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Time To Begin The Summer Party! - Virtual Girls Night Out Blog Hop!

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The summer is here!  Well, the official first day of Summer is June, 21st however, it is the month of June and the sun has been shining for 7 consecutive days here in Portland, OR , so voila!  Summer!  (We take what we can get here in the Pacific Northwest.)  I know that Tropical Storm Andrea is pounding the East Coast so let's try to bring some happiness - and dry thoughts to the East Coast - and start our Virtual Girls Night Out!  For this Friday night blog hopping party all you need to make this party complete is grab a beverage of your choice (cocktail recipe below for inspiration) and your fuzzy slippers!  I started this blog party in 2008 and bloggers have been virtually partying ever since.  All You Do To participate In The Virtual GNO:  Link up your blog below and visit your fellow party guests - say "Happy VGNO!!!"  Share the blog game/meme on your site to play along. 

Time For Some Tunes!

Graffiti6 "Stare Into The Sun"


Time For A Cocktail!


We have a Guest Bartender for our Virtual GNO this week.  Crystal from Through Crystal's Eyes shares this delightful Summer recipe:

Ann Again... and again Virtual GNO - Crystal's Perfect Summer Cocktail

Directions:
Mix ingredients in a shaker then pour into your largest glass.  Cheers!

Thank you Crystal!!!   

(Would you like to be our Guest Bartender next week?  E-mail me:  annharrison@comcast.net :-> )


Time For A Game!

Let's play "The Name Game"

Use the first letter of your name to answer the questions. Your answers need to be real places, names and things. Share this game on your blog and ask your readers to follow along.  Happy Virtual GNO!

1. What is your name:   Ann 

2. A 4 Letter Word:    Able 

3. A Boys Name:    Andy

4. A Girls Name:    Alison 

5. An Occupation:    Anchor-person 

6. A Color:    Aqua

7. Something you wear:    Angora Sweater 

8. A Beverage: A lotta wine (Kidding! ;->)   Apple Juice 

9. A Food:    Apple 

10. Something found in the bathroom:   Ankle cream (I don't know what I'm saying) 

11. A place:    Anchorage 

12. A Reason for being late:    Auto problems 

13. Something you shout:    All's Well!!!

OK. It's your turn! Share this Name Game on your blog and ask your readers to follow along.  I can't wait to see what you come up with.

To participate In The Virtual GNO:  Link up your blog below and visit your fellow party guests - say "Happy VGNO!!!"  Share the blog game/meme on your site to play along. Remember to visit those that have shared their blog links.  We share a common bond in that this party sounded like fun, so don't be shy!  Your first connection is right there! :->   Happy Virtual Girls Night Out blog friends!  I hope you had fun.  
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