Keeping Pace

Keeping Pace

Archives for November 2007

It’s not about the prize; it’s about the game.

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Some people are rule breakers. Others follow the rules nearly all of the time. I generally fall into the latter category. If I break a rule, it is usually through my own ignorance. As it turns out, my participation in NaBloPoMo didn’t quite measure up where rules are concerned.

For starters, we already know that my post on November 21st did not arrive to my website until November 22nd. More than that, I actually did not realize that this year’s NaBloPoMo website had a separate place to add your daily blog posts. I just figured that it would mysteriously appear by RSS or by some other web-feed magic. My bad; I should have explored the website more carefully. Still, I am happy to discover that I am not the only one. And, of course, I would not be ME if I didn’t try to rectify my omissions by adding them now. After all, I am the same person who has been known to run past my house just so the GPS will read a nice round number. So, why not?

Well, I still enjoyed the challenge of posting everyday. It was especially interesting while on Thanksgiving holiday when I found myself driving around the neighborhood one night trying to find an unprotected wireless connection. I envisioned having to explain to the police that it was National Blog Posting Month and that I needed to connect to get my blog post uploaded for the day. What’s more, I felt so proud of my discovery that I could get a connection (however weak) if I sat in the front walkway of the beach house with my computer. I never expected to win any awards anyhow; I just wanted to be a part of the game.

Addendum: There is no need to also post on the NaBloPoMo website as well. Somehow, it gets tracked even if you just post on your own blog.


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There’s only one week left. Keep on posting.

Home Sweet Home

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The day began at 5:45 am, when my alarm signaled the impending take off. The van was loaded and we were on the road by 6:30 am. It was hard to leave the beach behind and head back towards home. It was hard to travel in the string of cars heading north. Let me just say that we were NOT alone. The drive was LONG but we made it.

We got a warm welcome from Lil’ Connor, and Brendan who ran down the street to greet us as we drove in. Of course Lucky was thrilled too.

Borrowed time

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I am amazed at how quickly the four-day weekend has passed. I’ve begun the pre-packing laundry and cleaning with the hopes of easing breaking up the chore. I only wish that I could do the same with the driving. Although I am not looking forward to BoBo driving, this is one instance where him having a license (or at least a permit) would have helped. We’ll rise early and hit the road. I am certain that we won’t be alone. It’s been fun.

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It’s official

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Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, the Christmas season can officially begin. No more complaining about the houses that have been lit since Halloween. No more pretending that it isn’t happening. It is time to accept its eventuality, even embrace it.

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The folks around the harbor are already embracing the season. The homes are decked from halls to dock with lights, and floating on the water is a row of lighted trees. The Family F rented a boat and toured Naples and Belmont Shores. It was a blast. We sung lots of songs including Christmas Carols, songs from Disney movies, TV shows, and songs from way back to our childhood.

I didn’t participate in the biggest shopping day of the year, but I will be shopping for the holidays. Hopefully, I can enjoy a little holiday cheer now and again.

Guesstures & Scavenger Hunt

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The day was infused with fun and games throughout. It wasn’t until after dinner, however, that the competitive tendencies were unleashed.

It started innocently; Television Trivial Pursuit questions were read for the members of Family F. As usual, Uncle Butthead Joe (UBHJ) had ALL the answers. His mind is good for things like that – filled with bits of useless information. He actually studies the Scrabble Dictionary and has TP cards in his bathroom for the same educational endeavors.

After dinner we broke out the Guesstures game. This was when the real fun and competition began. There was a lot of laughter and yelling. It was a blast. It went until late.

But the fun didn’t end there. At about 10 pm, the kids (big and small) started a scavenger hunt. Oh what fun!

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