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Merry Christmas ~ 2005
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arrives, stamp sales do thrive.
A Christmas card to read. It's already December, and time to remember, year "oh-five" in word and deed. |
Ready for Hot Tubbing - January 1, 2005 |
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Lots
of travel this year, seeing family so dear.
A trip to Regina ~ minus 30 ! With friends Sam and Denny, had giggles so many. And Brenda's hug gave warmth a-plenty!
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| With sisters Lez flew, to
better weather we knew.
In Parksville ~ the hottest ~ plus 30 ! Shops filled with antiques, in quilts stores we peeked. And sea life and sea shells so pretty.
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Alec
finishes Grade 9, a Graduate fine -
and off to Grade 10 he does go. Part time employment, a summer of enjoyment, making plenty of his own dough. |
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| Karin and Erika arrive in
July, the time it does fly.
Our visit was far too short. We visit the market, and ride the high rails. And check out a wee thing called Smart. |
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A
most famous race, and Edmonton the place,
as Champ Car has graced our fine city. Volunteering once more, Lez heads out the door, but no race cars she saw, what a pity! |
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| World Masters Games came,
playing soccer the game,
as Predator Lez hit the field. Amid cheers from the crowd, mom, dad & Ralph cheered real loud, but no medals were we able to yield. |
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Life settles once more, to the usual dull roar, Gramps and Gran return heading west. It was wonderful to see, Korynn and Susy As they arrive and visit and rest.
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Fall changes begin, when John and Donalyn, Drive thru on their west holiday. As quilter "qD" and Lez shop with glee, Lee and John lazed the afternoon away.
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Cousin Margaret and Brad, Sherwood Park a new pad, Hence visits from Ria and Pete. Round the table we dined, ancestry info we find. With Tante Suus here - a real treat!
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| Lez heads out the door, to
Holland once more,
to stay with a friend named Yvonne. Then a wee little kitten, and a girlfriend named Kristen now share living space with our Aaron. |
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Lee
finds his work done, but here comes the fun
- as Gramps comes in the front door. No time to relax, with chainsaw and axe - the boys go woodcutting once more. |
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| Now it's time to prepare,
and serve Christmas fare.
Our holiday season begins. Lez franticly stitching, more time she is wishing, to finish with needles and pins. |
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But
Smoky's asleep on some projects - oh they'll keep.
A new year is coming up fast. A wonderful year, with some sorrow and cheer, and good memories to hold of the past. |
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| We hope you will find - and
we will not mind,
should your travels bring you to our home. Just give us a shout, we'll work something out, or we'll see you as we head out and roam! |
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All
the best comes from us, as usual no fuss
- just happy to share our good times. Our friends far and near, as always so dear - with you we shall share our fine wines.
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