The Week In Seven Photos

Santa had to travel through

plenty of rain

and fog

to deliver presents this year. I don’t remember ever having a holiday weather week like this one that included fog advisories that lasted over 24 hours and then just normal fog and rain the rest of the week. Luckily there were many bright spots through the gloom

including the wonderful coupon gift from my niece. One of those gifts that fall in the priceless and all-time favorite categories. I’ve already tried to redeem one or two,

but have been told they are not redeemable until 2024 and all of them exclude rainy foggy weather.

While I’ve been able to talk my niece into many wonderful walks over the years and am looking forward to more in 2024, I have not had the same success with bike rides. I never give up though and sent her a text the other morning to let her know she must have misplaced my coupon for a bike ride of my choice with my new cool bike lights.

28 responses to “The Week In Seven Photos”

  1. Great to see some bright spots in all the gloom – where has real winter gone?! Driving me mad…
    Love the coupons and lights on the bike, and here’s hoping you get to do it all in the coming year!
    Have a great weekend, and Happy New Year!

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    1. Thank you!!🙂 I’ve fully accepted winter is not arriving this year and I’m ready to begin bike season. Might have to find some lights for my kayak and we can begin kayak season too. Hoodie season continues as there is no snow in our forecast through mid January. Love my coupons and I asked her today what day of the week is double coupon day!! Enjoy the weekend and Happy New Year!!🍻🙂

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  2. Aww, sweet and thoughtful coupons. 💕 Our weather has been similar, more November than December. I’m sure that’ll change in January. Love the bike lights… a cool idea!

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    1. 🙂Thank you!!🙂 My niece is ready for January because between all the hugs and tears over the HAUSER coffee mug and coupons she’s ready for some laughter on our walks and adventures. I had no idea I would love the bike lights so much and I’m even willing to ride through the rain and puddles!🚴🏼‍♀️🙂

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      1. Glad you let your inner child out to play. 😁

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  3. Wonderful!! Great photos — and what a lucky auntie you are. Your niece must think you to be quite special. Awesomeness!!

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    1. 😁Thank you!!😁 I love our time together and sharing new interests. Only problem is that some of the other nature photographers on the trails may not appreciate our laughter scaring away the birds.😁

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  4. Those coupons are a great gift. It has been a dreary, rainy few days here as well, but that just leaves an excuse to leave the Christmas lights on during the day! I love the picture of the lighted bridge and gazebo in the park. Brightens up any day!

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    1. Thank you and Christmas light season should definitely be extended this year!! Luckily they claim we might have sunshine tomorrow. I love the coupons and I think my niece is going to add a few more restrictions so the coupons last longer than January.😁

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  5. We always had snow this time of year when my sister and I were kids. Wird!

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    1. I know, we actually had more rain and fog today, but they claim we might have some sunshine tomorrow.🙂

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      1. That sounds good, I feel sorry for the folks with lots of money invested in their snowmobiles! I grew up riding sleds…

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      2. I think it’s going to be another year where we rarely see a snowmobile flying across the ice on the lake.

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      3. Bummer. I do miss riding… Years ago, I and my buddies liked to take my truck on the frozen lakes and have a blast, especially at night. 😂

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  6. The coupons are a very good idea. I hope that you cash them all in.

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    1. My niece was laughing at me today while saying I’ll probably use all of them by the end of January. I told her I probably would have redeemed all of them this week if I didn’t have to wait until 2024 or the right weather conditions.😁

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  7. Love the contrast in your collection! Looks like an inspiring and enjoyable week. Thank you for sharing. Happy New Years! 🎇

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    1. Thank you and it was a wonderful holiday season of sharing old and new traditions!🙂 Happy New Year!!🙂

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      1. Old and new! 🙌🏻 Thank you!

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  8. Poor Santa. He might need a raise for all the extra work.

    We have had quite a bit of rain, here, too. The bed of my pick-up is turning into a swimming pool.

    I love that Gazebo and the coupons.

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    1. Thank you and Santa definitely needs something extra with the cookies and milk!!🙂 I think we might finally have some sunshine later in the week and I’ll be able to redeem one of those coupons.🙂

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  9. Coupons, what a thoughtful and interesting gift. Let’s hope your weather improves so you can redeem them.

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    1. While I was ready to redeem them all last week, I’ve calmed down and am trying to choose our first adventure.🙂

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  10. Hope it’s a good one.

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