December 20/20, +5 C outside, +7 C and sun shining into our bubble, add one infrared heater, Santa and elf hats and icy beverages and you see why we built our better bubble.
After working for 43+ years (38 years 7 months with my last company), I finally got that promotion I waited my entire career for……retirement.
I have been exploring this new career for the past 3+ years and while it is not always exciting, the chance to do what I want for myself and my family instead of what my company wanted me to do has been rewarding.
While I still miss the social aspect of working with a team of great people, I have managed to keep in touch with many from my former team and I have many friends and family members who now fulfill this part of my life. Now that my Patty has retired, we are able to spend more time in pursuits and with people who are near and dear to us.
I enjoy photography, gardening, working with my hands, walking, cycling, skiing, travelling, reading and creating special photo and video productions obtained in my first pastime. I may not become wealthy in any of these pursuits, but I already feel I am rich in life experiences far beyond any expectation.
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21 thoughts on “That’s So 2020 – Deck the Deck”
Merry Christmas to two of the most wonderful people. Hugs
I love your wife’s elf hat! We are getting ready to celebrate Christmas Eve tomorrow. Not sure what’s going happen with Santa this year with all the travel restrictions 🙈 Ireland is slowly heading towards yet another level five lockdown which presumably is going to last for a few months.
We got our hats from the kids for Christmas a few years back, along with an advent activity box. It was a lot of fun. Yes, Christmas will be very different this year, but we are adapting and will find a way. Sorry to hear you are headed to another lockdown. Fingers crossed we all get the vaccine soon. Stay well and have a Merry Christmas, Aiva. Allan
Thanks. The snow is about half the height it was. I should have turned around to show my ugly Santa sweater. Yes, we have lots of restricted excitement planned. Merry Christmas to you as well. Thanks for reading. Stay safe, stay well. Allan
Merry Christmas to two of the most wonderful people. Hugs
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Thanks Ann and Merry Christmas to you and Terry. Hope you have a wonderful time of the season. Stay well. Allan
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I love your wife’s elf hat! We are getting ready to celebrate Christmas Eve tomorrow. Not sure what’s going happen with Santa this year with all the travel restrictions 🙈 Ireland is slowly heading towards yet another level five lockdown which presumably is going to last for a few months.
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We got our hats from the kids for Christmas a few years back, along with an advent activity box. It was a lot of fun. Yes, Christmas will be very different this year, but we are adapting and will find a way. Sorry to hear you are headed to another lockdown. Fingers crossed we all get the vaccine soon. Stay well and have a Merry Christmas, Aiva. Allan
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😂 Merry Christmas to you and Pat!
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Thanks Crystal. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas as well. Stay well. Allan
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Season’s Greetings to you both! 🎄
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Thanks Lynette. All the best at Christmas and the New Year. Allan
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I love your festive hats (and how much snow you have in your backyard!). Seems like you’re enjoying the holidays. Merry Christmas! Cheers!
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Thanks. The snow is about half the height it was. I should have turned around to show my ugly Santa sweater. Yes, we have lots of restricted excitement planned. Merry Christmas to you as well. Thanks for reading. Stay safe, stay well. Allan
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Merry Christmas, stay safe. Let’s hope for a better years to come.
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Merry Christmas. Next year hindsight will be 2020. Ha Ha.
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😂😂😂🙏🎄
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Merry Christmas to you and Pat! 🎇 🎆🎄
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Thank you Eugenia. Merry Christmas and all the best in 2021 to you and your family. Allan
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Merry Christmas!!!
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Thanks Ann. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Allan
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It’s a nice celebration.
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Thanks CarMac. Hope all is well with you. Allan
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Thanks Allan
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