Christmas Trek... Where We Have Gone Before!

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    Keep a fire!

    Instrumental Christmas Music with Fireplace 24/7 - Merry Christmas!
     
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    The Year I Bought Every Family In Town, A New Car ;)
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    I don’t like to “toot my own horn”….but….the year 2013 was coming to a close. It had been a good year and as I thought about our little town, I had the idea that since most of the folks had old cars or none at all, I would do something about it.

    Then and there I promised myself that I would park a new car in front of every house! Now as I said our town is very small, and the townsfolk are a quiet bunch. They are quite happy, just to be here! Truth be told, they don't drive much to speak of, and the little train still comes through town on occasion, so just maybe this idea would perk up the whole town.

    So, one cold December day, five years ago, I headed out to buy 12 new cars. The very first place I stopped at had what I wanted. A twelve pack of metal die-cast cars. A real variety of colors and styles....something for everyone! They were a bargain too...it is only modesty that keeps me from disclosing the total sticker price!

    Well, when I got them back to town, first thing I had to do was to collect and dispose of the old cars, and very carefully divvy up the new "wheels" in a way that would be pleasing to all. After I had finished, I stood back and I found out that I had been right...It did perk up the whole town. Well it will be five years since then, and I have not heard a word of complaint...or thanks for that matter, but the act was meant to be anonymous after all.

    They all still have low mileage, and their new car shine...especially when the tree lights are turned on!
    Oh, and I almost forgot...I had a little left in the kitty...enough to buy a new school bus for the town's little school! All in all, the Christmas of 2013 was one of the Town's best! .....and Oprah had nothing to do with it!
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    We still have a "seasoned" set of GW stencils, and I still decorate the mirrors with them.;)
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    That's sure a big screen TV, Nancy. Ours was only nine inches. Nine inches. I'd better shut up while I can still censor myself.
     
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    Merry Christmas, Trek fans! May all the good tidings of the season energize into your celebrations, and may you warp into a happy new year.

    The 12 days of Star Trek

     
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    This is the best I could find (text backwards) hope it works. Be patient as it reloads.

    Futurama - S02E08 - Xmas Story
     
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    This is a photo shopped picture of our little house, that I used on a Christmas card some years back. It was an oil painting made from an Arial flyover.
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