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Tradition In the South

We in the South always have greens and blackeyed peas on New Years day. It's supposed to bring prosperity in the New Year, so they all say. I ate my greens and peas this evening and so now I'll have to wait and see. If the New Year brings anymore abundance, for my bank account full to be

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Date: 1/3/2010 1:03:00 AM
Thank you for your kind words Marty today.Congrats on you success in Constance contest.Rgds Brian
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Date: 1/2/2010 4:38:00 AM
good luck with that Marty! If it works out I'll have to try liking black eyed peas. soup mail
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Date: 1/1/2010 11:45:00 PM
Cute one!! Hey, are you anywhere in Kentucky. My mom's maiden name is Owens and she says some of them come from Kentucky!
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Date: 1/1/2010 7:44:00 PM
Marty, sounds like a great tradition! Let me know if it works, if it does I'll stock up. LOL!Happy New Year. Love Light Patty
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Date: 1/1/2010 7:25:00 PM
good one, I usually have the traditional food but not today, we will have to see if it is real?
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