I guess most every one, like it or not, is in the homestretch that leads to Christmas and the end of the year.
Is 2017 just about over? Seems like it just blasted off.
In preparation for everything that is going to happen (for us, three more out-of-town trips, and maybe a fourth before Santa arrives), I decided to get a headstart on decorating.
The action plan is underway. Just today, half of our outdoor lights were put into place. I figured I needed to get this done so that it would be ready in time for Thanksgiving.
For many years, it has been traditional for our grandchildren to decorate the tree (with help from moms and dads) during the Thanksgiving week, so why not have all the decorations up at that time.
Our previous tree helped us celebrate more than 20 Christmases before we decided to retire it.
Still in a box in the overhead storage area above our carport, the newer tree will be hauled down on Monday. It is about 7 feet tall, and although prelit, some of the lights, after just the first year, went dark.
The hope is that the remainder will stay bright for many more years.
And for many more years, our hope is to continue our travels and enjoy the journey no matter where it takes us.
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