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Monday, December 1, 2025

24 days Until Christmas! My Times Moves Along.

This morning I picked up the last present for my grandson. I'm finished shopping. I was able to find a cool birthday card for him; his birthday is on the 7th. A lucky kid I think to have a birthday and Christmas in the same month. Never ending presents, lol. One of my son-in-law's gifts arrived on... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, November 30, 2025

At Last! The Decorating is Complete, Including the Train! Must See Pics!

Last night Jessica and Chris put the finishing touches on outdoor lights. It looks so good in person. The pics we were able to get don't do it the justice it deserves but we used the phone camera. You will get the idea though. Jessica put the train under my tree, I was going to skip it this year but... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 29, 2025

BIG GAME IN ANN ARBOR TODAY! GO BLUE!

Today is a big game in college football. It is one of the heralded game-- Michigan vs. Ohio State. O remember this game back in day with Bo Schembechler and Woody Hayes. Those games were highly contested. I think in all of college football these two teams and states have a great hatred for each... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, November 28, 2025

Exciting Day Today!

// ///// >>>>////////@@@@//////_&&&&//// I will officially be done decorating today. Last night I put the wreaths on the the two outdoor garage lights and the other on the front door light. My lights are on the house with a timer. Today Jessica and Chris will put the lights on the cherry, pear and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, November 27, 2025

No Thanksgiving in DTown! The Lions Fell short!

It was a fairly good game for the most part. Referees don't win or lose games fir teams but their calls can dramatically impact yhe outcome. There were three missed calls that resulted in 3 touchdowns fir the Packers. My phone was blowing up from folks sharing their disbelief on the calls. It's not... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Such An Unfortunate Turn of Events. It Was anyone's Game Until 10 Seconds l

My Pistons lost ending their 13 game winning streak. I so wanted them to get the franchise record. But it was not to be! Alas, it's time to start a new win streak. Today my nutcracker tablecloth and matching napkins arrived. They are so adorable. I also purchased a snowflake table cloth to put on my... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Cranky Sprockets is Downsizing! Necessary, But a Bit Painful!

For several years I had a bicycle shop. I dubbed it Cranky Sprockets! I bought bike both new and used, tuned them up and gave them to kids who were underserved. Two boys who were refugees from Ethiopia got two of the first bikes I gave away. They were such darling kiddos! I loved them to no end. At... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, November 24, 2025

Quiet Day In Treasure Valley!

+==+==+==+==+==+==+==+===+++===+++==+==+======+====+===+ My Boise State Broncos lost a tough one to USC in the Southeast Maui Invitational. There were at least 14 lead changes and for most of the second half the game was a three point spread. A tough loss but they are still a very good team. I truly... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, November 23, 2025

Forevermore! What A Game, A Real Nailbiter Into Overtime!

Jake Bates, kicker for the Lions, nailed a 59 yard field goal to tie the game in the final minute of regulation today. Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 69 yard touchdown in overtime to put the Lions up by a score of 34-27. Aiden Hutchinson sacked Giants quarterback Winston on a fourth down play to seal the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 22, 2025

Saturday is for Sports! My Teams Had A Great Day!

I spent all day cleaning my house. I was trying to get everything done before Jessica and Chris come tomorrow. I simply ran of of gas so to speak. I did get a lot done. I'm going to do a few things tonight when my games finish. At least that's my plan sitting here writn my blog post! My Red Wings... Sign in to see full entry.

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