Walt Caza
12-20-2008, 3:13 PM
Happy Holidays to the Creek!
That's a pretty good catch-all, but I long for good ole Merry Christmas.
However you celebrate, be it Hanukkah, Christmas or Kwanzaa...
I hope it brightens your cheeks and warms your spirit.
My city of Windsor is not just next to the motor city, Detroit.
We are also the automotive capital of Canada.
Due to the domestic auto stuggles, many around me are hurting.
Let's keep a positive thought for better days for so many working families.
I buried a loved family member in a frigid funeral this week.
Let us remember all those who have passed away this year.
I have been saying since I was a word-loving teen:
Tomorrow is promised to no one.
(so let's eat our icecream today)or maybe chocolate?
Despite many challenges of late, I am pushing to remain positive and
grateful for all our blessings.
I choose to respond to these negatives, not by forsaking, but embracing Christmas.
The holidays are a terrific time of year to spread love and good cheer.
We are here for a good time, not a long a time.
Let's do what we can to make the world a better place.
As a world traveller, I admire those who can surf the moment.
Loosen their white knuckle grasp on a plan or itenerary, and go with the flow.
At the same beach, some curse the conditions, while others surf with style.
As Steve Winwood sang, you got to roll with it, baby!
Since I am with my wife, I have always brought her to select a real Christmas tree.
It has always been a long needled evergreen, such as a Scotch pine.(and green)
Unfortunately she is unable to make the selection this year. But...
Recently my brother had to chop down a tree interfering with underground
services in his yard.
Opportunity knocked, so I changed plans, and let it in...
The short needled Blue Spruce measured over 15 feet tall, by about 11 feet wide.
Measuring was tricky, because it's so picky!
I chopped off more than 3 feet in his driveway, and another 3 feet at home.
104097 104098
Work gloves sold seperately. Some assembly required.
(keen eyes may spot my pet Lee Valley hat)
My brothers wife made a beautiful wreath from the trimmings.
(keen eyes may spot the melting salt on the steps)
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In certain light, it really does throw some blue.
104099
The big, blue air freshener has been a joy in our home.
She is drinking water like crazy, and is fresher by far, than any tree I ever bought off the lot.
The open branches left lots of room for decorations.
If she was able, my darling wife could have done a much better job,
but hey, I did the best I could, and it's decorated.
Mushy, the Turkish Angora Odd-Eyed White, has claimed it as his new nap spot.
I don't know if I have been good this year...
but Santa will have to tuck any presents around the fluffball.
(keen eyes may spot that he has a green eye and a blue eye?)
Elvis had Blue Hawaii, and we are having a Blue Christmas!
104101
Hug your loved ones, and have a good holiday.
Merry Christmas Everyone!!
And a healthy, happy and hopeful New Year!
be well,
Walt
ps If you've got your health, you've got everything!
pss We have been buried under a foot of fresh snow, with another half-foot falling tonight.
It is the first time in 40 years that Canada will have a white Christmas from coast to coast!
That's a pretty good catch-all, but I long for good ole Merry Christmas.
However you celebrate, be it Hanukkah, Christmas or Kwanzaa...
I hope it brightens your cheeks and warms your spirit.
My city of Windsor is not just next to the motor city, Detroit.
We are also the automotive capital of Canada.
Due to the domestic auto stuggles, many around me are hurting.
Let's keep a positive thought for better days for so many working families.
I buried a loved family member in a frigid funeral this week.
Let us remember all those who have passed away this year.
I have been saying since I was a word-loving teen:
Tomorrow is promised to no one.
(so let's eat our icecream today)or maybe chocolate?
Despite many challenges of late, I am pushing to remain positive and
grateful for all our blessings.
I choose to respond to these negatives, not by forsaking, but embracing Christmas.
The holidays are a terrific time of year to spread love and good cheer.
We are here for a good time, not a long a time.
Let's do what we can to make the world a better place.
As a world traveller, I admire those who can surf the moment.
Loosen their white knuckle grasp on a plan or itenerary, and go with the flow.
At the same beach, some curse the conditions, while others surf with style.
As Steve Winwood sang, you got to roll with it, baby!
Since I am with my wife, I have always brought her to select a real Christmas tree.
It has always been a long needled evergreen, such as a Scotch pine.(and green)
Unfortunately she is unable to make the selection this year. But...
Recently my brother had to chop down a tree interfering with underground
services in his yard.
Opportunity knocked, so I changed plans, and let it in...
The short needled Blue Spruce measured over 15 feet tall, by about 11 feet wide.
Measuring was tricky, because it's so picky!
I chopped off more than 3 feet in his driveway, and another 3 feet at home.
104097 104098
Work gloves sold seperately. Some assembly required.
(keen eyes may spot my pet Lee Valley hat)
My brothers wife made a beautiful wreath from the trimmings.
(keen eyes may spot the melting salt on the steps)
104100
In certain light, it really does throw some blue.
104099
The big, blue air freshener has been a joy in our home.
She is drinking water like crazy, and is fresher by far, than any tree I ever bought off the lot.
The open branches left lots of room for decorations.
If she was able, my darling wife could have done a much better job,
but hey, I did the best I could, and it's decorated.
Mushy, the Turkish Angora Odd-Eyed White, has claimed it as his new nap spot.
I don't know if I have been good this year...
but Santa will have to tuck any presents around the fluffball.
(keen eyes may spot that he has a green eye and a blue eye?)
Elvis had Blue Hawaii, and we are having a Blue Christmas!
104101
Hug your loved ones, and have a good holiday.
Merry Christmas Everyone!!
And a healthy, happy and hopeful New Year!
be well,
Walt
ps If you've got your health, you've got everything!
pss We have been buried under a foot of fresh snow, with another half-foot falling tonight.
It is the first time in 40 years that Canada will have a white Christmas from coast to coast!