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Guess what?

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I'm writing a book. With pages!


And there will be pictures on the pages. And words. And maybe the pages will be really aerodynamic or something. I haven't really decided what all of the hi-tech features are going to be yet. It's tough to choose.


Anyway, I've been wanting to tell you guys about this for a very, very long time, and now I finally can!

Touchstone (a division of Simon & Schuster) will tentatively release my book in Fall 2012, which sounds like it's a long time away, but really, it's only the gestation period of two slightly premature babies. And if you're a time-traveler, then it can be as soon as you want it to be. It can be now!

If you're not a time traveler, here are some helpful time-frame comparisons to make the book's publication date seem not as far away:


So really, it isn't actually that far away.  And I'll keep updating here in the meantime.  

The book will contain roughly 50% new material.  The other 50% will be posts I've published on this site already, but some of the posts that did not previously contain illustrations will be illustrated.  It will be basically just like my blog in book-form (illustrated short stories, guides, etc.), but it will have at least an attempt at an organizational structure, probably.  

There isn't really an appropriately climactic way to end this announcement, so here's a picture of some shapes:

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1,176 comments:

  1. RobMay 5, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    EPIC

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  2. ChristiniMay 5, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Holy YESSSSSSS!!!!!!

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  3. androsMay 5, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    capital :D

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  4. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    HURRAY! I has an excite.

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  5. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    I'm going to start my meat digestion RIGHT NOW, to help speed up the process!

    Yay!!!

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  6. H PMay 5, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    YAY BOOK!

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  7. Mardou1May 5, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Congratulations!

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  8. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    You should put a can of peaches on the shelf, and open it when it comes out. For Science!

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  9. GrimnirMay 5, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE. Sweet. <3

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  10. EllenMay 5, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    yay!!!!!!

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  11. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    And where might I be able to buy all of the copies?

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  12. KatieMay 5, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Yay!!!! I'm excited for the book!

    Thanks for keeping us updated =)

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  13. Mary @ stylefylesMay 5, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    awesome!!! love it!!!!

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  14. Vincent KahruneMay 5, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    I'm going to buy two copies! One for me and one for the coffee table to show it off to everyone!

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  15. NickiMay 5, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Congrats and YAY!

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  16. TovaMay 5, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    consider mine pre ordered!

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  17. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    HOORAY!

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  18. EmmaMay 5, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    SO EXCITED. Also, thought I'd be the first commenter, but apparently several people commented between my loading the page and my clicking "comment." Sadface.

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  19. 13 months in 6 minutesMay 5, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    yay!

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  20. KarynMay 5, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Rock on! I knew you'd get a book deal at some point. Congratulations!

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  21. curegirl0421May 5, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    That's fantastic! Good for you!

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  22. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Heck yes!!! I can't wait! There are not enough exclamation points to properly express my excitement!

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  23. SturmcrowMay 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Congratulations, that is awesome!

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  24. MeganMay 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Maybe I should commit arson or burglary and wait for the book in there. It might pass the time faster.

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  25. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    We're gonna need more Simple Dog material!

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  26. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    yayayayayyyyy i'm so buying it !!!!!! i plan site your work for my research papers. it will be my best source.

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  27. Alex@LateEnoughMay 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Holy crap! Congrats. I cannot WAIT!

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  28. MOVMay 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    yay! book! author! I love your writing and illustrations. if you were a mom like me, you and I would so be twins! I would be eternally grateful (like, forever) if you have time to check out my humble mommie blog of daily angst:
    http://mothersofbrothersblog.blogspot.com
    congrats on your book! you rock!
    MOV

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  29. cat songMay 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    can't wait! congrats!!!

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  30. LLandLMay 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    super duper awesomesauce. congratulations!

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  31. MarjorieMay 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Woooo! Looking forward to it. (also, you should petsaude someone to start growing a 14cm, and post progress reports, so we can all keep track. I'd volunteer, but I'm not beard-compatible)

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  32. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    *opens can of peaches* Margaret!! The peaches, they've gone bad! IT IS TIME O_O

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  33. RussellMay 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Huzzah! I look forward to it :)

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  34. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    cool, i'm already doing the potato experiment as you read this!

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  35. Teri LitorcoMay 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Cans of peaches have that short a shelf life? I thought those things would last longer...

    ...also: AWESOME!

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  36. auraldissonanceMay 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    zomg Confabulations! Glorious! A++++ FOUR pluses! Can't wait!

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  37. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Incredibly excited about this.

    That is all.

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  38. Gavin McJannetMay 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Yay and please make sure we can get copies in South Africa

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  39. Josin L. McQueinMay 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Congrats! 2012 is nothing. Most books being sold right now are lucky to get that for a publication date - they're well into 2013 already.

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  40. TiffanyB.May 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Congratulations, Allie!!

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  41. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    THAT SOUNDS AWESOME AND I CAN'T WAIT FOR IT TO COME OUT!

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  42. EGMay 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Congrats! (BTW, I'm choosing the Price discography method of biding my time.)

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  43. KarenMay 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    I AM GOING TO BUY THIS BOOK. :D

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  44. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Congratulations! Just in time for Christmas 2012! I was WONDERING what to get people for that!

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  45. JessMay 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Time travel commences now!

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  46. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    I'm so happy, I may wet myself as I jump for joy! (you know, bladder issues) :)

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  47. Rachel SafierMay 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    YAY You! So glad to hear it.

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  48. LizmundoMay 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Is the book gonna contain new stuff or all your old blog posts. PS I'm super duper excited either way :D

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  49. StSMay 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    The time frame references will be very helpful when I'm trying to remember when it's coming out.
    Ex:
    Could I have almost cooked two whole babies in my uterus? No. Then its clearly not Fall 2012.

    I'm so excited!!!


    shockinglythesame.blogspot.com

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  50. RolyPolyChaseMay 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    YAYAYAY. ALLIE I CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS. I NEED IT NOW. WHERE'S THE TARDIS WHEN I NEED IT?! (Tardis is a time machine, if you didn't know. xD)

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  51. MonicaMay 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Super Cool!! I can not wait...well I have to but I am excited!

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  52. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    I cant wait 1/43 of my life... That's entirely too long!

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  53. sarahMay 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Woooo-hooooo! congrats!!! Cant' wait to read it!!!

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  54. JaneMay 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Out in the UK at the same time?!?!?!?

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  55. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Full of win.

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  56. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    YAY!HAPPY HAPPY! YAY!

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  57. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    I hope the book includes shapes, too. Those were nice.

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  58. ChristineMay 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    I thought your news was going to say you're pregnant or something...and a little Allie running around is kind of a scary thought.

    Can't wait for the book though! I might actually buy this one!

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  59. PURPOSE!May 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    This was the best possible news for me to get with a day before giant paper is due. I now have a reason to live.

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  60. SarandipityMay 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    I will pre-order!

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  61. http://stacey-dellfamily.blogspot.com/May 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    sooo..either i should get pregnant & then get a potato...OR i should get a can of peaches...oh, decisions, decisions....i'm not even gonna ask the husband what he wants b/c i can already see more diapers & mashed potatoes in my future.

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  62. martaMay 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    me wants it in Polish bookstores. plz.

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  63. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I've never purchased a coffee table book, but this will be my first. I'll have to go buy a coffee table first...

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  64. Dan F BMay 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Those shapes at the end really made this a good post. Without them, it was maybe a C-. But now... C+.

    Also, awesome.

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  65. MaxieMay 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I'm assuming this will be dedicated to me/our long lost love.

    Please spell my name right.

    xo

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  66. LahwinMay 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Holy waffles from above! :o

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  67. L.WellsMay 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    CAN NOT WAIT!

    But I will have too... wait that is....

    Hi, this is me waiting!

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  68. TexasBlueEyesMay 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    WOOO! Congrats, I'm so jealous!

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  69. RenaMay 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!

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  70. SarahMay 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Hooray! I'm going to start the potatoes now! In fact, I already have some that are sprouting, so maybe it will take four instead?

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  71. LynanneMay 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Yayz! Zomg, I'm so excited! You can tell by my incorrect additives of the letter "z."

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  72. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Greatest news ever! Yeah, EVER!

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  73. JonMay 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Please tell me there will be pop-up pictures in it...

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  74. janet anneMay 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    So I'm a time traveler, I bought it, and IT'S AWESOME

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  75. JJCMay 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    ultimate success. congratulations. you win, we win, we all win. it's a win cubed. unless you count the we all win as the sum of the first two wins, in which case I guess it would be a win squared but only if win equals 2. it's a win win.

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  76. AshleyMay 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    SOOOO EXCITED!!!! Commence the potato growing!! Question: will there be spaghatta nadle in the book?

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  77. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    YAY! I'm so excited!!

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  78. elleceeMay 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    This is very exciting. I look forward to purchasing and possibly even reading your book. ;)

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  79. jeaniebabbMay 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    What wonderful news! I'm proud to be a reader!

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  80. RachaelMay 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Yay!!! Doing the happy dance =)

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  81. EressaMay 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS! I mean it! I hope it will be widely successful, even if you become famous or something and Cesar Millan calls in to educate your dogs.

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  82. AshleyMay 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Yay! Imma buy the crap out of your book!!!

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  83. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Awesome!!! I hope it makes its way to Mexico. I know it would be a great birthday gift for some of my friends... and myself :P

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  84. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    IMMA PUT YOU ON MAH COFFEE TABLE!

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  85. HeatherMay 5, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Brilliant!

    I am going to measure the time in potatoes

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  86. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Excellent news! Congrats and I will be adding my name to the list of purchasers!

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  87. CaraloopyMay 5, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Congratulations!!!!!! That is awesome!!

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  88. RavenMay 5, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    YES! Awesome! Congrats!

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  89. NikkiMay 5, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    AWESOME!!! I'm moving into Barnes & Noble tomorrow to get in line.

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  90. EmpireMay 5, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    YES!

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  91. MattMay 5, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Sweeeeeeeeeet!

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  92. SarikaMay 5, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Amazing news! Congrats!

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  93. JessicaMay 5, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    So happy for you and myself!! This is totally on my 30th and a half birthday gift wish list.

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  94. SarahMay 5, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Getting my Tae Bo on STAT.

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  95. CarolMay 5, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Awesome! No wonder you haven't been posting as often as you used to! Go Allie!!!! Very proud of you, even though I don't *actually* know you...I'm sure you can overlook that small detail, right?

    Anyhow.....CONGRATS!!!!

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  96. AJMay 5, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Sweet diggity-dog! Most epic book EVAR.

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  97. SarahMay 5, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    I'M GONNA BUY IT IMMEDIATELY.

    I knew there was a reason you weren't posting!

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  98. TSMay 5, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    AWESOME

    I've been wondering why the sudden drop in new posts. Now I know why!

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  99. Julie KMay 5, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Best news ever! Or at least this afternoon! Way to go!

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  100. litigatrixMay 5, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    I hope you make tons of money on this -- you deserve it!

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  101. Nourhan @ Miss Anthropist's KitchenMay 5, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    That is SO great! Congrats, you deserve it :)

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  102. Jordan KnolMay 5, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    I totally called this. There's no other explination for the sudden infrequency of posts... unless perhaps Allie had lost an arm or something... But naaaaaaaah - we would have heard semething about that.

    CONGRATS ALLIE!

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  103. eponaMay 5, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    WEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

    can i say it again?

    WEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

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  104. justineMay 5, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    HOLY BALLS this is my first post (i've been too lazy to post the other 900 times i've read your blog :P) but a real book. I now have a reason to work an make money :P
    love your work

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  105. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Super excited! Congratulations!!!

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  106. shadow45May 5, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    WAHOOOOOOO!!!!

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  107. JessieMay 5, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    AWESOME!!! Happiness!

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  108. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    next stop... animated series!

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  109. Carolynn the DyerMay 5, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    YAY!! Ok, I was having a terrible, awful day with dinosaurs-eating-my-head type of headaches, but this fixes everything. In fact, I think it means that my life is now full of sunshine and rainbows. And possibly Alot of happiness.

    <3

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  110. MarlynMay 5, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    YES. YES. YES. BEST COLLEGE GRADUATION GIFT EVER. Well, except my parents might take me to Disneyland. BUT I will read it on the plane ride there.

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  111. EmmKayMay 5, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Most exciting news of the week! ;-)

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  112. KC McAuleyMay 5, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Totally and completely Awesome! I'm putting my potato on the shelf today!

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  113. MeliMay 5, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    That sounds awesome! Can't wait for the book to come out...I will definitely be picking it up!

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  114. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    About time.

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  115. Charlotte HollowayMay 5, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Congratulations, Allie, that's great news for you. I'm excited already :)

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  116. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    WHOOOOOO!

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  117. LauraMay 5, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    AWESOME! Congratulations, Allie! Now I can add your book to my wish list for Christmas of 2012!

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  118. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    That's awesome news! I won't gauge the time by the length of my beard though, as I am a girl, and find it notoriously difficult to grow a beard. xx

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  119. jillsmoMay 5, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    I will TOTALLY buy this.

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  120. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Awesome! Congratulations!!!

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  121. HeleneMay 5, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    I'm so SO excited about this!

    I can't wait to get my hands on your book!
    Especially considering how much I love your blog.

    Your illustrations are amazing! They're a great inspiration to me (wanting to become an illustrator) both because they're so funny and because of the way you capture expressions and movement. Also, your timing!

    I don't think I'll be able to explain how much joy I get from reading your blog (and my mom, we read it together)... so here's a heart for you: <3

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  122. AllieMay 5, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Maxie - Won't you be surprised when it actually happens.


    :)

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  123. ToysRGoodMay 5, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    WHERE DO I SEND THE CHECK!!! HOORAY!!!

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  124. EmilyMay 5, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    awesome!! congrats!!

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  125. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Gahhhhh!!!!!!!!!!! Soooo excited!!! <33333

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  126. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    I've just been to the future, and now am back. SPOILER ALERT!!: The book is great. The new stuff is hilarious, of course. And I love the new illustrations. Your drawing style has matured so much. I got it autographed!

    One more thing: If at your book signing, a strange guy comes up to you babbling about time-travel, DO NOT punch him in the gut or knee him in the groin. Serious!

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  127. InsanitykimMay 5, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    *Starting my Billy Blanks DVD now while pulling on my leotards* Congrats!

    Wait...I hate working out.

    *Sitting on couch in my pajamas, waiting for your book.*

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  128. RuthMay 5, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    YAY. CANT WAIT!!!!

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  129. HeatherMay 5, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    best news EVER! :)

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  130. StaceyMay 5, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Awesome. And please, don't forget the little people when you become all big and famous-like.

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  131. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    literally cannot wait! :D

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  132. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    You forgot one time frame reference.

    The amount of time it takes one Renny to graduate from law school, study for and take the bar, get my results back, and start working at a "real job."

    I think that is the perfect amount of time because then I will be ready to read your awesome book.

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  133. Nicole ZoltackMay 5, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Awesome!

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  134. NatalieMay 5, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    The come in books now? I'm getting one.

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  135. PetranefMay 5, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    The shapes at the end of your post make my brain work like simple dog's brain (doesn't). But there is also happiness for the book! Huzzah!

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  136. MarianaMay 5, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    oumaigod, yes!!!!! Congrats a bunch! *tail-wagging eager retinas*

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  137. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    YAY!! How exciting!

    brb, going to buy potatoes.

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  138. JessMay 5, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Yay!

    I vote that your book have special features, like a "making of" section, deleted scenes, or commentary. ;)

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  139. GeoffreyMay 5, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Let us know when we can preorder!

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  140. NacnudriumMay 5, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I will buy that book.

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  141. LauraMay 5, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Allie,

    This news is totally awesome, and the only thing that might make it better is if each book came with a tape of Kenny Loggins songs...

    Just sayin'....

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  142. MKBMay 5, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    OH GOD YES

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  143. KandyceMay 5, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    /happydance

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  144. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Someone actually just asked me if there was a book... totally psyched! Love this site so much!

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  145. MelissaMay 5, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    YES!!! YAY!!! BRILLIANT! FANTASTIC!
    CONGRATULATIONS!
    But I have to wait 4.4% of my life for this book to come out. I'll put out the potatoes now.

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  146. sarahMay 5, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    HOO-FREAKING-RAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! excite.excite.excite.excite.excite.

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  147. Gina PennMay 5, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Congrats! As one published author to (tentatively) another, it's an exciting journey! Good luck with your book.

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  148. FloatingAwayMay 5, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    How exciting for you! Congratulations! I guess it proves that procrastination really does pay off in the end. =] Looking forward to reading it.

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  149. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Sweet!! I am definitely buying one. And maybe using potatoes to count down to the day I can.(My roommates might not like a strange looking potato sitting out.)

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  150. JodiMay 5, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Yay for you! Can't wait!

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  151. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    WINNING!

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  152. Mel150May 5, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    I could just possibly be more excited, but I don't know how! Same amount of time it takes my brother to read a book, coincidentally.

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  153. KirstiMay 5, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    That's so far away! But I'll be holding my breath! (I wonder how many times a person can die of asphyxiation until the book is published...)

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  154. JennyMay 5, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Woohoo! When can we pre-order?????

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  155. RosyMay 5, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Whoa. I just got back from the future... this book totally blew my mind! You guys are going to love it! I would have brought it back but wasn't able. It is a long story involving a rocket pack and some dinosaurs... you'll see. (Oh, also, helpful tip: if you do decide to go to the future bring yuan)

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  156. Ashley EvelynMay 5, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I JUST GOT A POTATO!!!!!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


    I can read your book just before the end of the world!

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  157. TaylorMay 5, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Hooray!!!

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  158. kazzieMay 5, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Whoohooo :D

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  159. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Brilliant! Can't wait.

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  160. StillDrewMay 5, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I already bought this book in my mind for myself and 50 of my closest friends. This will give me enough time to save up real-life dollars to buy 51 books. Yay!

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  161. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    This is the _best_ exercise in procrastination I've seen yet in all my years. Keep doing it =)

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  162. DanielleMay 5, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    SQUEEE!!! :D

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  163. ChrisMay 5, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    I've been waiting for this since the first link I followed to your blog. This is so well deserved. You are simply the funniest living comic writer and best cartoonist I know of.

    You're like the secret lovechild of PG Wodehouse and Bill Watterson. I can't wait for your book, and would be waiting in line for it even if it were simply a bound copy of your extant blog posts. 50% new stuff? Let's just say I know what I'm getting everyone for Christmas in 2012.

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  164. HeatherMay 5, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Oddly, my first thought upon seeing the "good news!" note on fb was, "I bet someone was smart enough to finally give that girl a book deal." Since I'm a book reviewer, I look forward to reviewing it!

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  165. LisaMay 5, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    OH GOD. THIS IS FANTASTIC. I NEED TO BUY THIS BOOK WHEN IT'S PUBLISHED *__*

    I NEED TO BUY A COPY FOR MY FRIENDS.
    MY MUM. (She doesn't know english, but who cares!)
    MY DOG!!!

    THIS IS TOO AWESOME.

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  166. StacyMay 5, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Are you including the time it takes to rewind the Tae Bo VHS tape? Because that VHS shit is not for the impatient.

    Congratulations, Allie! Can't wait for the book!

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  167. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Yay! I'll buy it! Promise!

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  168. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    FUCKYEA!!!!! :DDDDD

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  169. Namowal (Jennifer Bourne)May 5, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Awesome! Looking forward to it.

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  170. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Congratulations! That's super exciting!!

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  172. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Congrats!! This is so exciting! When can we start pre-ordering!

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  173. Erin C-BMay 5, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    ALLIE THIS IS TOTALLY AWESOME!

    I'm super happy for you and I can't wait to see your bookbaby. I have already put my potato on the shelf.

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  174. LeeAnneMay 5, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    This was about as inevitable as a potato sprouting weird white protrusions after being left on your counter for several months. Or as getting REALLY BAD indigestion if you attempt to digest 400 lbs of meat over the next 18 months. In other words - DUH - of COURSE Allie was going to publish a book, and of COURSE some big-name publisher would pick it up, and of COURSE it's going to be an enormous success and bring Allie enough riches to pay for all the medical bills of the bazillions of people who are going to eat nothing but meat for the next year and a half.

    And of COURSE I will buy it - and give copies of it as Xmas presents to everyone I know.

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  175. Cptn S.A. HoMay 5, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Awesome!! Is it going to be available in digital (legally downloadable) media for e-readers?

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  176. KathleenMay 5, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Congratulations! I'm thrilled to read about your news. Will there be Spaghatta Nadle? Oh, please tell me there will be Nadle.

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  177. DianaMay 5, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    I will stalk Amazon.com until I am able to pre-order

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  178. LizMcCMay 5, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    This is exciting! The time could also be marked as how long it will take my brother (who introduced me to this awesome blog) to brew approximately 5 batches of delicious beer! Also, is Simple Dog part hound of any sort? I have a dog who behaves similarly and is a hound, I'm pretty sure he thinks his name is Jack-you-retard!

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  179. CalebMay 5, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    O.M.G.

    If it has a cover too, then I'm pooping myself.

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  180. leslie (crookedstamper)May 5, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    YAY! And how civilized of you to do a PAPER book!

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  181. LoganMay 5, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Oh my god, that's amazing!!! Congratulations!!!
    I can't wait and if it didn't sound so patronising, I'd tell you how proud I am of you... Except that I kinda just did so I guess that makes me a big old patroniser :s

    Please update on where we can buy/preorder from :D

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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  182. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Winning, this is what winning feels like!?

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  183. Mats VederhusMay 5, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    If I could, I would start walking now, and I would probably be in Idaho around the time the book was released and you could give it to me in person! :o

    ... but unfortunately I live in Europe, so I'd have to swim. :(

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  184. idrawyourface May 5, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Congrats, and Woot to the Hoot!

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  185. Meaghan CamilleMay 5, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Allie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CANNOT WAIT TO BUY THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    :):):):)
    You're awesome.

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  186. Melvin Aramis MartinezMay 5, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    This news makes me happy in daaaa pants :)

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  187. JustinMay 5, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Congrats! Can't wait to read it!

    I'm going to read it Alot.

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  188. Bridget McCarthyMay 5, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Sweet! Is that a rhombus?

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  189. AmaranthineMay 5, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Yay! Just one question: will the book be appropriate for all ages?

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  190. Kristin H.May 5, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Definitely predicted this circa Winter 2009, so really I'm *already* on my 3rd potato :) Still exciting for you nonetheless.. Congrats!

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  191. Soma PradhanMay 5, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    NO WAY!!!!! OMG!!! I'm so excited {hence the !!!} But I'm going to have to develop some hobbies to take up the time til it's out!

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!

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  192. MaddieMay 5, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    This is probably the best news ever.

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  193. SimoneMay 5, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    well done. well deserved. well all around. congrats! i hope the world is still in existence when your book is published.

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  194. djchallisMay 5, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Awesome! I hope we can get this in the UK! =D

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  195. mariaMay 5, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Nice shoutout to Albuquerque, NM! You've got fans down here, Allie, keep up the great work. You always make my day brighter. :D

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  196. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I love this book announcement, Alot!

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  197. Derrick WhittetMay 5, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I'm so going the beard method. That's it. Not shaving again till your book releases. When my wife asks, I'll say it's your fault.

    At 14cm, I wants my book.

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  198. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Yay!

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  199. MYWMay 5, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Congrats! That is awesome.

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  200. sunny_bunny_feelingMay 5, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Now I know what everybody's getting for Christmas next year!

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