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Published: December 25th 2010December 25th 2010
Reindeer and Teddy
Wishing you Happy Holidays
Also, it's time for the get up and go mode after a long hiatus on solid ground. Refitting continues at a brisker pace, while another big Publix bird is roasting in the oven, with sweet potatoes, which are wonderfully plentiful here.
We have been lucky to share the company of many terrific people while in Jacksonville. Some have taken us around to see the Christmas sights and lights, a nice way to end the year.
After our quest to escape snow, we are flabbergasted to see that people in
Florida act as if it is a major part of the holiday, even thought rare here. Perhaps it's the inspiration of the old crooners, (Sinatra or Crosby?), dreaming of a white Christmas? Their dreams may come true as we launch on Monday or Tuesday, with predictions of another Artic air mass, winds up to 45 and temperatures into the teens. LOL Perfect motivation to skidaddle.
Right now things are 'merry and bright' as we're working away in shirt sleeves. And thankfully things change, eventually and always.
Looking forward to wishing you Happy New Year from Vero Beach.
CFG
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The Claus and Elves
Still cheerfully making toys...
Children of all ages
Thanks Sandy and Richard, showing us this exhibit.
Kuhn's Flowers
Thank you
Nativity Scene
Quite idealized, in a Victorian style.
Ortega House
A few blocks the boatyard
Ginger parties
Great to see Jerry and Simone, Don and Pat.
Fantastic Friends from Home
Frank with Don, Pat, Jerry and Simone
Sandy, Talented Lady
Thanks for sharing your time with us
Spite and Malice
Soon we won't have time for our morning addiction
Chris blogs in style
When-ever, where-ever. See you at New Year's
'New' bikes
Frank's was stolen, so he's refurbished 2 40 year olds.
'New' dingy
Soon to levitate up to MELODEON
OMG
In 2 days all this will be stowed and forgotten
Ortega River Dec. 25th
Nice seeing you in so many lights
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Date: 30th December 2010
balmy new year
dear fcg Thankfully Christmas is over now and we all have survived. All is well here in belleville with the weather forcast for new years day to be 10 degrees. I see all is well with you and hope for clear sailing all next year. Love Mark and Marian cheers
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balmy new year
dear fcg Thankfully Christmas is over now and we all have survived. All is well here in belleville with the weather forcast for new years day to be 10 degrees. I see all is well with you and hope for clear sailing all next year. Love Mark and Marian cheers
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Date: 31st December 2010
newyear
Just a short note to wish you all the best in the new year and safe sailing. We are having nice weather here in Trenton. If you see any great buys on boats 28-30 ft range cruisers, please let me know. Have been checking the Myrtle Beach area. Regards Don, Marion @ Shae
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newyear
Just a short note to wish you all the best in the new year and safe sailing. We are having nice weather here in Trenton. If you see any great buys on boats 28-30 ft range cruisers, please let me know. Have been checking the Myrtle Beach area. Regards Don, Marion @ Shae
From Blog: What boaters might do on Christmas Day
Date: 31st December 2010
whati'ddo
Try some rum and eggnog and a feed of lobster.
From Blog: What boaters might do on Christmas Day
whati'ddo
Try some rum and eggnog and a feed of lobster.
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Date: 6th January 2011
Happy New Year!
Chris and Frank, it's shivery here and overcast with snow on its way for tomorrow and the day after that too. Boo hoo. I'm envious of the blue and green and thought of warmth that I see in your photos. I must say that the party must have been some fun...the pix is a bit on the blurry side! I'm thinking of returning to Africa next summer. Imagine. Perhaps I'm losing my mind (as I've lost the silverware -- no kidding: it isn't in the cabinet, which speaks to what grief can do, but I can smile because the kids think it's just stashed somewhere in this house without closets). My wine and cheese and dinner for friends was a great afternoon-evening, sans pix. Now I'm trying to clean out the fridge without gaining weight since i finally have clothes that fit, having divested myself of the pre-Jim things and accepted the slimmer me. Yes, reading this over, perhaps my sense of humour can stand revising. Take care. Hugs to you both.
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Happy New Year!
Chris and Frank, it's shivery here and overcast with snow on its way for tomorrow and the day after that too. Boo hoo. I'm envious of the blue and green and thought of warmth that I see in your photos. I must say that the party must have been some fun...the pix is a bit on the blurry side! I'm thinking of returning to Africa next summer. Imagine. Perhaps I'm losing my mind (as I've lost the silverware -- no kidding: it isn't in the cabinet, which speaks to what grief can do, but I can smile because the kids think it's just stashed somewhere in this house without closets). My wine and cheese and dinner for friends was a great afternoon-evening, sans pix. Now I'm trying to clean out the fridge without gaining weight since i finally have clothes that fit, having divested myself of the pre-Jim things and accepted the slimmer me. Yes, reading this over, perhaps my sense of humour can stand revising. Take care. Hugs to you both.
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Merry Christmas.
Hello Chris and Frank. Hope you have a nice christmas and a happy New Year. Like the picture that you put on the blog. But I didn't see the turkey, or don't they have those in Jacksonville? Hope that you and Frank have a good year and a save trip in 2011. Thea and Nico, Sandy and Ember.
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