The last month of 2012 started this weekend, and now we start the first full week of a typically busy month. So hey – how was your weekend?
Cincinnati had unusually great weather for this time of year, so a good day for some yard work – especially because Sunday brought us rain and cooler temperatures – which, of course, brought down a few more leaves.
We also got some ballroom time and some R&R. The handbell event was OK because we had an easy-to-please audience.
Here’s an interesting Wow moment. My Saturday post honored a friend who died a year ago … and then Saturday afternoon, we received a holiday open house invitation from her husband and daughter. Just another sign that they are doing well.
I still have a few days of project work, so my surfing time will be limited – but I’ll be back. Because we’re starting a new week in a new month, let’s enjoy Salute to a New Beginning from the United States Army Herald Trumpets. Have a good week – and may it bring some successes.
A Frank Angle 
To the week ahead of us all!…….Salut
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Hudson,
Very well said .. and cheers! Thanks for visiting.
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A good week to you, pal.
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Elyse,
You too … and enjoy your front row seats for the last drama: The Fiscal Cliff. Thanks for commenting.
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I’m glad you had some nice weather. It is warming up here in Australia.
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Debra,
Summer is on the way for you. Then again, Brisbane isn’t actually the snow belt! 😉 … Oh wait … you’ll be returning to Bagni for that! Thanks for stopping by.
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It looks like your good weather is heading east. I spent Saturday and this morning working on the Manhattan Project before going to the theater and having dinner with a friend where we pounded a nice Pinot Noir from Chile (but I don’t recall the name; the vintage was 2010). Now I feel very sleepy and I’m not wild about returning to The Grind tomorrow.
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Lame,
Your weekend sounds wonderful … thus the bummer of returning to The Grind. Cheers to your choice of Pinot Noir! Thanks for sharing.
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Great weather up our way, too. Rainy but reasonably warm, and I think it’s supposed to be 61 tomorrow. Woohoo, I’ll take it!
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Carrie,
Gotta love our warm weather respite … after all, I’m sure the transition will be sudden. Thanks for stopping by.
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the next two days will have temps of 62 and 63. i have two oil changes to do, so it’ll be great weather to work outside. today i put holiday lights on the house, again thanks to a nice day.
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Rich,
Gotta take advantage of this streak of warm weather … heck, my windows will open this afternoon! Enjoy the temperate oasis. Thanks for visiting.
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best wishes for a beautiful week, and a beautiful month.
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Shimon,
Many thanks and continual blessings to you as well. Thanks for stopping by.
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I love those trumpets, Frank! And the drums themselves were beautiful works of art. It’s really nice to hear that you’ve been invited to a holiday party at your friends’ home. I hope he read the beautiful tribute you shared this weekend. He’d be pleased to know how much you and your wife continue to care. And now many, many strangers to him, but part of the human family, care, too. I hope your project continues to go well and you have a good week. Yes indeed…it’s going to be a busy week that brings on the rest of a very busy month!
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Debra,
Woo hoo! Someone watched the trumpets and drums. Although short, glad you enjoyed it.
We’re looking for to going to the gathering. He told me yesterday how it came about, which was great … so we were happy to get the invite. I told him about the Saturday tribute, and he nodded and said he stop by … he also saw the original one. Meanwhile, don’t forget to slow down and breathe! 🙂 Thanks for commenting.
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Have a good one Frank…
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Bulldog,
You have a good one too way down there in South Africa. … and get some golf in. Thanks for commenting.
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It sounds like you had a lovely weekend and that’s so great that your friend’s husband invited you over to honour his wife’s passing. It must be such a hard journey but even more difficult if you can’t do it with friends xx
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Spiced,
He’s worked at his journey … although not that he hasn’t struggled. But time is a wonderful healing … but the party is a holiday gathering!!! But, it wouldn’t surprise me that she works her way into the event. After all, that’s part of his healing process. Thanks for commenting.
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Loved those trumpets and drums! I won’t tell you how grand the weather is here in Dallas, barely even have to put on a jacket in the mornings.
Hope your projects go well.
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Val,
If Cincinnati has the 60s, I can imagine you are quite comfy in Dallas! Glad you enjoyed the Army group … and let them usher in some good news this week! Thanks for stopping by.
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Loved the fanfare, Frank. Have a great week. Mine will also be very busy, even in Paradise. 🙂
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Paradise,
The stress of it all … but I know you are up to the challenge! Glad you enjoyed the fanfare … and thanks for stopping by.
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The weather has been stunningly warm 80 miles south of you in Lexington, as well. Though, is kind of bizarre for the first week of December. Good luck with your project this week, Frank.
Hugs,
Kathy
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Kathy,
Stay cool down the road … 80? … Wow!!!! Enjoy and thanks for commenting.
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Yes, it’s December and 2012 is coming to an end. Went faster that ever I think, but I’ll be glad to get rid of it, the last few months have been a bit of a grind. Looking forward to 2013 though!
PS: I wanted to do a my version of your video, but I found I couldn’t trump it 😦
PPS: Sorry.
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Fasab,
Because you couldn’t trump it, that means one thing … http://tinyurl.com/2lmyu3 …. Thanks for commenting.
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The beginning of December means Christmas is just around the corner.
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Hansi,
Does this also mean naughty Santa drawings? Thanks for visiting.
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Love the music Frank 🙂
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Colline,
Certainly a rousing way to start the week. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for stopping by.
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Your music is always a wonderful accompaniment to my blog reading 🙂
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Thank you!
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Glad to hear your friend’s family are doing well. A loss of a loved one around the holidays really stinks, with all the festivities only serving as a wrenching reminder.
Enjoying the warm weather for a number of reasons – no fireplace needed, no humidifiers roaring away sucking up electricity, no schlepping water to various humidifiers around the house. Now if we could actually get some worthwhile rain out of these grey skies!
Have a good week!
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John E,
Rain totals since October are lower in this corner of our state … after all, we got very little help from Sandy. Hope the military trumpets surprised you! Thanks for stopping by.
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I’m sorry, the music’s gonna have to wait. They’re doing something with blown-in insulation at the church across the street, and right now, I feel like I’m sitting inside a giant gas-powered generator! So much for quiet small-town life….
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Yuk … meanwhile, given the military tie, you’ll have to return when the quietness returns.
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Leave it to you to find the perfect opening! Thanks
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Mouse,
I tagged this one months ago … but stumbled across it while going through my bookmarks … and thought PERFECT! Thanks for visiting.
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Great start to the new week, Frank!
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Tom,
Cheers to you for a positive week ahead! Thanks for stopping by.
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Happy December to you, Frank! Sounds like you had a good weekend. I spent mine in Columbus with my granddaughters. Can’t ask for a better weekend than that. 🙂
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Robin,
Cheers to you for having your grandmother time! Thanks for sharing.
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a rousing new beginning – glad to hear about the invite!
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LouAnn,
Rousing indeed, as well as my intent. Thanks for commenting!
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