Friday: Wal-Mart in Upland temporarily closes after 'fighting inside' bit.ly/4NbOXA #
13:44 RT @LATimesmoneyco: Black Friday: Wal-Mart in Rancho Cucamonga also temporarily closes bit.ly/8jdPXE #
13:46 @Astrogirl426 librarians are trained professionals with master's degrees. They should not be glaring at noisemakers. #
13:53 scrapbookers - shimelle digitals are all 25% off for black friday! ---> ow.ly/G2XF #
13:54 @Mjausson bummer. do you get their email newsletter? #
14:15 @Mjausson hmmm...maybe @annieannuals will try to make it up to you. I hope so anyway. I know people who love their plants. #
14:16 am enjoying first turkey(tm) sandwich of the season. yummy! #
14:24 RT @alexthegirl: RT @Caterina: If you have a garden and a library, you have all you need -Cicer o #
14:25 beautiful! RT @cyn3matic: twitpic.com/r7v6m - A Chinese garden must have carp. #
14:43 RT @BackpackingDad: I don't need to take a quiz to tell if my IQ is higher than yours. It is: I didn't let my Twitter account get hacked. #
14:44 @tencentwings have fun! #
14:52 @khartline Christmas & Santa Fe: bit.ly/7xCBc0 and Muppets with John Denver: bit.ly/8Unfcu #

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09:16 up with the turkeys!

nobody@vox.com(chris) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:15:04 -0800

09:16 up with the turkeys! #
09:23 @tencentwings have a Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you have pretty pie too. :) #
09:24 @Mjausson happy Thanksgiving - safe travels! Wishing you no traffic and a great day! #
09:30 sad, but maybe will help turn it around. RT @shelisrael: Borders to close 200 stores in 2010 [mostly Waldenbooks] bit.ly/6yBSpo #
09:33 time to crank up the oven & get this show on the road. #
10:34 Turke y is in the oven!! twitpic.com/r1aw6 #
13:46 We have popovers! :) twitpic.com/r2fdw #
22:12 @suebob what a great way to honor your sister on her birthday. be good to you. #

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11:55 RT @Suntimes: Unemployment in

nobody@vox.com(chris) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:15:03 -0800

11:55 RT @Suntimes: Unemployment in the Chicago metro area jumps again - to 10.4%. It was at 6.1% in Oct. of 2008 bit.ly/5kFk1R #
11:56 @kristysf that kept happening with a purse i got from j.crew. it was embarassing. #
11:57 RT @biritemkt: Turkey carving need not be traumatic! Just follow this excellent guide from the NYTimes: bit.ly/dLegA #
12:11 RT @GraceD: To my Child Abuse Survivor Brothers & Sisters: Best thing to do during family-centered holidays is remember who you are TODAY. #
12:48 RT @TheDai lyBlonde: RT @tweetmeme Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2009 Debuts New Balloons | bit.ly/2tUOyY cc @pwny #
13:12 time to bake some pies! #
14:24 @QueenofSpain you know those turkeys get to go to Disneyland. #
14:28 the pie crusts for the apple pie are chilling in the fridge, btw. #
14:46 RT @tommytrc: Eight iPhone Apps to Ease Holiday Travel Stress bit.ly/4Dibst #
16:38 apple pie is finally assembled in fridge. one hour to go before bakine. #pie #
16:42 thanks @kingarthurflour your live feed on pie dough helped me sort it out & now there is perfect apple pie in my fridge chilling. #
16:43 @muruch so glad it arrived today. they said could be friday. Enjoy! And yes remember there are good people out there. :) #
16:59 RT @pwny: Can't wait!!! RT @tweetmeme Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2009 Debuts New Balloons | bit.ly/2tUOyY #
17:05 back to the grind! time to start pie two: chocolate chunk pecan (@browniecow's favorite) #
18:16 RT @Disneyopolis: Disne yland, not dinner table, await turkey pardoned by Obama bit.ly/4PHHrn #
18:19 @Mjausson LOL! That's sweet. I am sure you will have a good time tomorrow. Maybe next year! #
18:19 @StealthWarp anyone who buys a fruit pie (really any) for under $10 is getting a bargain. Enjoy your Thanksgiving!! #
18:20 Apple pie is finally in the oven. Still have almost an hour to go. Looks good so far though. Onward we go! #
19:08 sadly, a casualty to report - a small Pyrex bowl was shattered when the nutmeg fell from the cupboard. Dyson to the rescue ! #
19:10 oh Facebook, you can redesign all you like. Underneath you will also be what you are - an ad selling whore. #
19:11 Second pie dough is chilling in the fridge. Time for some cleaning while I wait for dinner to appear. #
19:12 @gympumpkin they sell that stuff like it unbreakable, but it's not. Did yours shatter pretty badly too? #
19:13 the apple pie is done! #
20:10 @MarthaStewart thank YOU! my table tomorrow would not be the same without your cranberry sauce, apple pie, &a mp; corn souffle recipes. #
20:20 @mixtape_ there is a dog driving with you? or is that the name of some band? #
20:22 @headmutha those look amazing! how did you get the crimping so perfect? #
20:22 some gorgeous pies! (not mine) RT @headmutha: Pumpkin Pies Done!!! twitpic.com/qyt41 #
20:23 @mixtape_ maybe everybody love Pokemon? or everybody loves to be super poked? ;) #
20:25 it smells like apple pie heaven in this house. #
21:10 chocolate chunk pecan pie in the oven at last! #
21:13 @mixtape_ you know snoop dog is my neighbor (well he lives in the city limits). i should invite him to Thanksgiving. #
21:15 @Adriennevh the essence of apple pie is now combining with chocolate & pecans. i should bottle and make a fortune! #
21:23 @kgroovy Anaheim Hills fire nearly contained but crews will be on alert over weekend bit.ly/5x65CE #
21:53 Chocolate chunk pecan #pie twitpic.com/qz5jh #
21:54 Apple #pie twitpic.com/qz5np #
21:56 @suebob LOL! It looks pretty good. And contains no corn syrup. #
21:57 @bberrymom thanks - and those are just from @onetake's iphone. i've been using the real camera throughout today's baking too. #
22:06 .@gympumpkin thanks! i wish you could smell them. the house smells devine right now. #
22:09 amen to that! RT @alliecine: @hardlynormal you are a good man - very happy thanksgiving to you and all those you help! #
23:38 @Mjausson LOL! I still consider myself a novice pie maker. Logos on crusts is too advanced for me. ;) #
23:39 @bberrymom i want to do one of those cookbooks with your own recipes/photos. Friend did one & it was amazing. 2010 holiday gift. #
23:41 RT @findingmickey: princess& the frog was beautiful! yes, i cried. ;) really fun experience to visit/tour disney studios! worth every penny! #
23:43 @GraceD thanks! & same to you. i know a few people on my list would get your message, so i shared. #
23:43 RT @hardlynormal: I don't care what you believe, who you worship, or who you sleep with; if you're helping hurting people you're my friend! #
23:44 @losangelista isn't it such a thrill when they are finally done! Yay!! #
23:45 @QueenofSpain which is your favorite character on gilmore girls? #
23:46 @kgroovy no problem. i'd hate to be leaving town with a fire in the backyard. Have a great Thanksgiving! #

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12:11 RT @abc7newsBayArea: Fire on

nobody@vox.com(chris) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:15:05 -0800

12:11 RT @abc7newsBayArea: Fire on the Bay Bridge is out but the back up is bad. Toll plaza, maze, it's all a mess right now. #
12:15 Skip the OJ! The first 25 people to whisper "sun-kissed" at each @Sprinkles receive a free orange cranberry cupcake! #
12:23 @ljc wow! i missed the move part. congrats! & perfectly normal to run out of steam, etc. #
12:42 Catalina is have a big New Year's Eve party: bit.ly/2OXRGy #
14:09 RT @streetcom: FDIC's "Problem" Bank List Grows: The FDIC's latest quarterly report on the banking industr y ... bit.ly/4u2pCk #
14:10 RT @UChicagoMag: NPR on the debate surrounding Darwin's "On the Origin of Species," published 150 years ago today: bit.ly/54445p #
14:10 RT @LATimescitydesk: Have you seen it? The zeppelin returns to LA skies, after 80 years: bit.ly/7EFoP4 #
14:16 RT @houseofprince: Riboflavin! ---> Dilbert Daily Strip: 2009-11-24: bit.ly/8xGRss #
15:34 RT @onetake: Coolness - @theacehotel is on twitter :) #
15:5 6 RT @browniecow: i agree RT @sesamestreet: Abby Cadabby: Why wait till Thanksgiving to give thanks? So…thanks! #
16:36 i'm baking yams for Thursday. Have found you can keep in fridge, then peel, mash & heat day you need them. #
17:51 @ArkhamAsylumDoc interesting idea! #
18:09 @edaehnick oh no! what's wrong with your Tivo? If @tivo doesn't respond, @onetake has talked to their cs often. #
18:11 @TeresaKopec i made my cranberry sauce last night. no more cans here. #
20:04 $10 off $50 @fresh_and_easy: bit.ly/5j3B2d (exp tomorrow) #
23:58 @princesstimetoy do you know about @hardlynormal? He went around US giving socks to homeless & recording their stories. #

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12:15 PSA - if your

nobody@vox.com(chris) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:15:05 -0800

12:15 PSA - if your turkey is frozen, it should probably be in the fridge by now defrosting. Depending on size, can take several days to defrost. #
12:22 @undomesticdiva check @cheapcheapcheap - believe he has all the BF ads. You should really consider embracing Buy Nothing Day though. #
12:39 RT @kgroovy: Fresh & Easy coupons - one expires on Wed, just in time for Thanksgiving bit.ly/5j3B2d #
12:53 @southportgrocer need a dozen cupcakes to arrive on December 1 - when should I place order? #
< em>12:56 RT @StealthWarp: Attention iPhone Owners ! There is now a new app which helps you recycle on the go bit.ly/8i2YCS via@JessicaGottlieb #
12:58 @aordinarylife honestly, they make me want to boycott Target. #
12:59 Conrats!! RT @charlottegeary: Blog post about the Popular Photography article: bit.ly/61IaVt #
15:05 @Firstladyoflove good thing he got on before Oprah called it quits. Oh wait.... #
17:19 @faboomama are you looking for shoes? Have you tried Maryland Square: bit.ly/4Ks199? If you find something there, I have discounts. #
17:20 anyone else boycotting Black Friday in favor of Buy Nothing Day? Remember, no one was born to shop. Really. #
17:22 @mattlogelin good luck! safe journeys!! #
17:30 @faboomama also The Walking Company will let you shop by size: bit.ly/4sgNze #
17:31 @joycenut LOL! I knew you guys celebrate big time. :) #
17:50 @muruch then on Friday, you guys should really celebrate! :) #
21:42 RT @StealthWarp: A FAMILY LIKE MINE? Thoughts on a Chinese-French-Jewish--which is to say, American, Thanksgiving WSJ: tiny.cc/1s44Z #
21:46 making the cranberry sauce: bit.ly/8wECIh #
22:02 @Mjausson have you been to the actual store? It's like OCD zen. Seriously. #
22:06 @Mjausson there indeed is one there, next to Crate & Barrel. I usually need to be dr agged away. #
22:16 @StealthWarp I have read it, but many years ago. #
22:18 RT @latimes: Google and TiVo team up, giving TV executives the heebie-jeebies bit.ly/5z2UVJ via @LATimesTech #
22:25 @Mjausson I think same thing - Victorians thought 'stuffing' inappropriate. #
23:22 @sweatpantsmom i'm making my pies from scratch. #
23:24 @sweatpantsmom i've been read ing up and practicing. #
23:52 @sweatpantsmom baking with whole wheat flour is an art. i am using good ol' AP flour and butter in my crusts. #

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16:08 @StealthWarp that image was

nobody@vox.com(chris) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:15:05 -0800

16:08 @StealthWarp that image was not found. I am guessing you were @sprinkles. #
16:10 today's journey: 405N to LB Fwy to the 5 to the 110 to the 210 to the 57. Dropped off personal care items. Got produce for Thursday. Tired. #
16:11 @socalmom have you tried the ice cream cones on the pier? Interesting idea. Only other place I've seen is Balboa Island. #
18:22 making the pain's/@thesmitten quiche recipe. This time with red onions. Forgot leeks @wholefoods after buying $40 of produce for Thursday. #
18:30 @StealthWarp hmm...that one didn't work either. #
20:11 @chrisbrogan the person you call on the phone in the elevator is usually not in the building. #
20:15 RT @losangelista: I'm giving away 3 copies of Sesame Street 40th Anniversary DVD bit.ly/sewLe Ends tonight at 11:59 PST! #
21:24 @sendchocolate LOL! Those have been around for a while, but aren't they cool? #
21:56 @sendchocolate our local target has a starbucks. 1st saw cart escaltor at target Walnut Creek - amazing redo of that store. #
22:08 @cupcakecommando suicide rates are actually highest after the holidays, but I see your point. #

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10:40 @ginahyams highly doubtful. i

nobody@vox.com(chris) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:15:04 -0800

10:40 @ginahyams highly doubtful. i think it is odd timing with holidays upon us that no category for helping others on their poll. #
12:43 cool shot RT @TheDisneyBlog: The universe's largest hidden mickey - the mickey nebula at Mission spac flic.kr/p/7hk3RC #
12:57 don't forget - food & personal care items can be dropped off @vromans bookstore in Pasadena today & tomorrow! helps bit.ly/FgNuu #
13:15 how to attend a packed show like a pro: bit.ly/52nU6E #

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