Friday, I toddled out to check for my mailbox flag. It was the day of our melt. I had a ribbon tied on the end, but it fluttered away, as well. It had come off in our winds, obviously not secured properly.
It's a two-lane highway, and most people, when I am out there, pull over across the centre lines to give me space. It's 80km/hour, but people tend to go faster. I could hear the traffic as I struggled with the flag, retying it with a piece of raw hide. I hope that will suffice.
As I stood in the rain struggling, a car passed behind, and a truck pulled into the lane directly behind me at great speed to pass the car. I could feel the wind, and the noise of the truck putting pedal to the metal gave me a fright. I was shaking. With social anxiety, I have a bad startle reflex.
It's not the first time.
Ornaments
Joseph Brian offered to take some decorations to the second hand store. I am trying to clean out and purge. If you didn't use something in the previous years, perhaps it should be passed on.
I sent a note in with them:
These ornaments are very special. When I went to visit a friend for her December wedding in Northern Ontario, 51 years ago. My parents had gone to cut down a Christmas tree. They cut a small one for my dresser. These decorations were on the tree. I added more, as my students gave me some over my 25 years teaching. Dec. 26th I turn 69.
My cat, Daisy, adored the tree ornaments, and liked to play with them. Until she chewed the lights one year. She is no longer with us. Nor is the tree. We’ve out grown them. We don’t have a tree anymore.
My kids are grown up. I have 4 grandkids. I hope someone will find these a nice addition to their Christmas. We need to downsize. The best of the season to all of you.
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| She was a hoot! (This cost us several hundred dollars.) |
Hello,
ReplyDeleteBe safe, I get scared at my mailbox, we have a blind spot and cars come flying over the hill. The plow trucks have knocked over our mailbox many times over the years. The Kitties do love the Christmas trees and ornaments. Take care, enjoy your day! Wishing you a happy Christmas week!
Those pictures of the cat extended.
ReplyDelete...be safe, can the flag be more important than your safety? I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteOh poor Daisy! Cute photo of her perched in tree! So glad to hear of your downsizing. I've been thinking of doing the same. Nice to know the background of those ornaments as you recycled them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely note to go with the ornaments.
ReplyDeleteThat's charming how Miss Daisy sat on her perch to pluck at the ornaments. My Golden removed only the two cloth mice from the DIsney Cinderella collection. Be careful out there. I've seen automatic mail notification devices that attach to the lid, then text you when the mail arrives. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteWhat a character that cat was.
ReplyDeleteHari Om
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely message - I am certain the next owner will treasure these as much as you have! YAM xx
Outstanding Photos With Loads Of Character - Bummer On The Road Front And Initialed Humans In General - Stay Strong Out There And Happy Holidaze
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday ,
Cheers
I sent a bunch of my ornaments and lights to a group that supports new families to Canada. It was a freeing experience, especially since I know they went to a family with kids.
ReplyDeleteOof, that traffic is fast. I would be on high alert down there, too. Daisy sounds like a character, in the best way. I think I purge a little more each year.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you survived the mailbox trip! That is a precious photo of the cat in the tree. Looks like one of the ornaments! Have a merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteYour mailbox is really close to the street there. Be careful.
ReplyDeleteWe got rid of most of our Christmas ornaments quite while ago. We had many ornaments and we are left with just a few.
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