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Sunday, April 1, 2012

"A" Post - A-Z ABC 2012

A-Z April Blogging Challenge 2012. A 26-word paragraph, each word beginning with a letter of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, beginning with the assigned letter for the day. A video composed of a sentence where each word begins with the assigned letter of the day. This is *Our home called Kuantan* stretching the alphabet in April . . .









A burly commander did everything for going home in January - kind letters mentioning numerous obstacles, privately quoting receiving some therapy under very worrying x-rays yielding zimmerframes.







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48 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 1, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Oh wow, my first time this year commenting on an actual A-Z post :)

    I've been to Kuantan--- and loved its quaintness-- and enjoyed your posts last year. Look forward to your posts this year too.
    That 'A' pic is adorable!!

    ---Damyanti, Co-host A to Z Challenge April 2012

    Twitter: @AprilA2Z
    #atozchallenge

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  2. Arlee BirdApril 1, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    You got me with anchovies and avocados. Great theme and it's cool to have the video as well. You're off to a good start.

    It'll still be a few hours before my posts go up. It's a rainy Saturday night here in L.A.


    Lee
    An A to Z Co-Host
    Tossing It Out
    Twitter: @AprilA2Z
    #atozchallenge

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  3. Sherri LackeyApril 1, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Hello! Thanks for stopping by to say hi on my blog. Nice post for "A"!

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  4. Fidelia Sawai HorneApril 1, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Great start babe!

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  5. Kayla BeckApril 1, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    Fantastic idea with the paragraphs! I'm not that disciplined or creative, for sure. Your letter model is precious, and I look forward to seeing that adorable face as much as your posts. :-)

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Kayla @ Bibliophilia, Please

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  6. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerApril 1, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Hi Damyanti, I feel honoured that mine was the first 'A' post you came across this year! It helps living in Malaysia! Thanks for dropping by :)

    Lee, thanks for coming over so early in the challenge! Glad you enjoyed my first post - it gets better! We're enjoying a sunny midday in Kuantan.

    Hi Sherri, and thank you for returning the favour!

    Thanks Fidelia, I can always count on your loyal support for my blog :)

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  7. SouthhamsdarlingApril 1, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Lovely little photo at the start of this post my friend! I love it how Fidelia always supports you on this as well. Great start to the challenge and I shall enjoy reading your other 'letters' of the alphabet.

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  8. Joanna HorneApril 1, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Brilliantly done. I shall be following your A-Z challenge very closely. Love the daily photo and video idea. Well done!

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  9. AngelinaApril 1, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    What a great way to start a challenge. And like Damyanti, this is also my first comment for A-Z post!

    This is exciting! :)

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  10. Pearson ReportApril 1, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    Duncan - that lit my face up! First, seeing one of your sweet daughters and then your video!

    Great start!

    Cheers, Jenny @ Pearson Report
    Co-Host of the Blogging from A to Z Challenge.

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  11. UnknownApril 1, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    I live in Singapore, and have lived in Malaysia, KL for a while, so yes, we're ahead of the times lol.

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  12. Catherine NobleApril 1, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Adorable pic of the little girl :) I like your use of the whole alphabet in the paragraph!

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  13. OkayarmsApril 1, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Wow I just knew about this challenge today hahaa.

    btw, blog walking here. You have beautiful children ;)

    And I like your photos.

    Happy Sunday :)

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  14. SylviaApril 1, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Thank you for stopping by on my blog :) What an adorable first post picture! :)

    Greetings from the a to z trail from Sylvia @ Playful Creative

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  15. AnonymousApril 1, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Brilliant start.

    Lovely picture.

    Great idea for paragraph and the vid was fun too.

    I should stop getting surprised as how reactions get invoked with a few words. Appetising and Anchovies do not go in the same sentance ;)

    I'm not surprised you got comments. I'm sure you'll get lots.

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  16. UnknownApril 1, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    I can surely see you put a lot of thought into this challenge Duncan. Loved the video and using Lauren was a great idea as well. Can't wait to see what comes up next. Have a great week.

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  17. Rosalind AdamApril 1, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    Anchovies and avocadoes!! That's hilarious.

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  18. John TealApril 1, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    Very clever, taking the challenge to another level !

    http://rjrdaydreamer.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/is-for-z-challenge.html

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  19. Cindy DwyerApril 1, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    What a great theme - short but sweet. I bet some of them were quite the challenge to write. I love the photo idea. My kids get excited when they help with, or appear in, my posts too.

    If I survive to try this again next year, I'll highlight this year's posts on the side bar like you did. Thanks for the idea.

    Good luck in April.

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  20. Simon KewinApril 1, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    A wonderful idea! Thanks for dropping by mine, too.

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  21. MAJKApril 1, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Agreed, Almost... anchovies are awful.


    That was still pretty cool! Great to meet you!

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  22. GrammyApril 1, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    Hi, Duncan! Thanks for visiting my blog and your little girl is adorable! Your approach is certainly different. I enjoyed it!
    Ruby

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  23. SweetMarie83April 1, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    Very clever, Duncan! You've obviously put a lot of thought and care into this, I love it! I'll look forward to coming back and seeing what else you come up with. Thanks for stopping by my blog and telling me a bit about yourself, it's great to meet you! :-)

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  24. Elizabeth TwistApril 1, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    Hi Duncan! Nice to meet you. I'm looking forward to your A-Z posts.

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  25. UnknownApril 2, 2012 at 12:52 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting! I headed here to return the favor and you're the first blog I'm visiting for the A to Z Challenge. Love your A post, very creative and entertaining! Thanks again and good luck this April! I'll be checking back frequently!

    Dusty
    droschefamily.blogspot.com

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  26. ManzanitaApril 2, 2012 at 1:07 AM

    WOW.... that was clever. You really had the thinking cap on for that one. Looking forward to reading your posts.

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  27. KimberlyApril 2, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    Great theme! Love the picture of the little girl - is that your daughter?

    P.S. I loved your alliteration video - I've got an alliteration theme going on too. :)

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  28. carolApril 2, 2012 at 2:07 AM

    Adorable photo! I have to disagree about the anchovies, though.

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  29. UnknownApril 2, 2012 at 2:19 AM

    This paragraph brought a smile to my face. Terrific start!

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  30. wyldstaticApril 2, 2012 at 3:20 AM

    Thanks for the visit to my blog. Figured I'd return the favor. :) your idea for the month look unique and interesting. I will be back. Best of luck on the challenge.

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  31. Julie FlandersApril 2, 2012 at 4:20 AM

    Hi Duncan! Oh, this is a fantastic start, I love it. And Lauren is such a cutie!!

    I am looking forward to following your blog and also learning more about Kuantan, this is a great site you have.

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  32. BarbaraApril 2, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    Your daughter is so adorable :) Great pic - I love her smile!! I also like your video effort, you're taking the A-Z to a whole new level!

    Keep it up!

    English Speaking Zone

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  33. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 2, 2012 at 6:44 AM

    Love your first post for the A-Z Challenge! Brilliant!

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  34. In Which We Start AnewApril 2, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    What a great concept! Looking forward to more!

    Thanks for visiting!

    Jo
    In Which We Start Anew

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  35. ordinary malaysianApril 2, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    What a great creative start, Duncan!

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  36. EmilyApril 2, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Great blog. I'm glad you're participating in the challenge!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  37. Nate WilsonApril 2, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    Ah, I get it. You never came back to enter my contest last year with this style of paragraph, so you decided to make up for it with 26 of them, right? :)

    Nicely done, Duncan. Andan adorable picture, too. Looking forward to see what other tales you tell...

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  38. Kimberlee TurleyApril 2, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    I had do do an assignment like this in my English class. It was fun, but I don't think I'd want to repeat the experience. I'm impressed with your effort though.

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  39. Luana KrauseApril 2, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    Duncan: I love the videos! I'm also a big fan of alliteration. Great idea for the challenge!

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  40. LeoviApril 2, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    Magnificent and original dual challenge, and very hard just to reach true masters of the language. Greetings.

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  41. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerApril 3, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    I'm amazed at all the lovely comments I've had here. Thanks to each and every one of you who have taken the time and effort to leave me a comment.

    Just to respond to a few of you who mentioned the anchovies from my video - I think anchovies are delicious! Perhaps we eat them differently here in Malaysia. Here they are dried and fried and taste salty and crispy - gorgeous!

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  42. Catch My WordsApril 3, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    Great post, and your little girl is darling.


    Catch My Words
    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com/

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  43. cherieApril 3, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    you have a very colorful blog.
    just blog hopping here..

    Good luck with the challenge.

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  44. Betty AlarkApril 3, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    Your bringing out the child in me, Duncan! I know children must love you!

    Awsome!

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  45. Dawn M. HamsherApril 4, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    Anchovies?! Ummm...not so appetizing to me. ;0)

    Very original way to take the A to Z Challenge!

    Thanks so much for your comments on
    The Write Soil
    1st Writes

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  46. Jocelyn RishApril 4, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    Holy cow, I think this is the toughest theme I've seen so far. Those daily paragraphs with each of the different letters must be killer to come up with.

    Best of luck with this, Jocelyn

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  47. anthony stemkeApril 4, 2012 at 4:50 AM

    Excellent post, you have a way with letters. I'll bet you are an expert Scrabble player.
    Your daughter is absolutely precious.

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  48. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerApril 4, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Thanks Joyce and Cherie!

    Hi Betty, I guess they do, and I love them!

    Hi Dawn, the best way to consume anchovies is dried and fried!

    Jocelyn, it was tremendously challenging, but I love a challenge!

    Anthony, I see myself as quite an adept scrabble player!

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