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Goodbye 2013



In just a few hours we will be saying goodbye to 2013.  2014 is just around the corner.  2013 marched by quickly, with many memorable events.  Here is a retrospective of 2013 with a link to a blog post from each month of the year..



The Steel Wheels
In January we made a trip to Conroe, Texas to attend a concert by The Steel Wheels.



In February my Mom underwent cryoablation treatment on her kidney tumor.



In March we went to the Jonquil Festival at Historic Washington State Park.



 
In April we enjoyed the 3 Penny Acre CD release concert for their album, "Rag and Bone".



In May we traveled to Florida and went to Disney World with our grand daughters.




1975
In June we celebrated our 38th wedding anniversary.



In July we visited the Carnton Plantation in Franklin, Tennessee.



In August my wife discovered that her great great grandmother hand walked across America pulling a handcart.



On September 11 I wrote about a terrible massacre that happened on 9/11 1857 and how it relates to 9/11 2001.



In October my wife and I attended our 40th year high school reunion.



In November we made a trip to Eureka Spring during the peak time for fall colors.



During December we experienced an ice storm that left us and many others without power.


I'm looking forward to 2014.  Where we are going is so much more important than where we have been.  Happy 2014 everyone!
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  1. Big Pitt StopDecember 31, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    I love how intentional you guys are about filling your weekends with quality experiences. It has been an eventful year for all of us. Goodbye 2013 indeed!

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  2. A Lady's LifeDecember 31, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    Happy New Year guys!

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  3. betty-NZDecember 31, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Thanks for all your great bloggy comments over the last year. May 2014 be great for you and your blog!

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