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Thursday, December 24, 2009
Now THIS car's interior is beyond dusty!
The Magic Kingdom
We're annual passholders and use our passes the most during autumn and winter because I simply love the lights and decorations of Disneyland. We went twice this holiday season enjoying each visit as if it were our first.
It was surprisingly crowded especially since temps hovered around 40 degrees. People merrily walked about bundled like Eskimos and patiently waited up to three hours for the best view of the glorious fireworks display and snow.
It was surprisingly crowded especially since temps hovered around 40 degrees. People merrily walked about bundled like Eskimos and patiently waited up to three hours for the best view of the glorious fireworks display and snow.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Newport Beach Boat Parade
Our boat arrived from Long Beach where Dave, the owner sub-leases a slip. He was gracious in inviting several folks from Boo's job to join him for a spectacular evening.
The water was very calm, temperature a comfortable 62 degrees, wind non-existent and clear as far as the eye could see - no fog. We were a party of thirteen and the lights and decorations were spectacular!
The water was very calm, temperature a comfortable 62 degrees, wind non-existent and clear as far as the eye could see - no fog. We were a party of thirteen and the lights and decorations were spectacular!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Last Minute Christmas Shopping
In previous years I've been so prepared and productive that I had finished my Christmas shopping by Thanksgiving weekend. I normally have a great sense of what to buy for each recipient and I can honestly say that they're never disappointed with their gifts.
This year I knew I'd be off work for two weeks during the holiday so I purposely did not shop early opting to shop at the last minute. Of course, I was hoping for fantastic discounts, which sadly have not materialized. I am hopeful though that they will during the weekend of the 19th.
There's an excitement in the air that permeates everyone as they frantically search for great buys on gifts. Even in all the stress and harriedness folks seem willing to share where to get a good buy and who has the best coupon deals / exchange policy, etc.
The recession is naturally affecting sales and buying patterns but the folks I've encountered have been jovial and friendly, which speaks volumes about the optimism many Americans feel. As long as hope springs eternal all is good.
This year I knew I'd be off work for two weeks during the holiday so I purposely did not shop early opting to shop at the last minute. Of course, I was hoping for fantastic discounts, which sadly have not materialized. I am hopeful though that they will during the weekend of the 19th.
There's an excitement in the air that permeates everyone as they frantically search for great buys on gifts. Even in all the stress and harriedness folks seem willing to share where to get a good buy and who has the best coupon deals / exchange policy, etc.
The recession is naturally affecting sales and buying patterns but the folks I've encountered have been jovial and friendly, which speaks volumes about the optimism many Americans feel. As long as hope springs eternal all is good.
Friday, December 11, 2009
2009 Christmas Decorations
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Thursday, December 10, 2009
2009 Christmas Decorations Alhambra CA
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Saturday, November 28, 2009
Holiday Weekend
This holiday was off to a grand start when work let us out at 1:00 p.m. Boo and I went to Cha for Tea for lunch and played Rummikub. Sadly we also discovered that our local Hollywood Video has changed from a rental store to an outlet store.
I had noticed that their inventory of new DVDs had dwindled and the general feel of the place was cheesy, the displays were unkempt and new releases were no longer announced instead were row upon row of previously viewed DVDs for sale. Another casualty of the recession.
Thanksgiving dinner with the family was truly delicious and lots of fun. We also visited Boo's aunt who would normally celebrate Thanksgiving with her recently deceased sister. As always we had way too much food and dessert and a whole lot of chatter!
We unexpectedly shopped on Black Friday which wasn't bad at all. Like last year we started around 10:00 a.m. and still found buys but without the hassle of finding parking. No one stole our parking space or cut in line either! Parking and checking out were relatively uneventful and merchants were well stocked.
Today we were rudely awakened by a large flock of loud wild parrots there must have been 100 of them. They squawked and encircled my block, which has many palm trees, for about 10 minutes before flying off. Many of the neighbors came outside to see what all the ruckus was about - I was one of them which is regrettable.
As we were "up early" we decided to hit a few stores, which resulted in great savings at empty stores. We also had a surge of energy and decided to decorate outdoors leaving our house the only decorated house for miles - just call us the Griswolds.
How's your holiday weekend?
I had noticed that their inventory of new DVDs had dwindled and the general feel of the place was cheesy, the displays were unkempt and new releases were no longer announced instead were row upon row of previously viewed DVDs for sale. Another casualty of the recession.
Thanksgiving dinner with the family was truly delicious and lots of fun. We also visited Boo's aunt who would normally celebrate Thanksgiving with her recently deceased sister. As always we had way too much food and dessert and a whole lot of chatter!
We unexpectedly shopped on Black Friday which wasn't bad at all. Like last year we started around 10:00 a.m. and still found buys but without the hassle of finding parking. No one stole our parking space or cut in line either! Parking and checking out were relatively uneventful and merchants were well stocked.
Today we were rudely awakened by a large flock of loud wild parrots there must have been 100 of them. They squawked and encircled my block, which has many palm trees, for about 10 minutes before flying off. Many of the neighbors came outside to see what all the ruckus was about - I was one of them which is regrettable.
As we were "up early" we decided to hit a few stores, which resulted in great savings at empty stores. We also had a surge of energy and decided to decorate outdoors leaving our house the only decorated house for miles - just call us the Griswolds.
How's your holiday weekend?
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