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Jeep Toy Run For Toys for Tots
My son did double duty this weekend on toy runs. Saturday he rode with the motorcycles as they made their rounds from spot to spot. Today he drove Star as we participated in the Jeep run for Toys for Tots. … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas toys, gifts, Jeeps, police escort, toy run, toys for tots
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Day 337; Footnotes of I Managed to Get a Little Done In spite of Interruptions
Today did not go as hoped. I had so many big plans. I had a list and it was long. The minute I stepped outside to start, mom drove by to her house. within minutes she was up standing in … Continue reading
Posted in encouragement, faith, family, home repairs, insects, inspiration, life's journey, memories, Uncategorized
Tagged car troubles, lawn mower, motorcycle, mulching leaves, raking, shopping, toys for tots, yard work
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How Does One Say Thank you?
In a short time from now, my son and I will join a group of Jeep drivers who have spent the last few weeks helping to collect toys for the Marine’s Toys for Tots drive. Boxes have been out and … Continue reading
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Tagged charity, children, Christmas, Christmas spirit, donations, love, marines, toy parade, toys, toys for tots
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Day340- Footnotes of Day Five of Seeking the Reason for the Season
Was today busy enough? Its for sure that the hustle and bustle is definitely ramping up and things are getting more than a little crazy. If you decide to do in person shopping, best remember your list, your mask and … Continue reading
Day 339; Footnotes of Day Four of Seeking the Reason for the Season
Trapped at home today I wasn’t able to go out in the world to do any physical seeking. The sky wasn’t inviting, nor was the temperature. Even if my car wasn’t missing a tire, I don’t know that I would … Continue reading
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Tagged charity, Christmas, collections, events, group, happy, hope, Jeep, joy, love, marines, purpose, quest, reason, reason for the season, seeking, together, toys, toys for tots
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Day 332; Footnotes of a Black Friday Kind of Day
Mom and I actually quit doing the Black Friday shopping a couple years ago. We never tried to get there the day before and camp, but we’d go out around ten in the morning and wander around. But with her … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Friday, charity, children, Christmas, Jeep groups, Jeeps, marines, parade, sales, toys, toys for tots
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Lessons in Retirement and a Heart that Refuses to Hear
Retirement means changes. Drastic, way of life changes. I have been officially retired less than a week. I knew that things would be different, and I would have to think in an entirely new way, but this is frustrating. … Continue reading
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Tagged budget, Christmas, finances, kids, lessons, retired, toy drive, toys for tots
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Day 326; Footnotes of Why I do What I do
Or at least part of it anyway. When I get a purpose on my heart, I tend to go all out in support. I do it for Relay for Life, which is another story, and right now, I’m doing it for … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas gifts, donations, Jeep, joy, kids, marines, parade, toys for tots
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Day325; Mission Accomplished, but Not Over
I knew this morning, it was going to be game on. I had been given several options to try in my quest for optimizing my toy purchasing budget and I was ready. I wanted to check the local dollar … Continue reading
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Tagged charity, donations, friends, gifts, help, kids, shopping, toys, toys for tots
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Day 324; Footnotes of a Kinda But Not Quite Failed Mission
Your mission, should you choose to accept it…shop for toys for tots. I was given a monetary donation today for the Toys for Tots campaign the Jeepin’ group I belong to is holding. Due to their work hours, they couldn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged children, collection, donation, Jeep, Jeep charity group, Marines charity, mission, search, stores, toys, toys for tots
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