Thursday, December 17, 2009

Ghosts of Christmas Past

We're traveling today to 1962......


For Christmas each year when I was growing up, our parents took us to see Santa in Panorama City in the San Fernando Valley. There were reindeer. In cages, or perhaps, wire meshed stalls one could say. Here's a photo from back in the day. I'm the middle child on the left.

I miss blogging. Today was the last day of the quarter and I've been in grading hell the last three days; I'm still getting over a cold, and there's a million things that need to be done around here. But I'm going to go take a nap.

Hope a few of you decide to link up and take us virtual traveling. My big plan is to get out and about this week and post next week a real effing Travel Post about Christmas on Oahu. Looking forward to seeing where you all live and go for the Holidays as well.


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31 comments:

  1. cheatymoonDecember 17, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    I wish I had something to link. I have a migraine and can't write the post I had in mind (which is also a Christmas past.)

    Feel better - talk soon.

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  2. Brian MillerDecember 17, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    hope you have a great nap and feel better...schools almost out right?

    nice santa pic...smiles at the memories!

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  3. Jeanne EstridgeDecember 17, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    Sorry about the migraine. Even in paradise that's no fun.

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  4. essbeseeDecember 17, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    LOVE that picture of you and your sisters. you are adorable.

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  5. JanDecember 17, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    I haven't had much time to get out and about traveling locally lately, but we'll be in Kalamazoo, Michigan next week and are sitting at the chef's table at a very nice Italian restaurant one night; I want to do a Travel Tip Thursday for that. I'll give it my best shot!!

    I hope you're feeling better - does this mean you're going to be able to take a few days off now? I hope so!!

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  6. BethDecember 17, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    I hope you feel better. And you so richly deserve a great nap.

    Great trip to the past. I can totally visualize the "cages" for the reindeer.

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  7. MikeDecember 17, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    The middle child on the left! I had to think about that for a second!

    Get better! Health first, blogging next, although I blogged right through a bad flu, so I guess I am not one to give advice!

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  8. MrsbearDecember 17, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    Aw, I love the saddle shoes. You were a cutie. At least you'll catch a break from the grading soon. You might be too exhausted from the holidays to notice though. Take a nap or something. ;)

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  9. sageDecember 17, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    Thanks for the prompt idea--I posted mine and maybe next week I can do something with a Christmas theme.

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  10. Fragrant LiarDecember 17, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    I would take you virtual traveling, but I'm stuck in the house post-"procedure" and can't even think about showing my face in public. More on that later.

    I do love those old pictures. Takes me back to my own childhood. Of course, I never sat on Santa's lap. Not even a fake Santa. I know. I was a deprived kid.

    Hope you get a break from grading papers and enjoy your upcoming Christmas break.

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  11. Sprite's KeeperDecember 17, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    Saddle shoes!!!!
    Love it!

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  12. Maureen@IslandRoarDecember 17, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    Aw, love the little saddle shoes!
    I hope you're feeling better. You will once you're thru grading hell.

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  13. LoriDecember 17, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    I'm glad to hear your taking a nap. Good for you! You must take care of yourself. I understand not getting to blog or write like you would like. Nice picture...just took my little ones today for a visit to Santa. I hope you feel better soon. I hope that very soon you will get to catch your breath and just be. XXX Lori

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  14. JenDecember 17, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    I posted part 2 and even scanned some pics to post. Sorry you're not feeling well.

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  15. Erin@TheLocalsLoveItDecember 18, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    Love taking a trip back in time. Great photo.

    BTW...My husband says to me last night.."lets move to Hawaii". He was dead serious....

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  16. EdDecember 18, 2009 at 6:11 AM

    I'm here from Sage's blog. Here is a post that I wrote sometime back about driving in the Philippines.

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  17. UnknownDecember 18, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    Also love the saddle shoes! Sorry you're not feeling well, but with memories like these, you'll be back on your feet in no time; they warm us up so much!

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  18. Midlife RoadtripperDecember 18, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    I'd love to see Christmas on Oahu. Glad you have reached the end of the term - and grading. Now you can take a breath. Oh, wait. Putting on Christmas. No breaths.

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  19. Trooper ThornDecember 18, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    Looks like they had some quality Santa's back in the day. Plus you had a mom that dressed you up for photos (in something other than sweatpants and a stained GAP t-shirt like kids today).

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  20. MattyDecember 18, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    I remember my visits to Santa. I would always have my mental list of things memorized. Poor Santa. I would go on and on about the things I wanted. I can remember this one time chattering away about my list, and seeing Santa giving my mom that "I feel sorry for you" look.

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  21. KristanDecember 18, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    Oh man, how precious are you and your sisters! The one on the left actually looks like my cousin's daughter Emi (short for Emily). :)

    I'm sorry about all the work you've got bogging you down, but I hope you can still find time to enjoy the holidays with your loved ones!!

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  22. HeatherDecember 18, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    Glad your getting over the cold. Thankfully the grading will be over soon.

    Cute pic with Santa and your sisters!

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  23. HeidiDecember 18, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    Great photo. I hope you enjoyed your nap and feel better.

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  24. Captain DumbassDecember 18, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    I had a great plan for a travel post a few months back when I was riding my bike, but then it got cold and I got lazy and fatter and now it's all shot to hell. I need to dig my bike out.

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  25. People Who Know Me Would Say:December 19, 2009 at 4:02 AM

    I'm not about to virtual travel today, but I'm all about napping!
    I do believe you and I are of a similar vintage.

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  26. CristinDecember 19, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    Love the old photo... you are the only one smiling...

    Take care of yourself.

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  27. darsdenDecember 19, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    sorry I haven't been around much...I have been swimming in a cook book :-))

    Merry Christmas and have a very Blessed New Year!!

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  28. Sniffles and SmilesDecember 19, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    We miss you as well...hope that you will get a respite soon!!! Glad you are taking a nap!!! Sounds like a terrific idea!!!! Merry Christmas!!! Hugs, Janine

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  29. S3XinthePantryDecember 20, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    cute pic

    & school's out! Yay!

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  30. AmyDecember 20, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    Glad to hear you are feeling better. Loved the picture too. Yeah for almost being done with school. I bet you are finished now..

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  31. Joanna JenkinsDecember 20, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    I wore saddle shoes too as a kid :-)

    Hope you are feeling better, grades are finished and your can RELAX for the holidays.

    xo

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