Traditions

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Givethanksing Day 2

November 22, 2006 Herb 0
I found the folder that had the pictures from my mom’s last visit out here. It was only three months ago that she passed away and only five months ago that her church sent her out here as chronicled here Day 1, Continue Reading[...]
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Be It Hereby Resolved

January 2, 2006 Herb 0
Before I start this, I just want to say “thanks” to everyone that comes here.  You guys are really the best.  I appreciate EVERY comment and thank you for taking your time to share them.  If you are a blogger yourself you probably know how Continue Reading[...]
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A Few Traditions

December 20, 2005 Herb 0
I have noticed that many bloggers are, I don’t know, feelin’ the blues or just somewhat cynical about the Christmas Holiday season. (Do Jewish people have the same problem with Chanukah? I don’t know anything about that, except I wonder if the Continue Reading[...]
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Christmas pt 1

November 28, 2005 Herb 0
Well, first of all, I have to say that I am a little disappointed in the response to the Red Kettle group. No donations and no one joining. I guess I’ll e-mail each one individually and remind you again about it. I Continue Reading[...]
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Givethanksing Day

November 20, 2005 Herb 0
The problem with pet peeves is that they are so hard to take care of. You think they’re under control and not going to cause any more trouble; you’ve stroked them and talked soothingly to them and explained things to them, but Continue Reading[...]
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Rides

June 21, 2005 Herb 0
Well, Father’s Day was nice. Everyone wishes you well and you are king for a day. The Wayward one called me and told me she still loves me, so that was nice. You know, you love your kids but it is ever Continue Reading[...]
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Thrift Stores

June 18, 2005 Herb 0
Happy Father’s Day to everyone! I hope every dad gets exactly what he wants today and not exactly what he deserves. You dads know what I mean. Similar to Carter’s favored sport of Dumpster Diving is my favored sport, Thrift Store shopping. Continue Reading[...]
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Strange Incident

April 21, 2005 Herb 0
An incident happened with my dad that I thought was somewhat strange. I do not know if you will recall my talking about my dad’s brother, Herbert, http://herbthiel.blogdrive.com/archive/19.html for whom I was named. Well, while he was here I printed of the Continue Reading[...]
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Getting Back

April 18, 2005 Herb 0
The highlights of the trip for the grandparents were, of course, seeing the new great-grandbaby. She is over 9 pounds now! They were really excited to be able to hold her. What a strange and wonderful thing to think that 4 generations Continue Reading[...]
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No Irish Need Apply

March 17, 2005 Herb 1
Well, happy Saint Patrick’s Day to you. On my mother’s side there is a lot o’ Irish as on my father’s side is mostly German. Having been born in this country I am an American. When the Irish side of my family Continue Reading[...]
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Christmas Celebrations

December 26, 2004 Herb 0
We have always had traditional things we have done for various holidays, like for Thanksgiving we have a big turkey and all that goes with it and I read the poem “When Father Carves The Duck” which i found on the internet Continue Reading[...]