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AN ARKANSAS CHRISTMASRead the article this discussion is about
This archived discussion is "read only". « Previous 1 2 Next » » Mountain_lady - Re: memories linger... In response to message posted by Red:Thanks hon, I'll pass your message on to the family. I'm glad this story brought back some happy memories for you. Memories are very important in our lives. Even some of the bad ones we learn from. I've got a wonderful family and we have made a lot of memories. Thanks for opening my discussion...the weather is starting to change down here. Cold, windy and a chance of snow tomorrow. A big change from wearing summer clothes in November and then suddenly changing into warm clothes overnight, but that is the way this Arkansas weather works. Take care...hugs -- posted by Mountain_lady » Dubh_Sidhe - Hi Bert A real Colonial Christmas! What a wonderful time you had. Thanks for letting me peak in.-- posted by Dubh_Sidhe » Mountain_lady - Re: Hi Bert In response to message posted by Dubh_Sidhe:Thanks...yeap, we've had several times like that but this particular one was at Christmas and you know, my boys were very young but they remember every minute of that Christmas. Just last winter we experienced several days of ice storms. It started on Christmas night. My son and his family stayed with us and it really was an experience. We stayed warm and well fed, that's all we needed. My grandson's said it was better than camping out. Now that is a compliment....hugs.... -- posted by Mountain_lady » Renie_Burghardt - Arkansas Christmas What a great tale, Bertha. My first Christmas in the Ozarks, in 1983, was sort of like that. Only, I wasn't ready for it. But my daughter and I managed, and have some wonderful memories of that ice and snow covered Christmas when we became pioneer women. I hope we don't get a repeat of it, this year!I really enjoyed your reminiscing. It truly must have been a blessed Christmas! Yep, it turned cold and blustery, all of a sudden, with tons of rain here, but a warm up is predicted for the weekend. Winter hasn't quite made it to the Ozarks yet! Hope you are doing great. Take care. Renie -- posted by Renie_Burghardt » Red - Re: Re: memories linger... In response to message posted by Mountain_lady:Bert, the weather is fickle here this year. It is the first time in 50 years that we have had no measureable snowfall in November. I told Dwight last week that it seemed odd we hadn't had any real snow this year - only a dusting. So, now I know why. I wasn't old enough to remember a time when there was no snow in November. We have had lots of rain this month and it is still raining now. It is to continue into the weekend. I pray it doesn't freeze or southern Ontario will be one big skating rink. -- posted by Red » Mountain_lady - Re: What a delightful tale, Bertha In response to message posted by jerrib:Hi Jerri, this has been a wild week for me. Sorry about not answering your post as soon as I should have. Thank you for coming by...I am so glad you enjoyed it. Christmas is three weeks away and only three more weeks till I have that new grandbaby. Hugs.... -- posted by Mountain_lady » Mountain_lady - Re: Arkansas Christmas In response to message posted by Renie_Burghardt:Growing up in these mountains and experiencing the past winters teaches you how to cope. Seems like our winters have gotten mild over the years since I was a child. I remember winters of snow almost every year..Mainly because I remember having to do the chores in the snow and ice. But that made memories too. Thanks for coming by Renie. The weather sure has turned warm once again. -- posted by Mountain_lady » Mountain_lady - Re: Re: Re: memories linger... In response to message posted by Red:I know, this is really crazy weather. We're still going barefoot and wearing summer clothes. LOL Sure don't feel like Christmas...I bet when it hits it will hit with both feet planted in the ground. I'm like Renie, I sure hope we don't get a repeat of last winter...it hit us hard on Christmas Night, that was when the ice came, the power went off and we lived like pioneers for about a week and a half. I have to admit...it was kinda fun...hugs -- posted by Mountain_lady » AnneWatkins - Wonderful! Hi Bertha,I missed this the first time around because Laura was in the hospital, but I sure am glad I came by today! What a wonderful article. I could close my eyes and picture the Christmas tree ornaments shining in the candlelight. Pure magic. But, the whole story is magical! hope all is well..... hugs, -- posted by AnneWatkins « Previous 1 2 Next » Please follow the guidelines set forth in the Suite101 Posting Etiquette when adding to the discussion. |
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