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THE COASTAL CRONE 
Whoa. That picture gives me the shivers.
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Surprisingly, it did not seem all that cold as there was no wind. It was really quite magical to have it snow on Christmas Eve and find everything covered on Christmas morning. Just like the movies. But I will take 80 degree Christmases anytime and will be happy to have a warm one this year. You weren’t living on the Island then, were you?
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We had our house built in 2007 but we weren’t full time. I will take the 80 degrees.
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Lovely post.
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Thank you! Solstice peace to you!
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We are going through a cold snap, though not as cold as the rest of Canada, the mid-west and eastern USA. We’ve had snow, which again is unusual in this part of B.C. at this time of year. I’m actually hoping it snows for Christmas as that’s what we grew up with. Wishing you and yours a merry Christmas and all the best in the new year.
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Well, I hope you get your snow for Christmas! It was the first time I had ever had snow for Christmas and have only seen it snow here a couple of times. We chilled champagne in the snow on Christmas Day. A white Christmas and prosperous 2017 to you!
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Really … that was Corpus Christi in 2004? Wow … never would have thunk it. Nonetheless, peaceful blessing on the year’s shortest day of light.
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PS: Merry Christmas to you … and I hope you stop by Christmas Eve (which will start sometime on the 23rd for us). After all, gotta take care of the Aussies and Kiwis.
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It was a rare occasion and the local paper published a book with pictures people took of the snow and submitted. It is always a pleasure to have you visit. Thanks for the Christmas Eve invitation! We’ll be having tamales, chili and perhaps margaritas.
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Bring them alone … post actually goes live late afternoon Friday.
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Surprising to see snow in Corpus Christi. Most people where we live have never seen snow as the temperature seldom falls below 18 C They still play “White Christmas” over the loudspeakers in the stores, though!
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We were all surprised here too as it is often very warm and this year it is predicted to be almost 80 degrees. I hated “White Christmas” as a kid because I knew we were never going to have snow in South Texas. Happy holidays to you and yours whatever the weather! Thanks for stopping by.
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The quote is wonderful. It really connects each individual to the changing seasons.
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Thanks, Sheryl! It really spoke to me in that we should embrace every day and every season and make the most of it. So glad you stopped by! I am sure you are busy with baking.
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A beautiful quote and so true. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
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I thought it had a good message for any season. May your holidays be filled with joy and love!
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I’m going to allow that quote to warm me up all winter long. Here in New England, many celebrate the snow. I’m not one of them (having lived in the SF Bay area for so long). But, I’m not going to get sullen and refuse the gifts that wintertime brings here. One of those gifts is blossom-laden trees in the spring! Merry Christmas.
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Now that’s the attitude to have! I prefer the warm weather and dread the dark gloom of January, but I too will try to embrace the gifts of the seasons. Enjoy your lovely trees in the spring! Cheers!
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Attitude is everything – otherwise I shiver at the thought of how dark I could get in this freezing snowy place. :-0
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I think I’d like to winter in Texas this year… too darned cold up here in Canada!
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Come on down! We have many winter Texans here and many are Canadians. Or at least come for a visit. Cheers! Thanks for taking time to comment.
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I love that quote! And I imagine that snow in Corpus Christi was a very unusual and fun thing!
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Yes, it was a magical time in CC and very unusual. We must embrace every season of life.
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A lovely sentiment 🙂
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Such a beautiful quote 🙂 Let’s embrace the seasons and make them great xx Happy 2017 ahead to you!!
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Yes! I am going to do my best to make the most of another year! All the best to you in 2017! Cheers!
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Your contribution is beautiful 🙂 Thank you for sharing your wonderful blog! Happy New Year! xx
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Many thanks to you! Your blog is always an inspiration!
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Oh thank you, that so kind of you to say.
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So beautiful! Happy 2017 to you and yours! 🙂
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Oh, thank you, Amy! Your blog is always so rich. May 2017 bring good things for you and yours!
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🙂 💖
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Oh, I love that picture. I remember we had snow on our palm trees that year – it was magic. I remember in early 70’s we walked around in a foot of snow in Palacious one January. Snow is a wonder for us.
Wishing you miles of smiles, intriguing wanderings, and lots of wonder in the New Year!
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Snow on palm trees is rather magical! Glad you had some magic that year. It has been a warm winter so far but in Texas one never knows when a blue norther will bring the cold down from the arctic. Let embrace whatever weather we have with courage!
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Wow, that is incredible. We have only had snow twice in Johannesburg in my whole life.
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I have only seen snow in South Texas twice also. Thanks for the visit!
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Such a beautiful photo. I didn’t realize that snow make it down to Corpus either. It rarely makes it to Houston or even where I live now in north Texas. I’m not a fan of winter, but it’s necessary and certainly going to happen. I hope you have a wonderful and productive New Year!
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Stunning post…So excellent! Upbeat 2017 to you and yours!…
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Thank you! I hope 2017 has been going well for you!
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