Views of the Neighborhood – The Best of 2021

December 26, 2021 · by · in Uncategorized, Views of the Neighborhood · 79 Comments

Since we are coming to a close in 2021, I thought it would be fun to capture some of the past Views of the Neighborhood by giving a sample of some of the best subject views.  We don’t have a catered event, but I’m sure you can remember some of the best menus. We won’t need to get on the bus since we have already gone there. I hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane.

The most Holiday laughs

Cutest Holiday topper.

Best Axis Deer shot.

Funniest Turkey

Best Halloween

Best waterfall.

Best trash.

Best art show

Best bluebonnets

Best Twiggy and Lucy photo (at least the happiest)

Best non-holiday mailbox topper

Best tree planting.

Best spring flowers.

Best Fawn.

Best treasure hunt.

Best Snow (January 2021)

I hope you enjoyed the tour, and I wish you a great week.

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79 comments

  1. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections · ·

    A wonderful year in review. Armadillo with the Santa hat my favorite.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      I like that one too.

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  2. Writer Lori · ·

    Great round-up, John— that photo of Lucy and Twiggy is epic!

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      It is one of my favorites. They were free as birds that day.

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  3. Joan Hall · ·

    Thanks for the year in review. Love the pic of Lucy and Twiggy!

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      It’s a favorite of mine, Joan. Thank you.

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  4. srbottch · ·

    Biggest Balls always gets a laugh. If we had 5 guys to plant our tree, then, just maybe they would have had to replace it the next season, just sayin’. Nice looking golf course, do you play? I’ll go with the French toast and Bob Seger. Have a great week, John.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Steve. I do not play golf. I tried many years ago and am one of those people who should never play.

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      1. srbottch · ·

        My dad taught me. It’s a great game but I haven’t played in years. I only remember good shots.

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      2. John W. Howell · ·

        Those are the shots to remember, Steve.

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  5. Liz Gauffreau · ·

    That was a lot of fun! Were Lucy and Twiggy actually cavorting??

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Yes they were. They decided to give the new turf a run for its money. It is one of my favorite photos of them.

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      1. Liz Gauffreau · ·

        It’s a wonderful photo!

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      2. John W. Howell · ·

        It is. It shows their true spirit. Thanks. Liz.

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      3. Liz Gauffreau · ·

        Yes, it shouts joie de vivre!

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      4. John W. Howell · ·

        😊

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  6. Jill Weatherholt · ·

    What a great review, John! I love the Twiggy and Lucy photo. The golf course waterfall is fantastic! It’s hard to believe 2021 is coming to a close.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      I know. Also, I would hope we could put COVID behind us, but that’s what I thought at the end of 2020.

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  7. GP · ·

    Ah-hah, still no bus, but a perfect end-of-year tour! Thanks, John.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Yeah sorry about the mix up.

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      1. GP · ·

        haha, it was different, especially coming from you. But..

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      2. John W. Howell · ·

        Thank you, GP.

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  8. Gwen M. Plano · ·

    Wonderful review of the year, John. It’s amazing that we’re at this time-marker, too often we’ve thought it would never arrive. New year, new hopes, new dreams — let’s all pray it is so. 🎇🎆🎇

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Gwen. 😁

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  9. Dan Antion · ·

    Wonderful memories, John. Enjoy this day.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thanks, Dan.

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  10. Charles Yallowitz · ·

    Nice end of year collection.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Charles.

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  11. T. W. Dittmer · ·

    Great shots and good memories to hold on to. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Tim.

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  12. John Hric · ·

    We could all do with a little more cavorting and a little less covid. Be well John

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you , John. You too. 😁

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  13. coldhandboyack · ·

    Looks like a pretty good year down your way.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Yes indeed.

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  14. Pit · ·

    Isn’t it amazing how quicky 2021 went by?!

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Yes it is amazing. At my age it even seems faster.

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      1. Pit · ·

        I agree: same here.

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  15. Becky Ross Michael · ·

    Fun recap, John. I hope the coming year offers lots of new possibilities!

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Me too, Becky. Thank you. 😁

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  16. liveterra · ·

    Im live in Antalya Türkiye
    This area very hot. Not snowy in Antalya. Antalya is all day sunny. İts not snowing

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      We have mostly no snow here too. Only once in ten years.

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  17. Mae Clair · ·

    A wonderful year in review, John. That little fawn is a cutie!

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Mae. It is cute for sure.

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  18. Sorryless · ·

    This truly was the best of the best, all wrapped up in a 2021 bow! And I love how you got the girls kicking it in mid-stride!

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Hahahaha They did taht on ther own. Surprised me. One of my favorite photos of them.

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      1. Sorryless · ·

        It’s a great one Sheriff

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  19. D.L. Finn, Author · ·

    I enjoyed this, John 🙂 Great recaps of the year!

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Denise. 😁

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  20. Teri Polen · ·

    A great shot of the girls with big smiles on their faces!

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      I love that shot.

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  21. Jennie · ·

    Delightful post, John! It’s hard to pick my favorite photo. The purple house at Halloween and the girls bounding through the yard are top picks.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Two good ones. I like the Twiggy and Lucy one best.

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      1. Jennie · ·

        I think that one takes top dog (pun intended) over the purple house.

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      2. John W. Howell · ·

        I agree

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      3. Jennie · ·

        Yup!

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  22. noelleg44 · ·

    Best choice of pictures, John. I loved the one of Lucy and Twiggy – but then I am half in love with both of them!

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Noelle. That is my favorite.

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  23. Dale · ·

    What a wonderful recap, John. That action shot of the girls in full gallop with those grins is the best!

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      I love that shot. makes me smile when I see it. Of course I know how they were feeling that day and it was special.

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      1. Dale · ·

        Love it with good reason 🙂

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  24. Jan Sikes · ·

    The year flew by and what a wonderful way to recap using photos! Thanks for sharing, John!

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thanks, Jan

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  25. Book Club Mom · ·

    Enjoyed the best of the best! Happy New Year, John 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Happy New Year, Barbara.

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  26. petespringerauthor · ·

    You’ve got the best neighborhood, John. I like that your folks at least put the computer chair next to the garbage. People in our neck of the woods leave out random furniture on the street for a week. When did that become okay to do? I must have missed the memo.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      We can only put out stuff one day a week. Our municipal system picks up anything. Most don’t, so folks are hoping someone will come by with a pick-up and take it away. The one one man’s trash is another’s treasure theory. 😁

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  27. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more · ·

    Reblogged this on OPENED HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Michael.

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  28. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more · ·

    I love the round-up. Twiggy and Lucy in Olympic manner are the best. 🙂 Thanks for sharing, John! I hope you had a nice Christmas celebration, and the preparation for the solstice is going on well. xx Michael

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Michael. Our Christmas was excellent. I hope yours was the same. Happy New Year. 🎉🥂

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      1. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more · ·

        Great to hear, John! Yes, here it was the same. As our village is so far aways from beeing constantely visiting by officials (most of them are living here Lol), we have none of the Covid restrictions. xx Michael

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      2. John W. Howell · ·

        😁

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      3. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more · ·

        😁😁

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  29. Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister · ·

    Free office chair! Ha. Loved the armadillo.

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Hahaha. Me too.

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  30. markbierman · ·

    A great year in photos. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Mark. 😊

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  31. circadianreflections · ·

    That was fun, John! I’m looking forward to seeing what’s new for 2022!

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    1. John W. Howell · ·

      Me too. Thanks, Deborah.

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