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Rebecca Holden's avatar

Oh Linda, I'm so thrilled for you! What a great run - I loved every word of this post. Go, you!!!!! 🏆

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Linda McLachlan's avatar

Ah thank you so much. It was a joy to revisit.

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Dr Cynthia Miller's avatar

Congratulations! YEA you, you followed your dreams and did the race! How fabulous. Onward to the next race, the next challenge, and more smiles.

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Linda McLachlan's avatar

Yasss! For sure. Already have a few things brewing... more soon! And yes to the smiles. Thank you so much for helping me clear the sludge!

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Kym Dakin's avatar

You did it! And you did it your own way in your own time. Bravo Linda! Fries well deserved ❤️

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Linda McLachlan's avatar

Thank you Kym! The best tasting fries ever! It was poutine actually... hahaha!

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Gary Spangler's avatar

It would be too simple to decide the broad smiles on your face are simply the result of endorphins coursing through your body. Whatever the cause, you wear your smiles well! Congratulations on facing this challenge… and completing the race. From time to time (all the time?) we all would welcome the boost from the woman in her home, looking out her window, cheering us on. It’s all good!

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Linda McLachlan's avatar

Yes, we should all have that lovely lady shouting encouragement from her window. The BEST!

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Gary Spangler's avatar

On an old George Carlin vinyl album he observed, Executives that sit all day at a desk need someone sitting on the opposite side and observing the other’s work. “Great memo,” they might shout out. “Excellent dictation!” That might require some getting used to as a creative writer or painter. The startle response to abrupt proclamations could take time to overcome…

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Faith Hubbard's avatar

You got this! Congratulations!

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Linda McLachlan's avatar

Thank you Faith, it was a great experience!

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Julie Rains's avatar

Congrats on your courage and finish!

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Linda McLachlan's avatar

Thank you so much Julie!

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