Dear Mystery Person (and cd winners announced)
Poetry | Posted by Jannie on 21 October 2010 @ 5:55 PM 64 Comments
Dear Mystery Person,
when I mailed the 6 letters yesterday
I felt a little sad for the 7th yet unclaimed,
until golden trumpets blasted the doors
of doubt wide open, telling me and the stars
to choose you from a comment on this post,
enclose 7 photos,
and rejoice
immensely
in the gift
of you.
That was a little story in 55 words for His Highness, the G-Man.
If you post a 55, G-Man will read, comment… then BOOK you, Dano.
And the winners of my 6 cds from that give-away post, as chosen randomly by Kelly are…
1. Comment # 2 — Jeanne of Chronic Healing!
2. Comment # 3 — JoyChristin of Unfolding Your Path To Joy!
3. Comment # 27 — Hootin’ Anni!
4. Comment # 39 — Lynn of Good Things Happened!
5. Comment # 41 — Claudia of Splitter Gewitter!
6. Comment # 52 — Cloudia of Comfort Spiral
And, since we’re talking 7 today… how about a 7th cd!!
7. Comment # 54 — Davina of Shades of Crimson! (Davina will also get a big lollipop, as per Kelly’s “Grand Prize Winner” idea!!)
Winners, please e-mail me with your address, and Blue Bunny will mail your cd pronto!
I’ll give away 7 more cds sometime!
Don’t forget about the 6 poetry books give-away here on Nov. 1st! Open World-Wide!
And to reiterate, commenting on this post could win you that 7th Jannie letter! 
xoxo
On 21 October 2010 at 6:29 pm Cloudia said,
How delightful, I won your cool CD YaY!!!!!
Aloha from Hawaii
Comfort Spiral
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On 21 October 2010 at 6:45 pm desk49 said,
And me without a cd player.
Lucky lucky all of them.
.-= desk49´s last blog ..Can They- =-.
On 21 October 2010 at 6:45 pm G-Man said,
Hahahahahahaha….
I look like The Imperial Margerine Commercial Guy!!
Loved your 55 Jannie
You are Wonderful, Talented, Creative, Generous…
And Very Different!
Thanks for having so much Fun on Friday’s,
It’s very contagious.
Thanks for playing, and have a Kick ASS Week-End
G
On 21 October 2010 at 6:52 pm Daisy said,
Congrats to the winners! I know they will love your CD, Jannie. Neat pictures! I enjoyed seeing them. Happy weekend to you.
.-= Daisy´s last blog ..Round em up! Yeehaw!! =-.
On 21 October 2010 at 6:59 pm G said,
Odd.
Which there in lies thy solitary appearance for the week.
What light thru yon winder breaks?
Tis the dawn and Juliet (or is it Jannie) rises from west (or is it from the east) to great the Autumnal morning (or is it the Winter afternoon) in all of it’s new found glory (or is it destiny).
Be is it as they may, I shall return in one week’s time with tales of derring do (or is it doing dare) as I ride the pygmy pony through the vast wasteland that is the dental floss fields (or is it the vast wasteland of Connecticut) in search of a paradise we can share (or is it the ground we walk on).
In any event, yours truly thanks you deeply, humbly and sincerely for letting him use a tiny slice of your blog to post the beauty of his extreme non-sequitor, which was inspried by your post of 55 for Man of G*
*Not to be confused with G of Cedar Mountain.</small?
.-= G´s last blog ..Round & Round 3 =-.
On 21 October 2010 at 6:59 pm Moondustwriter said,
Jannie:
You are such a sweetie. What a generous soul.
G-man is in rare form tonight
Happy 55
Love from the Moon
On 21 October 2010 at 7:17 pm Alice Audrey said,
Ack! 55! I forgot my 55!
On 21 October 2010 at 8:34 pm Jeanne said,
Jannie,
Awwwwww! How did you know my Jannie Funster CD has been played so much that it’s bound to break any day? In the meantime, I can now have one in the car and one in the house at all times. That way, I will never be without your lovely music (unless I’m away from my car and my home, that is). Thank you, Jannie!!!!
Jeanne
xoxo
.-= Jeanne´s last blog ..Blog Action Day 2010- Water =-.
On 21 October 2010 at 9:01 pm Jannie said,
Cloudia — YAY!! whoo-hoo! And you were a first-time commenter here, I think? I hope you like it, or at least a few of the tunes!!
I think it’ll be my first cd in hawaii — but perhaps not my last.
Hi Dear Ellis, I want to follow up in that iTunes thing to get my songs out to you all. Maybe your comment will get me off my a$$ on that. (Finally.)
Read today Apple has now officially surpassed the CD. But vinyl is coming back? Go figure! 
I have no cd player in my car, (where I really want it,) but do have a lovely $29.99 one here at home. 
Dearest G-Man yep, I’m “a little different” indeed.
And so are YOU — and I freaking love that!! I think you look stately, but is the crown a tad too tight? I can have it adjusted, you know. Let me know and I’ll get BB right on it. 
And dang — I SO meant to get in there and comment near the top of your post, but the piano teacher arrived 15 minutes early, then the guys started nailing down the pine flooring, then it was Kelly’s math, then bath — and here we are!
Hello Darling, Dear, Dancing and Smiling Daisy. I see your accordionist is still playing to the cattle. Yes, I do check in on your site to see if your latest wonderful poem will be there to delight. Hoping you are well and happy and enjoying your new library post.
Dearest G, also a man. You been smoking the good stuff, my fine friend??
I have absolutely (almost) little idea what you just said, but I loved every word of it. Odd, yes. You or me? Both! 
Are you going away to the rubber room for a week? I know how to get the buckles undone!!! Is s derring like a derring-a-do, on the dock? Or a digeradoo? You’re going to Australia???? You lucky thing!!! have fun. 
P.S. Non-sequitors ONLY from now on, please and thanks.
Dearest MoonDustWriter — I was So rooting for you and all the others to get a cd. Maybe next time, my dear friend?! Shoot — I haven’t even read G-Man’s post yet, (see above comment to hi RE piano teacher, et al.) I feel so out of the loop, boo, hoo. Oh well, into each life a little reality will fall.
Alice Audrey — ack!!! How COULD you??
My Dearest Jeanne, pretty cool, eh? Kelly picking number 2 and 3, and such. She is so funny. Jannie has no cd player in current car. But I do have 2 lovely pairs of exercise pants with no holes in the arse — so life is extra extra good!! (Plus, I owe you a letter / parcel anyway. How beautiful it this??!!)
xoxoxoxooxoxo
On 21 October 2010 at 9:14 pm brian said,
ha. love the crown on G…and i would love a mystery letter!
.-= brian´s last blog ..One Shot- 66 Shopping days until Christmas =-.
On 21 October 2010 at 9:16 pm brian said,
enjoy the cd everybody…i have mine in the car!
.-= brian´s last blog ..One Shot- 66 Shopping days until Christmas =-.
On 21 October 2010 at 9:32 pm John503 said,
Very nice site! is it yours too?
On 21 October 2010 at 9:57 pm Teresa said,
Such a fun giveaway, and I love the 55 to go with it today.
.-= Teresa´s last blog ..Calico Cat =-.
On 21 October 2010 at 10:15 pm K and B said,
The previous post… the picture of Kelly with what looks like gold dripping… where was that taken? Is that one still there, or did it go away with the fake spagitti? I think it looks cool.
I love coming to your blog.
On 21 October 2010 at 10:33 pm Jannie said,
Hey Bri, I think I need to do Galen up in a whole purple robe thing, on a throne.
Typo – I swear to God was on a thorne. 
I’ve not yet quite decided how to choose the Mystery Letter winner — maybe choose from a hat ‘neath a midmight moon. Or midnight. Or through morning leaves.
Anyhoo..,
Dear John 503. How is John 502? Et cetera? Actually, my site is owned by the guy next door.
Hey, Lovely Theresa. I would’ve loved to tell you you’d won one of the cds but even greater doors are to open. Really? This was fun?
Cool.
Yo K. & B. That was taken inside the Somebody Something Blanton Museum of Fine Art. Harry S. Blanton, maybe? Yes, I think. It’s still on exhibit. I think. Hopefully there’ll be good lighting for my iPhone if I don’t have my better camera when we go there again. Thank you. I’ve always liked your visits here after these over 2 years! And many more years to come, I hope.
xoxox
On 21 October 2010 at 11:13 pm Patti said,
Love the photos, Jannie. Especially the one of his Royal High-ness. I’m glad you bestowed a crown on him. And yeah, iTunes! Go for it.
.-= Patti´s last blog ..Friday Flash 55- Reincarnation =-.
On 21 October 2010 at 11:58 pm Stranger said,
You’re so fun! I love reading your words. The seven photos give a fantastic reading as well.
Happy Weekend. I enjoyed your 55!
On 22 October 2010 at 12:12 am TheWeyrd1 said,
I’m here in Austin…never got an email though… Maybe I’m the mystery person…hehehe
On 22 October 2010 at 1:03 am cindy said,
What a haul on that grand prize
.-= cindy´s last blog ..Fall Fun – Sweet Berry Farm =-.
On 22 October 2010 at 2:04 am Alessandra said,
Wow, such beautiful words
and his highness so cool!
On 22 October 2010 at 2:44 am Anthony North said,
Great words and photos.
.-= Anthony North´s last blog ..ORACLE =-.
On 22 October 2010 at 3:48 am SnaggleTooth said,
A very unusual n non-fictional 55!
Oh look, BB the Scribe has bunped Jannies J in the header- cute.
Good luck Mystery Winner!
.-= SnaggleTooth´s last blog ..MapleBeard =-.
On 22 October 2010 at 3:57 am Emmanuel Ibok said,
I missed out…*sobs*…Jannie, what a cute 55 you put here…nice one!
Cheers!
.-= Emmanuel Ibok´s last blog ..“How will you react” week 6 =-.
On 22 October 2010 at 4:20 am Belinda said,
Seeing you on Lombard Street in my fair city of SF made me smile!
On 22 October 2010 at 5:39 am Fireblossom said,
Gaahhhhhhhhhhh! Ohmy gawwwwwwwwwww! Ick! Yuck!
How dare you assault my senses with the sight of mail, well over an hour before I have to start work? I’m traumatized. Help me sit down….
.-= Fireblossom´s last blog ..Profile =-.
On 22 October 2010 at 5:48 am Lynn said,
Jannie Muffin! I’m a winner???? Woo hoo!!!! Thanks Kelly Girl for liking my comment – not sure what I said. (I am at a hotel computer in Macon, Georgia this morning – here for a family event today.) I think you have my home address already – I remember a particular Snickers bar mailing…
xoxoxo
.-= Lynn´s last blog ..My old school- blending and graduates =-.
On 22 October 2010 at 6:19 am sheila said,
Very cool Jannie! Love the pic of the letters on the bench!
.-= sheila´s last blog ..Miscellaneous Musings =-.
On 22 October 2010 at 8:54 am Claudia said,
his highness the g-man – so cool!!
and did i really win a cd – of you? that’s cool as well
the only problem – it may be expensive for you to ship it to germany….so if you don’t send it, i can understand…
.-= Claudia´s last blog ..seduced =-.
On 22 October 2010 at 11:11 am Eric Alder said,
Crap. Guess I’ll just have to patiently twiddle my blog-thumbs and await the next giveaway. Congrats to all the lucky ones!
.-= Eric Alder´s last blog ..Friday 55- Just Hell =-.
On 22 October 2010 at 11:11 am Jannie said,
Hi Patti! I did get my iTunes almost set up, then hit a glitch and never did get back to it. Thanks for your encouragement!
Hi Stranger! Thanks so much. I’m glad you enjoyed my 55. I’ll be over in a bit to read yours.
Hey, Mystery Weryd1. Awesome talking to you this morning. Hope you found all the places you wanted to go. Talk to you later.
Hey, Cindy — I know! A lollipop for Davina too. I wonder what’s her favorite flavor? I usually like tart grape, orange and cherry ones.
Ahhh, thanks Alessandra, thanks. And what you do say — a purple robe, scepter and throne for His Highness too?
Hey, Anthony North! Thanks a bunch. And I wonder what amazing things you’ve written this week.
Hey, Snaggle — yep unusual, I guess that’s my middle name.
Yes, that darn J — I’m anal about it. Thinking I’ll substitute a GR for the J. 
I’ll pick the mystery winner randomly, with star power on my side
Hi Emmanuel, I know — I’d've loved to present you with a cd. Maybe next time!!
Hey, Belinda — that was in 1994, my maiden voyage to your fair state. Of course, if i ever posted that pic large, I’m sure I’d photoshop out that sign, due to my anal nature of having things look all dreamy and perfect in pix.
Dear Fireblossom. LOL! I’m just trying to keep up my end of the deal and make sure you fine posties never run out of work.
I wish I’d bought 10 sheets of those Wildflower stamps, my favorites EVER. You have any extras lying around?
Lynn! You ARE a winner — in so so many ways, which I already knew, have known since I met you. Well, Miss Kelly picked random numbers. Actually she circled them from a piece of paper I’d written them on. Will you have your cd bronzed?
Yep, got your address, of course.
Hey, Sheila! I actually wrote a couple of the letters on that bench!! And who knows where I’ll write Letter Number Seven?? And would it surprise you at all if I photographed where I was as I was writing?
Dear Claudia — it would be my deepest pleasure to mail to Germany — piece of cake. But I won’t mail any cake, as it would be messy, and probably pretty stale by the time it reached you!
CONGRATS!!
xoxoxoxo to all
BB sends “mutch loves”
On 22 October 2010 at 11:12 am Jannie said,
Eric — I know — I was bummed too!!! Totally. Better luck next time, my friend!! Keep them thumbs a-twiddling.
xoxo
On 22 October 2010 at 11:56 am Alice Audrey said,
I know! I know! How could I forget about 55? Or Suzie’s House either. The day of the week simply slipped my mind. Took me forever to come up with something.
On 22 October 2010 at 12:17 pm Hilary said,
Hi Jannie .. they are sure going to love your CD, let alone the letters and photos .. great give-away .. and fun post .. Gman looks wonderful in his crown! Love the picture of the bench and letters to post .. Bloging managimints is working his magic I see .. running to the Post box …
Have a great weekend .. happy days .. Hilary xoxoxo
.-= Hilary´s last blog ..Where is the land of eventoed ungulates Where is the driest place on earth =-.
On 22 October 2010 at 12:35 pm Alice Audrey said,
BTW, that crown looks perfect on the G-man.
On 22 October 2010 at 12:49 pm Patricia said,
Oh everybody loves a winner…How fun, fun Thanks and congratulations to you all, I know the stamps are beautiful and the CD fabulous…
Three Cheers
.-= Patricia´s last blog ..BE LOVE NOW by Ram Dass with Rameshwar Das =-.
On 22 October 2010 at 2:10 pm Jannie said,
Hey, Alice Audrey — you pulled your 55 out of the last minute vamire hat very well indeed. Creepy, tho.
Ah, but t’is pretty-much the season. When I least chase my 55s (or anything) they arrive fine and dandy. 
And I have NOT forgotten Suzie.
Dear Hilary. Awww, you are too kind. One of the 6 mailed, to the UK — actually the ONLY one mailed to the UK from the 6 was my best offering, I think. It was certainly the longest and contained the most ideas.
Aw, you like his crown? I think he looks very distintuished, not like the Imperial margarine guy AT ALL! Yes, my manijir has for sure been hopping lately indeed!!
Ah, thanks AA. He is turned slighty and the crown is face-on for BB, but I think it looks not bad at all!
Oh — forgot to get over to your place and see if it was you with the long long blonde hair.
And Patricia — YOU certainly are a winner in so so many ways and dear to so many hearts. Hip-hop horray (say that 3x!)
(Geez, I spel badd some days when fingers are a-flying!) :0 Stay well in non-blog land. 
xoxoxo
On 22 October 2010 at 2:59 pm Monkey Man said,
What a fun idea. Hence the moniker Funster, eh?
.-= Monkey Man´s last blog ..Mystical Rites 55 =-.
On 22 October 2010 at 3:03 pm Mama Zen said,
I really like that picture of all the letters lined up on the bench!
On 22 October 2010 at 4:02 pm vered | blogger for hire said,
“and rejoice
immensely
in the gift
of you.”
LOVE these words.
On 22 October 2010 at 4:27 pm debbie said,
Congrats to the very lucky winner!
On 22 October 2010 at 4:59 pm Dr. J said,
Oh please just send me a letter like any of those! I would proudly post it on the Dr. J letters of fame wall for all to see!
On 22 October 2010 at 6:08 pm Thom said,
Congrats to the winners and what a great 55. LOL I love that last photo. You are one clever lady
Have a great weekend 
.-= Thom´s last blog ..55 Flash Fiction Friday – 10-22-10 =-.
On 22 October 2010 at 6:49 pm joanny said,
Congratulations to all the seven winners, and to your fine singing voice, happy ff55er and a nice week end,
cheers,
joanny
On 22 October 2010 at 8:20 pm Paige said,
I thought I heard you holler. BB makes a wonderful King in that crown
hugs to all
.-= Paige´s last blog ..Here we go again =-.
On 22 October 2010 at 8:50 pm lime said,
those envelopes look like as much of a prize as the cd’s….so colorful!
On 23 October 2010 at 4:51 am Akelamalu said,
Congratulations to all the winners!
Love your 55 and absolutely adore what you did with G-man’s photo! LOL
.-= Akelamalu´s last blog ..Friday 55 Flash Fiction 138 Gotcha =-.
On 23 October 2010 at 9:23 am Jannie said,
Hello, most gorgeous and beautiful people.
Jannie loves you.
Jannie is also going to be out and about all day.
Looks like rain,boo hoo.
But sunshine is always available on inside.
I’ll see you all tonight, whoo-hoo!
xoxo
On 23 October 2010 at 12:11 pm Meri @ Meri's Musings said,
Such a sly way to work in a 55-post. Hats off to you!
.-= Meri @ Meri’s Musings´s last blog ..Haiku My Heart- Crane =-.
On 23 October 2010 at 1:02 pm Alice Audrey said,
Nope, it’s not me with the long blond hair. Mine is a few shades darker, and curly.
On 23 October 2010 at 2:16 pm Alice Audrey said,
This is what I look like: http://www.aliceaudrey.com/?p=4818
On 23 October 2010 at 5:31 pm KB said,
Lovin the pic of G!
On 23 October 2010 at 9:45 pm quilly said,
Such pretty letters! I should think everybody would want to get one! And such a clever 55.
On 23 October 2010 at 10:39 pm Linda said,
Hi Jannie, more great pictures. Those letters are beautiful. It’s so sad for the 7th one to feel so left out. I’d take it in and give it a fine home!
Haven’t been around as much lately…vacationing in a warm place.
Have a great weekend.
On 24 October 2010 at 3:59 pm Jannie said,
Thanks, everybody for popping by.
I am so busy again today. Hope you are well.
xo
On 24 October 2010 at 4:00 pm Jannie said,
And I’ll pick The Seventh Letter Winner this week!
xoxo
On 25 October 2010 at 12:40 am J.D. Meier said,
I can’t believe you make even envelopes look brilliant. Your fun knows no bounds.
.-= J.D. Meier´s last blog ..It’s Not Motivation =-.
On 25 October 2010 at 8:25 am magiceye said,
thank you so much for honoring me with a button on your side bar!!
On 25 October 2010 at 1:03 pm Glenn Buttkus said,
Yes, your letters look divine, as does
G-Man wearing the proper head
attire befitting his royal status.
Like many others who rallied to
order the first Jannie CD, I keep
mine in the car, and listen to it
while running errands and logging
in a road trip. Like many out here,
I am waiting for the SECOND
Jannie Funster CD, to be out soon!
You had sent a lovely note with
the CD, both the first copy and
the second, and they are to be
cherished too. Sometimes knowing
your “actual” name is like having
a treasure that one never sells;
just sits in quiet moments and
stares it; knowing how rare it is.
.-= Glenn Buttkus´s last blog ..The Meanings That Tie =-.
On 25 October 2010 at 2:25 pm Jannie said,
Ahhh, you all are too too kind, I love you all and thank you very much.
I’ve been so so busy, but look forward to answering kommints later today, tomorrow, and Wednesday.
AND TO READING YOUR BLOGS!!!
Now, to the bath, and to find that clean shirt.
xoxo
On 26 October 2010 at 8:14 am Hilary said,
Hi Jannie .. me, me, me .. I got the first full frontal envelope with the Californian Poppy, the Indian Paintbrush, the Bearberry and Mexican Hat stamps .. all the way to sunny old England .. the wind blew and the beautiful envelope with the neat writing arrived! It’s such fun .. and all the news inside .. a wonderful treat to receive this week .. special days ..
Re Kelly & her math .. I found this Smartie Math post at Chase’s and thought you might be interested? http://chasemarch.blogspot.com/2010/10/teaching-tip-smarties-math.html
Sad really I fancy some sun – not available today .. or some smarties – none around either ..
Ne-er mind .. blog on .. cheers – happy days .. and the letter is wonderful – thank you .. actually thank you to Kelly for choosing my numbered comment!! Just gave you some math as a thank you! Hilary
.-= Hilary´s last blog ..Where is the land of eventoed ungulates Where is the driest place on earth =-.
On 27 October 2010 at 12:56 am Jannie said,
Hilary — you are AWESOME!!! But you already knew that, right?? The math book she works from is by Saxon, grades 4/5 in the same book. Now… when you eat your smarties, do you eat the red ones last??
Do you crunch them very slowly, or eat them very fast? 
Thanks for the link. I recognize Chase March from Barbara’s blog. You are very very welcome for the letter. I owed you one anyway!! Too much sun here still. Come and get it!! :0
xoxoxo
On 27 October 2010 at 1:23 am Hilary said,
Hi Jannie .. excellent .. so smartie math! I eat the choccy coloured brown ones last .. then savour them! .. A few I scrunch, a few melt in the mouth .. the rest I just plain guzzle!! Had to get some chocolate yesterday – bought a crunchie .. honeycomb chocolate .. it’s in the fridge! Rain here .. still warm because of it .. enjoy to day when it comes round … byeeee ox H
.-= Hilary´s last blog ..Where is the land of eventoed ungulates Where is the driest place on earth =-.
On 29 October 2010 at 8:09 pm Davina Haisell said,
Hi Jannie!
Phew… I made it. Just coming up for air after working like a fiend and now I’m so far behind in reading. Yay, I won another CD! Will give to a friend of mine and I *can’t* wait for the lollipop. That’s all mine.
Love that pic of you in the hat. You look like a carefree country gal.
On 29 October 2010 at 11:09 pm Jannie said,
Hi sweet ladies, Hilary sweet from smarties and honeycomb chocolate, Davina from a lollipop. Any favorite flavor, Davina?? Hilary, I LOVE Crunchies!!! There is one store here I can buy them at!! Davina, welcome back and up for air. Congrats on hard work.
xoxo