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The pumpkins Paul carved were terrific. His had an intricate design requiring carving tools and a drill; mine just required brute force and awkwardness. But in the end, we had two awesome looking pumpkins.
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We enjoyed the company of our friends and neighbors. We handed out 100+ pieces candy. adult beverages and some jello shooters. Paul eventually started a fire as it got darker and cooler. We hung out until about 8:15 at which point I was pretty darn hungry and we called it a night. It was a blast.
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At the stroke of 7pm., guests starting arriving and the last of our friends didn't leave until well after 10pm. After the last of our guests departed, Paul and I stayed up to clean up a few things and then reflect on his retirement and the past year. We marvel at the blessings of good friends, wonderful jobs and a full life. In our wildest dreams, we couldn't have imagined a full Naval career for Paul, a tour in the midwest and a chance to settle in such a terrific place.
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Location is always so interesting to me. There have been a few acquaintances in the last couple of years who couldn't stand living in Michigan. In (individual) conversations, each complained about the people, the weather, the roads, the fill-in-the-blank. I know that feeling well, only it's the feeling I had living in southern California - and I did have authority complain about the traffic! ;) You just have to find where you fit. Each of my acquaintances have moved on - to new locations. Hopefully they each will find where they fit. We fit here. With our friends, our neighbors, our neat house and our Mr. Handsome.
We are enjoying post-party leftovers with friends stopping by this afternoon to help finish the food and beer. If you are in the area, swing by! Enjoy the weekend.
2 comments:
Enjoy your vacation Deirdre. You deserve it.
I am a square peg in a round hole. Wondering how to "fit." :-(
L.
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