Thursday – A little Personal

 

 

 

 

2015-12-15 17.47.00

We want to wish all of you Happy Holidays. It is Christmas eve at our house and the tree is all ready for Santa to finish the decorations with colorful packages. The packages will be there tomorrow providing we have all been good. I think it is a safe bet.

All the best from our house to yours.

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  1. RaveReviewsbyNJ's avatar

    Hi, one of my favorite two Johns! I read/look at your blog post each time a fresh one pops up because it’s always the first one on my feed…most often, I only have time to enjoy the beautiful waterside view that you’re giving us. This post was so beautiful (the view…the tree, the ladder, etc.) that I just had to stop by and wish you and yours a very personal, a very warm Merry Christmas. And, if those that reside in your home are at all like you (I would assume that they are because birds of a feather…) well, I am here to confirm that Santa will be dropping by later this eve with loads of goodies for you all.

    Have a great one, my dear!

    Nonnie Jules
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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Merry Christmas and a very warm and loving wish for happiness to you and your family Nonnie. You are a special person and we all are better people as a result of your friendship. Thank you for the year and here’s looking forward to more.

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  2. dalecooper57's avatar

    Thank you John, it’s been good to connect with you over this year.
    All the best to you and yours over the festive season and I look forward to more of the same in 2016.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes it has been fun and I look forward to more of same in 2016 as well. I’m going to go with Dale as I wish you the best of the holiday.

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      1. dalecooper57's avatar

        Oh, Dale will always reside here. I’ll never get rid of him now, he’s very jealous of his role as blog curator. ;~}

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          He does a good job as well.

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  3. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    What a gorgeous tree, John. The photo really is a lovely composition. I like the lights reflecting in the window, and the palm tree in the distance. (And I’m green with envy over those built-in bookshelves.) Merry Christmas to you and yours, my friend — humans and four-footed family.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Teagan. Merry Christmas to you and I wish you a peaceful and Happy New Year. Mega Hugs to you my friend.

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  4. Pamela Beckford's avatar

    Merry Christmas to you! I hope you have a wonderful holiday.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Merry Christmas Pam. Wishing you the same.

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  5. Dan Antion's avatar

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful tree with us John. Our cats are currently revising their Christmas list, adding a library ladder. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a bright and healthy new year.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Merry Christmas Dan to you and your beautiful family. Thank you for the memories.

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  6. Cayman Thorn's avatar

    Wishing you all the best John.

    Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you Cayman. Merry Christmas to you and your daughter. Enjoyed the year. 🙂

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  7. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Didn’t know they had albino Christmas trees. Happy and Healthy Holidays.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks Charles. Happy Holidays. The tree is a cross between a Norfolk pine and an Aspen fir.(Work done in China)

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      1. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

        Cool. Never figured out how you can cross plants. Grafting?

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          This was made in a factory. (pulled your leg on the cross. The hint was China.)

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        2. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

          I saw China, but thought it was the result of a scientific experiment. 🙂

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  8. coldhandboyack's avatar

    Merry Christmas, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks Craig and to you.

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  9. thelonelyauthorblog's avatar

    Beautiful tree. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and yours as well

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  10. Hugh W. Roberts's avatar

    Merry Christmas and wishing you a Happy and successful New Year.
    Seasons Greetings 🎅

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you Hugh. All the best for Christmas and New Year to you as well.

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  11. Almost Iowa's avatar

    Merry Christmas, John, and wishing you a great New Year.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Merry Christmas and a Happy new year as well.

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  12. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar

    Quite the beautiful tree. Merry Christmas to you, your family, and your readers … and may be Steelers still lose. 😉

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you Frank. Merry Christmas and Happy New year. Bradshaw says the Steelers are going all the way.

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      1. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar

        They could be an obstacle, but right now, they are still on the outside looking in …. however, their schedule is favorable.

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  13. Pit's avatar

    Merry Christmans and a happy new year to you, too,
    Pit

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you Pit. The best to you.

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  14. quiall's avatar

    Merry Christmas my friend!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks Pam and to you as well.

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  15. Debbie's avatar

    Merry, Merry Christmas, John, to you and yours! (Don’t you just love it when writers double-up on their adjectives and adverbs?!?!)

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Merry Christmas Debbie to your and your ND family.

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  16. Phillip McCollum's avatar

    Merry Christmas to you and your family, John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      And to you, your wife, and Angus. 🙂

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  17. Lynn's avatar

    Merry Christmas John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Merry Christmas Lynn

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  18. C.E.Robinson's avatar

    John, Merry Christmas! Beautiful tree with the touch of green focus. Love those bookcases! Enjoy the season & sunshine! Chryssa

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you Chryssa and Merry Christmas to you.

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  19. The Coastal Crone's avatar

    A perfect tree for your place on the beach! Happy Christmas to you and yours!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you and Merry Christmas

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  20. J Barron Owens's avatar

    Such a beautiful tree! I wish ours looked that good. Merry Christmas to you and your family! Looking forward to another year of blog posts from you.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you Jeffrey, The best to you and yours as well

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  21. macjam47's avatar

    Hope your Christmas was merry, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks Michelle. It was and hope your’s was as well.

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      1. macjam47's avatar

        Yes, it was. Thanks John.

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  22. The Hook's avatar

    You do personal well, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Hook.

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  23. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    I took a little break from WP and missed this post, John. I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas. Your tree is beautiful!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks Jill. I hope yours was wonderful as well.

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