Well...they spend the day out in the woods of west AR, ridin' 4-wheelers and tryin' their very best not to get shot as it is still deer season out there...and then they find the only mud hole in the state (seeing as how we haven't gotten a lick of rain in many weeks), proceeding to get 3 vehicles stuck in the mud. What a grand time! Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and looking forward to posting some interesting New Year's stories... :)
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
There is a list of folks I know, all written in a book,
And every year at Christmas time I go and take a look,
And that is when I realize that these names are a part,
Not of the book they're written in, but of my very heart.
For each name stands for someone who has walked my path sometime,
And in that meeting, you've become the "Rhythm of the Rhyme".
And though sometimes the list may change and not remain the same,
I really feel I am composed of each beloved name.
And while you may not be aware of any special link,
Just know that you have shaped my life more than you can think.
For once you've met somebody, the years cannot erase,
The memory of a pleasant word or of a loving face.
So never think my Christmas cards are just a mere routine,
Of names upon a Christmas list, forgotten in between.
For when I send a Christmas card that is addressed to you,
It's because you're on a list of folks that I'm indebted to.
For be you a relative, a friend, or someone I've just met,
You happen to be one of those I prefer not to forget.
And whether I have known you for many years or few,
In some way you have had a part in shaping the things I do.
And every year when Christmas comes, I realize anew,
The biggest gifts that life can give are knowing folks like you.
And may the spirit of Christmas that forever and ever endures,
Leave its richest blessing in the hearts of your and yours.
And as you read this message I send to you at Christmas time,
Know that I send you all my love, while you are on my mind. ---Anonymous
This poem was sent to me a while back, some Christmas' ago, and I really liked it. So, I share it with all of you who visit this blog site. Whether or not I have sent you a Christmas card...and I apologize if I have forgotten anyone (I highly recommend not moving in between Thanksgiving and Christmas because there really is no time!)...I hope you all know that you're in my thoughts this holiday season. Merry Christmas to all!!!
As promised, here's some shots of the new canoe...Cat and I just couldn't resist taking a day to do some fishing and to break in my new purchase! Of course, it was windy, cold, and we didn't even get a bite. But it was worth it...Cat says my paddling abilities are more entertaining than fishing itself. Can't say that I care much for wind versus a canoe.
The motley crew shot are some very good friends of mine (minus a few missing souls) who helped me move over the weekend (L to R: Brent aka Nutz, Cat Funkalicious, Lance, Blu, Pappa Funk, Beck, Cousin Matt, and Amy). What a grand time! You guys are the best and I can't say **thanks** enough for all your help! They are also the folks who've "drug" me into paddling, so I have lots to be thankful there as well. To borrow from Nutz...you crackers!
So, now I've moved and it'll be unpacking for many, many, many days. I hope to have things settle before going to Ft. Lauderdale for 3 weeks...we'll see how that goes! Miss Kate loves to pal around with Rio and it seems Roxy (the cat) has got her bluff in with Rio.
Hope everyone is doing well and having a stress-free holiday season so far!
